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The Better Man
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - S4 - E10
Lou Ann's father and ex-fiancé come to town, and her father tries to persuade her to discard Gomer.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: Season 4 - 30 Episode s
4x1 - A Visit from Aunt Bee
September 8, 1967
Aunt Bee objects to Carter's attitude toward Gomer.
4x2 - The Recruiting Poster
September 15, 1967
Gomer learns his face will be on a recruiting poster -- instead of Sgt. Carter's.
4x3 - Corporal Carol
September 22, 1967
A man-hungry woman Marine tries to split up Gomer and Lou-Ann.
4x4 - Leader of Men
September 29, 1967
A visiting Congressman suggests a promotion for Gomer, and Carter nearly loses his stripes training Gomer to take command.
4x5 - Gomer, the Beautiful Dreamer
October 6, 1967
Gomer's dreams keep coming true, and his latest has Carter proposing to Bunny.
4x6 - The Great Talent Hunt
October 13, 1967
Gomer represents his platoon in a talent contest.
4x7 - Gomer Says Hey to the President
October 20, 1967
Lost Gomer winds up in the President's office.
4x8 - And A Child Shall Lead Them
October 27, 1967
Gomer and Carter try helping a Japanese boy who claims he's lost.
4x9 - The Show Must Go On
October 31, 1967
Gomer has stage fright and loses his voice just before a Washington show.
4x10 - The Better Man
November 10, 1967
Lou Ann's father and ex-fiancé come to town, and her father tries to persuade her to discard Gomer.
4x11 - To Watch A Thief
November 17, 1967
Gomer thinks Carter stole a watch from the base PX.
4x12 - The Prize Boat
November 24, 1967
Gomer wins a boat in a jingle contest, but it's Carter navigating—into taxes, license fees, and other expenses.
4x13 - Friendly Freddy Strikes Again
December 1, 1967
Con artist Freddy sells Gomer a pearl ring for his girlfriend Lou Ann, then schemes to get it back.
4x14 - Change Partners
December 8, 1967
Carter and Bunny have a fight.
4x15 - Wild Bull of the Pampas
December 15, 1967
A Latin American military man plots the overthrow of Sgt. Carter.
4x16 - Gomer, the Good Samaritan
December 22, 1967
Gomer is assigned to pick up a general but gets sidetracked.
4x17 - Gomer, the Privileged Character
December 29, 1967
Gomer is excused from regular duties for singing rehearsals when he's chosen to perform at a base variety show.
4x18 - Gomer Goes Home
January 5, 1968
Gomer goes home to Mayberry and becomes involved in the search for a bank robber.
4x19 - A Dog is a Dog
January 12, 1968
Carter and Gomer are assigned to watch the Colonel's German Shepherd, but Gomer loses it.
4x20 - Luv Finds Gomer Pyle
January 19, 1968
A 15-year-old girl develops a crush on Gomer.
4x21 - Gomer and the Queen of Burlesque
February 2, 1968
Sgt. Carter gets Gomer a date with an exotic dancer.
4x22 - The Carriage Waits
February 9, 1968
A department store accidentally sends Gomer a baby carriage.
4x23 - Sergeant Iago
February 16, 1968
Gomer tries to make Lou-Ann jealous by having Carter tell her he is seeing other women.
4x24 - Goodbye, Dolly
February 23, 1968
Gomer saves an old horse from the glue factory and tries to hide her at the base.
4x25 - The Price of Tomatoes
March 1, 1968
Gomer befriends a couple who claim Camp Henderson is on their land.
4x26 - Chef For a Day
March 8, 1968
Gomer's cooking skills might get him assigned to the kitchen permanently.
4x27 - Gomer and the Night Club Comic
March 22, 1968
Gomer tries to help a night club comedian who is about to be fired.
4x28 - Love and Goulash
March 29, 1968
Gomer becomes involved in a Hungarian family feud when he spends the weekend with a friend.
4x29 - And Baby Makes Three
April 5, 1968
Gomer sneaks a baby onto the base when he babysits for a friend—just as the colonel is due on an inspection tour.
4x30 - Friendly Freddy, The Gentleman's Tailor
April 12, 1968
Gomer and Carter buy Hong Kong suits from con man Friendly Freddy.