Ep 21. Aunt Bee Learns to Drive

In The Andy Griffith Show season 6 episode 21, entitled "Aunt Bee Learns to Drive," the town's beloved Aunt Bee (played by Frances Bavier) decides to take driving lessons and get her driver's license. However, her road to success is not without its challenges.

At the beginning of the episode, Aunt Bee enlists the help of her nephew, Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife (Don Knotts), who agrees to teach her how to drive. However, Aunt Bee's initial attempts behind the wheel are disastrous, as she struggles to control the car and causes chaos on the streets of Mayberry.

As word spreads of Aunt Bee's driving lessons, the whole town gets involved, with everyone from Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) to the local mechanic offering their own unique advice and assistance. However, despite all of the input and support, Aunt Bee continues to struggle with the basics of driving and repeatedly fails her driving test.

Meanwhile, the subplot of the episode involves a young couple who are preparing to get married. When the groom's parents are unable to attend the wedding, Aunt Bee offers to drive them to the ceremony. However, with her lack of driving skills, Aunt Bee puts the wedding in jeopardy, and it seems like the bride and groom may not make it down the aisle.

In the end, Aunt Bee learns an important lesson about perseverance and the importance of never giving up. With the help of her friends and family, she finally passes her driving test and is able to successfully drive the wedding party to the church, where the couple is finally able to tie the knot.

Overall, "Aunt Bee Learns to Drive" is a heartwarming and humorous episode that showcases the strong sense of community and support that exists in Mayberry. Through Aunt Bee's struggles, we are reminded of the importance of never giving up on our goals and the power of a little help from our loved ones and friends.