Junior's Secret

S03 E01 • Friday, Sep 17, 1954 • Sep 17 • 30m

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.

Riley in the Wild Blue Yonder

S03 E02 • Friday, Sep 24, 1954 • Sep 24 • 30m

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.

Riley and the Suggestion Contest

S03 E03 • Friday, Oct 1, 1954 • Oct 1 • 30m

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

Destination Brooklyn

S03 E04 • Friday, Oct 8, 1954 • Oct 8 • 30m

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

The Dog Watch

S03 E05 • Friday, Oct 15, 1954 • Oct 15 • 30m

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

Babs and Junior Try Home Economics

S03 E06 • Friday, Oct 22, 1954 • Oct 22 • 30m

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 Duck Hunting Trip

S03 E07 • Friday, Oct 29, 1954 • Oct 29 • 30m

Junior, the Chief Magistrate

S03 E08 • Friday, Nov 5, 1954 • Nov 5 • 30m

Riley Buys a Statue

S03 E09 • Friday, Nov 12, 1954 • Nov 12 • 30m

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.

Riley Versus Numerology

S03 E10 • Friday, Nov 19, 1954 • Nov 19 • 30m

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.

Riley, the Friendly Neighbor

S03 E11 • Friday, Nov 26, 1954 • Nov 26 • 30m

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.

Riley's Wild Oats

S03 E12 • Friday, Dec 3, 1954 • Dec 3 • 30m

Puppy Love

S03 E13 • Friday, Dec 10, 1954 • Dec 10 • 30m

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.

The Car Pool

S03 E14 • Friday, Dec 17, 1954 • Dec 17 • 30m

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.

Job Opening

S03 E15 • Friday, Dec 24, 1954 • Dec 24 • 30m

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

Brotherly Love

S03 E16 • Friday, Dec 31, 1954 • Dec 31 • 30m

Unwelcome Guests

S03 E17 • Friday, Jan 7, 1955 • Jan 7 • 30m

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.

Come Back, Little Junior

S03 E18 • Friday, Jan 14, 1955 • Jan 14 • 30m

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.

Riley Buys a Wrestler

S03 E19 • Friday, Jan 21, 1955 • Jan 21 • 30m

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.

Light-fingered Babs

S03 E20 • Friday, Jan 28, 1955 • Jan 28 • 30m

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.

Family Activities Planned

S03 E21 • Friday, Feb 4, 1955 • Feb 4 • 30m

The Auction

S03 E22 • Friday, Feb 11, 1955 • Feb 11 • 30m

A Bride for Otto

S03 E23 • Friday, Feb 18, 1955 • Feb 18 • 30m

Sister Cissy Returns

S03 E24 • Friday, Feb 25, 1955 • Feb 25 • 30m

Night Shift

S03 E25 • Friday, Mar 4, 1955 • Mar 4 • 30m

Chicken Ranch

S03 E26 • Friday, Mar 11, 1955 • Mar 11 • 30m

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.

Up to the Jury

S03 E27 • Friday, Mar 18, 1955 • Mar 18 • 30m

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.

The Gymnasium

S03 E28 • Friday, Mar 25, 1955 • Mar 25 • 30m

Singing Cowboy

S03 E29 • Friday, Apr 1, 1955 • Apr 1 • 30m

Look Peg, I'm Dancing

S03 E30 • Friday, Apr 8, 1955 • Apr 8 • 30m

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.

Meet the Neighbor

S03 E31 • Friday, Apr 15, 1955 • Apr 15 • 30m

Babs Gets Engaged

S03 E32 • Friday, Apr 22, 1955 • Apr 22 • 30m

Babs Graduation from College

S03 E33 • Friday, Apr 29, 1955 • Apr 29 • 30m

Brotherhood of the B.P.L.A.

S03 E34 • Friday, May 6, 1955 • May 6 • 30m

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.

The Blockade

S03 E35 • Friday, May 13, 1955 • May 13 • 30m

The Diet

S03 E36 • Friday, May 20, 1955 • May 20 • 30m

Out to Pasture

S03 E37 • Friday, May 27, 1955 • May 27 • 30m

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.

Top Secret

S03 E38 • Friday, Jun 3, 1955 • Jun 3 • 30m

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.

Riley Unites the Family

S03 E39 • Friday, Jun 10, 1955 • Jun 10 • 30m

School Board Critic

S03 E40 • Friday, Jun 17, 1955 • Jun 17 • 30m

The Stupid Cupid

S03 E41 • Friday, Jun 24, 1955 • Jun 24 • 30m

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.