Ep 27. Tennessee Ernie Visits
- TVG
- May 3, 1954
- 26 min
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7.9 (317)
In "Tennessee Ernie Visits," the 27th episode of the third season of I Love Lucy, Lucy and Ricky are excited to host their friend Tennessee Ernie Ford, a famous country singer, for a week-long visit. However, things quickly go awry when Lucy learns that Tennessee has never actually heard her sing before, despite claiming to be a big fan.
Determined to impress Tennessee, Lucy convinces Ricky to let her join him on stage during his nightly nightclub performance. Despite Ricky's protestations, Lucy goes ahead with her plan, only to find out that Tennessee has gone missing from their hotel. In a frantic search for her friend, Lucy ends up stumbling onto the stage in front of Ricky's entire audience, causing a chaotic scene that threatens to ruin his reputation.
Meanwhile, Ethel is dealing with her own issues after accidentally taking a dose of sleeping pills meant for Fred. In her drugged state, Ethel ends up causing trouble for everyone around her, including trying to convince Tennessee Ernie that he is married to her.
As the episode progresses, Lucy and Ricky must scramble to find Tennessee and salvage their friendship with him, while also dealing with the fallout from Lucy's disastrous performance. In the end, the group is able to come together and enjoy a heartwarming finale that showcases Tennessee's talent and the power of friendship.
Filled with comedy, classic musical performances, and plenty of hijinks, "Tennessee Ernie Visits" is a fan-favorite episode that showcases the best of I Love Lucy's unique brand of humor and heart.