The Andy Griffith Show (1960)

S2E2 Barney's Replacement

A new, inexperienced officer arrives in Mayberry for his training, leading Barney to mistakenly think he’s being replaced. Feeling threatened, Barney decides to leave the police force and pursues a new career as a vacuum cleaner salesperson. As he navigates his unexpected path, he grapples with his identity and role in the community, realizing that the badge he wore meant more than he initially thought.