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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. is an American situation comedy that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969. The series was a spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show, and the pilot was

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 12 - The Wild Bull Returns
    6.1/10(67 votes)

    #1 - The Wild Bull Returns

    S5:E12

    South American General Cortez looks up his old friends, and falls in love with Carter's girlfriend Bunny.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 1 Episode 18 - The Feudin' Pyles
    6.3/10(92 votes)

    #2 - The Feudin' Pyles

    S1:E18

    Gomer befriends Branch, a country boy from a neighboring hometown -- until he learns that their two families have been feuding for generations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 4 Episode 24 - Goodbye, Dolly
    6.3/10(67 votes)

    #3 - Goodbye, Dolly

    S4:E24

    Gomer saves an old horse from the glue factory and tries to hide her at the base.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 7 - A Marriage of Convenience
    6.3/10(67 votes)

    #4 - A Marriage of Convenience

    S5:E7

    A movie star tries to get Carter to marry her -- after Gomer refuses -- in order to avoid being deported.

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Harvey Bullock

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  5. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 27 - Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow
    6.4/10(64 votes)

    #5 - Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow

    S5:E27

    Carter allows a pet rabbit to escape before he learns that it belongs to a general's son.

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 4 Episode 15 - Wild Bull of the Pampas
    6.5/10(70 votes)

    #6 - Wild Bull of the Pampas

    S4:E15

    A Latin American military man plots the overthrow of Sgt. Carter.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 15 - A Tattoo For Gomer
    6.5/10(61 votes)

    #7 - A Tattoo For Gomer

    S5:E15

    Gomer's practical joke backfires when Lou Ann appears to like his fake tattoo.

    Director:John Erman
    Writer:Carl Kleinschmitt

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  8. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 11 - Cold Nose, Warm Heart
    6.7/10(71 votes)

    #8 - Cold Nose, Warm Heart

    S3:E11

    Carter gives his girlfriend a puppy only to find himself competing with it for her affections.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 4 Episode 29 - And Baby Makes Three
    6.7/10(63 votes)

    #9 - And Baby Makes Three

    S4:E29

    Gomer sneaks a baby onto the base when he babysits for a friend—just as the colonel is due on an inspection tour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Harvey Bullock

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  10. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 17 - Marriage, Sgt. Carter Style
    6.7/10(71 votes)

    #10 - Marriage, Sgt. Carter Style

    S5:E17

    Carter decides that Gomer might not re-enlist if he were married, so he tries to push the private into a quick wedding.

    Director:John Erman
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 26 - Flower Power
    6.7/10(93 votes)

    #11 - Flower Power

    S5:E26

    Three hippies help Gomer paint a truck for maneuvers, but the results are not standard military camouflage.

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 18 - Go Blow Your Horn
    6.8/10(64 votes)

    #12 - Go Blow Your Horn

    S3:E18

    Carter tries to transfer Gomer to the Marine band.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 29 - My Fair Sister
    6.8/10(66 votes)

    #13 - My Fair Sister

    S5:E29

    Gomer must escort Sgt. Carter's sister to a dance.

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 28 - The Crow Ganef
    7.0/10(71 votes)

    #14 - The Crow Ganef

    S3:E28

    Gomer's new friend, a crow, turns out to be a thief, plundering everyone -- and stashing the loot in Gomer's locker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 4 Episode 17 - Gomer, the Privileged Character
    7.0/10(57 votes)

    #15 - Gomer, the Privileged Character

    S4:E17

    Gomer is excused from regular duties for singing rehearsals when he's chosen to perform at a base variety show.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 4 Episode 27 - Gomer and the Night Club Comic
    7.0/10(64 votes)

    #16 - Gomer and the Night Club Comic

    S4:E27

    Gomer tries to help a night club comedian who is about to be fired.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Harvey Bullock

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  17. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 25 - Proxy Poppa
    7.0/10(57 votes)

    #17 - Proxy Poppa

    S5:E25

    A Marine buddy breaks his leg and Gomer and Carter have to take his expectant wife to the hospital.

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Harvey Bullock

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  18. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 5 - Show Me The Way to Go Home
    7.1/10(76 votes)

    #18 - Show Me The Way to Go Home

    S3:E5

    Gomer is accused by a drunk's wife of turning her husband into an alcoholic.

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 6 - How to Succeed in Farming Without Really Trying
    7.1/10(72 votes)

    #19 - How to Succeed in Farming Without Really Trying

    S3:E6

    Carter sabotages Gomer's garden by putting vodka in his prize watermelon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 30 - Lou Ann Poovie Sings No More
    7.1/10(65 votes)

    #20 - Lou Ann Poovie Sings No More

    S3:E30

    When Lou-Ann is about to be fired from her job as a nightclub singer, Gomer finds her a job as a salesgirl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 4 Episode 19 - A Dog is a Dog
    7.1/10(67 votes)

    #21 - A Dog is a Dog

    S4:E19

    Carter and Gomer are assigned to watch the Colonel's German Shepherd, but Gomer loses it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 4 Episode 22 - The Carriage Waits
    7.1/10(69 votes)

    #22 - The Carriage Waits

    S4:E22

    A department store accidentally sends Gomer a baby carriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 2 Episode 2 - Third Finger, Left Loaf
    7.2/10(97 votes)

    #23 - Third Finger, Left Loaf

    S2:E2

    Gomer is asked to be the best man at his friend's wedding, then loses the ring the night before the ceremony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Harvey Bullock

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  24. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 2 - Crazy Legs Gomer
    7.2/10(76 votes)

    #24 - Crazy Legs Gomer

    S3:E2

    Carter plans to use Gomer to win the inter-squad competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Harvey Bullock

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  25. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 7 - Gomer and the Little Men From Outer Space
    7.2/10(93 votes)

    #25 - Gomer and the Little Men From Outer Space

    S3:E7

    Carter sends Gomer to a psychiatrist when he claims he has seen men from outer space.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Wild Bull Returns" is the worst rated episode of "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.". It scored 6.1/10 based on 67 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/20/1968. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Feudin' Pyles".