The Andy Griffith Show Guest cast, played by Cheerio Meredith Episode 1x01: The New Housekeeper (Oct 3, 1960) Episode 1x02: The Manhunt (Oct 10, 1960) Episode 1x04: Ellie Comes to Town (Oct 24, 1960) Episode 1x15: Those Gossipin' Men (Jan 16, 1961) Episode 2x02: Barney's Replacement (Oct 9, 1961)