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Lucille Ball's third network sitcom, following I Love Lucy (1951–57) and The Lucy Show (1962–68).

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Here's Lucy Season 3 Episode 1 - Lucy Meets the Burtons
    9.0/10(224 votes)

    #1 - Lucy Meets the Burtons

    S3:E1

    Richard Burton, the movie star, escapes riotous fans by wearing a plumber's disguise. Lucy Carter mistakes him for a much needed plumber. Sam (Burton), the plumber, escapes to the Carter household. Lucy later finds a remarkable diamond ring in his discarded over-alls. By the time Lucy discovers it is THE famous Elizabeth Taylor diamond ring, it is already stuck on her finger. The end result is a creshendo of comedy as Liz feverishly tries to get the ring off Lucy's finger. Ultimately, Lucy's arms are used as Liz Taylor's while Richard & Liz do a scheduled press conference.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writers:Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr.

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  2. Here's Lucy Season 6 Episode 17 - Lucy is N.G. as an R.N.
    8.7/10(40 votes)

    #2 - Lucy is N.G. as an R.N.

    S6:E17

    Lucy must care for Uncle Harry, Kim, and Mary Jane at the same time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Here's Lucy Season 6 Episode 24 - Lucy Fights the System
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    #3 - Lucy Fights the System

    S6:E24

    When a middle aged waitress is fired solely based on her age, Lucy and Kim scheme to cause chaos for the restaurant manager.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Here's Lucy Season 1 Episode 2 - Lucy Visits Jack Benny
    8.1/10(117 votes)

    #4 - Lucy Visits Jack Benny

    S1:E2

    The Carter family vacations in Jack Benny's desert mansion. Percieved as a budget getaway, Benny loads charge after charge to up the bill. This exceptional episode has a cameo by Jackie Gleason playing his classic Ralph Kramden character from the Honeymooners.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Here's Lucy Season 1 Episode 14 - Lucy the Fixer
    8.1/10(67 votes)

    #5 - Lucy the Fixer

    S1:E14

    Uncle Harry requires Lucille to work on Saturday at his house. By the end of the day, his house is a shambles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Here's Lucy Season 1 Episode 10 - Lucy's Working Daughter
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    #6 - Lucy's Working Daughter

    S1:E10

    Over protective mom Lucy watches over Lucie at her new after school job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Here's Lucy Season 2 Episode 24 - Lucy and Carol Burnett
    8.0/10(52 votes)

    #7 - Lucy and Carol Burnett

    S2:E24

    Lucy and her friend Carol Krausmeyer both end up entering the local Secretary Beautiful Contest, causing a rivalry between them. They both make fools of themselves at the contest trying to prove which woman is better.

    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Here's Lucy Season 1 Episode 3 - Lucy the Process Server
    7.9/10(81 votes)

    #8 - Lucy the Process Server

    S1:E3

    Lucy confuses a bank deposit and a summons. Amusing episode borrowing on older Lucille Ball plots.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Here's Lucy Season 2 Episode 8 - Lucy at the Drive-In Movie
    7.9/10(48 votes)

    #9 - Lucy at the Drive-In Movie

    S2:E8

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    Director:George Marshall
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Here's Lucy Season 2 Episode 18 - Lucy and Lawrence Welk
    7.9/10(63 votes)

    #10 - Lucy and Lawrence Welk

    S2:E18

    Lucy brags to Viv that she knows Lawrence Welk personally, and then schemes to introduce her to the bandleader, whom she has actually never met.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Here's Lucy Season 5 Episode 11 - Lucy and Donny Osmond
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    #11 - Lucy and Donny Osmond

    S5:E11

    Lucy and Kim attend a Donny Osmond concert with cousin Patricia (Eve Plumb), who is crazy for the 14 year old singer. Donny, spots Kim in the audience, and he falls in love at first sight. Kim believes the flowers and letters are for Patricia, but soon discovers the mix-up. Realizing Donny volunteered to perform at Kim's Charity function because of the mix-up, Kim feels obligated to set the record straight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Here's Lucy Season 1 Episode 12 - Lucy the Matchmaker
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #12 - Lucy the Matchmaker

    S1:E12

    Lucy uses a computer dating service--for Uncle Harry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Here's Lucy Season 1 Episode 24 - Lucy Helps Craig Get a Driver's License
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    #13 - Lucy Helps Craig Get a Driver's License

    S1:E24

    Craig celebrates his 16th birthday. Naturally, he can't wait to get his drivers license. Mom Lucille naturally interferes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Here's Lucy Season 2 Episode 9 - Lucy and the Used Car Dealer
    7.8/10(50 votes)

    #14 - Lucy and the Used Car Dealer

    S2:E9

    Needing another means of transportation, Kim and Craig buy an old broken down car from Cheerful Charlie, the local car salesman. When the car no longer works, Lucy and Harry scheme to get Charlie to take it back for more than it's worth.

    Director:George Marshall
    Writers:Bruce Shelly, David Ketchum

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  15. Here's Lucy Season 2 Episode 20 - Lucy and Ann-Margret
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    #15 - Lucy and Ann-Margret

    S2:E20

    Ann-Margret likes Desi's new song, and wants to duet with him on her upcoming television show.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Here's Lucy Season 2 Episode 5 - Lucy and Harry's Tonsils
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    #16 - Lucy and Harry's Tonsils

    S2:E5

    Lucy, Kim, and Craig attempt to keep Uncle Harry in the hospital after having his tonsils taken out.

    Director:George Marshall
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Here's Lucy Season 2 Episode 14 - Lucy Protects Her Job
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #17 - Lucy Protects Her Job

    S2:E14

    Harry suggests Lucy is overworked and should hire an assistant. Suspecting Harry is really attempting to replace her, Lucy has Kim arrive to the office as temp secretary Shoiley Shopenauer, the world's worst office assistant.

    Director:Danny Dayton
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Here's Lucy Season 4 Episode 4 - Lucy and Mannix Are Held Hostage
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #18 - Lucy and Mannix Are Held Hostage

    S4:E4

    Lucy hires detective Joe Mannix.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Here's Lucy Season 4 Episode 11 - Ginger Rogers Comes to Tea
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #19 - Ginger Rogers Comes to Tea

    S4:E11

    Lucille and Uncle Harry attend a Ginger Rogers film festival. Ms. Rogers attends in disguise, and is seated next to ""you-know-who"". When Lucille offends Ms. Rogers, she leaves the theater, but also leaves her purse. Discovering the true identity to the stranger, Harry & Lucy plot to return the purse to meet her again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Here's Lucy Season 4 Episode 20 - Kim Moves Out
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #20 - Kim Moves Out

    S4:E20

    Kim has decided it is time for her to move out of the house, but Lucy becomes an annoying mother hen. Ultimately, Kim plans to teach Mother a lesson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Here's Lucy Season 4 Episode 22 - Lucy's Punctured Romance
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    #21 - Lucy's Punctured Romance

    S4:E22

    Lucy has a new boyfriend, but Kim and Uncle Harry are worried. The milkman doesn't help matters when he informs the pair the Lucy's boyfriend is a playboy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Seaman Jacobs

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  22. Here's Lucy Season 6 Episode 13 - Lucy and Chuck Connors Have a Surprise Slumber Party
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    #22 - Lucy and Chuck Connors Have a Surprise Slumber Party

    S6:E13

    Lucy is banished from her own home after it is rented by a movie production company. When all seems clear, Lucy returns to find Chuck Connors in her bed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Here's Lucy Season 1 Episode 19 - A Date for Lucy
    7.6/10(57 votes)

    #23 - A Date for Lucy

    S1:E19

    The kids fix Mom Lucy up with a latin hunk who turns out to be a jewel thief.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Here's Lucy Season 2 Episode 6 - Lucy and the Andrews Sisters
    7.6/10(52 votes)

    #24 - Lucy and the Andrews Sisters

    S2:E6

    Lucy and Kim fill in for two of Patty Andrews' Sisters

    Director:George Marshall
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Here's Lucy Season 2 Episode 10 - Lucy the Cement Worker
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #25 - Lucy the Cement Worker

    S2:E10

    When Lucille loses an antique ring in wet cement, she disguises herself as a cement worker wielding a jackhammer.

    Director:George Marshall
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lucy Meets the Burtons" is the best rated episode of "Here's Lucy". It scored 9/10 based on 224 votes. Directed by Jerry Paris and written by Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll Jr., it aired on 9/14/1970. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Lucy is N.G. as an R.N.".