Ep 29. Lucy and the Runaway Butterfly

Lucy Carmichael leads a rather mundane life in Danfield, New York, working as a secretary at the First National Bank. However, that does not stop her from getting into hilarious situations and making attempts at grand schemes whenever she can. The Lucy Show season 1 episode 29, titled Lucy and the Runaway Butterfly, is no exception.

The episode begins with Lucy attending an auction, where she impulsively buys a valuable painting of a butterfly. However, she is unaware that the butterfly in the painting is actually a live specimen that has flown away from its display for a local school’s science fair. When Lucy brings the painting home and hangs it on her wall, the butterfly escapes from the canvas and flies around her apartment.

Lucy, who has a phobia of insects, tries to catch the butterfly, but it proves to be a difficult task. In the process, she damages her apartment and causes chaos in her neighborhood. Her best friend and landlady, Vivian Bagley, tries to help her, but everything they do only seems to make the situation worse.

As the butterfly continues to fly around, Lucy’s boss, Mr. Mooney, arrives at her apartment unexpectedly. Lucy tries to hide the butterfly from him, but he ends up seeing it and tries to catch it himself. This culminates in a comical chase between Mr. Mooney and the butterfly that ends with Mr. Mooney accidentally falling into Lucy’s bathtub.

Meanwhile, the owner of the butterfly, a small girl named Susan, is searching for her pet all around town. Lucy, realizing that she has the missing butterfly, decides to hide it from Susan. However, when Susan comes to Lucy’s apartment looking for her butterfly, things get complicated. Lucy and Vivian have to come up with a plan to return the butterfly without revealing their involvement in the chaos it has caused.

The rest of the episode follows Lucy, Vivian, and Mr. Mooney's attempts to return the butterfly to Susan as well as repair the damages caused by its escape. After several failed attempts, they finally manage to return the butterfly to Susan without revealing their involvement in its escape.

In typical Lucy fashion, the episode is filled with silly mishaps, slapstick comedy, and a lighthearted storyline. Lucille Ball, who plays Lucy Carmichael, delivers a delightful performance as she tries to catch the butterfly and avoid getting caught by Mr. Mooney. The supporting cast, including Vivian Vance, who plays Vivian Bagley, and Gale Gordon, who plays Mr. Mooney, adds to the humor with their impeccable comedic timing.

Overall, Lucy and the Runaway Butterfly is a fun and entertaining episode that showcases the comedic talent of Lucille Ball and her cast. The episode’s story is predictable and formulaic, but the humor and charm of the actors make it an enjoyable watch. If you’re looking for a quick laugh or a classic sitcom, The Lucy Show season 1 episode 29 is a great choice.