Ep 12. Lucy Learns to Drive

In the "Lucy Learns to Drive" episode of I Love Lucy season 4, Lucy Ricardo decides that it's time for her to learn how to drive. Her husband Ricky suggests that she take lessons from a professional instructor, but Lucy insists on learning with him.

Ricky takes Lucy to a deserted parking lot to practice driving, but it quickly becomes apparent that Lucy is a terrible driver. She runs over a parking meter and nearly crashes into a tree. After a few failed attempts, Ricky's patience is wearing thin and he decides it's time to bring in the professionals.

The next day, Lucy is surprised when a handsome young man shows up to give her driving lessons. His name is Pierre and he's French, which immediately catches Lucy's attention. Pierre is a patient and encouraging teacher, and Lucy quickly becomes infatuated with him.

Lucy's new crush on Pierre causes some jealousy on Ricky's end, and he becomes determined to prove that he's a better driver than Lucy. He enlists the help of his friend Fred to set up a driving competition between the two of them.

The competition is set up to take place in a large parking lot, with a course marked out by cones. The person who completes the course in the shortest amount of time without knocking over any cones is the winner.

The day of the competition arrives, and Lucy is nervous but determined to win. Pierre is there to cheer her on, which only adds to Ricky's frustration. Ricky and Lucy both start off strong, but Ricky gets overly confident and speeds through the course, knocking over several cones. Lucy takes a more cautious approach, and she manages to complete the course without knocking over any cones.

In the end, Lucy is declared the winner and Ricky is humbled. He admits that Lucy is a better driver than he is, and he apologizes for underestimating her abilities. Lucy is elated, but her excitement is short-lived when she realizes that she forgot to put the car in park and it rolls away, crashing into a nearby phone booth.

Overall, "Lucy Learns to Drive" is a classic episode of I Love Lucy that showcases Lucy's comedic talents and highlights the hilarious dynamic between her and Ricky. It's a must-see for fans of the show.