The Andy Griffith Show Opie’s Girlfriend

Opie entertains Helen’s niece (Mary Ann Durkin) and quickly discovers—to his dismay—that she’s more gifted than he is in athletics. The episode kicked off the series’ seventh season. Billy: John Reilly. Opie: Ronny Howard. Helen: Aneta Corsaut. Aunt Bee: Frances Bavier., Season Seven of The Andy Griffith Show commenced on September 12, 1966, with the episode titled “Opie’s Girlfriend.” Slated to entertain Helen’s niece Cynthia (Mary Ann Durkin), Opie is sorely aggrieved that the girl turns out to be smarter than he is-and a better athlete to boot! Sensing that Cynthia is fond of Opie, Helen imparts a bit of womanly wisdom to the girl. “Opie’s Girlfriend” was written by Budd Grossman.