Ep 18. Don Juan and the Starlets

Lucy and Ethel, tired of their domestic roles, decide to spice up their lives by trying to meet some male celebrities. The opportunity arises when Ricky is asked to perform in a charity show with a group of famous women known as "The Starlets." Lucy and Ethel go to extreme lengths to try and attend the rehearsal, even going so far as to have matching dresses made and claiming to be part of a singing quartet. Despite their efforts, they are discovered and kicked out of the rehearsal.

Undeterred, Lucy and Ethel hatch a new plan to sneak into the show by disguising themselves as famous actress Ava Gardner. They are successful in getting onstage and even manage to catch the attention of the real Ava Gardner, who threatens to have them arrested for impersonation. In an effort to smooth things over, Lucy and Ethel agree to help Ava with a problem she is having with her jealous boyfriend, Don Juan (played by Ricky).

Don Juan is a temperamental and possessive character, and when he catches Lucy and Ethel trying to sneak into Ava's dressing room, he flies into a jealous rage. Ricky arrives just in time to defuse the situation and, to everyone's surprise, Don Juan recognizes him from his past career as a bandleader. Ricky soon convinces Don Juan to join the charity show and even arranges for him to perform a duet with Lucy.

However, Don Juan still can't control his jealousy and during the performance, he grabs Lucy and takes her offstage. Chaos ensues as the entire cast chases after the runaway duo. In the end, everything is resolved and the charity show is a success.

Overall, this episode of I Love Lucy is a classic example of the show's trademark humor and zany antics. Lucy and Ethel's determination to meet their idols leads them down a hilarious path, and the addition of Don Juan as a jealous and explosive character adds another layer of comedy. Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy this episode's mix of physical comedy and witty banter.