Episode
The Lucy Show: Lucy, the Superwoman
Overview
When a heavy computer accidentally falls on Mr. Mooney's foot, with a burst of adrenaline Lucy finds herself able to lift the massive machine on her own, exhibiting superhuman strength. Surprisingly, her adrenal gland remains "on," leaving her with an ongoing power that grants her incredible abilities. However, Lucy's newfound strength comes with a downside. Her superhuman power proves to be uncontrollable, causing unintentional destruction wherever she goes.
Details
- Series
- The Lucy Show
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 26
- Air date
- 1966-03-21
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
Lucy, the Superwoman is Episode 26 in Season 4 of The Lucy Show. It aired on 1966-03-21. The runtime is 30 min.
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