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George Nader guest-stars as George Benson, Mayberry's new doctor. All the ladies in town are impressed by Dr. Benson handsomeness and charming demeanor, including-it seems-Sheriff Andy's sweetheart Ellie Walker. Thanks to the insinuations of well-meaning deputy Barney, Andy becomes convinced that Benson is stealing Ellie away from him. Without giving the game away, it should be noted that this was the episode in which the more perceptive viewers realized that series regular Elinor Donahue would not be returning next season. First shown on March 20, 1961, "The New Doctor" was written by Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart.