Ep 3. Lucy the Process Server

Lucille Ball stars in the hit comedy series Here's Lucy, and in season 1 episode 3, she takes on the role of a process server in the episode titled "Lucy the Process Server." Lucy's brother-in-law, Harry, asks her to serve papers for a lawsuit he's involved in, and she reluctantly agrees. However, Lucy quickly discovers that serving papers is not as easy as it seems when she must track down the elusive recipient who is avoiding being served.

Lucy initially assumes that the recipient is hiding in his apartment, but when she is not allowed in, she devises a plan to get him to come out by pretending to be a lost pet inspector. However, her plan goes awry when she mistakenly inspects the wrong apartment and ends up in a room with a troupe of burlesque dancers.

Determined to complete her mission, Lucy then decides to pose as a telephone repairwoman and manages to enter the recipient's apartment. However, her cover is blown, and she ends up being thrown out on the street. In a last-ditch effort, Lucy dresses up in a series of disguises, including a nun and a belly dancer, in an attempt to catch the elusive recipient.

Throughout the episode, Lucy's comedic talent shines as she navigates the many obstacles that come her way while trying to serve papers. As always, Lucy's facial expressions and physical comedy keep the audience entertained and laughing.

Alongside Lucy, viewers are introduced to her two children, Kim and Craig, who are portrayed by Lucy's real-life children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. The siblings are supportive of their mother's endeavors, even when they seem a bit ridiculous.

The episode also features the return of Lucy's boss, Mr. Mooney, played by Gale Gordon. Mr. Mooney is frustrated with Lucy's lack of progress in serving the papers and becomes increasingly exasperated as he watches her hijinks unfold.

In "Lucy the Process Server," Lucy proves that she is not afraid to take on any challenge, no matter how daunting. Despite her many unsuccessful attempts to serve the papers, she continues on with her mission, determined to succeed.

Overall, "Lucy the Process Server" is a classic comedic episode of Here's Lucy that showcases the wit and humor of Lucille Ball. Her talent, alongside the support of the rest of the cast, creates a must-see episode for fans of the show.