Sam Jones is a fictional character who debuted on the American television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968). Jones then went on to star in the spin-off show Mayberry R.F.D.. Jones is portrayed by American actor Ken Berry.

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Sam Jones
The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. character
Actor Ken Berry portrayed Sam Jones
First appearance	"Sam for Town Council" The Andy Griffith Show March 11, 1968 (1968-03-11)
Last appearance	"Emmett's Invention" Mayberry R.F.D. March 29, 1971 (1971-03-29)
Portrayed by	Ken Berry
In-universe information
Occupation	Farmer, Town councilman
Significant other	Millie Swanson
Children	Mike

Overview

Sam lives in the fictional community of Mayberry, North Carolina. He is a farmer and lives outside of town. He does not appear in The Andy Griffith Show until the final four episodes of the final season when he is elected to the town council.[1]^: 405 He appeared in all 78 episodes of Mayberry R. F. D.

Aunt Bee moves in with Sam and his young son Mike following Sheriff Andy Taylor's marriage to Helen Crump. Aunt Bee stays with Sam through the beginning of the Mayberry R.F.D. series, but eventually she moves away and is replaced by Cousin Alice (Alice Ghostley).

References

• The Andy Griffith Show: The Complete Series. Paramount, 2007.
• Kelly, Richard. The Andy Griffith Show. Blair, 1984.

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