The following is a list of characters of ''

The Andy Griffith Show ''The Andy Griffith Show '' is an American sitcom television series that was 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 series ...

'', an American

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, starring

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. 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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. While the characters of the fictional community of

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were often

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, they were generally portrayed as "uncomplicated" human beings who genuinely cared about each other. Characters are listed in order of their initial appearance. Only characters who appeared in 3 or more episodes are listed. For other characters, see ''The Andy Griffith Show'' guest stars. ;Legend : = Main cast (credited) : = Recurring cast (3+ episodes per season) : = Guest cast (1-2 episodes per season)

Unseen regular characters

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