Ep 20. Lucy the Shopping Expert

Lucie Arnaz, as Lucy Carter, stars in this classic 1970s sitcom as a single mother trying to make ends meet by working at her brother-in-law's employment agency. Lucy is a spunky and energetic character who often finds herself getting into hijinks with her family and friends.

One episode, entitled "Lucy the Shopping Expert", finds Lucy trying to help her friend Mary Jane find the perfect dress for an important dinner party. Lucy has been handed down a valuable shopping tip: always buy on sale. She does her best to impart this wisdom to her friend Mary Jane, who is hesitant to make a purchase without trying the dress on first. Naturally, Lucy insists on making the shopping trip a fun-filled adventure, attempting to convince Mary Jane that the most important part of shopping is having a good time.

As they browse the racks, Lucy can't help but put her own spin on the shopping experience, trying on dresses and accessories herself to model for Mary Jane. She even manages to convince Mary Jane to try on a dress that is way out of her comfort zone. However, a mishap with a pair of scissors leaves them scrambling to make it through the rest of the shopping trip with a ruined dress.

With a newfound sense of urgency, Lucy and Mary Jane navigate the department store with renewed determination, finally finding the perfect dress - at a price that is just within Mary Jane's budget. As they make their way to the checkout counter, they realize that they have lost one of their dresses - the one that Lucy had mistakenly ruined. Despite Lucy's attempts to hide the mistake from Mary Jane, the truth eventually comes out, and Mary Jane is disappointed that her shopping experience was not as successful as she had hoped.

In typical Lucy fashion, however, she finds a solution, offering to alter the dress that Mary Jane has already purchased to make it more unique. With a pair of scissors, some thread, and a button, Lucy transforms the dress into a one-of-a-kind creation. Mary Jane is thrilled with the results, and Lucy emerges from the shopping trip as a bona fide shopping expert.

Overall, "Lucy the Shopping Expert" is a classic episode of Here's Lucy, featuring zany hijinks and Lucy's trademark humor. As always, Lucie Arnaz brings her character to life with charm and wit, making this episode a must-see for fans of classic sitcoms.