Ep 31. Ricky and Fred Are TV Fans

Lucy and Ethel come home to find Ricky and Fred completely captivated by a television show. The women just don't understand the appeal of watching other people's lives on a screen, and they begin teasing the men. "I'd rather live my own life than watch someone else's," Lucy declares. "And if I wanted to see messy people eating dinner, I'd just invite the Mertzes over!"

But Ricky and Fred defend their love of TV, arguing that it's a great form of entertainment and a way to stay informed. They even start placing bets on whether or not certain characters will end up together. Lucy and Ethel make fun of them and start placing their own bets, but they quickly realize that they are just as hooked on the show as Ricky and Fred.

As they watch, Lucy and Ethel come up with a plan to prove that they could do a better job on the show than the actors they are watching. They start rehearsing lines and choreographing dances, convinced that they could become stars if they had the chance. But when they actually get a meeting with the show's manager, they realize how naive they have been.

The manager laughs off their proposal, telling them that people in the entertainment industry work hard to make it to the top. He advises them to start small and work their way up, but Lucy and Ethel are too proud to take his advice. They storm out of his office and head back home, certain that they are destined for greatness.

Meanwhile, Ricky and Fred have become even more obsessed with the show. They start making decisions based on what the characters on TV do, and they even start dressing like them. Lucy and Ethel think they've gone too far, but the men don't care. They argue that they are just trying to have fun and enjoy themselves.

Eventually, the women come up with a plan to snap the men out of their TV stupor. They pretend that the power has gone out and hide all of the TV remotes. As the men frantically search for a way to turn on the TV, Lucy and Ethel start a sing-along and a game of charades. Before long, Ricky and Fred have forgotten all about the TV show and are having fun with the women.

In the end, the foursome realizes that there is a time and place for everything. They can enjoy TV, but they shouldn't let it consume their lives. They all join in a group hug and vow to spend more time having fun together, whether it's watching TV or not.