Ep 4. Lucy Gets Locked in the Vault

Lucy Gets Locked in the Vault is an episode from the second season of the classic sitcom, The Lucy Show. The episode follows the misadventures of the titular character, Lucy Carmichael, when she gets accidentally locked in a bank vault.

The episode begins with Lucy's best friend, Vivian Bagley (Vivian Vance), asking her to help her open a bank account. Lucy reluctantly agrees, despite her lack of knowledge about banking. They arrive at the bank, where Lucy is immediately fascinated by the vault. The bank manager, Mr. Barnsdahl (Charles Lane), shows them around the bank and explains the safety deposit box system. Lucy is impressed, and as they leave, she jokingly asks Mr. Barnsdahl for a tour of the vault.

Later, Lucy returns to the bank to deposit her own money. While she's there, she notices a lack of security, with only one guard present and the vault door wide open. Lucy takes it upon herself to close the vault door, but as she does so, she accidentally locks herself inside. She tries to open the door from the inside, but to no avail. Meanwhile, the bank closes for the day, and Lucy is trapped inside the vault.

As she struggles to find a way out, Lucy imagines various scenarios in which she is rescued, including a movie-style heist where she teams up with a criminal to crack the vault. In reality, however, her attempts to signal for help are unsuccessful, and she starts to panic. To make matters worse, the bank guard falls asleep on the job and doesn't notice that Lucy is missing.

The next morning, Lucy's absence is discovered, and the bank manager and police rush to the scene. However, they mistakenly assume that Lucy is the one who has stolen the bank's money and locked herself in the vault to avoid being caught. Lucy tries to explain her predicament, but no one believes her. She is handcuffed and taken to the police station, where she meets a fellow prisoner who helps her come up with a creative plan to escape.

Eventually, Lucy is able to make contact with Vivian, who comes to her aid. The two women sneak into the bank after hours and manage to free Lucy from the vault. However, their escape is not without complications, as they get caught in a security beam and have to improvise their way out.

In the end, Lucy is exonerated of any wrongdoing, and the bank manager is embarrassed by his incompetence. Lucy gets her money back and makes a hasty exit, vowing never to set foot in a bank again.

Overall, Lucy Gets Locked in the Vault is a hilarious and suspenseful episode of The Lucy Show, showcasing Lucille Ball's comedic talents and her ability to create chaos in any situation. It's a must-watch for fans of classic sitcoms and anyone who enjoys a good comedy caper.