How well do you know the very first episode of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.?

The Marine Corps took a little getting used to for the beloved Mayberry mechanic.

In some ways, the pilot episode of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. was actually an episode of The Andy Griffith Show. A season four Andy Griffith episode tells the story of how Gomer went from Mayberry to the Marine Corps. But the actual first episode of the spinoff came a few months later in the fall of 1964.

“Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle Course” gives a great introduction to the friction between Gomer and his exasperated drill instructor Sgt. Carter. It also shows how Gomer can remain optimistic and endear himself to the right people, which even makes Sgt. Carter look good!

How well do you know the premiere of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.? There aren't any high walls or rope swings, but this quiz may still be tough to get through for anyone but the biggest Gomer Pyle fans. Good luck!

  1. What does Gomer say to the Marine barber?
  2. Why does Sgt. Carter single Gomer out in line?
  3. Why does Sgt. Carter make Gomer do pushups?
  4. How does Gomer get over the wall?
  5. After going through the tunnel, Gomer says, “It’s dark as the inside of a ____ in there.”
  6. What surprising thing is Gomer writing in his letter home?
  7. After a bad dream, what does Gomer do?
  8. Gomer is diagnosed with extreme exhaustion or…
  9. When Sgt. Carter goes to see the Colonel, he says his full title. What is it?
  10. What happens after Sgt. Carter catches Gomer running the obstacle course at night?

How well do you know the very first episode of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.?

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