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Ricky's Old Girlfriend

Ricky gets an offer to go to Hollywood, and Lucy is determined to come along no matter what it takes.

October 05, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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2
The Girls Go Into Business

Lucy schemes to convince Ricky she'd be an asset in Hollywood, deploying every trick in her considerable playbook.

October 12, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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3
Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress

The gang hits the road for Hollywood, and the cross-country trip delivers adventure and comedy at every stop.

October 19, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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4
Equal Rights

Car trouble during the road trip leads to small-town shenanigans that only this foursome could get into.

October 26, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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5
Baby Pictures

Lucy's star-struck excitement about Hollywood gets her into trouble before they even arrive at their destination.

November 02, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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6
Lucy Tells the Truth

The group arrives in Hollywood, and Lucy immediately starts scheming to meet the stars — much to Ricky's dismay.

November 09, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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7
The French Revue

Lucy goes to outrageous lengths to get a celebrity's autograph, proving that no star is safe from her determination.

November 16, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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8
Redecorating the Mertzes' Apartment

A trip to a Hollywood restaurant gives Lucy the chance to embarrass herself in front of real celebrities.

November 23, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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9
Too Many Crooks

Lucy lands a spot as a movie extra, and her inability to follow simple directions creates on-set chaos.

November 30, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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10
Changing the Boys' Wardrobe

Lucy's encounter with a Hollywood legend becomes one of the most talked-about moments in television history.

December 07, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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11
Lucy Has Her Eyes Examined

The girls go on a star-homes tour that turns into an adventure when Lucy takes matters into her own hands.

December 14, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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12
Ricky's Old Girlfriend

Lucy gets a screen test and proves that her brand of comedy doesn't always translate to the silver screen — but it's hilarious to watch her try.

December 21, 1953 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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13
The Million Dollar Idea

Lucy and Ethel's Hollywood adventures continue with another celebrity encounter that goes wonderfully wrong.

January 11, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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14
Ricky Minds the Baby

Ricky's Hollywood career hits a snag, and Lucy's attempts to fix things create more problems than they solve.

January 18, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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15
The Charm School

The Hollywood trip nears its end, and Lucy makes one last desperate attempt to break into show business.

January 25, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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16
Sentimental Anniversary

Back in New York, Lucy and Ethel try to capitalize on their Hollywood connections with predictably funny results.

February 01, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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17
Fan Magazine Interview

Lucy takes up a new artistic pursuit, and her confidence wildly exceeds her talent in this laugh-out-loud episode.

February 08, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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18
Oil Wells

The Ricardos and Mertzes face off in another classic battle of the sexes, with neither side willing to surrender.

February 15, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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19
Ricky Loses His Temper

Lucy gets a taste of the business world and discovers that wheeling and dealing isn't quite as easy as it looks.

February 22, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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20
Home Movies

An unexpected visitor throws the Ricardo household into chaos, and Lucy's hosting skills are put to the ultimate test.

March 01, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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21
Bonus Bucks

Lucy and Ethel's latest scheme involves disguises, and their undercover operation goes spectacularly off-script.

March 08, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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22
Ricky's Hawaiian Vacation

The couples get competitive again, this time over a wager that brings out everyone's stubborn streak.

March 22, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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23
Lucy Is Envious

Lucy's attempt to do something nice for Ricky backfires in a way that only she could manage, but her heart is always in the right place.

March 29, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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24
Lucy Writes a Novel

A classic Lucy scheme reaches new heights of absurdity, with Ethel as the ever-loyal partner in crime.

April 05, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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25
Lucy's Club Dance

The third season delivers another standout episode as Lucy and the gang prove why they're television's favorite foursome.

April 12, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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26
The Black Wig

Lucy lands in hot water again, and her increasingly frantic attempts to get out only dig the hole deeper.

April 19, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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27
The Diner

Ricky plans a special event at the club, and Lucy's determination to be part of it drives the comedy to brilliant heights.

April 26, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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28
Tennessee Ernie Visits

Lucy and Ethel's friendship is tested when they end up on opposite sides of a disagreement, but their bond always wins out.

May 03, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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29
Tennessee Ernie Hangs On

The gang takes on a group activity that goes hilariously sideways, proving that teamwork isn't their strong suit.

May 10, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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30
The Golf Game

Lucy wraps up another season of schemes, mishaps, and pure comedy gold that keeps audiences coming back for more.

May 17, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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31
The Sublease

The season finale sets up exciting changes ahead as the Ricardos and Mertzes face a new adventure together.

May 24, 1954 Dir: William Asher Written by: Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.
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