Ep 13. Lucy in the Jungle
- TVG
- December 6, 1971
- 25 min
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5.6 (25)
Lucy Carmichael, a wacky single mother of two, finds herself in yet another outrageous adventure in the season 4 episode 13 of Here's Lucy titled "Lucy in the Jungle".
In this episode, Lucy and her family are invited to a weekend getaway in a luxurious jungle resort in South America. Not knowing what to expect, Lucy packs her bags and leaves for what she thinks is going to be a well-deserved vacation in paradise. However, as soon as she gets to the resort, things start to get a little weird.
The first strange thing Lucy notices is the creepy, savage-looking native chief who seems to be eyeing her every move. Lucy brushes this off and proceeds to enjoy the resort's amenities - swimming in the pool, lounging on the beach, and sipping on fruity cocktails. But as the day progresses, Lucy becomes increasingly paranoid about the chief's behavior.
The situation takes a turn for the worse when Lucy's son, Kim, accidentally spills a drink on the chief's ceremonial robe. The chief is outraged and demands that Kim be punished. Not wanting to cause any more trouble, Lucy offers to take Kim's punishment instead. The punishment? Spending a night in the jungle with nothing but a spear and a loin cloth. Lucy, being the brave and adventurous woman she is, accepts the challenge.
The entire resort gathers to see Lucy off on her jungle adventure, and Lucy tries to put on a brave face despite being absolutely terrified. As she enters the jungle, Lucy quickly realizes that this is no walk in the park - the jungle is full of dangerous animals, poisonous plants, and treacherous terrain.
As the night progresses, Lucy's anxiety reaches an all-time high. She hears all sorts of terrifying noises and believes she is being hunted by a pack of wild animals. When she finally spots an actual predator, a small wildcat, Lucy is overjoyed. She believes that the cat is her salvation and that she can use it to defend herself against any other animal that might attack.
Lucy manages to capture the wildcat and proceeds to spend the rest of the night huddled up next to it, using it for warmth and comfort. The next morning, the chief comes to retrieve Lucy and is amazed to see that she has not only survived the night but has also captured a wildcat. The chief is so impressed that he declares Lucy to be the bravest and most skilled hunter in the tribe and offers her a spot in his inner circle.
Lucy eventually makes it back to the resort, bruised and battered but brimming with confidence and pride. She regales her family and friends with tales of her jungle adventure, including her face-off with the wildcat and her new status as the chief's honorary hunting partner.
The episode ends on a high note as Lucy and her family prepare to head back home, with Lucy feeling like a true warrior and adventurer. It's just another day in the life of the lovable, zany Lucy Carmichael.