Season 3

41 EPISODES • 1954

Season 3 of The Life Of Riley was released on September 17 and consists of 41 episodes.

Episodes

1: Junior's Secret

Sep 17, 1954

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.

2: Riley in the Wild Blue Yonder

Sep 24, 1954

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.

3: Riley and the Suggestion Contest

Oct 1, 1954

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

4: Destination Brooklyn

Oct 8, 1954

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

5: The Dog Watch

Oct 15, 1954

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

6: Babs and Junior Try Home Economics

Oct 22, 1954

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.

7: The Duck Hunting Trip

Oct 29, 1954

8: Junior, the Chief Magistrate

Nov 5, 1954

9: Riley Buys a Statue

Nov 12, 1954

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.

10: Riley Versus Numerology

Nov 19, 1954

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.

11: Riley, the Friendly Neighbor

Nov 26, 1954

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.

12: Riley's Wild Oats

Dec 3, 1954

13: Puppy Love

Dec 10, 1954

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.

14: The Car Pool

Dec 17, 1954

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.

15: Job Opening

Dec 24, 1954

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

16: Brotherly Love

Dec 31, 1954

17: Unwelcome Guests

Jan 7, 1955

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.

18: Come Back, Little Junior

Jan 14, 1955

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.

19: Riley Buys a Wrestler

Jan 21, 1955

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.

20: Light-fingered Babs

Jan 28, 1955

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.

21: Family Activities Planned

Feb 4, 1955

22: The Auction

Feb 11, 1955

23: A Bride for Otto

Feb 18, 1955

24: Sister Cissy Returns

Feb 25, 1955

25: Night Shift

Mar 4, 1955

26: Chicken Ranch

Mar 11, 1955

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.

27: Up to the Jury

Mar 18, 1955

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.

28: The Gymnasium

Mar 25, 1955

29: Singing Cowboy

Apr 1, 1955

30: Look Peg, I'm Dancing

Apr 8, 1955

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.

31: Meet the Neighbor

Apr 15, 1955

32: Babs Gets Engaged

Apr 22, 1955

33: Babs Graduation from College

Apr 29, 1955

34: Brotherhood of the B.P.L.A.

May 6, 1955

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.

35: The Blockade

May 13, 1955

36: The Diet

May 20, 1955

37: Out to Pasture

May 27, 1955

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.

38: Top Secret

Jun 3, 1955

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.

39: Riley Unites the Family

Jun 10, 1955

40: School Board Critic

Jun 17, 1955

41: The Stupid Cupid

Jun 24, 1955

Otto's romance has ended which leaves him understandably saddened. Riley and Gillis work to cheer their friend up but the two men make things worse.

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