Followed by
I Love Lucy (1953)
"The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" (1957)
"Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" (1958)
I Love Lucy: The Very First Show! (1990) (TV)
Referenced in
"Mister Ed: Ed the Witness (#1.11)" (1961)
- After Roger mangles the translation of a road sign written in Spanish, Kay calls him "Desi".
The Big Parade of Comedy (1964)
Bedazzled (1967)
- Satan refers to the beginning of time, saying that back then it was "I Love Lucifer"
"Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: (#2.22)" (1969)
- Referened by the German in the bush
"Sanford and Son: The TV Addict (#5.17)" (1976)
- Fred mentions this program among those he watches regularly.
"Saturday Night Live: Dick Cavett/Jimmy Cliff (#1.12)" (1976)
- Referenced on Weekend Update
"Saturday Night Live: Jodie Foster/Brian Wilson (#2.9)" (1976)
- referenced in Don Pardo: the first 50 years
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years (1976) (TV)
"The Brady Bunch Hour: (#1.7)" (1977)
- The Bradys perform the disco version of the "I Love Lucy" theme song.
"M*A*S*H: War of Nerves (#6.4)" (1977)
- Sidney mentions this show when he talks to Klinger.
Capricorn One (1977)
"Saturday Night Live: Fred Willard/Devo (#4.2)" (1978)
- Referenced during first installment of Bill Murray's Celebrity Corner
Porklips Now (1980)
American Pop (1981)
- Lucy and Ricky Ricardo are heard on the TV
Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius (1982) (TV)
Scarface (1983)
"The A-Team: Say It with Bullets (#2.16)" (1984)
- Murdock pretends to be in an episode of 'I love Murdock'
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Explorers (1985)
"Moonlighting: Money Talks... Maddie Walks (#2.3)" (1985)
- David imitates Ricky Ricardo
"Amazing Stories: Fine Tuning (#1.7)" (1985)
- The aliens perform their version of this show
"Punky Brewster: Changes: Part 3 (#2.19)" (1986)
- The character of Ethel Mertz is mentioned
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
"The Golden Girls: Son-in-Law Dearest (#2.23)" (1987)
- The girls watch an "I Love Lucy" marathon.
La Bamba (1987)
- Ritchie is introduced at the Cowboy Palace as "Ricky Ricardo Valenzuela."
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987)
Stakeout (1987)
"Designing Women: Anthony Jr. (#2.3)" (1987)
- Julia compares Suzanne and Anthony to Lucy and Ethel.
"The Charmings: Lillian Loses Her Powers (#2.8)" (1987)
- Numerous "I Love Lucy" references are made throughout the episode.
Phantom Brother (1988)
- When Richie first enters the house he says "Honey, Im home" imitating the voice of Ricky Ricardo.
Scrooged (1988)
"Murphy Brown: Why Do Fools Fall in Love? (#1.12)" (1989)
- still from this show used in opening credits
"The Golden Girls: You Gotta Have Hope (#4.17)" (1989)
- When Dorothy tells Sophia she can't participate in the talent show, Sophia replies "Who are you, Ricky Ricardo?"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Superdome (#1.15)" (1989)
- Babalu
"The Golden Girls: Rose Fights Back (#5.4)" (1989)
- Enrique Mas mentions Ricky Ricardo, a character on this show.
Zapped Again! (1990) (V)
- When Lucy introduces herself to Kevin, he jokes by introducing himself as Ethel.
"The Simpsons: The Crepes of Wrath (#1.11)" (1990)
- Bart says this to his frog as he returns home from school. It is a quick reference to the way Desi Arnaz would walk in the doorway on I Love Lucy.
"Columbo: Uneasy Lies the Crown (#9.5)" (1990)
- Explicit reference in dialogue.
"Newhart: Dick and Tim (#8.21)" (1990)
- The character of Lucy Ricardo is mentioned.
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
- Another band on the list is named "Fred And Ethyl".
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Rocketship X-M (#3.1)" (1990)
- "Oh Ricky"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Jungle Goddess (#3.3)" (1990)
- "Lucy Scope"
"Wings: Sports and Leisure (#2.4)" (1990)
- Answer to a question in the gang's Trivial Pursuit game.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Hellcats (#3.9)" (1990)
- Crow: "Aw, Ricky, turns out I was never funny!"
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991) (TV)
Nothing But Trouble (1991)
- Upon entering the house, Chevy says "Lucy, I'm home!"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gamera vs. Gaos (#4.8)" (1991)
- "Oh Ricky"
"The Ren & Stimpy Show: Stimpy's Big Day/The Big Shot (#1.1)" (1991)
- I Love Stimpy is a parody of the show.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Teenage Caveman (#4.15)" (1991)
- Wah Ricky
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (#4.21)" (1991)
- "Aaahh, Ricky! Get me a Scotch!"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Master Ninja II (#4.24)" (1992)
- Dr. Forrester: "We've invented a Lucy sketch. Back to you, Desilu." Crow: "Oh, Ricky, I've got ptomaine!"
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Those Were the Days (#2.20)" (1992)
- Carlton introduces himself to Agent Marcus Collins as Ricky Richardo
FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
- Batty Koda (as Ricky Ricardo) says, "Lucy!"
Monster in a Box (1992)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Indestructible Man (#5.9)" (1992)
- Mentioned by Joel
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Sword (#5.11)" (1992)
- Crow: (as Lucy) Ah, Ricky, welcome to the crypt.
Captain Ron (1992)
"The Ben Stiller Show: Pilot (#1.1)" (1992)
- Mentioned by Bob on the studio lot
"Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Prom Queen (#1.12)" (1992)
- After learning both ghosts' names, Jam calls "Judy, I'm home, where's Ricky?" in the same tone as the famous "Lucy, I'm home" line.
"Mad About You: Riding Backwards (#1.9)" (1992)
- Paul keeps changing seats and ends up sitting on an fat woman who took his seat, just like Lucy did on a tour bus in "I Love Lucy".
"Wings: I Love Brian (#4.17)" (1993)
- There are repeated references made to I Love Lucy in this episode.
This Boy's Life (1993)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Swamp Diamonds (#6.3)" (1993)
- Tom: "It's Fred Mertz in 'Gigi.'"
Judgment Night (1993)
- dialogue reference: "Hey Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"
"Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Teacher's Pet (#1.11)" (1993)
- Screech signs "I love you" to Lucy, the chimp, and says, "I love Lucy."
"Seinfeld: The Cigar Store Indian (#5.10)" (1993)
- Mentioned by name
"Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Kelly and the Professor (#1.12)" (1993)
- Screech signs "I love you" to Lucy, the chimp, and says, "I love Lucy."
Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers (1993) (VG)
- Gabriel Knight imitates Ricky Ricardo, saying, "Lucy, I'm home."
"Married with Children: The Worst Noel (#8.13)" (1993)
- When they see an episode of ' I love Lucy' is on TV Al says to Peg "I hate Lucy", adding that Fred should have had his own show, "Mertz's World".
The Counterfeit Contessa (1994) (TV)
- character mentions show in reference to wacky scheme
Clean Slate (1994)
- In his birthday speech to the policemen, Pogue mentions Fred, Ethel, and Little Ricky.
There Goes My Baby (1994)
- Sunshine says that she thinks of the "I Love Lucy" show every time she feels like crying and laughs instead.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Bloodlust! (#7.7)" (1994)
- Crow: (as Lucille Ball) Ah, Ricky.
Swimming with Sharks (1994)
"The Nanny: Stock Tip (#2.9)" (1994)
- The show's theme song is heard here.
"The Nanny: I've Got a Secret (#2.14)" (1994)
- Maxwell utters Ricky Ricardo's famous line, "you've got some 'splainin' to do".
Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur (1995)
- A character quotes "hey Lucy, I'm home!" from this show.
Schwarze Tage (1995) (TV)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Samson vs. the Vampire Women (#7.24)" (1995)
- Waiter: "You're wanted on the telephone, sir" Crow: "It's Lucy Ricardo. She wants to be in the show"
While You Were Sleeping (1995)
"The Nanny: The Unkindest Gift (#3.11)" (1995)
- When mentioning Ethel, Maxwell is inferring that Fran is just like Lucy Ricardo.
Escape from It's a Wonderful Life (1996) (TV)
- Lucy Ricardo mentioned by George Bailey while talking about overplayed shows.
"Wings: B.S. I Love You (#7.12)" (1996)
- Casey mocks Helen's plan for proving Leonard isn't really who he says he is, saying it's like one of Lucy's plans.
Caught (1996)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Night of the Blood Beast (#8.1)" (1996)
- "Lucy, I'm dead!"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Escape 2000 (#8.5)" (1996)
- "He's got Ricky Ricardo tourette's syndrome"
"NewsRadio: Presence (#2.19)" (1996)
- Dave compares Beth to Lucy when she does "room service"
The Cable Guy (1996)
The Pompatus of Love (1996)
Bordello of Blood (1996)
- Rafe says "Lucy, I'm home!"
Gray's Anatomy (1996)
That Thing You Do! (1996)
Lily and Jim (1997)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Leech Woman (#9.2)" (1997)
- "It's the Mertzs"
Fools Rush In (1997)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Mole People (#9.3)" (1997)
- Crow: Lucy!
"NYPD Blue: I Love Lucy (#4.18)" (1997)
- title reference
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Agent for H.A.R.M. (#9.15)" (1997)
- Mike imitates Lucy's cry.
Conspiracy Theory (1997)
- Dialogue reference in the opening scene to character Fred Mertz.
"Stargate SG-1: The Broca Divide (#1.4)" (1997)
- Jack: "Lucy, I'm home!"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Prince of Space (#9.16)" (1997)
- Mike: The Mertzes are here. We're saved!
100 Years of Comedy (1997) (V)
- Show mentioned.
"ER: Ambush (#4.1)" (1997)
- Doug says "Lucy, you've got some 'splaining to do, just like Ricky Ricardo.
Wonderland (1997)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Overdrawn at the Memory Bank (#9.22)" (1997)
- "LUCY!?"
"The Nanny: From Flushing with Love (#5.10)" (1997)
- C.C. calls Fran "I Love Loosely."
The Odd Couple II (1998)
- Felix says, "Ricky Ricardo" at one point.
"The Nanny: The Wedding (#5.22)" (1998)
- Fran watches this show before the wedding.
The Truman Show (1998)
Relax... It's Just Sex (1998)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Space Children (#10.6)" (1998)
- "I'm your Ethel Mertz"
The Parent Trap (1998)
Pleasantville (1998)
Modern Vampires (1998) (TV)
"Will & Grace: William, Tell (#1.6)" (1998)
- Will refers to himself as Ricky Ricardo
"The Sopranos: 46 Long (#1.2)" (1999)
- the gay thieves are referred to as Lucy and Desi
Blast from the Past (1999)
"The Simpsons: Make Room for Lisa (#10.16)" (1999)
- Homer mentions Fred and Ethel these are the Recardo's neighbors.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Soultaker (#11.1)" (1999)
- "That must be Lucy"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Girl in Gold Boots (#11.2)" (1999)
- Tom (as Ricky Ricardo): "Babaloo!"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Future War (#11.4)" (1999)
- Tom (as Lucy): "Aw, Ricky!"
Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999) (TV)
- "That's like the first season of Lucy! Fred had an afro with finger waves!"
Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol (1999) (TV)
- character mentions show
"Hope Island: It Takes a Voyage to Learn (#1.3)" (1999)
- Alex mentions the characters, Lucy and Ethel, by name.
The Story of Us (1999)
"Hope Island: Red Sky at Morning, Sailor Take Warning (#1.11)" (1999)
- Dee-Dee mentions the show by name.
"The Simpsons: Little Big Mom (#11.10)" (2000)
- Homer and Bart watch this show on TV
"Brak Presents the Brak Show Starring Brak: (#1.2)" (2000)
- "Like Fred and Ricky on the Lucy show"
"The PJs: Robbin' HUD (#2.14)" (2000)
- Mrs Avery calls Sanchez "Ricky Retardo"
Killjoy (2000) (V)
"Gilmore Girls: Rory's Birthday Parties (#1.6)" (2000)
- Lorelai says "Lucy, I'm home !"
Making 'Rat Race' (2001) (V)
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001)
- "I Love Lucy" is mentioned.
"The West Wing: The Leadership Breakfast (#2.11)" (2001)
- C.J. refers to Jash and Sam as Fred and Ethel.
Down to Earth (2001)
What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
America's Sweethearts (2001)
- Hector is derisively referred to as "Ricky Ricardo"
Hidden Values: The Movies of the Fifties (2001) (TV)
Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History (2001) (TV)
"Dark Angel: Boo (#2.5)" (2001)
- A woman at the party is dressed as Lucy
"Saturday Night Live: John Goodman/Ja Rule (#27.4)" (2001)
- Referenced on Weekend Update
I Am Sam (2001)
"Emeril: The Sidekick (#1.7)" (2001)
- Lisa Ann Walter and Emeril Lagasse do impersonations of Lucy and Ricky.
"Gilmore Girls: The Bracebridge Dinner (#2.10)" (2001)
- Lorelai and Kirk argue over which episodes are the best.
"Futurama: A Tale of Two Santas (#4.2)" (2001)
- A setting at the toy factory is "Lucy", a nod to how Lucy in "I Love Lucy" worked at a toy factory.
Naked Movie (2002)
- "I (heart) Lucy" license plate
Big Fat Liar (2002)
ZigZag (2002)
High Crimes (2002)
The Back Lot Murders (2002) (V)
- dialogue
TV's Most Censored Moments (2002) (TV)
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002) (VG)
Moonlight Mile (2002)
"Enterprise: Carbon Creek (#2.2)" (2002)
- "I Love Lucy is on tonight."
Dreamcatcher (2003)
Lucy (2003) (TV)
Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny! (2003) (TV)
- the show is mentioned and stills are shown
"Scrubs: My Rule of Thumb (#3.10)" (2004)
- When J.D. picks up Carla and Elliot at jail, he calls them Lucy and Ethel.
Sugar (2004/I)
- I Love Lucy game mentioned
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
- Mia mentions that she watched the reruns as a child
"The West Wing: Freedonia (#6.15)" (2005)
- Josh mentions the show during a conversation with Santos.
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Mork & Mindy' (2005) (TV)
- Referenced by Robin Williams during his audition
29th and Gay (2005)
- James calls his parents "a modern day Ricky and Lucy"
"E! True Hollywood Story: I Love Lucy" (2005)
- Story tackles the tv series.
"Will & Grace: From Queer to Eternity (#7.22)" (2005)
- Will: "'cos. you're wearing an ... neck brace."
Feed (2005)
- We Love Lucy webcam site
Mozart and the Whale (2005)
- birds named Lucy and Ricky
Roll Bounce (2005)
"Saturday Night Live: Eva Longoria/Korn (#31.6)" (2005)
- Referenced during Vincent Price's Thanksgiving Special
"Jeopardy!: (#22.52)" (2005)
- correct response in "Classic TV" category
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Family Secret (#3.16)" (2006)
- Tony mentions "I Love Lucy" and Ricky Ricardo.
RV (2006)
- when bob is pitching a sales meeting to the owners of alpine soda he refers to the "I love lucy" tv show
Material Girls (2006)
- Tanzie's "Walk like Lucy" line
The Shadow Walkers (2006)
- "Lucy, I'm home!"
Gray Matters (2006/I)
- whales named Lucy and Ethel
Epic Movie (2007)
- Edward says "Lucy I'm Home."
"Hannah Montana: Bad Moose Rising (#1.26)" (2007)
- a Make-a-Moose employee imitates Ricky Ricardo while demonstrating "I Love Moosey"
Ten Inch Hero (2007)
- "some 'splainin to do" Although never actually said in "I Love Lucy", the show inspired the catchphrase.
Transformers (2007)
- Bobby Bolivia mentions Ricky Ricardo
"TV Land Confidential: Locations (#2.5)" (2007)
- still picture
College Road Trip (2008)
- A character quotes "hey Lucy, I'm home!"
Tripping the Rift: The Movie (2008) (V)
- "got a lot of 'splaining to do"
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
- When Neil Patrick Harris enters the whorehouse, he says, "Lucy, I'm home", while imitating Ricky's accent.
"In Plain Sight: Pilot (#1.1)" (2008)
- Mary says that Frankie "got some 'splaining to do"
Ghost Town (2008)
- crossword hint: Arthur of 'I Love Lucy'
"30 Rock: St. Valentine's Day (#3.11)" (2009)
- Elisa says she is talking angrilly like Ricky Ricardo
I Love You, Man (2009)
- Mel Stein's internet profile says he likes this show
"Samantha Who?: My Best Friend's Boyfriend (#2.10)" (2009)
- Sam says that Todd and she can be Fred and Ethel to Andrea and Tony's Lucy and Ricky.
Bye-Bye Bin Laden (2009)
- The "I Love Prakhbar" scene directly spoofs I Love Lucy with a Taliban twist
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009)
- Ricky Ricardo and Fred mentioned
Featured in
I Love Lucy Christmas Show (1956) (TV)
- The characters recall past events from episodes of this TV series.
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years (1976) (TV)
Going Back (1984)
Nothing Lasts Forever (1984)
- Footage inserted into Nothing Lasts Forever (1984)
Explorers (1985)
Crocodile Dundee (1986)
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Baby Boom (1987)
Pretty Woman (1990)
Another You (1991)
- rhuel is watching lucy in her bedroom during one scene
The Cemetery Club (1993)
Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie (1993) (TV)
Quiz Show (1994)
My Family (1995)
- On TV.
A Smile Like Yours (1997)
CBS: The First 50 Years (1998) (TV)
Behind the Laughs (1998) (TV)
- clips from this show are in this special
Pleasantville (1998)
TV Guide's 40th Anniversary (1998) (TV)
Influences: From Yesterday to Today (1999) (TV)
- clips from this show are used in this special
The 100 Greatest TV Characters (2001) (TV)
Tuesday (2001)
- The frogs are watching TV in an elderly woman's house
I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (2001) (TV)
TV Guide 50 Best Shows of All Time: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV)
CBS at 75 (2003) (TV)
- a clip is featured
Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
- Opening credits seen on the hostel television set.
TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip (2004) (TV)
- clips
"TV Land Moguls" (2004)
- Shows it in part one of the mini series
"TV Land Moguls: The 50's (#1.1)" (2004)
- shows it when talking about it
Monster-in-Law (2005)
- Seen while Charlie is flipping channels
Take the Lead (2006)
- girl is watching it on TV
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-02-26)" (2008)
- Clips of this TV show were featured during 'The Great American Culture Quiz' segment.
"20 to 1: TV Couples (#8.11)" (2009)
- Clips shown in a segment on Lucy and Ricky Ricardo.
Spoofed in
"Saturday Night Live: Desi Arnaz/Desi Arnaz, Jr. (#1.14)" (1976)
- several clips from 'failed pilots' for this show are screened
"Saturday Night Live: Ricky Nelson/Judy Collins (#4.12)" (1979)
- Spoofed in "The Twilight Zone" Sketch - Gilda Radner plays Lucy Ricardo
"WKRP in Cincinnati: Real Families (#3.3)" (1980)
- Hostess says next week's show features a Cuban bandleader and an average redhead housewife from New York.
Eddie Murphy Delirious (1983) (TV)
- Murphy does a brief imitation of a "gay" Ricky Ricardo
The Compleat Al (1985) (V)
"Muppet Babies: This Little Piggy Went to Hollywood (#4.6)" (1987)
- "I Love Piggy"
"Tales from the Darkside: Barter (#4.19)" (1988)
- The main characters are a '50s-type all-American housewife (prone to wailing), her suave Latino husband, and their drum-playing young son.
"In Living Color: Laquita Meets Billy Dee (#2.8)" (1990)
- In a very funny, inspired sketch with a black Lucy ("I Love Laquita"), Laquita swoons when she meets Billy Dee Williams (who plays himself).
Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation (1992) (V)
"Melrose Place: Lost & Found (#1.3)" (1992)
- Billy walks in the apartment saying "Lucy, I'm home".
Stay Tuned (1992)
"Rocko's Modern Life: Jet Scream/Dirty Dog (#1.3)" (1993)
- The germs on Bloaty's skin act out a parody of "I Love Lucy".
The Mask (1994)
- The Mask sings Ricky Ricardo's (Desi Arnaz) nightclub song "Cuban Pete"
Natural Born Killers (1994)
- sitcom format parodied
"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Don't Tug on Superman's Cape (#3.6)" (1995)
- Dream sequence with Clark and Lois
'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Videos (1996) (V)
The Pest (1997)
Private Parts (1997)
- In a brief scene, Howard, Fred and Robin do a parody of the show
Hercules (1997)
Home Alone 3 (1997)
'Weird Al' Yankovic Live! (1999) (V)
"The Fairly OddParents: The Big Problem!/Power Mad! (#1.1)" (2001)
- Cosmo & Wanda have to make TV shows within the TV to stop it actually being turned on and one show they make is "I Love Wanda", which is a parody of this.
"That '70s Show: Fez Dates Donna (#3.21)" (2001)
- Fez dreams to be Dezi with Donna as Lucy in an imaginary episode
Rat Race (2001)
"Emeril: The Sidekick (#1.7)" (2001)
- Lisa Ann Walter and Emeril do impressions of Lucy and Ricky.
'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003) (V)
- the video for "Ricky" spoofs the show
"Kim Possible: Emotion Sickness (#3.2)" (2004)
- Kim's quote "Ron, you've got some 'spainin' to do!" mimics Ricky Ricardo.
The Retreat (2005)
- when everyone thinks the killer is at the door, their friend busts in and says "Lucy, I'm home!"
"That's So Raven: Soup to Nuts (#4.15)" (2006)
- During her dream sequence, Raven ends up watching a sitcom called "Oh That Raven" featuring Raven-Symone as Lucy, Orlando Brown as Ricky Ricardo, Anneliese van der Pol as Ethel, Kyle Massey as Fred, and the same black & white footage & title cards
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