Barney Fife

Barney Fife
Barney Fife
	Don Knotts as Barney Fife
First appearance	"The New Housekeeper"; The Andy Griffith Show; October 3, 1960;
Last appearance	Return to Mayberry; April 13, 1986;
Portrayed by	Don Knotts
In-universe information
Full name	Bernard P. Fife
Nickname	Barn
Occupation	Deputy sheriff
Significant others	Thelma Lou; Juanita Beasley; Hilda Mae;
Relatives	Sheriff Andy Taylor (cousin); Opie Taylor (cousin once removed);

Bernard "Barney" Fife is a fictional character in the American television program The Andy Griffith Show, portrayed by comic actor Don Knotts. Barney Fife is a deputy sheriff in the slow-paced, sleepy, southern community of Mayberry, North Carolina. He appeared in the first five seasons (1960–65) as a main character, and after leaving the show towards the end of season five, made a few guest appearances in the three color seasons (1965–68). He also appeared in the first episode of the spin-off series Mayberry R.F.D. (1968–1971), and in the 1986 reunion television film Return to Mayberry. Additionally, Barney appeared in the Joey Bishop Show episode "Joey's Hideaway Cabin", and unnamed in the first episode of The New Andy Griffith Show.

In 1999, TV Guide ranked him ninth on its 50 Greatest TV Characters of All Time list.

Barney Fife
Don Knotts as Barney Fife
First appearance	"The New Housekeeper" The Andy Griffith Show October 3, 1960 (1960-10-03)
Last appearance	Return to Mayberry April 13, 1986 (1986-04-13)
Portrayed by	Don Knotts
In-universe information
Full name	Bernard P. Fife
Nickname	Barn
Occupation	Deputy sheriff
Significant others	Thelma Lou Juanita Beasley Hilda Mae
Relatives	Sheriff Andy Taylor (cousin) Opie Taylor (cousin once removed)