Ep 14. Lucy and the Group Encounter

Lucy and the Group Encounter is the fourteenth episode of the fifth season of Here's Lucy. The episode originally aired on December 21, 1972.

In this episode, Lucy is excited to attend a group encounter session, a popular therapy trend in the 1970s, with her friends Mary Jane and Harry. Lucy is hoping to improve her relationship with her children and her ex-husband, Gary. However, when Lucy and her friends arrive at the session, they find out that it is led by a rather unconventional therapist who employs some unusual methods.

As the session gets underway, Lucy and her friends find themselves in a range of embarrassing and awkward situations. They are asked to act out their deepest fears and fantasies, to express their hidden emotions, and to engage in bizarre games and exercises. At first, Lucy is hesitant to participate, but she is eventually convinced to join in after some nudging from her friends.

As the session progresses, Lucy begins to realize that she may have signed up for more than she bargained for. She becomes uneasy with the therapist's methods, especially when he starts to criticize her parenting skills and personal life choices. She also notices that some of her fellow participants seem to be taking the session a little too seriously.

The situation comes to a head when Lucy is forced to confront Gary, who has also attended the session. The therapist insists that they resolve their issues in front of the group, and Lucy finds herself at a loss for words. However, with some encouragement from her friends, she manages to express her feelings and make amends with her ex-husband.

Despite the rocky start and the strange therapy methods, Lucy and her friends ultimately find the session to be a valuable experience. They leave feeling more connected to each other, and with a greater sense of self-awareness and personal growth.

Overall, Lucy and the Group Encounter is an entertaining and amusing episode that showcases Lucy's trademark humor and wit. The episode also provides an interesting glimpse into the popular therapy trends of the 1970s, and the ways in which people sought to better themselves and their relationships during this time.