Gomer, the Would-Be Hero
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - S2 - E30
Carter prvents a holdup but gives the credit to Gomer.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: Season 2 - 30 Episode s
2x1 - PFC Gomer Pyle
September 17, 1965
Carter postpones his vacation until all his men pass their PFC exams -- and, of course, Gomer is the only one to fail.
2x2 - Third Finger, Left Loaf
September 24, 1965
Gomer is asked to be the best man at his friend's wedding, then loses the ring the night before the ceremony.
2x3 - The Blind Date
October 1, 1965
Carter sets Gomer up with a blind date who thinks he is an oil millionaire.
2x4 - Home on the Range
October 8, 1965
Gomer unknowingly finds shelter for a family of hillbillies in a shack which is the target of war games.
2x5 - Gomer Untrains a Dog
October 12, 1965
Gomer's chosen as companion of a new sentry dog -- and turns the guard dog into a pet.
2x6 - Supply Sergeants Never Die
October 22, 1965
Carter, who says that Supply Sgt. Singer has the easiest job, wagers that any knucklehead could handle the job -- even Gomer.
2x7 - Cat Overboard
October 29, 1965
The platoon goes on sea duty, and Gomer sneaks a stray cat on board the ship, then is ordered to ditch the feline.
2x8 - Gomer Captures a Submarine
November 5, 1965
Gomer ruins a simple reconnaissance mission.
2x9 - The Grudge Fight
November 12, 1965
Carter challenges the fleet's retired boxing champion to a fight.
2x10 - Gomer, Star Witness
November 19, 1965
Gomer is the only witness to Carter's auto accident.
2x11 - A Visit From Cousin Goober
November 26, 1965
Goober pays Gomer a surprise visit.
2x12 - A Groom for Carter's Sister
December 3, 1965
Gomer tries to convince Carter that his sister's fiance is a nice guy.
2x13 - Gomer Minds His Sergeant's Car
December 10, 1965
Gomer takes care of Carter's car -- which gets stolen and wrecked.
2x14 - Gomer the Peace Maker
December 17, 1965
Gomer tries to reunite Carter with his girlfriend.
2x15 - Gomer Pyle, POW
December 24, 1965
On maneuvers, Carter gives Gomer false information---hoping he'll be captured by the enemy camp.
2x16 - Gomer Pyle, Civilian
December 31, 1965
When Sgt. Carter orders him to take a furlough, Gomer becomes a civilian employee at the base.
2x17 - Gomer and the Beast
January 7, 1966
Gomer tries cheering up a depressed waitress, only to discover that she is the girlfriend of a tough Marine sergeant.
2x18 - Grandma Pyle, Fortune Teller
January 14, 1966
Gomer's fortune-telling Grandma pays a visit.
2x19 - Arrividerci, Gomer
January 21, 1966
Gomer sings an Italian love song to his friend's sister -- and her mother thinks he is proposing to her.
2x20 - Segeant Carter Dates a Pyle
January 28, 1966
Gomer arranges a date for Carter with his cousin Bridey Pyle.
2x21 - Little Girl Blue
February 4, 1966
Gomer befriends the little daughter of a visiting colonel.
2x22 - A Star is Born
February 11, 1966
Carter becomes the star of a documentary about the Marine Corps.
2x23 - Gomer and the Phone Company
February 25, 1966
Gomer tries to repay the he received at a pay phone to the phone company, but gets arrested instead.
2x24 - Duke Slate, Night Club Comic
March 4, 1966
Duke wins an amateur talent contest by picking Carter as the butt of his comedy act.
2x25 - Vacation in Vegas
March 11, 1966
Gomer wins a trip to Las Vegas. Problem: whom should he take? Then he and Carter win a fortune gambling.
2x26 - Opie Joins the Marines
March 18, 1966
Opie runs away from Mayberry to join Gomer in the Marines.
2x27 - A Date With Miss Camp Henderson
March 25, 1966
Carter bets Gomer he can't get a date with Miss Camp Henderson.
2x28 - Gomer and the Father Figure
April 1, 1966
Gomer and Carter are taken by an old con man.
2x29 - Desk Job for a Sergeant
April 8, 1966
Carter decides to resign when he feels his platoon can get along without him.
2x30 - Gomer, the Would-Be Hero
April 15, 1966
Carter prvents a holdup but gives the credit to Gomer.