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Episodes

Season 1

# Title Film Date Original airdate
1 Lucy Thinks Ricky Is Trying to Murder Her September 8, 1951 November 5, 1951
After reading a murder mystery and listening to Ethel's fortune-telling, Lucy concludes that Ricky is trying to do away with her.
2 The Girls Want to Go to a Nightclub September 15, 1951 October 15, 1951
The Ricardos and the Mertzes agree to celebrate the Mertzes' wedding anniversary together. The girls decide on a night club. The men opt for the prize fights. An old friend helps the girls play a trick on their husbands, but the men see through the ruse and turn the tables.
3 Be A Pal September 21, 1951 October 22, 1951
Lucy thinks Ricky is losing interest in her. Ethel finds a book full of advice on how to rekindle the flame, and insists that Lucy take up Ricky's interests. Her attachment quickly becomes very annoying.
4 The Diet September 28, 1951 October 29, 1951
Ricky provides an incentive for Lucy's diet by telling her she can appear in his show if she can fit into a size 12. Can Lucy resist the temptations of eating?
5 The Quiz Show October 5, 1951 November 12, 1951
Desperate to win a $1000 jackpot to balance her household accounts, Lucy agrees to a quiz show stunt in which she has to introduce a stranger to Ricky as her "long lost husband."
6 The Audition (The Lost Pilot) October 12, 1951 November 19, 1951
Ricky tries to keep Lucy away from the club while he does a TV audition, but when a clown has an accident and can't make it, Lucy shows up in his place. (This is a remake of an original pilot that was lost until 1990)
7 The Séance October 19, 1951 November 26, 1951
Lucy and Ethel have taken up the art of the Ouija Board. When Ricky and Fred scoff, Lucy arranges for a "spirit" to show up at a séance that evening. Problems arise when Ricky and Fred have the same idea!
8 Men Are Messy October 25, 1951 December 3, 1951
Tired of Ricky's messy habits, Lucy divides the apartment in half -- he can be a slob in his half, but not hers. Lucy gets the door and kitchen, while Ricky gets the bathroom and bedrooms. Unfortunately, Ricky-and his apartment-are going to appear in a magazine spread, and the photographer comes to the apartment!
9 The Fur Coat November 9, 1951 December 10, 1951
Ricky borrows a mink coat for an act at the club, but Lucy thinks it's for her, and won't take it off. He arranges for Fred to pose as a burglar and "steal", it, but when a real thief comes in, Lucy manages to hang on to it!
10 Lucy Is Jealous of Girl Singer November 16, 1951 December 17, 1951
Lucy, upset by a gossip column item that links Ricky's name with a girl at the club, dons a disguise and heads for the Tropicana.
11 Drafted November 2, 1951 December 24, 1951
Lucy intercepts a letter for Ricky that asks him to appear at a local Army station. She becomes convinced that he has been drafted. When Ricky asks Fred to join him, Ethel thinks the same, and they start knitting them going away presents.
12 The Adagio November 23, 1951 December 31, 1951
Lucy hears that Ricky needs a dancer for the Parisian Apache dance number at the club, and thinks she can fill the bill. But her Parisian dance teacher has more than dancing in mind.
13 The Benefit November 30, 1951 January 7, 1952
Ethel wants Ricky for the club's benefit show, but Lucy thinks a husband and wife team would be more appropriate.
14 The Amateur Hour December 7, 1951 January 14, 1952
Lucy makes an unexpected leap into show business when she takes care of a young boy who is to appear in an amateur hour. His desperate mother drops off his twin brother without telling Lucy, leaving her to take care of both rambunctiously rude children.
15 Lucy Plays Cupid December 13, 1951 January 21, 1952
Lucy's neighbor, Miss Lewis, has her eye on Mr. Ritter, the grocer. Lucy tries her hand at playing Cupid, but Mr. Ritter thinks that her dropped hints mean that she is attracted to him! Lucy must make herself a little less desirable to scare Mr. Ritter off.
16 Lucy Fakes Illness December 18, 1951 January 28, 1952
Lucy fears that if Ricky keeps refusing to hire her as part of his night club act, she may just have a nervous breakdown. She suffers from the "three stages" of one-amnesia, delusions of being a show business star, and regression to childish behavior. Ricky learns of the trick and quickly turns the tables by inviting a "doctor" to the house to examine Lucy!
17 Lucy Writes a Play December 22, 1951 February 4, 1952
Playwright Lucy pens a drama with a Cuban locale. She figures Ricky for the star. The hitch: he refuses the part.
18 Breaking the Lease January 5, 1952 February 11, 1952
Everyone is having fun at a mirth-filled "at home" evening with the Ricardos and Mertzes. But when the Ricardos continue singing after Fred and Ethel go back downstairs to their apartment, the Mertzes, as landlords, decide that the Ricardos' merrymaking has gone too far. (I Love Lucy was briefly a radio program, also, and this episode, retitled "The Lease Breakers," was broadcast on February 27, 1952.)
19 The Ballet January 11, 1952 February 18, 1952
Lucy performs an unexpected stint as a ballerina, then has a lesson in burlesque from a professional comic. Included is the classic routine "Slowly I Turned".
20 The Young Fans January 18, 1952 February 25, 1952
A teenager (Janet Waldo) has a crush on Ricky. Lucy tries pairing her up with another teenager (Richard Crenna) who quickly thinks that Lucy herself has feelings for him! The "old" couple decide to make themselves appear a bit longer in the tooth to fool their young chargers.
21 New Neighbors January 25, 1952 March 3, 1952
Lucy and Ethel are certain that the new tenants are planning to blow up the building.
22 Fred and Ethel Fight January 30, 1952 March 10, 1952
To gain Ricky's sympathy after a fight, Lucy pretends to have been hit by a speeding bus.
23 The Moustache February 8, 1952 March 17, 1952
When Ricky grows a moustache, Lucy decides to fight fire with fire -- she acquires a white beard.
24 The Gossip February 15, 1952 Monday, March 24, 1952
The boys try to prove that women are bigger gossips than men.
25 Pioneer Women February 22, 1952 March 31, 1952
The Mertzes and the Ricardos bet they can live the same pioneer existence as their ancestors. This episode contains the classic moment when Lucy's loaf of bread explodes from the oven.
26 The Marriage License February 28, 1952 April 7, 1952
After taking another look at her marriage license, Lucy is not sure that she and Ricky are man and wife.
27 The Kleptomaniac March 7, 1952 April 14, 1952
Ricky finds some extra money and silverware in the apartment and jumps to the conclusion that Lucy is a kleptomaniac.
28 Cuban Pals March 14, 1952 April 21, 1952
A visiting Cuban dance troupe asks Ricky to do a number with "Little Renita Perez" -- a little girl he used to dance with in Havana. Lucy's all for it -- until she finds out that "Little Renita" isn't so "little" anymore.
29 The Freezer March 21, 1952 April 28, 1952
Lucy and Ethel buy two whole sides of meat. After unsuccessfully trying to pawn it off, the two install a battered meat locker in the basement. Lucy learns the hard way how cold it is - she gets locked inside!
30 Lucy Does a TV Commercial March 28, 1952 May 5, 1952
Lucy is hired to do a TV commercial for "Vitameatavegamin" health tonic. After four takes she's "happy" but not very "peppy."
31 The Publicity Agent April 4, 1952 May 12, 1952
Feeling that Ricky's publicity has fallen off, Lucy dreams up a stunt which involves her posing as the "Maharincess of Franistan."
32 Lucy Gets Ricky on the Radio April 11, 1952 May 19, 1952
Lucy is so impressed at Ricky's correct answers to a radio quiz show that she gets him on the show as a contestant.
33 Lucy's Schedule April 18, 1952 May 26, 1952
Ricky is determined to teach Lucy the importance of punctuality, so he puts her on a rigid time schedule.
34 Ricky Thinks He's Going Bald April 25, 1952 June 2, 1952
Ricky's receding hairline is giving him much concern, so Lucy decides to give him painful scalp treatments.
35 Ricky Asks for a Raise May 2, 1952 June 9, 1952
At Lucy's insistence, Ricky tries to pressure his boss into giving him a raise.

Season 2

# Title Film Date Original airdate
36 The Handcuffs May 30, 1952 September 15, 1952
One of Lucy's practical jokes backfires when she and Ricky are caught in a pair of antique handcuffs.
37 The Saxophone June 6, 1952 September 22, 1952
Lucy plots to join Ricky's band for a series of one-night engagements by trying to play a saxophone. There's only one problem-she can't play a single note!
38 Anniversary Present May 9, 1952 September 29, 1952
Ricky asks a neighbor, Grace Foster, to help him surprise Lucy with an anniversary present, but Lucy gets the wrong idea.
39 Job Switching May 16, 1952 October 6, 1952
Ricky and Fred think doing housework is much easier than earning money. Lucy and Ethel feel the opposite. So the boys try doing the housework while the girls attempt to hold down a job at a candy factory. Problems soon arise on both fronts.
40 The Operetta May 23, 1952 October 13, 1952
Lucy and Ethel decide to write an operetta, and Lucy pays for the costumes and scenery with a post-dated check.
41 Vacation from Marriage August 1, 1952 October 27, 1952
Bored with married life, Lucy and Ethel decide that a few days away from their husbands would be a welcome change.
42 The Courtroom August 8, 1952 November 10, 1952
The Ricardos buy the Mertzes a new TV set for their wedding anniversary. In thanks, the Ricardos give them their old one. When Ricky tries hooking it up, the picture tube explodes! In retaliation, Fred marches up to the Ricardo apartment and kicks in their own picture tube. The whole issue ends up with both couples in court.
43 Redecorating August 15, 1952 Monday, November 17, 1952
Ricky decides to fool Lucy into thinking she's won a new home furnishings contest. But the joke backfires when Lucy sells all their furniture.
44 Ricky Loses His Voice August 22, 1952 November 24, 1952
Ricky catches a cold and loses his voice during rehearsals for a new show, prompting Lucy to secretly stage the show herself.
45 Lucy Becomes a Sculptress October 3, 1952 December 8, 1952
No child should grow up without artistic influence, so Lucy takes up sculpting.
46 Pregnant Women Are Unpredictable October 10, 1952 December 15, 1952
With the baby coming, Ricky decides that Lucy should stay in bed while he does the chores.
47 Lucy's Show Biz Swan Song October 17, 1952 December 22, 1952
Even with motherhood fast approaching, Lucy still wants to be in Ricky's "Gay 90's Revue."
48 Lucy Hires an English Tutor October 24, 1952 December 29, 1952
Lucy wants her baby to be raised in the "proper vocal environment," so she hires a tutor to teach Ricky proper English diction.
49 Ricky Has Labor Pains October 31, 1952 January 5, 1953
With all the attention that mother-to-be Lucy has been getting, father-to-be Ricky feels neglected.
50 Lucy is Enceinte November 7, 1952 January 12, 1953
Lucy feels strange, and tells Ethel. She responds by suggesting Lucy might be pregnant! Lucy laughs...but comes back from a doctor's visit and reveals that Ethel was right. Lucy tries to prepare the "perfect" moment to tell Ricky, but his business at the club keeps him away. Eventually, Lucy anonymously requests that Ricky perform his song "We're Having A Baby" at the club. Ricky gets quite a surprise when he finds out who requested the song!
51 Lucy Goes to the Hospital November 14, 1952 January 19, 1953
With the baby due at any moment, Ricky and the Mertzes carefully rehearse the trip to the hospital. But when the fateful moment actually comes, things don't go quite so smoothly. When they eventually get there, Lucy stays in labor for quite a while, so Ricky goes to do a show at the club. He is in full tribal face makeup when the call comes from the hospital, and he rushes over still in costume!
52 Sales Resistance August 29, 1952 January 26, 1953
When Lucy buys yet another new gadget, Ricky complains that she's "got no sales resistance."
53 Inferiority Complex September 6, 1952 February 2, 1953
A handsome psychiatrist might be the cure for Lucy's "inferiority complex."
54 Club Election September 12, 1952 February 16, 1953
It's Lucy versus Ethel for President of the Wednesday Afternoon Fine Arts League.
55 The Black Eye September 19, 1952 March 9, 1953
The Mertzes won't accept Lucy's truthful explanation of how she got a black eye.
56 Lucy Changes Her Mind September 26, 1952 March 30, 1953
Whether it's getting dressed or ordering dinner at a restaurant, Lucy seems unable to finish anything without changing her mind.
57 No Children Allowed March 20, 1953 April 20, 1953
The Ricardos' lease says no children allowed, and the squalling new baby doesn't help matter with the landlord.
58 Lucy Hires a Maid March 27, 1953 April 27, 1953
Ricky hires a maid because Lucy keeps falling asleep during the day from staying up nights with the new baby.
59 The Indian Show April 3, 1953 May 4, 1953
Ricky is planning an Indian number for his nightclub act, and assumes that motherhood has ended Lucy's show business ambitions. No such luck.
60 Lucy's Last Birthday April 10, 1953 May 11, 1953
Lucy tells everyone to forget all about her birthday, and then gets upset when they take her at her word.
61 The Ricardos Change Apartments April 16, 1953 May 18, 1953
Lucy thinks they need a bigger apartment, but Ricky says they can't afford it.
62 Lucy Is Matchmaker April 25, 1953 May 25, 1953
Lucy tries to fix up her girlfriend with a batchelor friend of the Mertzes but ends up as an unwitting third party in a love triangle.
63 Lucy Wants New Furniture May 1, 1953 June 1, 1953
When Lucy buys a new sofa and coffee table without Ricky's permission, he says she'll have to pay for it out of her allowance.
64 The Camping Trip May 8, 1953 June 8, 1953
Ricky plans to end Lucy's new togetherness kick by making her "rough it" with him on a camping trip. But Lucy and Ethel have a plan of their own.
65 Ricky and Fred Are TV Fans May 22, 1953 June 22, 1953
Ricky and Fred never want to do anything but watch the fights on TV.
66 Never Do Business With Friends May 29, 1953 June 29, 1953
A beautiful friendship is almost ruined when the Ricardos sell their old washing machine to the Mertzes.

Season 3

# Title Film Date Original airdate
67 Ricky's Life Story May 15, 1953 October 5, 1953
A magazine does a picture story on Ricky's life, but Lucy's not in it. Lucy decides to upstage Ricky during his "Lady in Spain" number at the club.
68 The Girls Go Into Business September 11, 1953 October 12, 1953
Lucy and Ethel buy a dress shop on a shoestring, but they wind up in the red.
69 Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress September 17, 1953 October 19, 1953
The girls are going to appear on TV. Everybody's pleased, until both of them buy the same dress for the occasion.
70 Equal Rights September 24, 1954 October 26, 1953
Everything's fine at the Ricardos' and the Mertzes', until the girls demand "equal rights."
71 Baby Pictures October 1, 1953 November 2, 1953
The Ricardos have decided they're not going to brag about their new baby.
72 Lucy Tells the Truth October 8, 1954 November 9, 1953
Ricky bets Lucy that she can't go 24 hours without telling a fib. Problems begin when Lucy decides to start being frank with everyone.
73 The French Revue October 15, 1954 November 16, 1953
Ricky's going to stage a French Revue at his club and Lucy bets him $50 that she can get into the act no matter what he does to stop her.
74 Redecorating the Mertzes' Apartment October 22, 1954 November 23, 1953
The Ricardos help the Mertzes redecorate their apartment. They paint the walls and cover the furniture - in typical Ricardo fashion.
75 Too Many Crooks October 29, 1954 November 30, 1953
The police are looking for "Madame X," the mysterious cat burglar. The finger of suspicion points to Lucy.
76 Changing the Boys' Wardrobe November 5, 1953 December 7, 1953
Ricky and Fred infuriate the girls by wearing their oldest clothes in public. So Lucy and Ethel secretly sell their husbands' clothes to a second-hand clothes dealer.
77 Lucy Has Her Eyes Examined November 12, 1953 December 14, 1953
A visit to the eye doctor leaves Lucy's vision hopelessly blurred for the rest of the day. But that doesn't stop her from auditioning a jitterbug number at the club.
78 Ricky's Old Girlfriend November 19, 1953 December 21, 1953
Lucy wants to know about Ricky's old girlfriends, so he invents one named Carlotta Romero. Then a singer with that name shows up in town.
79 The Million-Dollar Idea November 28, 1953 January 11, 1954
Lucy concocts a delicious salad dressing, and Fred tells her she ought to market it.
80 Ricky Minds the Baby December 3, 1953 January 18, 1954
Ricky decides that Lucy deserves a rest, so he offers to take care of Little Ricky.
81 The Charm School December 10, 1953 January 25, 1954
After seeing the boys give a pretty girl the eye, Lucy and Ethel decide to go to charm school.
82 Sentimental Anniversary December 17, 1953 February 1, 1954
It's the Ricardos' wedding anniversary, and they plan to spend it alone, together. That's the plan, anyway.
83 Fan Magazine Interview January 7, 1954 February 8, 1954
The Ricardos prepare for an interview with a reporter from a fan magazine by putting on their best clothes and manners.
84 Oil Wells January 14, 1954 February 15, 1954
Lucy and Ethel learn that their new neighbors own stock in a Texas oil well.
85 Ricky Loses His Temper January 21, 1954 February 22, 1954
Lucy has a scheme that's sure to net her a new hat. All she has to do is get Ricky to lose his temper.
86 Home Movies January 28, 1954 March 1, 1954
Ricky's home movies inspire Lucy to become a professional moviemaker.
87 Bonus Bucks February 4, 1954 March 8, 1954
Lucy has the winning dollar bill in the newspaper's "Bonus Buck" contest, but lets it slip through her fingers. Now she has only a few hours left to get it back.
88 Ricky's Hawaiian Vacation February 11, 1954 March 22, 1954
Ricky's band gets an offer to play in Hawaii. Lucy goes on a TV game show to try to raise enough money so she and Mertzes can go along.
89 Lucy Is Envious February 16, 1954 March 29, 1954
Lucy is tired of just reading the society columns. She yearns for a glamorous life of her own.
90 Lucy Writes a Novel March 4, 1954 April 5, 1954
Lucy reads about a housewife who makes a fortune writing a novel in her spare time.
91 Lucy's Club Dance March 11, 1954 April 12, 1954
The girls decide to raise money for their Wednesday afternoon Fine Arts League by sponsoring a dance.
92 The Black Wig March 25, 1954 April 19, 1954
Lucy dons a black wig to test Ricky's marital fidelity.
93 The Diner March 18, 1954 April 26, 1954
Ricky decides to quit show business, and the Ricardos and the Mertzes decide to open up a diner.
94 Tennessee Ernie Visits April 1, 1954 May 3, 1954
Tennessee Ernie Ford shows up in the big city with his guitar and a letter of introduction to the Ricardos.
95 Tennessee Ernie Hangs On April 8, 1954 May 10, 1954
Ernie is still boarding at the Ricardos.
96 The Golf Game April 15, 1954 May 17, 1954
Ricky and Fred's obsession with golf is driving the girls crazy. So Lucy and Ethel decide to take up golf, much to the boys' dismay.
97 The Sublease April 22, 1954 May 24, 1954
The Ricardos have sublet their apartment. But Lucy, deciding they were too hasty, decides to frighten away the new tenant.

Season 4

# Title Film Date Original airdate
98 The Business Manager June 17, 1954 October 4, 1954
Ricky hires a business manager, and Lucy finds him tighter with money than Ricky.
99 Mertz and Kurtz July 1, 1954 October 11, 1954
To help Fred impress his ex-vaudeville partner, Barney Kurtz, Lucy agrees to pose as the Mertzes' maid.
100 Lucy Cries Wolf June 3, 1954 October 18, 1954
To find out how much Ricky really loves her, Lucy calls him during a rehearsal and says there's a burglar in the apartment.
101 The Matchmaker June 10, 1954 October 25, 1954
Matchmaker Lucy invites girlfriend Dorothy and her beau to a cozy dinner at the Ricardos' apartment, hoping to present an example of marital bliss.
102 Mr. and Mrs. TV Show June 24, 1954 November 1, 1954*
Ricky has a chance to do an "at-home" TV show, and Lucy wants to be in it.
  • This episode's original scheduled network broadcast was pre-empted. It eventually aired on April 11, 1955.
103 Ricky's Movie Offer September 16, 1954 November 8, 1954
A Hollywood talent scout wants Ricky to audition, and everyone wants to get into the act.
104 Ricky's Screen Test September 23, 1954 November 15, 1954
Ricky gets an unsolicited assist from Lucy when he appears as Don Juan in a screen test.
105 Lucy's Mother-In-Law September 30, 1954 November 22, 1954
Lucy's trying desperately to perfect her Spanish-speaking skills in preparation for meeting her Cuban mother-in-law for the first time.
106 Ethel's Birthday October 7, 1954 November 29, 1954
Fred asks Lucy to choose something special for him to give Ethel for her birthday. Ethel opens the gift, then complains that Fred's choice of presents is getting worse every year.
107 Ricky's Contract October 14, 1954 December 6, 1954
Ricky's still waiting for the results of his screen test.
108 Getting Ready October 21, 1954 December 13, 1954
The Ricardos and the Mertzes are all ready to leave for California, until they see the car Fred has bought for the trip.
109 Lucy Learns To Drive October 28, 1954 January 3, 1955
Ricky makes the mistake of teaching Lucy to drive his brand new car.
110 California, Here We Come! November 4, 1954 January 10, 1955
Lucy and Ricky are all ready to start their trek to California when complications develop: Lucy's mother decides to join them.
111 First Stop November 11, 1954 January 17, 1955
After a long day of non-stop driving, the Ricardos and the Mertzes pull into a run-down cafe somewhere near Cincinnati.
112 Tennessee Bound November 18, 1954 January 24, 1955
Lucy's rush to California lands the Ricardos and the Mertzes in jail in Bent Fork, Tennessee, the home town of their favorite "peapicker", Tennessee Ernie Ford.
113 Ethel's Home Town November 25, 1954 January 31, 1955
The Ricardos and the Metzes arrive in Ethel's home town: Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lucy, Ricky, and Fred are jealous when the townfolk give Ethel a big welcome.
114 L. A., At Last December 2, 1954 February 7, 1955
Arriving in Hollywood, Lucy goes star hunting at the Brown Derby restaurant, and finds William Holden and Eve Arden.
115 Don Juan and the Starlets December 9, 1954 February 14, 1955
Ricky leaves Lucy at home and goes out for an evening of publicity with five gorgeous starlets.
116 Lucy Gets Into Pictures December 16, 1954 February 21, 1955
Lucy finally gets her chance - she lands a part as a showgirl in a major MGM musical.
117 The Fashion Show December 23, 1954 February 28, 1955
Lucy is determined to have a beautiful Don Loper gown for her very own and winds up being part of a "Hollywood wives" fashion show.
118 The Hedda Hopper Story February 3, 1955 March 14, 1955
Desi's agent concocts a publicity stunt designed to land Ricky in Hedda Hopper's celebrity gossip column.
119 Don Juan Is Shelved February 10, 1955 March 21, 1955
When producer Dore Schary decides to shelve Ricky's film, "Don Juan," Lucy schemes to create public demand for Ricky's talent.
120 Bull Fight Dance February 17, 1955 March 28, 1955
Asked to appear in a Spanish dance number on Ricky's "Heart Fund" show, Lucy envisions herself as an exotic Senorita. But Ricky has something altogether different in mind.
121 Hollywood Anniversary February 24, 1955 April 4, 1955
Ricky has forgotten the date of their anniversary, but he has a scheme to convince Lucy that he knew it all along.
122 The Star Upstairs March 3, 1955 April 18, 1955
Lucy poses as a bellboy to gain entrance to movie star Cornel Wilde's hotel room.
123 In Palm Springs March 17, 1955 April 25, 1955
Upset by a quarrel with their husbands, Lucy and Ethel leave for a weekend in Palm Springs, where they encounter Rock Hudson.
124 Harpo Marx March 31, 1955 May 2, 1955
Carolyn Appleby, a friend of Lucy's, visiting from New York, wants to meet some of the stars that Lucy has befriended, starting with Van Johnson, who is appearing at the Ricardos' hotel.
125 Dancing Star March 24, 1955 May 9, 1955
Lucy promised Carolyn Appleby she'd produce some real Hollywood celebrities. Now she's got to deliver.
126 Ricky Needs an Agent April 7, 1955 May 16, 1955
Lucy pretends to be Ricky's agent and tries to bluff a studio executive into casting Ricky in a film.
127 The Tour April 14, 1955 May 30, 1955.
Lucy and Ethel take a bus tour of movie stars' homes in Beverly Hills, and Lucy winds up picking grapefruit in Richard Widmark's back yard.

Season 5

# Title Film Date Original airdate
128 Lucy Visits Grauman's September 9, 1955 October 3, 1955
Lucy discovers that the cement slab with John Wayne's footprints in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater has come loose.
129 Lucy and John Wayne September 15, 1955 October 10, 1955
Lucy and Ethel have made off with the cement slab of John Wayne's footprints. Now the police are called in to investigate.
130 Lucy and the Dummy September 22, 1955 October 17, 1955
MGM asks Ricky to help entertain executives at a studio party. Ricky has plans to go deep sea fishing, but as far as Lucy is concerned, "the show must go on."
131 Ricky Sells the Car September 29, 1955 October 24, 1955
Ricky sells the car and buys train tickets for the trip back East, but he forgets about Fred and Ethel.
132 The Great Train Robbery October 6, 1955 October 31, 1955
On the train trip back East, Lucy gets entangled with a jewel thief.
133 Homecoming October 20, 1955 November 7, 1955
Back in New York City, Ricky is surrounded by excited friends wanting to know about his picture. Soon all the attention goes to his head.
134 Face to Face October 20, 1955 November 14, 1955
Lucy and Ricky are scheduled to appear on Ed Warren's TV interview show, "Face to Face," at their home. But the network agent suggests that the apartment is a "dump" and urges them to move into ritzier quarters.
135 Lucy Goes to a Rodeo October 27, 1955 November 28, 1955
Ricky is dismayed to learn that he signed not for a radio show, but a rodeo show.
136 Nursery School November 3, 1955 December 5, 1955, r
Lucy is not happy about being separated from Little Ricky, but Ricky Sr. insists the lad must start Nursery School.
137 Ricky's European Booking November 10, 1955 December 12, 1955
Ricky's band gets booked in Europe, and the girls can only go if they can come up with enough money to pay their own way.
138 The Passports November 17, 1955 December 19, 1955
Lucy needs her birth certificate in order to get her passport, but Jamestown has no record of her being born.
139 Staten Island Ferry November 24, 1955 January 2, 1956
The Ricardos and Mertzes are all ready to leave for Europe, until Fred announces that he gets seasick easily.
140 Bon Voyage December 1, 1955 January 16, 1956
After boarding the ocean liner, Lucy goes ashore just one more time to kiss Little Ricky goodbye, and misses the boat.
141 Second Honeymoon December 8, 1955 January 23, 1956
Lucy plans to make the ocean voyage a second honeymoon, but Ricky has previous shipboard engagements with his band.
142 Lucy Meets the Queen December 15, 1955 January 30, 1956
Lucy and Ethel go looking for the Queen on their first day in London, but no luck. When they arrive back at the hotel, Ricky tells her she's going to be presented to the Queen the next evening.
143 The Fox Hunt December 22, 1955 February 6, 1956
Lucy wants to spend a weekend on a British estate, but Ricky makes her promise not to try to wangle an invitation out of Sir Clive Richardson, with whom Ricky is scheduled to talk business.
144 Lucy Goes to Scotland January 6, 1956 February 20, 1956
Lucy dreams of visiting her relatives in Scotland.
145 Paris at Last January 12, 1956 February 27, 1956
The Ricardos and the Mertzes arrive in Paris only to find themselves locked up in jail for passing counterfeit francs.
146 Lucy Mets Charles Boyer January 19, 1956 March 5, 1956
Ricky has a luncheon engagement with Charles Boyer, and he wants to keep Lucy away from him.
147 Lucy Gets a Paris Gown February 16, 1956 March 19, 1956
After much begging, Ricky buys Lucy a Paris "original."
148 Lucy in the Swiss Alps February 23, 1956 March 26, 1956
The Ricardos and the Mertzes go mountain climbing in the Swiss Alps, and are caught in an avalanche.
149 Lucy Gets Homesick in Italy March 1, 1956 April 9, 1956
Lucy gets homesick for Little Ricky on his birthday.
150 Lucy's Italian Movie March 8, 1956 April 16, 1956
On route to Italy, an Italian producer offers Lucy a role in a film called "Bitter Grapes." So she decides to take a job in a vineyard to absorb a little "local color." This episode contains the famous scene in which Lucy stomps grapes and picks a fight with her fellow stomper.
151 Lucy's Bicycle Trip March 22, 1956 April 23, 1956
Lucy organizes the Ricardos and the Mertzes for a bicycle trip from Italy to the French Riviera. But she doesn't know about the rough terrain, the aches and pains -- or where she put her passport.
152 Lucy Goes to Monte Carlo March 29, 1956 May 7, 1956
Ricky has declared the casino at Monte Carlo out-of-bounds for Lucy, but she and Ethel "just happen" to eat dinner there.
153 Return Home from Europe April 5, 1956 May 14, 1956
Homeward bound from Europe, Lucy tries to get out of paying overweight charges on the plane by disguising a big piece of Italian cheese as a baby--much to the consternation of the new mother seated next to her.

 

Season 6

# Title Film Date Original airdate
154 Lucy and Bob Hope June 5, 1956 October 1, 1956
Sighting Bob Hope at Yankee Stadium, Lucy hopes to convince him to appear at Ricky's club. To get closer to him, she disguises herself as a hot dog vendor, then as a tobacco-chewing pitcher.
155 Little Ricky Learns to Play the Drum June 28, 1956 October 8, 1956
Little Ricky's non-stop drum playing threatens the Ricardos' and Mertzes' friendship.
156 Lucy Meets Orson Welles June 14, 1956 October 15, 1956
Lucy wangles a job as Orson Welles's assistant when he appears at Ricky's club. He's doing a magic act, but Lucy's doing Shakespeare!
157 Little Ricky Gets Stage Fright June 21, 1956 October 22, 1956
Little Ricky gets stage fright before his first school music recital.
158 Visitor from Italy September 24, 1956 October 27, 1956
When the Venetian gondolier the Ricardos met in Europe shows up in New York, a series of mishaps result in Lucy working at a pizza parlor.
159 Off to Florida September 13, 1956 November 4, 1956
Driving to Florida to meet their husbands, the girls share the drive with a strange lady they mistakenly think is an ax murderess.
160 Deep-Sea Fishing September 27, 1956 November 19, 1956
On a deep-sea fishing trip, the boys bet the girls that they'll catch bigger fish.
161 Desert Island October 4, 1956 November 26, 1956
Lucy and Ethel's scheme to prevent the boys from judging a beauty contest leaves the Ricardos and the Mertzes marooned on a desert island.
162 The Ricardos Visit Cuba October 18, 1956 December 3, 1956
Lucy is bent on impressing Ricky's family when they visit Havana, but she can't seem to say or do anything right.
163 Little Ricky's School Pageant October 25, 1956 December 17, 1956
The Ricardos and the Mertzes sign on as extra cast members in Little Ricky's class play.
  I Love Lucy Christmas Show November 22, 1956 December 24, 1956
Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel reminisce (courtesy of flashbacks to favorite episodes) as they trim the tree on Christmas Eve.
165 Lucy and the Loving Cup November 1, 1956 January 7, 1957
Lucy jokingly dons a loving cup Ricky is supposed to present to jockey Johnny Longden, but then she can't get it off of her head!
166 Lucy and Superman November 15, 1956 January 14, 1957
Lucy promises to produce Superman for Little Ricky's fifth birthday party and unofficially becomes the first woman to wear a Superman outfit, thereby becoming the first onscreen Supergirl.
167 Little Ricky Gets a Dog November 8, 1956 January 21, 1957
Little Ricky's new puppy prompts complaints by another tenant.
168 Lucy Wants to Move to the Country December 6, 1956 January 28, 1957
Fed up with the city, Lucy yearns for the suburban life.
169 Lucy Hates to Leave December 13, 1956 February 4, 1957
The Ricardos find themselves boarding with the Mertzes while waiting to be able to move into their new Connecticut home.
170 Lucy Misses the Mertzes December 20, 1956 February 11, 1957
Lucy and Ricky miss the Mertzes so much that they take the train to New York to surprise them. But Fred and Ethel have the same idea, and are on their way Connecticut!
171 Lucy Gets Chummy With the Neighbors January 10, 1957 February 18, 1957
Lucy's new neighbor Betty Ramsey talks Lucy into buying all new furniture.
172 Lucy Raises Chickens January 17, 1957 March 4, 1957
Lucy and Ricky decide to raise chickens to help make ends meet. Soon the house is overrun with baby chicks.
173 Lucy Does the Tango February 7, 1957 March 11, 1957
Lucy "boosts" egg production by buying several dozen eggs. But her plan to hide them in her blouse goes awry when Ricky asks her to help him rehearse a tango number.
174 Ragtime Band February 14, 1957 March 18, 1957
Lucy promises that Ricky will play at a local benefit, but he refuses. So she and the Mertzes put together their own combo -- featuring Ricky Ricardo, Jr.
175 Lucy's Night in Town February 21, 1957 March 25, 1957
In Manhattan for dinner and a hit broadway show ("The Most Happy Fella"), Lucy discovers that their tickets were for the matinee performance.
176 Housewarming February 28, 1957 April 1, 1957
Ethel is jealous of Lucy's friendship with Betty Ramsey. But when Betty reveals that she's from Ethel's home town of Albquerque, the two become fast friends, and now it's Lucy who feels left out.
177 Building a B-B-Q March 14, 1957 April 8, 1957
Lucy and Ethel decide that the only way to get Ricky to build the backyard barbecue is to start the project themselves.
178 Country Club Dance March 21, 1957 April 22, 1957
At a club dance, Ricky, Fred and Ralph Ramsey shower attention on a sultry young blonde. So Lucy, Ethel, and Betty fight back.
179 Lucy Raises Tulips March 28, 1957 April 29, 1957
Lucy is determined to beat Betty Ramsey in Westport's "Best-looking Garden" contest, and she accidentally runs over her tulip garden with a lawn mower.
180 The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue April 4, 1957 May 6, 1957
Ricky's been chosen to dedicate a new Revolutionary War statue in the Westport Town Square. There's only one problem -- Lucy has accidentally destroyed the one-of-a-kind sculpture.


Sources

* Andrews, Bart. The "I Love Lucy" Book. A Dolphin Book. DOUBLEDAY & CO., INC. NY, 1985