The Lucy Show Season 2 Episode 25 Lucy Goes Into Politics

Lucy Goes Into Politics is an episode from Season 2 of the classic comedy television show, The Lucy Show. In this particular episode, we see Lucy (played by the iconic Lucille Ball) making a bid for political office in her hometown of Danfield. Lucy is convinced by a local businessman named Harry Conners to run for councilwoman for the town of Danfield. Harry believes that Lucy has the charisma and charm to win the election, despite not knowing anything about politics.

Lucy, ever the ambitious and curious character, decides to give it a go. She throws herself into the campaign, starting off with a rally that goes horribly wrong. Her speech is a rambling mess, and she quickly loses control of the event as well as her audience. Her opponent in the race, none other than Mooney (played by Gale Gordon), the bank manager who has been a mainstay on the show since the first season, uses Lucy's failure to his advantage. He begins a campaign to smear Lucy's reputation, bringing up all sorts of wild and untrue claims about her character.

The rest of the episode is a battle of wits and wills between Lucy and Mooney. Lucy tries to respond to Mooney's false claims, but each time she tries to clarify her position, she only makes things worse. Eventually, Lucy decides to take things into her own hands and goes door-to-door to canvass for votes. She tries to win the hearts and minds of her fellow citizens with her charm and enthusiasm.

However, things take a turn for the worse when Lucy ends up getting arrested for political corruption. Mooney had set up the situation to frame Lucy, and she is devastated. Her friends and supporters rally around her, but the situation looks bleak. That is until a surprise witness shows up at Lucy's trial, revealing the truth about Mooney's scheme. The charges against Lucy are dropped, and she wins the election in a landslide.

The Lucy Show's Lucy Goes Into Politics is a fun, entertaining reminder of a time when comedy could poke fun at the political arena without being overly cynical or polarizing. Lucy's charm and wit make her a sympathetic character, even when things are stacked against her. The episode is a classic piece of television history, showcasing Lucille Ball's talents as one of the greatest comedic actresses of all time. The Lucy Show remains a beloved show to this day, and this episode is a highlight of its long and storied history.