Ep 5. Lucy the Crusader

Lucille Ball stars in "Here's Lucy" season 3 episode 5 titled "Lucy the Crusader." The episode originally aired in the United States on October 18, 1971, and follows Lucy as she takes a stand against an unfair rule at her children's school.

In this episode, Lucy's son Craig has been suspended from school for smoking cigarettes. When Lucy shows up to the school to speak with the principal about the situation, she discovers that the school board has passed a new rule which punishes not only the offending student but also their entire family.

Lucy is outraged by this new rule and sets out to fight against it. She rallies the other parents and starts a protest outside of the school. The school board, however, is not willing to back down and takes a hardline stance against the parents.

As the protest drags on, Lucy becomes more determined than ever to make a change. She even goes so far as to attempt to sneak into the school board meeting to confront the members directly.

Along the way, Lucy's antics provide plenty of laughs. In one scene, she attempts to disguise herself as a janitor to sneak into the schoolboard meeting. In another, she dons a Miss Crusade costume to make a statement.

Meanwhile, Lucy's daughter Kim is dealing with her own problems at school. She is chosen to play Sleeping Beauty in the school play, but she is unhappy with how the director wants her to play the role. With Lucy's help, Kim finds the confidence to stand up for herself and give the performance she wants to give.

As the episode draws to a close, Lucy and the other parents are elated to learn that the school board has agreed to drop the new rule. Craig's suspension is lifted, and all is well at the school once again.

Overall, "Lucy the Crusader" is a fun and lighthearted episode of "Here's Lucy" that showcases Lucy's comedic talent and her ability to stand up for what she believes in.