The Andy Griffith Show launched its eighth and final season with its September 11, 1967 episode "Opie's First Love." Preparing to escort Mary Alice Carter to his friend Arnold's 13th birthday party, Opie is stood up at the last moment when Mary Alice decides to go with swaggering young Fred Simpson (Kevin Tate). Following his dad Andy's advice, Opie decides to swallow his pride and attend the party "stag"-and ends up having the time of his life. The role of little heartbreaker Mary Alice is played by Suzanne Cupito, who went on to adult stardom as Morgan Brittany. "Opie's First Love" was written by Douglas Tibbles. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi