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.

Last Updated: 8/9/2026Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
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1 votes

#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
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#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.

Directors: John Rich
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#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.

Directors: John Rich
Writer: R.S. Allen
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31 votes

#5 - Car for Sale

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/1968

Hacker plans to get even when Carter sells his car to Gomer instead of to him.

Directors: John Rich
Writer: Ray Allen
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#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
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1 votes

#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.

Writer: R.S. Allen
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1 votes

#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
Writer: Norman Paul
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1 votes

#9 - The Great Talent Hunt

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/1967

Gomer represents his platoon in a talent contest.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
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#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
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1 votes

#11 - Crazy Legs Gomer

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/1966

Carter plans to use Gomer to win the inter-squad competition.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
Writer: R.S. Allen
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1 votes

#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.

Directors: Peter Baldwin
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1 votes

#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
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#14 - A Visit From Cousin Goober

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/26/1965

Goober pays Gomer a surprise visit.

Directors: Peter Baldwin
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1 votes

#15 - A Visit from Aunt Bee

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/1967

Aunt Bee objects to Carter's attitude toward Gomer.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
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31 votes

#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
Writer: Bob Ross
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7.50
60 votes

#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.

Directors: Aaron Ruben
Writer: Aaron Ruben
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60 votes

#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
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30 votes

#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
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30 votes

#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
Writer: Ray Allen
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30 votes

#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
Writer: Ray Allen
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30 votes

#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.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
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7.00
30 votes

#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.

Directors: Coby Ruskin
Writer: Aaron Ruben
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7.00
30 votes

#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.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
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30 votes

#25 - Double Date With the Sarge

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/19/1965

Carter and Gomer wind up on a double date.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Dick Powell