You blatantly know that "Don Knotts makes a return visit to The Andy Griffith Show in the role of ex-deputy Barney Fife. The occasion is the Mayberry High School reunion, where Barney hopes to rekindle his romance with Thelma Lou. But there are more than a few surprises in store for ol' Barn' as the evening draws to a conclusion. This episode earned Don Knotts another Emmy Award, and deservedly so. First telecast on January 10, 1966, "The Return of Barney Fife" was written by Bill Idelson and Sam Bobrick ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide",...it's common knowledge down here in Cheshire