Ep 5. Lucy and the Astronauts

Lucy and the Astronauts is the fifth episode of the fourth season of Here's Lucy, a comedy television series that aired from 1968 to 1974. This episode was first aired on October 20, 1972, and it features Lucille Ball, who plays Lucy Carter, the wacky and lovable protagonist of the show.

In this episode, Lucy's teenage children, Kim and Craig, are excited about the upcoming space mission that will send a man to land on the moon. Craig is especially excited because he dreams of being an astronaut himself someday. Lucy, on the other hand, is skeptical about the whole thing and thinks it's too dangerous.

Meanwhile, Lucy's boss, Mr. Grundy, has planned a big party to celebrate the successful launch of the spacecraft that will take the astronauts to the moon. Lucy is tasked with organizing the party and ensuring that everything goes smoothly. She enlists the help of her best friend and neighbor, Marge, to help her with the preparations.

The day of the launch arrives, and Lucy and her family watch the rocket take off on TV. However, things don't go according to plan, and the spacecraft encounters some technical difficulties. The astronauts are stranded in space and are unable to make it to the moon.

Lucy and her family are devastated by the news, and they begin to worry about the fate of the astronauts. Craig is particularly upset because he feels like his dream of becoming an astronaut is now shattered. Lucy decides to take matters into her own hands and tries to come up with a plan to rescue the stranded astronauts.

She enlists the help of her brother-in-law, Harry, who works at NASA, to try and get them to help with the rescue mission. Harry is skeptical at first, but he eventually agrees to help Lucy and her family.

Together, they come up with a plan to build a makeshift spacecraft out of household items, including a vacuum cleaner and a refrigerator. They manage to launch the spacecraft, and Lucy, Craig, and Kim embark on a mission to rescue the stranded astronauts.

The rest of the episode follows their journey, as they encounter various obstacles and challenges along the way. There are moments of tension and danger, but there are also moments of humor and laughter, as Lucy and her family navigate the unknowns of space travel.

Overall, Lucy and the Astronauts is an entertaining and lighthearted episode of Here's Lucy, which showcases Lucille Ball's comedic talent and her ability to bring humor to even the most challenging situations. Fans of the show will enjoy watching Lucy's latest misadventure and will be rooting for her and her family as they embark on their rescue mission.