“The Andy Griffith Show” is a famous American sitcom that first aired in 1960. The first episode of season 1, titled “The New Housekeeper,” introduces the story of Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith), a widowed sheriff living with his son Opie in the fictional town of Mayberry, North Carolina.
In this episode, the family’s housekeeper, Rose, decides to leave, and Andy needs to find a replacement. He hires Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), his mother’s sister, to take care of the family. Initially, Opie doesn’t accept Aunt Bee and wants Rose to come back. However, he later realizes Aunt Bee’s dedication, and their relationship gradually improves, marking the beginning of the warm family bond that lasts throughout the series.
This episode is significant as it introduces Aunt Bee, who becomes an essential part of the show.