Ep 14. Lucy's Substitute Secretary

Lucy's Substitute Secretary is the fourteenth episode of the first season of The Lucy Show. In this episode, Lucy Carmichael, played by Lucille Ball, is in need of a replacement secretary while her regular secretary, Vivian, is on vacation. Lucy's boss, Mr. Mooney, assigns her a young man named Chuck to fill in.

Lucy is hesitant about having a male secretary, but Chuck proves to be a competent worker. However, Lucy's friend, Mary Jane Lewis, becomes jealous when she sees Lucy and Chuck working closely together. Mary Jane suggests that Lucy is trying to steal Chuck away from his girlfriend, which causes a misunderstanding.

Meanwhile, Lucy's son, Jerry, is having trouble in school and needs to be tutored. Lucy tries to find a tutor for Jerry, but none are available. Chuck comes to the rescue and offers to tutor Jerry. Lucy is grateful for Chuck's help and begins to see him in a different light.

As the episode progresses, Lucy and Chuck become closer and Mary Jane's jealousy intensifies. Mary Jane tries to sabotage Lucy's relationship with Chuck by spreading rumors and lies. Lucy confronts Mary Jane and sets the record straight.

In the end, Lucy realizes that she has fallen in love with Chuck and decides to confess her feelings to him. However, Chuck reveals that he is engaged to be married and cannot reciprocate Lucy's feelings. Although disappointed, Lucy decides to be happy for Chuck and wishes him the best.

Overall, Lucy's Substitute Secretary is a comedic and lighthearted episode that explores themes of jealousy, friendship, and love. Lucille Ball's performance as Lucy Carmichael is as always entertaining and hilarious, making this episode a must-watch for fans of the show.