‘The Month of Mayberry’ Returns to MeTV Celebrating ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Karen Ruud 2 minutes ago

MeTV is bringing back its famous “Month of Mayberry,” a celebration of all things The Andy Griffith Show. Starting on Sunday, May 3 and running through May 29, 2026, viewers can catch specially selected episodes of The Andy Griffith Show for its monthlong celebration.

The annual event kicks off with the 1986 made-for-television movie Return to Mayberry, which reunited the original cast. Starting Monday, May 4, MeTV will present four weeks of back-to-back episodes spotlighting the unforgettable characters that made The Andy Griffith Show a timeless classic. Airing Monday-Friday all month long at 8pm and 8:30pm, the Mayberry themed weeks will include a special collection of “best of” episodes.

On Friday, May 8 at 8pm, viewers can revisit 1993’s The Andy Griffith Show Reunion, a one-hour reunion special featuring Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors, George Lindsey and Jack Dodson reflecting on the series and their favorite memories.

Andy Griffith Show "Month of Mayberry" promo 2026

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The Month of Mayberry Highlights

Sunday, May 3

Return to Mayberry, 2pm ET/PT

In this 1986 made-for-television movie, Andy Taylor returns to Mayberry to run again for sheriff, only to discover his former deputy, Barney, has also entered the race.

Friday, May 8

The Andy Griffith Show Reunion: Back to Mayberry, 8pm ET/PT

In this 1993 reunion special, the original cast gathered on the iconic courtroom set to reflect on the lasting impact of The Andy Griffith Show. Features Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Rodney Dillard and Don Knotts.

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The Andy Griffith Show – “best of” episodes by weekly theme

Weeknights at 8pm & 8:30pm ET/PT beginning May 4

May 4-7: All About Andy Week – featuring classic Andy episodes including “The Pickle Story”

May 11-15: The Fife Is Right Week – featuring memorable Barney Fife episodes

May 18-22: The Best of the Rest Week – featuring favorite Aunt Bee episodes and other sidekicks, including Floyd, Ernest T. Bass, Gomer, Goober and Otis

May 25-29: Father and Son Week – episodes spotlighting Andy and Opie

Where to find MeTV

MeTV is available on broadcast television over the air, on select cable and satellite systems, and streaming on Frndly TV, Philo, Fubo and Sling TV. Viewers can find where to watch MeTV on their website, and see the whole monthly schedule here.