The Andy Griffith Show Episode 109: Barney and the Cave Rescue

Originally Aired on Jan 6, 1964.   Average User Rating: 9.4 out of 10  (15416 entries).

Andy and Helen wander into a cave while on the town picnic and are trapped when the entryway collapses behind them. Barney discovers what has happened and organizes a rescue party. Andy and Helen manage to find a safe exit through a hidden opening on the far end of the cave. Hearing a report of the accident on the radio, he and Helen have to climb back in so Barney can rescue them, saving Barney from becoming the laughingstock of the town.

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comment about 'Barney and the Cave Rescue' posted 2/17/2007 8:20:47 PM PST:

"I have to be honest. I found this storyline to be just a bit far-fetched. I realize that Andy always went to extraordinary lengths to make Barney look good, but this one was just a bit much." - Ruth from Milwaukee

comment about 'Barney and the Cave Rescue' posted 11/11/2006 6:54:22 PM PST:

""anyone want potato salad? hands up" ha ha funny episode!" - shannah from ohio

comment about 'Barney and the Cave Rescue' posted 10/31/2006 9:49:32 PM PST:

"great episode, especially where thelma lou tosses barneys salad." - hank from eau claire

comment about 'Barney and the Cave Rescue' posted 4/16/2006 7:39:49 PM PST:

"Les, i don't know but what part of Ky are you from?" - Liz from Ky

comment about 'Barney and the Cave Rescue' posted 7/7/2005 9:09:51 AM PST:

"what was name of cave" - les from ky

comment about 'Barney and the Cave Rescue' posted 6/28/2005 5:53:49 PM PST:

"Among so many other things I liked in this episode was how they would have Leon downtown bright and early with his cowboy outfit, sandwich, and PBJ-laden face - all set for an already-miserable-from-a-head-cold Mr. Meldrin to come along and get, in return for his friendly gesture, a handful of sticky fingers to add to his misery. I mean, who would have thought to throw that in? Nothing to do with the plot, but what a nice touch! Re RB's (from ATL) comment, if it hasn't yet been flushed (but hopefully not before having been put to a befitting use) - all I can say is, "Curious, currrrrrious.. I didn't notice that. Reckon maybe you were watching Howard Stern instead? Or, is it just bare-ly possible that what you thought you saw was really your face in the mirror? And the, "'squire' juice" - reckon it's the spelling, the typing, or maybe something else on your apparently long list of deficiencies that'll forever keep you a-gettin' yo britches caught on your own pitchfork? Pitiful. Pi-ti-ful!" You're missing much. Watch the show and pay attention - it's good stuff :) " - mark from boulder