Ep 7. Lucy Gets a Roommate

Lucy Gets a Roommate is the seventh episode of the first season of The Lucy Show. The episode originally aired on November 12, 1962, and was directed by Maury Thompson.

In this episode, Lucy Carmichael (Lucille Ball) is feeling lonely and decides to get herself a roommate to keep her company. When her friend Mary Jane (Mary Jane Croft) suggests that her niece, Chris (Candy Moore), needs a place to stay, Lucy eagerly agrees to take her in.

However, once Chris arrives, Lucy soon realizes that she has bitten off more than she can chew. Chris is a typical teenage girl who loves to listen to rock music, talk on the phone and have her friends over. She also seems to be taking advantage of Lucy's kindness, leaving her with the cleaning and cooking while she lounges around the apartment.

To make matters worse, Chris's friends are loud and disruptive, causing Lucy to lose her temper and drive them all out of the apartment. This leads to a heated argument between Lucy and Chris, with Lucy accusing her of being irresponsible and Chris accusing Lucy of being overbearing and controlling.

After a night of sleeping on it, Lucy realizes that she was wrong to try to force Chris to be someone she's not and apologizes to her. They make up, and Lucy allows Chris to have her friends over for a party on the condition that they keep the noise down.

The episode ends with Lucy and her friend Vivian (Vivian Vance) sitting in the living room, listening to the sounds of the party and reminiscing about their own teenage years.

Overall, Lucy Gets a Roommate is a lighthearted episode that explores the ups and downs of living with a roommate. It features the comedic talents of Lucille Ball and Mary Jane Croft, as well as the youthful energy of Candy Moore. The episode touches on themes of friendship, responsibility, and communication, and is sure to entertain fans of classic sitcoms.