MostlySitcoms
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Deep Sea Fishing

The final season opens with the Ricardos and Mertzes still going strong, delivering the comedy that made them legends.

November 26, 1956 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Desert Island

Lucy's schemes continue unabated in the sixth season, with new twists on the classic formula fans adore.

December 03, 1956 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Ricardos Visit Cuba

Ricky faces a career decision, and Lucy's helpful interference creates comedy that only she could deliver.

December 10, 1956 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Little Ricky's School Pageant

The gang takes on a challenge together, and their teamwork — or lack thereof — makes for classic television.

December 17, 1956 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy and the Loving Cup

Lucy and Ethel's friendship shines in an episode that balances big laughs with genuine heart.

January 07, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy and Superman

A social event brings out the competitive side of all four friends, with hilarious consequences.

January 14, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Little Ricky Gets a Dog

Lucy tries something new and discovers that her talent for comedy is the one skill she'll never lose.

January 21, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy Wants to Move to the Country

The Ricardos and Mertzes face a misunderstanding that grows bigger with every attempt to clear it up.

January 28, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy Hates to Leave

Little Ricky takes center stage in a sweet episode that shows the Ricardo family at their best.

February 04, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy Misses the Mertzes

Lucy's latest scheme is as ambitious as ever, proving that six seasons haven't dimmed her creative spark one bit.

February 11, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy Gets Chummy with the Neighbors

A visit from an old friend stirs up memories and creates new opportunities for Lucy to cause delightful mayhem.

February 18, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
12
Lucy Raises Chickens

Fred and Ethel's marriage provides comic fodder as the Mertzes prove they can bicker with the best of them.

March 04, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy Does the Tango

Lucy's determination to achieve a goal leads to one of the season's funniest physical comedy sequences.

March 11, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
14
Ragtime Band

The gang gets involved in a community event that showcases their individual talents — and their collective chaos.

March 18, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
15
Lucy's Night in Town

Lucy and Ricky's relationship gets a fresh test, handled with the warmth and humor that made them TV's favorite couple.

March 25, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
16
Housewarming

A financial situation brings out everyone's creative side, especially Lucy's talent for penny-pinching gone wrong.

April 01, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
17
Building a Bar-B-Que

Lucy meets another celebrity, and her star-struck behavior creates another unforgettable encounter.

April 08, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
18
Country Club Dance

The Ricardos and Mertzes rally together for a cause, proving that their friendship can survive anything Lucy throws at it.

April 22, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy Raises Tulips

An everyday situation spirals into classic Lucy comedy, reminding viewers why this show changed television forever.

April 29, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue

Lucy's final scheme of the original series is a fitting capstone — ambitious, hilarious, and full of the heart that made us love her.

May 06, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy Takes a Cruise to Havana

The Mertzes and Ricardos share one more adventure, cementing their place as the greatest foursome in TV history.

November 06, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
22
The Celebrity Next Door

Lucy delivers one last round of laughs in the original run, leaving audiences wanting more of television's most lovable redhead.

December 03, 1957 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
23
Lucy Hunts Uranium

The gang faces the future with the same humor and warmth that carried them through six unforgettable seasons.

January 03, 1958 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy Wins a Racehorse

The series draws to a close with an episode that celebrates everything that made I Love Lucy a timeless classic.

February 03, 1958 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Lucy Goes to Sun Valley

Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel take their final bow in the original series, leaving behind a legacy that will last forever.

April 14, 1958 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Milton Berle Hides Out at the Ricardos'

The last chapter of the original run gives these beloved characters the sendoff they deserve — full of laughter and love.

April 01, 1959 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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The Ricardos Go to Japan

Television's greatest sitcom wraps its original run with the same magic that captivated millions from the very first episode.

June 11, 1959 Dir: William Asher Written by: Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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