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I Love Lucy · S3E26 — The Black Wig
Season 3 episodes
1. Ricky's 'Life' StoryOct 5, 1953
2. The Girls Go Into BusinessOct 12, 1953
3. Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same DressOct 19, 1953
4. Equal RightsOct 26, 1953
5. Baby PicturesNov 2, 1953
6. Lucy Tells the TruthNov 9, 1953
7. The French RevueNov 16, 1953
8. Redecorating the Mertzes' ApartmentNov 23, 1953
9. Too Many CrooksNov 30, 1953
10. Changing the Boys' WardrobeDec 7, 1953
11. Lucy Has Her Eyes ExaminedDec 14, 1953
12. Ricky's Old GirlfriendDec 21, 1953
13. The Million Dollar IdeaJan 11, 1954
14. Ricky Minds the BabyJan 18, 1954
15. The Charm SchoolJan 25, 1954
16. Sentimental AnniversaryFeb 1, 1954
17. Fan Magazine InterviewFeb 8, 1954
18. Oil WellsFeb 15, 1954
19. Ricky Loses His TemperFeb 22, 1954
20. Home MoviesMar 1, 1954
21. Bonus BucksMar 8, 1954
22. Ricky's Hawaiian VacationMar 22, 1954
23. Lucy Is EnviousMar 29, 1954
24. Lucy Writes a NovelApr 5, 1954
25. Lucy's Club DanceApr 12, 1954
26. The Black WigApr 19, 1954
27. The DinerApr 26, 1954
28. Tennessee Ernie VisitsMay 3, 1954
29. Tennessee Ernie Hangs OnMay 10, 1954
30. The Golf GameMay 17, 1954
31. The SubleaseMay 24, 1954Synopsis
To gauge Ricky’s faithfulness, Lucy assumes the guise of a black-wigged temptress. The outcome ignites a fierce anger within her, prompting a careful plan for retribution. Yet, divorce is not an option. Ethel concurs, offering a grim satisfaction: "Yes, stay married to him. That will teach him."
