Andy Griffith Show Trivia

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Andy Griffith Show Trivia - Quiz

Do you think you know The Andy Griffith Show? Here's your chance to test your knowledge and skills on this great American TV Series.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What's the name of the fictional town where Andy Griffith lived and worked?

    • A.

      Griffith City

    • B.

      Mayberry

    • C.

      Raleigh

    • D.

      Greensboro

    Correct Answer
    B. Mayberry
    Explanation
    Mayberry is the correct answer because it is the name of the fictional town where Andy Griffith lived and worked in the television show "The Andy Griffith Show." The show was set in the small town of Mayberry, and it depicted the daily lives and interactions of the townspeople, including Andy Griffith's character, Sheriff Andy Taylor. Mayberry has become synonymous with a wholesome, idyllic small town in popular culture.

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  • 2. 

    What was Andy Griffith's everyday job on the show?

    • A.

      Mayor

    • B.

      Barber

    • C.

      Sheriff

    • D.

      Doctor

    Correct Answer
    C. Sheriff
    Explanation
    Andy Griffith's everyday job on the show was Sheriff. This can be inferred from the fact that he played the character of Sheriff Andy Taylor in the show "The Andy Griffith Show". As the sheriff, his character was responsible for maintaining law and order in the fictional town of Mayberry.

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  • 3. 

    Who worked with Andy Griffith as his right-hand man?

    • A.

      Barney

    • B.

      Floyd

    • C.

      Jr

    • D.

      Otis

    Correct Answer
    A. Barney
    Explanation
    Barney is the correct answer because he is the character who worked with Andy Griffith as his right-hand man. Throughout "The Andy Griffith Show," Barney Fife, played by Don Knotts, served as Andy Griffith's loyal and bumbling deputy sheriff. Barney often provided comic relief and was known for his strict adherence to the law, despite his frequent mishaps and misunderstandings. His close partnership with Andy Griffith's character made him the clear choice for the right-hand man role.

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  • 4. 

    How many kids did Andy Griffith have?

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      3

    • D.

      5

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
    Explanation
    Andy Griffith had one child.

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  • 5. 

    What was Andy Griffith's name on the show?

    • A.

      John Walton

    • B.

      Andy Griffith

    • C.

      Andy Taylor

    • D.

      Andy Anderson

    Correct Answer
    C. Andy Taylor
    Explanation
    Andy Griffith's name on the show was Andy Taylor.

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  • 6. 

    Who was the town barber who cut' everyones hair?

    • A.

      Otis

    • B.

      Barney

    • C.

      Andy

    • D.

      Floyd

    Correct Answer
    D. Floyd
    Explanation
    Floyd is the correct answer because he is referred to as the town barber who cut everyone's hair.

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  • 7. 

    Who was the name of the never seen waitress at the town diner that was mentioned on many episodes? 

    • A.

      Juanita

    • B.

      Thelma Lou

    • C.

      Ellie

    • D.

      Hellen

    Correct Answer
    A. Juanita
    Explanation
    Juanita is the correct answer because she is mentioned on many episodes as the never seen waitress at the town diner. The other options, Thelma Lou, Ellie, and Hellen, are not mentioned in the question as potential names for the waitress.

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  • 8. 

    What was Barney's girlfriend name for the majority of the episodes?

    • A.

      Helen

    • B.

      Juanita

    • C.

      Thelma Lou

    • D.

      Ellie

    Correct Answer
    C. Thelma Lou
    Explanation
    Barney's girlfriend for the majority of the episodes was Thelma Lou.

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  • 9. 

    What type of vehicle did Andy and Barney share for their job?

    • A.

      Ford Mustang

    • B.

      Dodge Charger

    • C.

      Chevrolet Impala

    • D.

      Ford Galaxie

    Correct Answer
    D. Ford Galaxie
    Explanation
    Andy and Barney shared a Ford Galaxie for their job.

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  • 10. 

    Who was the funny town Drunk who always turned himself in after getting wasted?

    • A.

      Andy

    • B.

      Otis

    • C.

      Floyd

    • D.

      Gomer

    Correct Answer
    B. Otis
    Explanation
    Otis is the correct answer because he was the funny town drunk who always turned himself in after getting wasted. This implies that Otis had a habit of getting drunk and then voluntarily surrendering himself to the authorities. This behavior suggests that he was a regular character in the town known for his drunken antics and his willingness to take responsibility for his actions.

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  • 11. 

    Which character got his own spin off TV series from the Andy Griffith Show?

    • A.

      Goober

    • B.

      Barnie

    • C.

      Gomer

    • D.

      Otis

    Correct Answer
    C. Gomer
    Explanation
    Gomer is the correct answer because he got his own spin-off TV series called "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." This show focused on Gomer's life as a Marine and aired from 1964 to 1969.

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  • 12. 

    Who always used the phrase SHA-ZAM when they amazed about something?

    • A.

      Gomer

    • B.

      Andy

    • C.

      Goober

    • D.

      Otis

    Correct Answer
    A. Gomer
    Explanation
    Gomer always used the phrase SHA-ZAM when he was amazed about something.

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  • 13. 

    How many full seasons did the Andy Griffith Show air?

    • A.

      5

    • B.

      6

    • C.

      8

    • D.

      9

    Correct Answer
    C. 8
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 8. The Andy Griffith Show aired for a total of 8 full seasons.

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  • 14. 

    What year did the first season air?

    • A.

      1959

    • B.

      1960

    • C.

      1961

    • D.

      1963

    Correct Answer
    B. 1960
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1960. This is the year in which the first season of the show aired.

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  • 15. 

    What was the name of the hillbilly family that had only one daughter and four brothers?

    • A.

      Taylor's

    • B.

      Crump's

    • C.

      Fife's

    • D.

      Darling's

    Correct Answer
    D. Darling's
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Darling's because the question asks for the name of the hillbilly family that had only one daughter and four brothers. The name "Darling's" fits this description as it indicates a family with one daughter and four brothers.

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  • 16. 

    What was Andy's son name?

    • A.

      Obie

    • B.

      Andy Jr

    • C.

      Flip

    • D.

      Boy

    Correct Answer
    A. Obie
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Obie. This can be inferred from the question that asks for Andy's son's name. Among the given options, Obie is the only name mentioned that could potentially be Andy's son's name.

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  • 17. 

    What was Andy's Aunt name who lived with him?

    • A.

      Aunt Sue

    • B.

      Aunt Barbara

    • C.

      Aunt Mary

    • D.

      Aunt Bee

    Correct Answer
    D. Aunt Bee
    Explanation
    Andy's Aunt's name who lived with him was Aunt Bee.

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  • 18. 

    Who was the crazy hillbilly character with the famous quote of, "It's me, It's me"......?

    • A.

      Ernest T Bass

    • B.

      Barnie Fife

    • C.

      Floyd Lawson

    • D.

      Goober Plye

    Correct Answer
    A. Ernest T Bass
    Explanation
    Ernest T Bass is the correct answer because he is the crazy hillbilly character known for his famous quote, "It's me, It's me." This quote became iconic and synonymous with his character throughout the show.

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  • 19. 

    What was Andy's girlfriend name for most of the shows history?

    • A.

      Ellie

    • B.

      Helen

    • C.

      Thelma Lou

    • D.

      Juanita

    Correct Answer
    B. Helen
    Explanation
    Andy's girlfriend's name for most of the show's history was Helen.

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