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I Love Lucy S5E22 — Lucy Gets Homesick in Italy
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I Love Lucy•Season 5•Episode 22

Lucy Gets Homesick in Italy

8.1/10 · 347 votesApr 9, 195626 min

Ranked #18 of 26 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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Fred is conscience-stricken about the expense involved when he misrouted Ricky's band. He books second-class train passage for their overnight trip to Florence and a fourth-class hotel for their stay. Lucy wants to call home to see if Little Ricky has received the birthday presents

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Episode Summary

"Lucy Gets Homesick in Italy" is episode 22 of I Love Lucy season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 347 votes, ranking #18 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.3). It aired on April 9, 1956.

Next: E23 · Lucy's Italian MovieBest of Season 5