List of episodes of the series «The Life Of Riley»

  • Seasons count: 6
  • Episodes count: 203
  • Total viewing time: 4 d. 5 h. 30 m.
Babs' School Election
Release date: 1/2/1953

Babs' School Election

  • Episode number: 1
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Babs is running for President of her college's freshman class. Riley attempts to provide unwanted assistance to her election campaign meet with predictable disaster.
Riley's Gift from the Boss
Release date: 1/9/1953

Riley's Gift from the Boss

  • Episode number: 2
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley receives a letter from the president of the airplane plant in which he works, Cyrus P. Cunningham, announcing that the company will honor Riley's ten years of service with a luncheon in the boardroom the following day.
Riley's New Suit
Release date: 1/16/1953

Riley's New Suit

  • Episode number: 3
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley needs a new suit. When his kids decide to surprise him with one, he begins thinking he's crazy because the only suit he has to use keeps disappearing.
The Cake Contest
Release date: 1/23/1953

The Cake Contest

  • Episode number: 4
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley replaces Peg's baking-contest entry with a store-bought cake.
Riley's Kiss in the Dark
Release date: 1/30/1953

Riley's Kiss in the Dark

  • Episode number: 5
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley tries determining the identity of a woman who kissed him in the dark.
Riley Proves His Manhood
Release date: 2/6/1953

Riley Proves His Manhood

  • Episode number: 6
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Peg goes to work in a run-down café.
Riley's Sister Cissy
Release date: 2/13/1953

Riley's Sister Cissy

  • Episode number: 7
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley makes a last-ditch attempt to marry off his sister Cissy.
Riley and the Bean Contest
Release date: 2/20/1953

Riley and the Bean Contest

  • Episode number: 8
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley goes all out to win a car in a bean-counting contest.
Riley the Scoutmaster
Release date: 2/27/1953

Riley the Scoutmaster

  • Episode number: 9
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley sets up as Scoutmaster when Junior's regular scoutmaster must take a leave of absence for the troop. Also, Riley sets out to show his wife that a man can do all the household duties in half the time a woman can.
Riley Invades the Fight Game
Release date: 3/6/1953

Riley Invades the Fight Game

  • Episode number: 10
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley is pitted against boxer Lou Nova at a charity bazaar.
Riley's Lost Weekend
Release date: 3/13/1953

Riley's Lost Weekend

  • Episode number: 11
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    The Rileys swap houses with "Square Head" Malloy for three days.
Junior Wins the Soapbox Derby
Release date: 3/20/1953

Junior Wins the Soapbox Derby

  • Episode number: 12
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Junior's efforts to build a racer are hampered by unwanted advice.
Riley's Family Reunion
Release date: 3/27/1953

Riley's Family Reunion

  • Episode number: 13
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley's family is selected to appear in a radio program that brings parents and a child together for a family reunion - and plants hidden microphones throughout the house to capture their unrehearsed reactions to the event.
Riley's Business Venture
Release date: 4/3/1953

Riley's Business Venture

  • Episode number: 14
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley tries supplementing his wages by buying a hamburger stand.
Riley Camps Out
Release date: 4/10/1953

Riley Camps Out

  • Episode number: 15
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Feeling that their families don't sufficiently appreciate them, Riley and Gillis decide to spend their vacation camping at a remote mountain cabin - and come to appreciate their lives back in the suburbs.
Riley Steps Out
Release date: 4/17/1953

Riley Steps Out

  • Episode number: 16
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley picks up two banquet tickets discarded by his boss.
Riley's Operation
Release date: 4/24/1953

Riley's Operation

  • Episode number: 17
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley's sore throat is traced to his tonsils and he's ordered to have them removed. It's all his family and friends can do to get him to the hospital for his operation.
Riley the Executive Type
Release date: 5/1/1953

Riley the Executive Type

  • Episode number: 18
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley is dismayed when his spur-of-the-moment resignation is accepted.
Riley Engages an Escort
Release date: 5/8/1953

Riley Engages an Escort

  • Episode number: 19
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley's efforts to secure a date for Babs to the Sadie Hawkins dance backfire.
Riley Cultivates Babs
Release date: 5/15/1953

Riley Cultivates Babs

  • Episode number: 20
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    When Babs' friends see her out with Riley, rumors fly that she's dating a rich older man.
Riley's Uncle Baxter
Release date: 5/22/1953

Riley's Uncle Baxter

  • Episode number: 21
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Peg's uncle captivates the Rileys with stories of his war heroism.
Riley Outwits Cupid
Release date: 5/29/1953

Riley Outwits Cupid

  • Episode number: 22
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley tries dissuading Babs from going steady.
Riley Gets Engaged
Release date: 6/5/1953

Riley Gets Engaged

  • Episode number: 23
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    At the laundromat Chester meets an attractive French miss upset over her visa expiration. The lady explains that if it appears that she's to be married she can stay. Riley becomes engaged to her but explaining to wife Peg is difficult.
Riley Punishes Junior
Release date: 6/12/1953

Riley Punishes Junior

  • Episode number: 24
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Riley is named Father of the Month by his lodge.
Riley Meets a Rival
Release date: 6/19/1953

Riley Meets a Rival

  • Episode number: 25
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Hoping to make Riley jealous, Peg invites an old flame for dinner.
Riley the Typical Worker
Release date: 6/26/1953

Riley the Typical Worker

  • Episode number: 26
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    A trip to Hawaii is offered to the most average employee where Riley is employed. Deciding he has the prize in the the bag Chester acts in ways that jeopardize his chances of winning.