The Andy Griffith Show Episode 74: Convicts-at-Large

Originally Aired on Dec 10, 1962.   Average User Rating: 9.5 out of 10  (19094 entries).

Barney and Floyd are held hostage by a gang of escaped female convicts who have been hiding in O'Malley's cabin outside of town. Andy, who spots Floyd in town buying groceries (with one of the convicts), thinks they have a little part going on until O'Malley arrives back in town on the bus. Andy and O'Malley engineer a cleaver scheme and capture all but the ringleader, Big Maude, whom Barney manages to tango out the door and into the cuffs.

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comment about 'Convicts-at-Large' posted 3/21/2007 6:59:12 PM PST:

"This is by far my favorite episode. I was always a "Floyd fan" and I feel this was his best. To me, the best part in that episode is when Floyd says to Barney, "Say, you're a good dancer! So light on your feet" and he uses his hands to describe how smooth Barney dances. Barney just rolls his eyes as if to say, "Oh brother." " - Randy from Cambridge Springs, Pa

comment about 'Convicts-at-Large' posted 2/24/2007 5:06:31 PM PST:

"This is probably my favorite episode of all. Barney's dancing with Maude is hilarious. Floyd calling Barney Al is another funny spot. The old comedies are the best. Good and clean enterntainment for everyone." - Karla from Northern Kentucky

comment about 'Convicts-at-Large' posted 2/17/2007 8:15:09 PM PST:

"This is my favorite episode in the series. I especially loved that Barney was renamed "Al" by one of the female escapees. Floyd's acting was just spectacular in this episode also. One of the best." - Ruth from Milwaukee

comment about 'Convicts-at-Large' posted 11/11/2006 5:36:16 PM PST:

"I like this one really well:)!!!!!!!!!" - shannah from ohio

comment about 'Convicts-at-Large' posted 11/9/2006 9:19:46 PM PST:

"This is the best AGS episode ever! Big Maude and Barney on the dance floor is a riot.I love how Floyd just starts going along with the women-he had such a smooth transition!" - Kellie from California

comment about 'Convicts-at-Large' posted 10/20/2006 10:41:45 AM PST:

"this is the episode where barney sucks juanitas tits (the mexican waitress from the dinner) and has diharea for a week." - tito from san diego