Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (season 4)

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (season 4)
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	30
Release
Original network	CBS
Original release	September 8, 1967 – April 12, 1968
Season chronology

This is a list of episodes from the fourth season of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

Broadcast history

The season originally aired Fridays at 8:30-9:00 pm (EST) on CBS from September 8, 1967 to April 12, 1968.^[1][2]

Nielsen ratings

The season ranked third with a 25.6 rating.

DVD release

The Region 1 DVD was released on May 20, 2008.

Episodes

No. in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
91	"A Visit from Aunt Bee"	Coby Ruskin	Bill Idelson & Sam Bobrick	September 8, 1967
Aunt Bee visits Gomer and does not like the way Carter treats him. Guest Star: Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee Taylor
92	"The Recruiting Poster"	Coby Ruskin	Jack Elinson & Iz Elinson	September 15, 1967
Gomer discovers that his face will be on a recruiting poster – and not Sergeant Carter's.
93	"Corporal Carol"	Coby Ruskin	R.S. Allen & Harvey Bullock	September 22, 1967
A man-hungry female Marine tries to break up Gomer and Lou Ann. Guest Star: Carol Burnett
94	"Leader of Men"	Coby Ruskin	Norman Paul	September 29, 1967
A visiting Congressman suggests that Gomer get a promotion, and Carter almost loses his stripes training his recruit to take command.
95	"Gomer, the Beautiful Dreamer"	Coby Ruskin	Rick Mittleman	October 6, 1967
Gomer's dreams keep coming true, and his latest is about Carter proposing to Bunny.
96	"The Great Talent Hunt"	Coby Ruskin	Ray Brenner & Barry E. Blitzer	October 13, 1967
The platoon has a chance at fame when Gomer represents them in a talent contest.
97	"Gomer Says "Hey" to the President"	Coby Ruskin	Rick Mittleman	October 20, 1967
Gomer gets lost and ends up in the President's office.
98	"And A Child Shall Lead Them"	Coby Ruskin	Barry E. Blitzer & Ray Brenner	October 27, 1967
Gomer and Carter try to help a Japanese boy who claims to be lost.
99	"The Show Must Go On"	Coby Ruskin	Norman Paul	November 3, 1967
Gomer gets stage fright and loses his voice right before a Washington show. Note: This episode is known for Nabors' performance of "The Impossible Dream".[3]
100	"The Better Man"	Coby Ruskin	Teleplay by: John Barbour, Whitey Mitchell & Jack Elinson Story by: John Barbour & Whitey Mitchell	November 10, 1967
Lou Ann's father and ex-fiancé come to town and try to talk her into dumping Gomer.
101	"To Watch a Thief"	John Rich	Rick Mittleman	November 17, 1967
Gomer thinks Carter stole a watch.
102	"The Prize Boat"	John Rich	Teleplay by: R.S. Allen & Harvey Bullock Story by: John Barbour & Gordon Mitchell	November 24, 1967
Gomer wins a boat in a jingle contest, but Carter's the one who gets in trouble.
103	"Friendly Freddy Strikes Again"	John Rich	William Raynor & Myles Wilder	December 1, 1967
Freddy sells Gomer a ring for Lou Ann, then tries to get it back.
104	"Change Partners"	Peter Baldwin	R.S. Allen & Harvey Bullock	December 8, 1967
Carter and Bunny have an argument.
105	"Wild Bull of the Pampas"	Peter Baldwin	Ronny Pearlman	December 15, 1967
A Latin American military man plots to overthrow Sgt. Carter.
106	"Gomer, the Good Samaritan"	Peter Baldwin	Ray Brenner & Barry E. Blitzer	December 22, 1967
Gomer is supposed to pick up a general but gets sidetracked along the way.
107	"Gomer, the Privileged Character"	Peter Baldwin	Rick Mittleman	December 29, 1967
Gomer is chosen to perform at a base variety show, excusing him from his regular duties.
108	"Gomer Goes Home"	Coby Ruskin	William Raynor & Myles Wilder	January 5, 1968
Gomer returns to Mayberry and gets involved in the search for a bank robber.
109	"A Dog Is a Dog"	Coby Ruskin	Bill Idelson & Harvey Miller	January 12, 1968
Carter and Gomer are supposed to watch the colonel's German shepherd, but Gomer loses it.
110	"Love Finds Gomer Pyle"	Coby Ruskin	William Raynor & Myles Wilder	January 19, 1968
A 15-year-old girl falls in love with Gomer.
111	"Gomer and the Queen of Burlesque"	Coby Ruskin	Barry E. Blitzer & Ray Brenner	February 2, 1968
Sergeant Hacker sets up Gomer with an exotic dancer. Note: Frank Sutton doesn't appear in this episode.
112	"The Carriage Waits"	Coby Ruskin	Bill Idelson & Harvey Miller	February 9, 1968
A department store sends Gomer a baby carriage by mistake.
113	"Sergeant Iago"	Coby Ruskin	Rick Mittleman	February 16, 1968
Gomer has Carter tell Lou Ann he's seeing other women to make her jealous.
114	"Goodbye, Dolly"	Coby Ruskin	Ray Brenner & Barry E. Blitzer	February 23, 1968
Gomer rescues a horse from the glue factory and tries hiding her at the base.
115	"The Price of Tomatoes"	Coby Ruskin	William Raynor & Myles Wilder	March 1, 1968
Gomer makes friends with a couple who say that Camp Henderson is on their land.
116	"Chef for a Day"	Coby Ruskin	William Raynor & Myles Wilder	March 8, 1968
Gomer might be assigned to the kitchen permanently because of his cooking skills.
117	"Gomer and the Night Club Comic"	Coby Ruskin	Harvey Bullock & R.S. Allen	March 22, 1968
Gomer tries to help a night club comedian who's about to lose his job.
118	"Love and Goulash"	Coby Ruskin	Ronny Pearlman	March 29, 1968
Gomer gets involved in a Hungarian family feud when he spends the weekend with a friend.
119	"And Baby Makes Three"	Coby Ruskin	Harvey Bullock & R.S. Allen	April 5, 1968
Gomer sneaks a baby onto the base while babysitting for a friend – just as the colonel is due on an inspection tour.
120	"Friendly Freddy, the Gentleman's Tailor"	Coby Ruskin	Rick Mittleman	April 12, 1968
Gomer and Carter buy "Hong Kong suits" from Friendly Freddy.

References

1. TV Listings for September 8, 1967
2. TV Listings for April 12, 1968
3. "Jim Nabors Sings Stirring Version Of "The Impossible Dream" On Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.".