A total of 180 episodes of I Love Lucy were produced, with 179 episodes airing during its original run. The final episode, titled "The Hollywood Ending", aired on May 6, 1957.
In addition to the original series, there were also two specials that aired in 1956 and 1957. The first special, titled "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour", aired on November 7, 1956. The second special, titled "Lucy Takes a Cruise to Havana", aired on April 1, 1957.