Life for the Ricardos after the birth of Little Ricky, with some of the series’ best episodes, including ‘Million-Dollar Idea’ (aka. Aunt Martha’s Old Fashioned Salad Dressing’ and a two-part visit by Tennessee Ernie Ford as Lucy’s Cousin Ernie
- Ricky’s Life Story
- Not happy about being ignored in Ricky’s Life magazine interview, Lucy gets back at Ricky.
- The Girls Go Into Business
- Lucy & Ethel purchase a dress shop, but things don’t turn out as profitably as they had imagined.
- Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress
- Getting a rare opportunity to perform on TV for their women’s club, Lucy & Ethel purchase the same dress.
- Equal Rights
- Lucy & Ethel demand equal rights from Ricky & Fred. So the men only think that they are getting back at them at a restaurant.
- Baby Pictures
- Lucy’s jealousy over Carolyn Appleby’s (Doris Singleton) baby as compared with Little Ricky hurts Ricky’s upcoming appearance on a TV show … run by Carolyn’s husband.
- Lucy Tells the Truth
- Lucy bets Ricky that she can tell the truth for 24 hours and drives everyone crazy.
- The French Revue
- Ricky bets Lucy $50 that she won’t be able to sneak into his new French review club act.
- Redecorating the Mertzes’ Apartment
- Lucy helps Ethel & Fred redecorate their apartment, including new paint and new upholstery . This is a classic example of Lucy engaging in meddling in her friends’ affairs, to hilarious results. I love the scene with the fan and the down pillow, for example. to her own hurt. (“What happened to your mink?” “You’re sitting on it.” — you need to see the episode to appreciate that exchange)
- Too Many Crooks
- Ethel thinks Lucy is the notorious “Madame X” that has been robbing nearby apartments; she’s really been collecting objects for a club bazaar.
- Changing the Boys’ Wardrobe
- Disgusted by Ricky & Fred’s aging wardrobe, Lucy & Ethel sell their husband’s old clothes to a second-hand man.
- Lucy Has Her Eyes Examined
- A visit to an eye doctor doesn’t help Lucy audition for a jitterbug number that she has practiced for.
- Ricky’s Old Girlfriend
- Lucy’s worried about Ricky’s reaction to a visit in NY by one of his old Cuban girlfriends: Carlotta Romero.
- The Million-Dollar Idea
- Lucy & Ethel’s TV commercial to sell Aunt Martha’s salad dressing ends up doing much better than expected.
- Ricky Minds the Baby
- Ricky doesn’t do as good a job as Lucy of taking care of Little Ricky.
- The Charm School
- Lucy & Ethel go to charm school to keep Ricky & Fred interested in them.
- Sentimental Anniversary
- Lucy & Ricky want to have a quiet wedding anniversary, but Fred & Ethel have other ideas.
- Fan Magazine Interview
- Lucy & Ricky prepare for a fan magazine interview, but a quarrel between them could change the interview outcome.
- Oil Wells
- The Ricardos’ new neighbors want them to invest in oil wells.
- Ricky Loses His Temper
- Lucy bets Ricky that he can’t keep his temper and that she won’t buy any new hats.
- Home Movies
- When Ricky gets the opportunity to do a film audition, Lucy, Ethel & Fred create their own film. That Lucy edits with Ricky’s home movies of Little Ricky.
- Bonus Bucks
- Lucy & Ethel become obsessed with trying to win money with ‘bonus bucks’.
- Ricky’s Hawaiian Vacation
- Lucy & Ethel go on a game show to try and win a trip to Hawaii to be with Ricky.
- Lucy Is Envious
- Lucy is too ashamed to admit that she can’t afford a $500 donation to a rich friend’s charity.
- Lucy Writes a Novel
- Lucy decides to write a novel, but doesn’t like the response that she gets from an interested publisher.
- Lucy’s Club Dance
- When Lucy & Ethel’s ‘all-girl’ orchestra rehearse horribly for a club dance, Ricky has to think fast since Lucy put his name as their orchestra leader.
- The Black Wig
- To test Ricky’s fidelity, Lucy dons a black wig to tempt him; but Fred knows all about the scheme.
- The Diner
- When Ricky decides to quit show business, he & Fred purchase a diner; but everyone isn’t too happy with their new duties. Fred & Ethel refuse to work behind the counter while Ricky & Lucy greet the customers. Reversing roles is hilarious but doesn’t work. Neither does literally dividing the diner in half – ending with a classic pie fight.
- Tennessee Ernie Visits
- When Cousin Ernie (Tennessee Ernie Ford) pays the Ricardos an unexpected visit, Lucy tries to scare him away.
- Tennessee Ernie Hangs On
- Still staying with the Ricardos, Lucy once again tries to get him to leave by pretending that she & Ricky are impoverished.
- The Golf Game
- Wanting to spend more time with Ricky & Fred, Lucy & Ethel get the men to teach them how to play golf; but it isn’t how most people play the game.
- The Sublease
- Planning to be gone for a while, Lucy & Ricky sublet their apartment; but Lucy (per usual) changes her mind and wants to get their apartment back from the timid Mr. Beecher (Jay Novello).