Helen Crump

Helen Crump
Aneta Corsaut as Helen Crump
First appearance	"Andy Discovers America" The Andy Griffith Show March 4, 1963 (1963-03-04)
Last appearance	Return to Mayberry April 13, 1986 (1986-04-13)
Portrayed by	Aneta Corsaut
In-universe information
Occupation	Schoolteacher, Author
Spouse	Andy Taylor
Children	Opie Taylor (stepson) Andrew Samuel Taylor, Jr. (son)
Relatives	Edward (uncle) Cynthia (niece)

Helen Crump is a fictional dramatic character on the American television program The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968). Helen was a schoolteacher and became main character Sheriff Andy Taylor's girlfriend, and eventually, wife. Helen first appears in the third-season episode "Andy Discovers America" (1963). She also appeared in spinoff program Mayberry R.F.D. (1968–1971), as well as the reunion telemovie, Return to Mayberry (1986). Helen was portrayed by Aneta Corsaut.^{[1] [2]}