The Lucy Show

Weekdays at 11:30a ET | 8:30a PT

In the follow-up to I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball plays widow Lucy Carmichael, a mother of two children who shares a home with divorced friend Vivian Bagley (Vivian Vance of I Love Lucy fame). Carmichael is always scheming—dragging Vivian along with her—and grappling with comic complications related to life on her own and serving as secretary to the grumpy and demanding Mr. Mooney.

Next Airings

Feb 6th 11:30a ET

Lucy's College Reunion

While attending her college reunion, Lucy helps Chris revive the old tradition of stealing the statue of the founder. She and Viv end up having to return the sculpture or face the consequences. In the process, they get locked in the bell tower.

Feb 9th 11:30a ET

The Loophole in the Lease

Viv's son Sherman lets the bathtub overflow, collapsing the plaster on the ceiling below. Mr. Mooney says that according to the lease, Viv must pay for damages or be evicted. Viv discovers that she actually could buy the house and throw Lucy out if she wanted. Mooney and Lucy panic, breaking into her room in the middle of the night to steal her copy of the agreement.

Feb 10th 11:30a ET

Lucy Conducts the Symphony

Viv's cousin Harold, a symphony percussionist, has been hired to play for a New York orchestra. In an attempt to relax the high-strung man, Lucy hypnotizes him into a deep sleep. Come showtime, however, they can't wake him up. Pity the conductor who has to deal with Lucy as his fill-in.

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