Ep 35. Ricky Asks For a Raise

Lucy is fed up with Ricky's low pay and decides to take matters into her own hands. She comes up with a plan to help Ricky ask for a raise, by creating a fake talent agent named Mr. Bartholomew who promises to get Ricky a gig on Broadway if he gets a raise. Lucy and Ethel spend countless hours creating a fake business card and posing as Mr. Bartholomew and his assistant to fool Ricky's boss into giving him a raise.

Meanwhile, Ricky has no idea about Lucy's plan and is convinced that he deserves a raise on his own merit. He spends his free time rehearsing and perfecting his act in hopes of impressing his boss and getting the raise he deserves. However, things get complicated when Lucy's plan starts to unravel and her fake identity starts to catch up with her.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise between Lucy and Ricky as they both struggle to achieve their goals. Lucy becomes more and more desperate to help Ricky get a raise and resorts to increasingly outrageous tactics to get her way. Meanwhile, Ricky becomes frustrated with Lucy's meddling and begins to question whether he really wants a raise or not.

Ultimately, the episode ends with a hilarious and unexpected twist that leaves both Lucy and Ricky satisfied. Despite the initial chaos and confusion caused by Lucy's plan, everything works out in the end and the couple learns an important lesson about the value of hard work and dedication.

Overall, this episode of I Love Lucy showcases the classic sitcom's trademark blend of comedic hijinks and heartwarming moments. Lucy's relentless determination to help Ricky get what he deserves is both entertaining and endearing, and Ricky's struggles to balance his desire for a raise with his loyalty to his boss are relatable and empathetic. Fans of the show will love this episode for its classic humor and timeless appeal.