Ep 25. Lucy's Last Birthday

In the season 2 finale of I Love Lucy, titled "Lucy's Last Birthday," it's Lucy's big day and she wants to celebrate with a bang. However, she is feeling down and thinks that Ricky and their friends have forgotten her birthday. As the day progresses, she feels more and more neglected due to her husband's busy schedule and planned dinner party.

Her friend Caroline Appleby drops by and invites Lucy to spend her birthday with her, but Lucy insists on staying home and waiting for her husband and friends to arrive. Despite her friends' absence, Lucy decides to continue the festivities and opens her presents. She is disappointed to find out that all the gifts from her friends are made in a rush, without much thought put into them.

Determined to make her birthday memorable, Lucy decides to write a pretend suicide note, making Ricky and her friends feel guilty for neglecting her on her special day. When the guests arrive, they read the note and are shocked and saddened by Lucy's supposed death. As they mourn the loss of their friend, Lucy reveals her presence by coming down the stairs, alive and well.

While everyone is relieved and overjoyed, they are also furious with her for tricking them with such a callous prank. Lucy, feeling embarrassed and ashamed, begs for their forgiveness. In the end, they come together as a group and share a heartfelt moment of love and friendship.

Overall, "Lucy's Last Birthday" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that captures the essence of I Love Lucy's spirit and charm. With its timeless humor and relatable themes, this episode continues to be a fan favorite and a classic in television history.