Ep 10. Ricky's European Booking
- December 12, 1955
- 26 min
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8.6 (278)
In the season 5 episode 10 of I Love Lucy, titled "Ricky's European Booking," the Ricardos and the Mertzes find out that Ricky has been booked to perform at a prestigious European nightclub. However, there's a problem: the booking is for the same week as the Mertzes' trip to England, causing Lucy and Ethel to become jealous that they won't be able to join in on the trip to Europe.
Desperate to come up with a solution, Lucy and Ethel enlist the help of a travel agent to find a way to get to Europe and surprise their husbands. After several attempts at trying to find a way to join Ricky on his European tour, the travel agent finally comes up with a plan that involves the women stowing away on a cargo plane.
When they arrive in Europe, Lucy and Ethel disguise themselves as a pair of Russian performers and perform for the club owner. But when the owner recognizes them as Americans and threatens to call the authorities, the women are forced to come clean about their motives for being in Europe.
Meanwhile, back in America, Ricky is having his own problems dealing with a difficult performer named Maurice. Desperate to get away from Maurice's endless requests and demands, Ricky tries to find a way to free himself from the contract with the nightclub.
Despite their initial disappointment at not being able to join their husbands on their European tour, Lucy and Ethel manage to make the most of their time in Europe by visiting popular tourist destinations such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.
In the end, Ricky manages to escape his contract with the nightclub, and the couples are reunited back in America. The episode ends with Lucy and Ethel reminiscing about their adventures in Europe and Ricky and Fred happy to be back home.
Overall, "Ricky's European Booking" showcases the comedic talents of Lucille Ball and the rest of the I Love Lucy cast, as they tackle the challenges of travel and performing. With its mix of humor and heartwarming moments, this episode is a must-watch for fans of classic television.
