Ep 17. Lucy the Laundress

Lucy the Laundress is the seventeenth episode of the second season of Here's Lucy. This episode sees Lucy Carter, played by Lucille Ball, trying her hand at a new profession in the hope of raising some extra cash. Lucy decides to become a laundress and takes on her first job washing clothes for a wealthy client named Mrs. Halsey.

Things quickly go awry when Lucy's laundry machines break down, forcing her to do all the washing by hand. She also runs into trouble when she accidentally shrinks Mrs. Halsey's prized wool sweater in the wash. To make things worse, Lucy's son, Kim, and his friend find their way to the laundry room and end up causing a mess.

Throughout the episode, Lucy tries her best to keep things under control and salvage her reputation as a laundress. She even enlists the help of her friend Harry, played by Harry Hickox, to fix the broken machines. However, her efforts only seem to make things worse.

As the day progresses, Lucy's frustration and anxiety continue to mount. She becomes increasingly flustered and exhausted as she tries to finish the laundry job on time. Despite her best efforts, things continue to go wrong, leading to a hilarious series of mishaps and misunderstandings.

In the end, Lucy manages to finish the job and impress Mrs. Halsey with her determination and work ethic. However, she realizes that being a laundress is not for her and decides to stick to her day job instead.

Lucy the Laundress is a classic episode of Here's Lucy that showcases Lucille Ball's comedic genius and her ability to make audiences laugh with her impeccable timing and physical humor. The episode is full of hilarious moments and witty one-liners that are sure to keep viewers entertained from start to finish.