Ep 6. Barney's Bloodhound

Barney Fife, the deputy sheriff of Mayberry, gets himself a bloodhound puppy named Blue. Excited to train him well, Barney enlists the help of Andy Taylor, the sheriff and his friend, to help him track down a fugitive convict who escaped from a prison train. However, things don't go as planned when Blue proves to be more interested in chasing rabbits than hunting down criminals.

Meanwhile, Opie, Andy's son, befriends the new kid in town, Arnold Winkler, who proves to be a troublemaker. Arnold is a boastful kid who likes to exaggerate his stories and brag about his dad's job as a spy. Opie enjoys hanging out with Arnold, but Andy and Aunt Bee, Andy's aunt who helps raise Opie, become concerned about the bad influence Arnold may have on their son.

As Andy and Barney strategize about how to catch the fugitive before he leaves Mayberry, Barney becomes increasingly frustrated with Blue's lack of focus. To make things worse, Blue ends up getting into a fight with another dog and gets injured, making Barney even more determined to prove himself and his dog's worth.

As the manhunt continues, tensions rise when the fugitive is believed to be hiding in a nearby field. Barney and Andy set out with Blue to track him down, but things take an unexpected turn when Blue's instincts lead him to uncover a stash of counterfeit money.

Meanwhile, Opie discovers that Arnold's dad is not a spy, but instead works at the drugstore. Feeling humiliated, Arnold disappears from town, leaving Opie to grapple with the loss of a friend.

In the end, Barney is hailed as a hero for uncovering the counterfeit money and Blue is finally recognized for his skills as a bloodhound. Opie learns a valuable lesson about the importance of honesty and the episode ends with the characters reflecting on the events of the day over a family dinner.

Overall, "Barney's Bloodhound" is a lighthearted yet eventful episode that highlights the importance of determination, honesty, and the strong bonds of family and community.