Question: cast of characters from the andy griffith show
Answer: of episodes Actor Brief description Andy Taylor 1 -- 8 249 Andy Griffith Sheriff of Mayberry ; father ( widower ) of Opie Opie Taylor 1 -- 8 209 Ronny Howard Son of Andy Taylor Barney Fife 1 -- 8 141 Don Knotts Deputy Sheriff of Mayberry Aunt Bee 1 -- 8 175 Frances Bavier Andy 's paternal aunt