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Series SeasonSeason 3 episodes1954

The Life Of Riley

Season 3

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Episodes

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Episode 130 min1954-09-17

Junior's Secret

Junior and Egbert are interested in buying a sailboat but keep their dads out of the loop. After overhearing talk, Riley and Gillis thinks the boys are getting serious with girls. Pops plans on stopping the non-existent relationship.

Episode 230 min1954-09-24

Riley in the Wild Blue Yonder

Riley has the notion to become a pilot and convinces his best friend Gillis to join in taking lessons. Over the protests of his family Riley perseveres with his idea until reality sets in.

Episode 330 min1954-10-01

Riley and the Suggestion Contest

A suggestion box is installed at work and Riley is soon in trouble with all of his "helpful" ideas.

Episode 430 min1954-10-08

Destination Brooklyn

The Riley's travel to Brooklyn to visit Chester's parents.

Episode 530 min1954-10-15

The Dog Watch

Riley's boss Hawkins asks Chester to watch his dog. While under his care, the pooch runs away and Riley panics.

Episode 630 min1954-10-22

Babs and Junior Try Home Economics

Chester's children get some ideas on how to save money in the family budget. Despite Peg's misgivings, he agrees to let Babs and Junior run things - but soon the household is in chaos.

Episode 730 min1954-10-29

The Duck Hunting Trip

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Episode 830 min1954-11-05

Junior, the Chief Magistrate

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Episode 930 min1954-11-12

Riley Buys a Statue

Riley is out to prove he has cultural tastes and purchases an Indian statue. His family thinks it's hideous and Peg insists he get rid of it. Riley finds no takers when he tries first to sell it, then give the "artwork" away.

Episode 1030 min1954-11-19

Riley Versus Numerology

Riley's friend Waldo follows numerology and after a certain occurrences Chester becomes a believer also. His family remains skeptical and begin to be annoyed when Chester insists on certain rituals.

Episode 1130 min1954-11-26

Riley, the Friendly Neighbor

When the neighbors find out Chester is willing to store a couple of items in his garage they take advantage of the situation. Soon the Rileys are overwhelmed with other's belongings and Peg issues an ultimatum.

Episode 1230 min1954-12-03

Riley's Wild Oats

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Episode 1330 min1954-12-10

Puppy Love

Junior has his first major crush and Chester gives him a heart to heart about relationships. When Peg learns of her husband's views on marriage she's not happy and Riley scrambles to fix the mess he made.

Episode 1430 min1954-12-17

The Car Pool

Chester believes he can make some extra cash by organizing car pools. It goes wrong in so many ways with everyone involved mad at Chester for another hare brained scheme.

Episode 1530 min1954-12-24

Job Opening

Riley and Gillis are competing for the same promotion which endangers their close friendship.

Episode 1630 min1954-12-31

Brotherly Love

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Episode 1730 min1955-01-07

Unwelcome Guests

Chester is asked to watch the Gillis home while the family is away. Riley sees a chance to make some extra money and rents the house to a circus family. The carnies turn the neighborhood upside down and Riley is befuddled.

Episode 1830 min1955-01-14

Come Back, Little Junior

Riley is worried about money so he and Gillis ask their sons to contribute. Junior and Egbert runaway but an encounter with a hobo sends the boys back home. Promises are made by the worried dads, not knowing the kids are back.

Episode 1930 min1955-01-21

Riley Buys a Wrestler

Riley is given the task of finding a wrestler to take on the company champion. He is first made to buy the athlete's contract then Chester finds he must house and feed the man before the match. His family vehemently objects.

Episode 2030 min1955-01-28

Light-fingered Babs

Chester and Peg notice Babs has many new things but no source of money to buy them. Riley suspects his daughter has been shoplifting the items and goes to unusual lengths to stop her criminal behavior.

Episode 2130 min1955-02-04

Family Activities Planned

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Episode 2230 min1955-02-11

The Auction

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Episode 2330 min1955-02-18

A Bride for Otto

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Episode 2430 min1955-02-25

Sister Cissy Returns

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Episode 2530 min1955-03-04

Night Shift

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Episode 2630 min1955-03-11

Chicken Ranch

Riley's parents are visiting but are anxious to get back home to Brooklyn. But, Chester likes them being nearby so he buys his folks a chicken ranch to operate despite the city background.

Episode 2730 min1955-03-18

Up to the Jury

Chester is excited when wife Peg is selected to be a juror in an important trial. Despite being warned, Riley gets himself involved and ends up jeopardizing the case.

Episode 2830 min1955-03-25

The Gymnasium

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Episode 2930 min1955-04-01

Singing Cowboy

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Episode 3030 min1955-04-08

Look Peg, I'm Dancing

Once a year Riley and his pal give their wives a treat by taking them dancing -- but this year the girls insist the guys take dancing lessons first.

Episode 3130 min1955-04-15

Meet the Neighbor

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Episode 3230 min1955-04-22

Babs Gets Engaged

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Episode 3330 min1955-04-29

Babs Graduation from College

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Episode 3430 min1955-05-06

Brotherhood of the B.P.L.A.

Pa Riley is visiting but is eager to get back to Brooklyn. Chester thinks that if he gets his dad to join Chester's lodge that he will have more incentive to stay.

Episode 3530 min1955-05-13

The Blockade

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Episode 3630 min1955-05-20

The Diet

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Episode 3730 min1955-05-27

Out to Pasture

Riley is to train a young Jack Clifford in his job and he catches on quickly. Riley jumps to conclusions thinking he's about to be fired so he resigns instead. When Riley realizes his mistake, he frantically tries to fix his predicament.

Episode 3830 min1955-06-03

Top Secret

Riley and Gillis are assigned to a special project and are told to keep quiet about it. Riley ends up boasting about the secret project, which lands him in major trouble.

Episode 3930 min1955-06-10