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1. The Girls Go Into Business
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October 12, 1953 |
After watching two women walk out of a local dress shop with $200 in purchases, Lucy and Ethel decide to buy the shop and go into business for themselves.
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2. Equal Rights
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October 27, 1953 |
An argument has erupted amidst the Ricardos and Mertzes. Lucy and Ethel insist on equal rights in their households, and wish to be treated as if they were men.
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3. Lucy Tells the Truth
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November 10, 1953 |
Ricky, Fred, and Ethel don't believe that Lucy could go one day without telling a lie. To prove their point, they bet her $100 that within 24 hours she'll be fibbing up a storm.
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4. Redecorating the Mertzes' Apartment
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November 23, 1953 |
Spying Lucy's new mink stole, Ethel complains about how shabby her apartment is. She's ashamed of holding a meeting for the Wednesday Afternoon Fine Arts League at her place where women will be donning minks.
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5. Too Many Crooks
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December 1, 1953 |
It all started with the good intention of getting Fred a new suit for his birthday. Lucy needed to "borrow" an old suit of Fred's for the correct measurements, but there was a witness to her burglary.
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6. Ricky's Old Girlfriend
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December 21, 1953 |
A magazine test has gotten Lucy into a tizzy. Lucy and Ricky take a test called "How to Rate Your Marriage." One of the questions in the quiz asks about old flames.
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7. The Million Dollar Idea
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January 12, 1954 |
Out of money, and in need of a million dollar idea, Lucy goes into the business of selling salad dressing. Marketing her salad dressing on TV, Lucy elicits Ethel's help with the advertisement.
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8. Ricky Minds the Baby
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January 18, 1954 |
Lucy plays the dominant parent role in their son's life. Realizing that he needs to spend more time with his son, Ricky agrees to spend his vacation at home to care for little Ricky.
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9. Charm School
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January 26, 1954 |
The Ricardos are hosting an evening with friends. When the last guest to arrive introduces his date, all the men at the party fawn over her.
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10. Sentimental Anniversary
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February 2, 1954 |
Lucy and Ricky secretly plan for a romantic dinner at home for their anniversary. What Lucy doesn't know, is that Ethel and Fred are also hiding a little secret.
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11. Oil Wells
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February 15, 1954 |
The Mertzes get a pair of new tenants in apartment 4-B.
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12. Bonus Bucks
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March 8, 1954 |
Ricky scoffs at his wife and Ethel when they adamantly participate in the hunt for the 'Bonus Buck' that will win them prize money from a newspaper contest.
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13. Lucy is Envious
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March 29, 1954 |
In an attempt to compete with her wealthy friends, Lucy pledges $500 (that she doesn't have) to charity.
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14. Lucy Writes a Novel
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April 6, 1954 |
Lucy wants to be a published author after hearing about another housewife who made a fortune doing it.
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15. The Diner
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April 27, 1954 |
Ricky becomes interested in a diner that is for sale so the Ricardos and the Mertzes all buy it together.
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16. Black Wig
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April 20, 1954 |
Lucy decides to try a new look, despite her husband Ricky's objections. She borrows a black wig from her hairdresser Roberta, who tells Lucy it makes her look like a whole different person.
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17. Tennessee Ernie Hangs On
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May 10, 1954 |
Lucy and Ricky, tired of the extensive visit by their cousin Tennessee Ernie, try to get rid of the likeable character by pleading poverty.
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18. The Golf Game
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May 17, 1954 |
Golf pro Jimmy Demaret visits Lucy and Ethel on the green to show them how the game is really played after they're misled by Ricky and Fred.
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19. The Sublease
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May 25, 1954 |
Ricky books a two-month summer job in Maine and decides to take Lucy and Little Ricky. For the summer, they want to sublet their apartment at a profit, but their friends and landlords, the Mertzes, are not in favor.
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