Babs and Junior Try Home Economics
The Life Of Riley - S3 - E6
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.
The Life Of Riley: Season 3 - 41 Episode s
3x1 - Junior's Secret
September 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.
3x2 - Riley in the Wild Blue Yonder
September 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.
3x3 - Riley and the Suggestion Contest
October 1, 1954
A suggestion box is installed at work and Riley is soon in trouble with all of his "helpful" ideas.
3x4 - Destination Brooklyn
October 8, 1954
The Riley's travel to Brooklyn to visit Chester's parents.
3x5 - The Dog Watch
October 15, 1954
Riley's boss Hawkins asks Chester to watch his dog. While under his care, the pooch runs away and Riley panics.
3x6 - Babs and Junior Try Home Economics
October 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.
3x7 - The Duck Hunting Trip
October 29, 1954
3x8 - Junior, the Chief Magistrate
November 5, 1954
3x9 - Riley Buys a Statue
November 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.
3x10 - Riley Versus Numerology
November 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.
3x11 - Riley, the Friendly Neighbor
November 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.
3x12 - Riley's Wild Oats
December 3, 1954
3x13 - Puppy Love
December 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.
3x14 - The Car Pool
December 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.
3x15 - Job Opening
December 24, 1954
Riley and Gillis are competing for the same promotion which endangers their close friendship.
3x16 - Brotherly Love
December 31, 1954
3x17 - Unwelcome Guests
January 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.
3x18 - Come Back, Little Junior
January 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.
3x19 - Riley Buys a Wrestler
January 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.
3x20 - Light-fingered Babs
January 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.
3x21 - Family Activities Planned
February 4, 1955
3x22 - The Auction
February 11, 1955
3x23 - A Bride for Otto
February 18, 1955
3x24 - Sister Cissy Returns
February 25, 1955
3x25 - Night Shift
March 4, 1955
3x26 - Chicken Ranch
March 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.
3x27 - Up to the Jury
March 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.
3x28 - The Gymnasium
March 25, 1955
3x29 - Singing Cowboy
April 1, 1955
3x30 - Look Peg, I'm Dancing
April 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.
3x31 - Meet the Neighbor
April 15, 1955
3x32 - Babs Gets Engaged
April 22, 1955
3x33 - Babs Graduation from College
April 29, 1955
3x34 - 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.
3x35 - The Blockade
May 13, 1955
3x36 - The Diet
May 20, 1955
3x37 - 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.
3x38 - Top Secret
June 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.
3x39 - Riley Unites the Family
June 10, 1955
3x40 - School Board Critic
June 17, 1955
3x41 - The Stupid Cupid
June 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.