Ep 21. Lucy In the Swiss Alps

Lucy In the Swiss Alps is the twenty-first episode of the fifth season of the classic sitcom I Love Lucy.

In this episode, Lucy (Lucille Ball) is fascinated by the Swiss Alps and decides to take skiing lessons. She convinces her friends Ethel (Vivian Vance) and Fred (William Frawley) to accompany her. The three of them head to a fancy ski resort in the Swiss Alps. Upon arrival, Lucy puts on her skiing outfit and heads to the slopes, ready to take on the mountain. Ethel and Fred decide to stay in the lodge and enjoy the amenities, leaving Lucy to tackle the slopes alone.

Lucy's first attempt at skiing is disastrous. She struggles with the equipment and falls multiple times. A kind Swiss ski instructor named Pierre (Hans Conried) takes pity on her and tries to teach her the basics. Pierre's instruction helps Lucy improve her skiing ability, and she becomes more confident on the slopes.

Meanwhile, Ethel and Fred are having their own troubles in the lodge. Ethel's fur coat is stolen, and Fred gets mistaken for a famous music composer. They end up getting caught in a mix-up, resulting in a hilarious sequence of events.

As Lucy improves her skiing skills, she becomes more daring and reckless. She tries to show off by skiing backwards and ends up skiing off the trail. She gets lost in the Alps and has to spend the night in a Swiss mountaintop inn. She is relieved to find that Pierre is also staying at the inn, and the two of them share a heartwarming conversation.

The next day, Lucy is finally ready to tackle the mountain. She goes to the slopes and puts her newfound skills to the test. Ethel and Fred watch from below, impressed by Lucy's skiing ability. Lucy makes it down the mountain in one piece, and the three friends celebrate with a fondue dinner.

Lucy In the Swiss Alps is a classic episode of I Love Lucy that showcases Lucy's comedic talents while also highlighting the beauty of the Swiss Alps. It is a must-watch for any fan of the show.