The BEST episodes of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Every episode of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.!
Gomer Pyle was a sweet but not too smart Marine from Mayberry, North Carolina who was stationed at Camp Henderson near Los Angeles, California. Gomer's innocence, naivete and low-key demeanor often got him into trouble, most frequently at the hands of his loud-mouthed superior, Sgt. Carter. Duke, Frankie, Lester and Larry were some of Gomer's pals and fellow enlisted men at Camp Henderson.
#1 - The Price of Tomatoes
Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/1/1968
Gomer befriends a couple who claim Camp Henderson is on their land.
#2 - Gomer, the Welsh Rarebit Fiend
Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/1/1967
Gomer's love for Welsh rarebit causes him to sleepwalk -- and to tell off Carter.
#3 - Come Blow Your Top
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/1968
Sgt. Hacker bets Carter that he can't go 24 hours without losing his temper, and then enlists Gomer's aid to win his bet.
#4 - Just Move Your Lips, Sergeant
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/1968
The platoon's chances to sing in a movie are almost spoiled by Sgt. Carter -- he can't carry a tune.
#6 - Gomer and the Queen of Burlesque
Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/2/1968
Sgt. Carter gets Gomer a date with an exotic dancer.
#7 - The Prize Boat
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/24/1967
Gomer wins a boat in a jingle contest, but it's Carter navigating iinto taxes, license fees, and other expenses.
#8 - The Show Must Go On
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/1967
Gomer has stage fright and loses his voice just before a Washington show.
#9 - The Great Talent Hunt
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/1967
Gomer represents his platoon in a talent contest.
#10 - Sue the Pants Off 'Em
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/1/1967
Two shyster lawyers try to get Gomer and Carter to file a false damage suit after a near miss from an automobile.
#11 - Crazy Legs Gomer
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/1966
Carter plans to use Gomer to win the inter-squad competition.
#12 - Desk Job for a Sergeant
Season 2 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/8/1966
Carter decides to resign when he feels his platoon can get along without him.
#13 - Gomer Pyle, POW
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/24/1965
On maneuvers, Carter gives Gomer false information---hoping he'll be captured by the enemy camp.
#14 - A Visit From Cousin Goober
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/26/1965
Goober pays Gomer a surprise visit.
#15 - A Visit from Aunt Bee
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/1967
Aunt Bee objects to Carter's attitude toward Gomer.
#16 - A Date for the Colonel's Daughter
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/1964
Gomer escorts the Colonel's daughter to the enlisted men's dance.
#17 - Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle Course
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/1964
Gomes tries to pass the obstacle course to please Sgt. Carter.
#18 - Captain Ironpants
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/1964
After a straight-laced lady Marine officer reports him for not saluting her, Gomer attempts to help transform her into an attractive woman.
#19 - Sergeant Carter Gets a “Dear John” Letter
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/5/1965
Carter discovers that his girlfriend dumped him -- for Gomer.
#20 - Daughter of the Sarge
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/12/1965
Carter's adopted Korean daughter arrives -- but she is no longer the little girl he remembers, and Carter thinks she is going to marry Gomer.
#21 - Officer Candidate Gomer Pyle
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/19/1965
Gomer and Carter take the exam for the officer's training program.
#22 - Old Man Carter
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 2/26/1965
When the platoon celebrates Carter's birthday, he begins to worry he is getting old.
#23 - Gomer Makes the Honor Guard
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/5/1965
Carter may reluctantly be forced to use Gomer as an honor guard -- he's one of the few who owns a dress-blue uniform.
#24 - My Buddy, the War Hero
Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/12/1965
Gomer tries to prevent Carter and his old friend from becoming enemies.
#25 - Double Date With the Sarge
Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/19/1965
Carter and Gomer wind up on a double date.