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The Best Episodes of The Danny Thomas Show

Every episode of The Danny Thomas Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Danny Thomas Show!

Best episode
S7E20 Danny Meets Andy Griffith
8.5180 votes
Worst episode
S10E4 British Sense of Humor
5.421 votes
Top season
Season 7
7.1avg
Binge time
7d 2h
342 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 20 - Danny Meets Andy Griffith
    8.5/10(180 votes)

    S7:E20

    Danny went past a stopsign in the small town of Mayberry, because there was no crossroad. Sheriff Andy Taylor comes and arrests Danny. He said the town council had decided to make a crossroad there, but there was only enough money for a stopsign. Danny demands to see the Justice of the Peace. At this, Andy takes out a sign and says he's the Justice of the Peace. By now Will Hoople, the town drunk, has come in and locked himself in his jailcell. Andy explains he gets drunk everyday, and he arrests himself for it. Will had been deputized to do this to himself! Danny finally agrees with his wife and decides to the ordianry fine of $5 to $10. He takes out a huge wad of cash, and he gives him more money and more money. Danny doesn't care if Andy is robbing him, after all he's a big time star. Andy sees this as a time to get more money, and tells Danny he has to pay $100 or spend 10 days in jail.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writer:Arthur Stander

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  2. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 15 - That Ol' Devil Jack Benny
    8.3/10(43 votes)

    S7:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Danny Thomas Show Season 5 Episode 21 - Terry's Crush
    8.1/10(53 votes)

    S5:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 2 - Rusty's Day in Court
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    S7:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Danny Thomas Show Season 5 Episode 20 - Pardon My Accent
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    S5:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Danny Thomas Show Season 11 Episode 5 - Rusty Drives A Car
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    S11:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 29 - Little Miss Moppet
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    S4:E29

    Danny and the kids meet Kathy’s daughter, Linda.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writer:Henry Garson

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  8. The Danny Thomas Show Season 9 Episode 9 - Danny and the Brownies
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    S9:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 17 - Danny, the Housewife
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    S7:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Danny Thomas Show Season 9 Episode 3 - Love Letters
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    S9:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Danny Thomas Show Season 10 Episode 19 - Rusty's Birthday
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    S10:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Danny Thomas Show Season 8 Episode 19 - Rusty, the Millionaire
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    S8:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Danny Thomas Show Season 8 Episode 12 - Rusty the Rat
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    S8:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Danny Thomas Show Season 11 Episode 27 - Beautiful Lady
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    S11:E27

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 3 - The Chinese Doll
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    S7:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 24 - The Model
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    S4:E24

    Terry decides to quit school in favor of a modeling career, much to Danny's dismay. He connives to discourage her from leaving school without arousing her suspicion.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writer:Henry Garson

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  17. The Danny Thomas Show Season 8 Episode 24 - Old Man Danny
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    S8:E24

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Danny Thomas Show Season 11 Episode 1 - The Country Squires
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    S11:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Danny Thomas Show Season 8 Episode 11 - The Singing Sisters
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    S8:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 7 - Terry Goes Bohemian
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    S7:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 11 - Danny and the Little Men
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    S7:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Danny Thomas Show Season 5 Episode 24 - The Country Girl
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    S5:E24

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Danny Thomas Show Season 5 Episode 25 - Good Old Days
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S5:E25

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Danny Thomas Show Season 10 Episode 13 - Bunny, the Brownie Leader
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    S10:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 28 - Men Are Men
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S4:E28

    A small battle of the sexes ensues between Danny and Kathy.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writer:Henry Garson

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Best Episodes Summary

"Danny Meets Andy Griffith" is the best rated episode of The Danny Thomas Show. It scored 8.5/10 from 180 votes. Directed by Sheldon Leonard and written by Arthur Stander, it aired on February 15, 1960. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "That Ol' Devil Jack Benny".

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