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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.
2
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.
3
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.
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
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.
11
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
19
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
30
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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