Ep 16. Lucy Fakes Illness

Lucy Fakes Illness is the sixteenth episode of the first season of the classic American sitcom I Love Lucy. The episode was first aired on January 21, 1952, and was directed by Marc Daniels. Lucy Fakes Illness is a hilarious episode, which shows the lengths that Lucy will go to avoid doing things that she doesn't want to do.

The episode starts when Lucy finds a dollar bill in a suit that Ricky has left out. She becomes excited and plans to buy a new hat with the money, only for Ricky to tell her that he needs the dollar for laundry. Lucy is disappointed and decides to fake an illness to avoid doing the laundry.

Lucy's plan starts with her pretending to have a sore throat. She makes very loud noises and tries to convince Ricky that her throat is killing her. Ricky is not convinced and asks her to take an aspirin, which she does and then complains that it hasn't worked. She then plans to take her acting to the next level and pretends to develop a fever. She uses a thermometer to convince Ricky that she has a high temperature. Ricky calls the doctor, but Lucy makes the doctor think that Ricky has the illness and that she's fine. Ricky becomes the patient and Lucy becomes the nurse.

Lucy's plan works for a while, but things start to go wrong when she accidentally takes too many aspirins, which makes her sick. Ricky realizes that she has been faking and decides to teach her a lesson. He pretends to have a serious illness, which scares Lucy. She realizes that she's been very selfish and apologizes for her behavior. Ricky forgives her and they make up.

Lucy Fakes Illness is a classic I Love Lucy episode that shows how far Lucy will go to avoid doing something that she doesn't want to do. The episode is full of humor and laughter, and is a great example of the show's ability to make its audience laugh. The episode's storyline is well written and keeps the audience entertained from start to finish. The acting is also superb, with Lucille Ball delivering a fantastic performance as Lucy. The chemistry between Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz is also evident throughout the episode, making it a joy to watch.

Overall, Lucy Fakes Illness is an entertaining and enjoyable episode that will have you laughing out loud. The episode's humor, excellent acting, and well-written storyline make it a classic I Love Lucy episode that is still popular today. If you're a fan of the show or just enjoy a good sitcom, Lucy Fakes Illness is definitely an episode to watch.