Paramount Home Entertainment has released “I Love Lucy: The Complete Series” on Blu‑ray as of November 5, 2024—a long-awaited upgrade for fans of the classic sitcom. The 33-disc set includes:
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All six seasons (1951–1957) of the original sitcom
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All episodes of The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957–1960)
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A newly colorized, previously unreleased episode titled “Lucy and the Loving Cup”
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Restored pilot episode and vintage commercials, plus flashback scenes and original broadcast openings
🎯 Highlights & Restoration Quality
The Blu‑ray release features full 35 mm film scans, enhanced voice tracks, and improved visuals. Early viewers on Reddit report the first two seasons “look way better” in sharper greyscale HD, with options for original openings . Overall reception has been enthusiastic.
⚠️ But… A Restoration Glitch Went Viral
One scene in “Lucy Takes a Cruise to Havana” went viral for an unsettling effect: previously blurred background characters now appeared unnaturally enhanced—their faces sharply defined and distorted. Fans dubbed it “creepy AI glitch”
Paramount has confirmed the issue stemmed from “over‑enhancement” during manual restoration and pledged to recall the flawed batch and issue corrected discs
✅ Bottom Line
Despite this hiccup, the Blu‑ray collection is still celebrated for its historical significance, rare content, and image quality. Paramount’s commitment to a correction shows respect for the show’s legacy and its fans.
