I Love Lucy Season 2 Episode 16
I Love Lucy
Season 2

Ep 16. Pregnant Women Are Unpredictable

  • December 15, 1952
  • 7.8  (356)

In "I Love Lucy" season 2 episode 16, titled "Pregnant Women Are Unpredictable," viewers can expect a hilarious and tense episode as Lucy deals with the trials and tribulations of pregnancy. As soon as Lucy discovers she is pregnant, she starts to act in unpredictable ways, leaving Ricky and everyone else confused and worried.

The episode begins with Lucy waking up and realizing that she had missed her period. Her husband Ricky is thrilled at the news that they might be pregnant and can't wait to start preparing for the baby. However, things don't go as smoothly as he had hoped. Lucy quickly begins to show the classic signs of pregnancy - she is moody, nauseous, and forgetful.

The episode follows Lucy as she tries to navigate her new condition, much to the amusement of everyone around her. As she is trying to clear out Ricky's closet to make room for the baby, she becomes extremely emotional and starts to cry, leaving Ricky baffled. At one point Lucy becomes so forgetful that she forgets the lyrics to a song she was supposed to perform on stage, causing a lot of confusion and hilarity.

The funniest parts of the episode come when Lucy tries to deal with her morning sickness. She tries to cure her nausea by eating pickles and ice cream but ends up throwing up in front of several people, including a well-dressed woman who is not impressed. Later on, Lucy's friends Ethel and Fred come to visit her, but Lucy's unpredictable mood swings make for a tense and uncomfortable conversation.

Despite all the challenges, the episode ends on a happy note as Lucy and Ricky visit the doctor's office for their first prenatal checkup. They are nervous but excited to hear the baby's heartbeat, and as they listen, they are overcome with joy.

Overall, "Pregnant Women Are Unpredictable" is a great episode of "I Love Lucy" with plenty of humor and heart. It's a delight to watch Lucy and Ricky prepare for their new arrival, and the episode captures the ups and downs of pregnancy in a realistic yet hilarious way. Fans of the show are sure to love this episode and may even find themselves nodding along in recognition with some of Lucy's antics.

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Description
  • First Aired
    December 15, 1952
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (356)