Andy goes on vacation, leaving Barney and Gomer in charge of Mayberry. However, Andy cannot enjoy his rest as Barney and various townspeople interrupt his peace.
Gomer believes that Andy has saved his life after Andy wakes him to put out a small fire at the filling station. Indebted, Gomer dedicates himself to repaying Andy in return.
Steve Lawrence and Tim Conway guest star; Steve plays a talk show host, and then solves a mystery as Detective Cobumble in a TV spoof, featuring Tim as a butler.