Ep 14. Keeper of the Flame

In The Andy Griffith Show season 2 episode 14, titled "Keeper of the Flame," the town of Mayberry is preparing for its annual Founder's Day celebration. The festivities will include a parade and the lighting of a ceremonial torch that symbolizes the spirit of the town's founder.

Sheriff Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) is in charge of keeping the torch safe until the big day. But when he drops it and accidentally extinguishes the flame, he has to come up with a plan to keep the town from being disappointed.

Andy enlists the help of his deputy, Barney Fife (played by Don Knotts), to keep the incident a secret and find a way to reignite the flame before the ceremony. They try several strategies, including using a blowtorch and rubbing two sticks together, but nothing seems to work.

Meanwhile, the town's council is pressuring Andy to resign as the keeper of the flame and allow a more experienced person to take over. Andy, however, is determined to make things right and keep his position.

As the day of the ceremony approaches, tensions rise in the town and everyone is on edge. The pressure becomes too much for Barney, who confesses to the council what happened to the torch.

In the end, the town comes together to support Andy and Barney in their efforts to reignite the flame. With the help of a little gasoline and some quick thinking, the torch is successfully relit and the ceremony is a success.

"Keeper of the Flame" is a heartwarming episode that emphasizes the importance of community support and perseverance in the face of adversity. It showcases the strengths of Andy and Barney's friendship and their willingness to work together to overcome a challenging situation.