Ep 14. Lucy, Part-Time Wife

Lucy, Part-Time Wife is a classic episode from season 3 of Here's Lucy, starring the legendary comedian Lucille Ball. In this episode, Lucy plays a woman named Lucy Carter, who is married to a man named Harry, played by her real-life ex-husband, Desi Arnaz Jr.

The episode begins with Lucy working in the office of her brother-in-law, who is a doctor. She is tasked with answering phones and taking appointments for the doctor, but she quickly becomes bored with the mundane tasks and decides to take matters into her own hands.

In an effort to spice up her life, Lucy decides to become a "part-time wife" to her husband, Harry. She concocts a plan to surprise him at work and take him out to lunch, but her plan goes awry when she accidentally comes face-to-face with Harry's boss, Mr. Mooney, who is played by the great Gale Gordon.

Mr. Mooney is suspicious of Lucy's true intentions and assumes that she is trying to take Harry away from his work. He warns her that Harry's job is very important and that she should not interfere with it. Lucy brushes off his concerns and insists that she is only there to surprise her husband and make him happy.

Throughout the episode, Lucy continues to try and improve her marriage by doing simple things like cooking dinner and planning fun activities for her and Harry to do together. She even goes so far as to dress up in a French maid costume to surprise him when he comes home from work, which leads to some hilarious moments.

As the episode progresses, Lucy's antics begin to cause problems for Harry at work, and he starts to become frustrated with her constant interruptions. He eventually confronts her about her behavior and tells her that he needs to focus on his job in order to provide for their family.

Lucy is hurt by Harry's words but realizes that he is right and decides to back off and let him do his job. In the end, they make up and reaffirm their love for each other, with Lucy promising to be a supportive wife and Harry promising to make more time for their relationship.

Overall, Lucy, Part-Time Wife is a funny and heartwarming episode that showcases Lucille Ball's incredible comedic talent and her ability to portray a relatable and endearing character. Fans of classic sitcoms will definitely enjoy this episode and the many laughs that it provides.