Ended · 1949–1950

The Life of Riley

Comedy

The first of two televised versions based on the radio series, Jackie Gleason played Chester A. Riley, a riveter with Stevenson Aircraft and Associates. He lived with his wife Peggy; and their children, Babs and Junior.

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1 · 26 episodes

S01 E01 · Tonsils1949-10-04
S01 E02 · Babs and Simon Step Out1949-10-11
S01 E03 · Egbert's Chemistry Set1949-10-18
S01 E04 · The French Professor1949-10-25
S01 E05 · Nervous Breakdown1949-11-01
S01 E06 · Assistant Manager1949-11-08
S01 E07 · Riley's Birthday Gift1949-11-15
S01 E08 · Riley, Gillis, and Vanderhopper, Inc.1949-11-22
S01 E09 · Junior Falls for Teacher1949-11-29
S01 E10 · Night School1949-12-06
S01 E11 · Prom Dress1949-12-13
S01 E12 · Junior's Birthday Party1949-12-20
S01 E13 · The Boarder1949-12-27
S01 E14 · Peg's Birthday1950-01-03
S01 E15 · Junior Drops Out1950-01-10
S01 E16 · Riley's Firstborn1950-01-17
S01 E17 · Insurance1950-01-24
S01 E18 · The Gambler1950-01-31
S01 E19 · Acting Lessons1950-02-07
S01 E20 · Valentine's Day1950-02-14
S01 E21 · Home Sweet Home1950-02-21
S01 E22 · South American Job1950-02-28
S01 E23 · Riley's Quarrel1950-03-07
S01 E24 · Junior and the Bully1950-03-14
S01 E25 · The Banned Book1950-03-21
S01 E26 · Five Dollar Bill1950-03-28

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