“I Love Lucy” was a groundbreaking sitcom that remains iconic to this day, but the show didn’t have a single “scene” that directly took it off the air. Instead, its conclusion came as a result of a combination of factors, including changes in the show’s format and the personal lives of its stars, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

After six successful seasons, I Love Lucy transitioned into a series of hour-long specials called The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour. These episodes aired sporadically from 1957 to 1960, but by that time, the strain in Ball and Arnaz’s marriage became increasingly apparent. Their off-screen relationship significantly impacted the show, culminating in their divorce in 1960, shortly after the series ended.

If there’s a “scene” tied to the show’s end, it might be a metaphorical reference to the emotional toll their personal struggles took on their ability to work together. Lucille Ball later returned to television in other successful projects, but I Love Lucy remains a timeless testament to their comedic genius.