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The Life of Riley Season 2 Episodes

39 Episodes 1953 - 1954

Episode 1

Riley's Stomach Ache

Fri, Sep 18, 1953

A series of mix-ups convinces Riley he is mortally ill.

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Episode 2

Riley, the Animal Lover

Fri, Sep 25, 1953

Riley learns that a cart horse he's fond of is to be "retired"so he purchases it. After he brings it home Peg insists Chester find a different place to keep it but he is at a loss as to what to do with the animal.

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Episode 3

Riley Faces Fatherhood

Fri, Oct 2, 1953

Gillis decides to play a joke on his friend Riley, leading Chester to believe Peg is expecting again. Riley is both worried and excited about being a dad again and Peg doesn't understand her husband's kind behavior.

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Episode 4

Peg's Birthday Present

Fri, Oct 9, 1953

Riley finds a fox wrap on the bus and takes it home to turn it into lost & found. He's forgotten it is Peg's birthday and she excitedly assumes the fur is her gift. Riley can't figure a way out of his predicament.

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Episode 5

Riley's Surprise Package

Fri, Oct 16, 1953

Riley's jealous nature backfires on him.

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Episode 6

Riley's Old Flame

Fri, Oct 23, 1953

Riley assumes an old flame still carries the torch.

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Episode 7

Riley Hears Bells

Fri, Oct 30, 1953

Riley thinks a beautiful teacher is in love with him.

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Episode 8

Riley's Surprise Party

Fri, Nov 6, 1953

Riley throws a surprise party for Babs.

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Episode 9

Junior's Vacation

Fri, Nov 13, 1953

Riley and Gillis set out after their sons, who have gone camping.

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Episode 10

Riley's Burning Ambition

Fri, Nov 20, 195330 mins

Riley is temporarily named foreman at the aircraft plant. Is he up to the job?

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Episode 11

Riley's Haunted House

Fri, Nov 27, 1953

Riley buys a ranch in the country, only to find out that it's not what he wants after all. He and Gillis decide to claim the house is haunted so he doesn't have to admit he was wrong. Meanwhile, Peg and Honeybee devise the same plan.

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Episode 12

Riley's Separation

Fri, Dec 4, 1953

Babs wants to go alone to San Francisco but Riley doesn't like the idea. He suggests Peg act as her chaperone. When Gillis sees the Riley men baching it he spreads the news that Peg left her husband, getting even Chester believing it.

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Episode 13

Riley the Worrier

Fri, Dec 18, 195330 mins

Riley gets Babs a blind date.

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Episode 14

Riley's Second Honeymoon

Fri, Dec 25, 1953

Riley and Peg take a vacation without the children.

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Episode 15

Riley Teaches Junior Boxing

Fri, Jan 1, 195430 mins

Riley teaches Junior how to box and ends up in a 6 round match with Junior's teacher.

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Episode 16

Riley Balances the Budget

Fri, Jan 8, 1954

To improve the household budget, Riley gets a second job as a department store window model.

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Episode 17

Riley's Love Letters

Fri, Jan 15, 1954

Riley sees green when he finds a love letter to Peg signed "Sam."

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Episode 18

Junior's Double Date

Fri, Jan 22, 195430 mins

Junior has two dates for his first dance.

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Episode 19

Riley's Uranium Mine

Fri, Jan 29, 195430 mins

Riley thinks he has discovered uranium on Gillis's property.

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Episode 20

Riley Brightens the Corner

Fri, Feb 5, 1954

Chester, in a burst of generosity, donates his family's beds to a charity mission. His plan to replace the furniture falls through and Riley has trouble explaining what happened to Peg and the kids.

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Episode 21

Babs Used Car

Fri, Feb 12, 1954

Two men steal a car and sell it to Riley.

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Episode 22

Riley and the Boss' Niece

Fri, Feb 19, 1954

Riley is a bundle of nerves, after he promises his boss, Mr. Cunningham, that he'll get a football player to escort his big homely niece to the school dance.

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Episode 23

Riley and the Cop

Fri, Feb 26, 1954

The Rileys rent their attic to a policeman.

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Episode 24

The Circus Comes to Town

Thu, Mar 4, 1954

Riley searches for Junior, who he thinks joined the circus.

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Episode 25

Riley in a Rut

Thu, Mar 11, 1954

Riley decides to become an insurance salesman.

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Episode 26

Riley, Surprise Witness

Fri, Mar 19, 1954

Lawsuits fly when Waldo sprains his thumb on Gillis's lawn mower.

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Episode 27

Riley and the Beaux Arts Ball

Fri, Mar 26, 1954

Riley buys Babs a beautiful dress for a costume ball.

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Episode 28

Riley Holds the Bag

Fri, Apr 2, 1954

Riley tries painting his way to fame in the plant's art contest.

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Episode 29

Riley Takes Up Art

Fri, Apr 9, 1954

Riley tries painting his way to fame in the plant's art contest.

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Episode 30

Riley's Good Deed

Fri, Apr 16, 1954

The boss visits a 'sick' Gillis who has gone fishing.

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Episode 31

Riley, the Heir

Fri, Apr 23, 1954

Riley learns that he's the missing heir to $50,000.

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Episode 32

Riley Takes Out Insurance

Fri, Apr 30, 195430 mins

Riley tries collecting damages when he sprains his ankle in a poolroom.

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Episode 33

Riley Faces Mother's Day

Fri, May 7, 1954

Riley and Babs plan Mother's Day surprises for Peg.

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Episode 34

Riley, the Newsboy

Fri, May 14, 1954

When Junior is hurt, Riley takes over his paper route.

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Episode 35

Riley and the Foreman's Gift

Fri, May 21, 195430 mins

Riley loses the money collected to buy the departing foreman a gift.

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Episode 36

Riley Takes a Roomer

Fri, May 28, 195430 mins

Riley rents a room to Junior's overbearing teacher.

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Episode 37

Riley's Anniversary

Fri, Jun 4, 195430 mins

Riley goes to great lengths to remember his anniversary.

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Episode 38

Riley Meets the Press

Fri, Jun 11, 1954

Riley persuades a reporter to cover Peg's party.

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Episode 39

Riley in Brooklyn

Fri, Jun 18, 1954

In Brooklyn, Riley is crushed when his old friends ignore him.

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