The Life Of Riley Season 3, Episode 26: Chicken Ranch

Junior's Secret

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.

30 min

Riley in the Wild Blue Yonder

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.

30 min

Riley and the Suggestion Contest

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

30 min

Destination Brooklyn

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

30 min

The Dog Watch

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

30 min

Babs and Junior Try Home Economics

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.

30 min

The Duck Hunting Trip

30 min

Junior, the Chief Magistrate

30 min

Riley Buys a Statue

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.

30 min

Riley Versus Numerology

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.

30 min

Riley, the Friendly Neighbor

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.

30 min

Riley's Wild Oats

30 min

Puppy Love

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.

30 min

The Car Pool

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.

30 min

Job Opening

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

30 min

Brotherly Love

30 min

Unwelcome Guests

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.

30 min

Come Back, Little Junior

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.

30 min

Riley Buys a Wrestler

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.

30 min

Light-fingered Babs

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.

30 min

Family Activities Planned

30 min

The Auction

30 min

A Bride for Otto

30 min

Sister Cissy Returns

30 min

Night Shift

30 min

Up to the Jury

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.

30 min

The Gymnasium

30 min

Singing Cowboy

30 min

Look Peg, I'm Dancing

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.

30 min

Meet the Neighbor

30 min

Babs Gets Engaged

30 min

Babs Graduation from College

30 min

Brotherhood of the B.P.L.A.

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.

30 min

The Blockade

30 min

The Diet

30 min

Out to Pasture

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.

30 min

Top Secret

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.

30 min

Riley Unites the Family

30 min

School Board Critic

30 min

The Stupid Cupid

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.

30 min