Ep 7. Crime-Free Mayberry

Crime-Free Mayberry is the seventh episode of the second season of the beloved classic television show The Andy Griffith Show. The episode centers around the small town of Mayberry, where Sheriff Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) and his trusty deputy Barney Fife (played by Don Knotts) are determined to keep their community safe from crime.

At the start of the episode, the two law enforcement officers are feeling proud of their town's record of being crime-free for over a month. However, their bubble is soon burst when they discover that a local farmer's cow has been stolen. Despite their best efforts, they are unable to track down the culprit.

Determined to prevent any further crime from occurring in their town, Andy and Barney come up with a plan to start a neighborhood watch program. They encourage townspeople to keep an eye out for anything suspicious and report it to the sheriff's office immediately.

Some of the townspeople are skeptical of the program, but Andy and Barney are persistent in their efforts to keep the community safe. They even go so far as to dress up in disguises and spy on their fellow citizens to make sure everyone is following the rules.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise when a stranger comes to town and is accused of being the thief who stole the farmer's cow. Despite having no evidence to support their claim, the townspeople are quick to judge and threaten the stranger.

Andy and Barney must act quickly to prevent any harm from coming to the stranger and to find the real culprit behind the stolen cow. Their detective skills are put to the test as they sift through conflicting accounts and testimonies from various witnesses.

In the end, the truth is revealed and the stranger is cleared of any wrongdoing. Andy and Barney are able to restore peace to their town and the neighborhood watch program proves to be a success.

Crime-Free Mayberry is a heartwarming episode that showcases the close-knit community of Mayberry and the dedication of its sheriff and deputy to keep their citizens safe. It is a reminder of the importance of looking out for one another and the power of working together to prevent crime.