The following is a list of characters of ''

The Andy Griffith Show ''The Andy Griffith Show '' is an American situation comedy television series that aired on CBS from October 3, 1960, to April 1, 1968, with a total of 249 half-hour episodes spanning eight seasons—159 in black and white and 90 in color. The ...

'', an

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, starring

Andy Griffith Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) was an American actor, comedian, television producer, southern gospel singer and writer whose career spanned seven decades in music and television. Known for his Southern drawl, his character ...

. The series ran for eight seasons on

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between October 3, 1960, and April 1, 1968. Episodes 1–159 (1960–1965) were broadcast in

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, while the last 90 episodes (1965–1968) were in

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. Characters are listed in order of their initial appearance. Only characters who appeared in 3 or more episodes are listed. For other characters, see

List of The Andy Griffith Show guest stars In addition to the regular and recurring cast members of ''The Andy Griffith Show'' (1960–1968), the show had many guest stars. Some were known prior to their appearance, while others became well-known later. :''Note: Episode titles are foll ...

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(credited) : = Recurring cast (3+ episodes per season) : = Guest cast (1-2 episodes per season)

Unseen regular characters

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