Ep 6. Gomer the House Guest

In The Andy Griffith Show season 4 episode 6, titled "Gomer the House Guest," viewers are taken on a comedic journey as Gomer Pyle (Jim Nabors) becomes Andy Taylor's (Andy Griffith) house guest. When Gomer's landlady kicks him out of his room, Andy offers his friend a place to stay until he can find somewhere else to live.

Andy is initially excited to have Gomer stay with him, but things quickly get out of hand as Gomer's behavior becomes increasingly unpredictable. Gomer's inability to follow household rules, coupled with his constant chatter, proves to be too much for Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier) and Opie (Ron Howard).

Despite Andy's attempts to reason with Gomer, his naive and childlike personality leads to a series of comical mishaps, including running a bath with grease-cutting detergent, accidentally damaging Andy's prized fishing tackle, and nearly destroying the entire house while attempting to fix a leaky faucet.

As tensions continue to rise, Gomer's friend Goober (George Lindsey) comes to visit, and his arrival only adds to the chaos. The two friends' shenanigans cause Aunt Bee to break down in tears, leaving Andy struggling to find a solution to the problem.

In the end, Andy realizes that he must find a way to gently ask Gomer to leave his home. However, he struggles to do so because of his feelings of guilt and concern for his friend's well-being. The episode ends on a heartwarming note as Andy and Gomer reconcile and Gomer moves out on good terms.

Overall, "Gomer the House Guest" provides viewers with a hilarious glimpse into the life of small-town America in the 1960s. The combination of Andy Griffith's wit, Jim Nabors' charm, and a talented supporting cast create a lighthearted and fun-filled episode that is sure to leave viewers laughing.