Ep 10. Ricky's Contract

Lucy is at it again in this classic episode of I Love Lucy as she discovers that Ricky has signed a new contract without consulting her. The episode, entitled "Ricky's Contract," begins with Lucy and Ethel getting ready for a charity event when they overhear Ricky discussing his new contract on the phone with his agent, Marty.

As they listen in, Lucy becomes increasingly worried about Ricky making a mistake and signing away all their money. She decides to take matters into her own hands and sneaks into Ricky's office to look at the contract herself. What she finds is a confusing mess of legal jargon that leaves her even more worried than before.

Determined to protect her family's finances, Lucy hatches a plan to convince Marty to help her renegotiate the contract. She and Ethel don disguises and break into his office, but are caught by Marty's secretary who calls the police.

Just when it seems like Lucy's plan has failed, she comes up with a new scheme to get Ricky to rip up the old contract and sign a new one on the spot. With the help of Fred and Ethel, Lucy stages a fake fight with Ricky and then reveals that she has rewritten the entire contract herself.

The episode culminates in a hilarious scene where Lucy puts Ricky, Fred, and Ethel through a mock negotiation before finally revealing the new contract. In the end, Ricky signs the new deal and Lucy can rest easy knowing that their finances are safe.

"Ricky's Contract" is just one of the many iconic episodes of I Love Lucy that have remained beloved by fans for generations. With its clever writing and timeless humor, it remains a classic example of the show's enduring popularity.