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Job Switching

The landmark episode where Lucy and Ricky find out they're expecting, handled with the warmth and humor that made the show a phenomenon.

September 15, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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The Saxophone

Lucy's pregnancy cravings and mood swings give Ricky a whole new set of challenges to navigate.

September 22, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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The Anniversary Present

The expecting parents clash over baby names in a battle that pulls the Mertzes into the fray.

September 29, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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4
The Handcuffs

Lucy and the gang put on a show to raise money, leading to rehearsal chaos and a memorable performance.

October 06, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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The Operetta

Pregnancy doesn't slow Lucy down one bit as she hatches yet another scheme to get into show business.

October 13, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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Vacation from Marriage

Lucy's nesting instincts kick into overdrive, and her preparations for the baby are anything but conventional.

October 27, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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The Courtroom

Ricky tries to keep Lucy calm before the baby arrives, but his own nerves are the real source of comedy.

November 10, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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Redecorating

Lucy and Ethel get into the baby clothes business, and their entrepreneurial spirit creates more laughs than profits.

November 24, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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Ricky Loses His Voice

As the due date approaches, everyone rehearses their plan for getting to the hospital — but nothing goes as practiced.

December 01, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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10
Sales Resistance

The historic episode where Little Ricky arrives, watched by more Americans than the presidential inauguration the next day.

December 08, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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The Inferiority Complex

The Ricardos adjust to life with a newborn, and Ricky discovers that fatherhood comes with its own brand of comedy.

December 15, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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12
The Club Election

Lucy and Ricky compete over who's the better parent, turning baby care into an Olympic-level competition.

December 22, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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13
The Black Eye

Fred and Ethel butt heads with the Ricardos over the best way to raise Little Ricky, with everyone sure they know best.

December 29, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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14
Lucy Changes Her Mind

Lucy fears she's losing her looks after having the baby and launches a self-improvement campaign that goes off the rails.

January 05, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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15
Lucy Is Enceinte

The Ricardos and Mertzes try to save money by doing things themselves, proving that DIY isn't always the cheapest option.

November 17, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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16
Pregnant Women Are Unpredictable

Lucy gets jealous when Ricky pays attention to another woman, setting off a chain reaction of comedic misunderstandings.

December 15, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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17
Lucy's Show Biz Swan Song

An invitation to a fancy event sends Lucy scrambling to find the perfect outfit, with Ethel as her willing accomplice.

December 22, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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18
Lucy Hires an English Tutor

Lucy and Ethel accidentally destroy something valuable and spend the whole episode trying to cover their tracks.

December 29, 1952 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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Ricky Has Labor Pains

The foursome's attempt at a quiet evening together proves that these four can turn anything into an adventure.

January 05, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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20
Lucy Becomes a Sculptress

Lucy takes on a new challenge that she's completely unqualified for, bringing her signature determination and zero skill.

January 12, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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21
Lucy Goes to the Hospital

Ricky plans something special, but Lucy's snooping threatens to ruin the surprise in the most Lucy fashion imaginable.

January 19, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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22
No Children Allowed

A household chore competition between the couples proves that pride goeth before a very funny fall.

April 20, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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23
Lucy Hires a Maid

Lucy's latest moneymaking idea drags all four friends into a scheme that's doomed from the start — but hilarious all the way through.

April 27, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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24
The Indian Show

The Ricardos face a neighborly dispute that escalates far beyond reason, with Fred happily pouring fuel on the fire.

May 04, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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25
Lucy's Last Birthday

Lucy decides to write her memoirs and discovers that her version of events differs wildly from everyone else's.

May 11, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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26
The Ricardos Change Apartments

A mix-up at the club puts Ricky in an awkward position, and Lucy's rescue attempt makes everything wonderfully worse.

May 18, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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27
Lucy Is Matchmaker

Lucy tries to teach Little Ricky a life lesson and ends up learning one herself in this heartwarming episode.

May 25, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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28
Lucy Wants New Furniture

The apartment building becomes a battleground when the Ricardos and Mertzes disagree about a building improvement.

June 01, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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29
The Camping Trip

Lucy gets mixed up with a celebrity lookalike situation that snowballs into one of her most outrageous escapades.

June 08, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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Ricky's LIFE Story

The season wraps up with Lucy and the gang in top form, delivering the kind of laughs that made this show a national treasure.

June 15, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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Ricky and Fred Are TV Fans

Ricky gets a chance at a big career move, and Lucy's support takes the form of enthusiastic interference.

June 22, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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