Ep 3. The Business Manager

In season 4 episode 3 of I Love Lucy, titled "The Business Manager," Lucy and Ethel are looking to start their own dress shop. However, they quickly realize that they don't know much about business. In comes Mr. Ritter, a stern business manager who agrees to help the girls start their shop.

Mr. Ritter is very particular and strict, making the girls jump through hoops to prove that they are capable of running a business. He even goes as far as to give them a pop quiz on basic business principles, which they fail miserably.

Lucy and Ethel quickly realize that they are in over their heads and they begin to doubt themselves. They hatch a plan to prove to Mr. Ritter that they can run a successful business, despite their lack of knowledge and experience.

The girls decide to put on a fashion show at the club, showcasing their dresses. However, they quickly realize that they don't have enough dresses to make a full show. They enlist the help of their friends, including Ricky and Fred, to model some of their dresses.

The fashion show is a hit, and Mr. Ritter is impressed with the girls' hard work and determination. He agrees to be their business manager and they proceed to open their own dress shop.

Throughout the episode, there are many hilarious hijinks and misunderstandings, including a disastrous attempt to dye fabric and a mix-up with a delivery.

Overall, "The Business Manager" is a classic episode of I Love Lucy that showcases the humor and charm of the show's main characters. It's a fun and lighthearted episode that will leave viewers laughing and feeling good.