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A family of crooks assume the identity of an upper-middle-class suburban clan in the Deep South.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Riches Season 2 Episode 4 - Slums of Bayou Hills
    8.1/10(90 votes)

    #1 - Slums of Bayou Hills

    S2:E4

    Dahlia finds living an honest life difficult; Doug's past causes Wayne grief.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Ellie Herman

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  2. The Riches Season 1 Episode 12 - It's a Wonderful Lie
    7.8/10(101 votes)

    #2 - It's a Wonderful Lie

    S1:E12

    The Malloys must hide their true secret extra carefully when Doug's friend Pete stops by for a visit, Hugh returns with a new wife from Las Vegas, and Hartley warms up to Dale and shows him how to blend in.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writers:Lydia Woodward, Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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  3. The Riches Season 2 Episode 2 - Friday Night Lights
    7.8/10(86 votes)

    #3 - Friday Night Lights

    S2:E2

    Wayne is reluctant to enter into a partnership with Dale. Elsewhere, Dahlia fears that her and the children have become out of practice with their Traveller skills.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Ellie Herman

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  4. The Riches Season 2 Episode 6 - Dead Calm
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    #4 - Dead Calm

    S2:E6

    Wayne struggles to regain Dahlia's trust while also attempting to keep Dale and the other Travellers away. Meanwhile, Cael and Rosaleen become closer, and Nina throws a party for Jim.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Wendy Riss Gatsiounis

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  5. The Riches Season 1 Episode 9 - Cinderella
    7.7/10(102 votes)

    #5 - Cinderella

    S1:E9

    The family finds itself in awkward situations when Wayne is offered a partnership at Panco only if he throws a dinner party that meets Hugh's approval. Meanwhile, a former cellmate of Dahlia's on the search for a job wants to be the family's maid.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Riches Season 1 Episode 11 - Anything Hugh Can Do, I Can Do Better
    7.7/10(85 votes)

    #6 - Anything Hugh Can Do, I Can Do Better

    S1:E11

    When Hugh goes missing, it is up to Wayne to take over at Panco and discover what it's really like to be the boss. Meanwhile, Dahlia tries to bond with Di Di, only to discover that their relationship has only taken more steps in the wrong direction. Finally, Dale confesses his intentions to Hartley.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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  7. The Riches Season 2 Episode 1 - The Last Temptation of Wayne
    7.7/10(81 votes)

    #7 - The Last Temptation of Wayne

    S2:E1

    On the behest of Wayne, Dahlia and the children hit the road with Cherien's mother and Nina, who has decided to leave Eden Falls. Wayne stays behind to clean up the mess created by Pete Mintzy. Meanwhile, Hugh offers Wayne a part of a lucrative land deal.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Dmitry Lipkin

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  8. The Riches Season 2 Episode 3 - Field of Dreams
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    #8 - Field of Dreams

    S2:E3

    Wayne helps Hugh cope with his depression in an effort to save the Bayou Hills deal. Meanwhile, Cael's reckless behaviour at school forces Wayne to intervene.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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  9. The Riches Season 2 Episode 7 - The Lying King
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    #9 - The Lying King

    S2:E7

    The rift in Wayne and Dahlia's relationship continues to widen. The Bayou Hills deal is put at risk because of treacherous behaviour at the construction site. Meanwhile, a relationship between Di Di and Ike blossoms, and Cael decides to stay at Rosaleen's camp.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Riches Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(159 votes)

    #10 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Through a set of unusual circumstances, the Malloy family assumes the identities of a wealthy family, the Riches, only to find that a glamorous life entails more than they expected.

    Directors:Peter O'Fallon, Carl Franklin
    Writer:Dmitry Lipkin

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  11. The Riches Season 1 Episode 2 - Believe the Lie
    7.5/10(130 votes)

    #11 - Believe the Lie

    S1:E2

    Wayne has to find a way to pay for the family's new lifestyle. Dale is still after the Malloys.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Riches Season 1 Episode 7 - Virgin Territory
    7.5/10(94 votes)

    #12 - Virgin Territory

    S1:E7

    Stunned by the news of Earl's death, a grieving Dahlia and her family head back to camp, where Dale looks to settle old scores with Wayne, while Ginny schemes to tie the knot between Di Di and Ken.

    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writer:Wendy Riss Gatsiounis

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  13. The Riches Season 1 Episode 4 - Been There, Done That
    7.4/10(106 votes)

    #13 - Been There, Done That

    S1:E4

    The real Doug Rich's ex-wife jeopardizes the Malloys' cover when she comes after "Doug" for missed alimony payments. Meanwhile, Di Di falls for a buffer, and Cael finds a way to capitalize on his unusual skills at school. Also, Dahlia's pill addiction continues to worsen and now threatens to tear the family apart.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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  14. The Riches Season 1 Episode 6 - Reckless Gardening
    7.4/10(98 votes)

    #14 - Reckless Gardening

    S1:E6

    The Malloys must deal with Ken from the Traveler camp, when he shows up intending to marry Di Di. His presence leads to a family crisis. At Panco, Hugh wants Dahlia to be his personal assistant. He won't let Wayne settle for Hartley Underwood, who's suing the company. Meanwhile, Dale makes his move back at camp.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Ellie Herman

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  15. The Riches Season 1 Episode 8 - X Spots the Mark
    7.4/10(91 votes)

    #15 - X Spots the Mark

    S1:E8

    When Hugh suspects that Wayne and Dahlia stole money from the office bank, the Malloys must resort to doing what they do best: the con.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Aaron Blitzstein

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  16. The Riches Season 1 Episode 10 - This Is Your Brain on Drugs
    7.4/10(94 votes)

    #16 - This Is Your Brain on Drugs

    S1:E10

    Wayne suspects that Dahlia still has a drug addiction and takes meth himself as a way of showing her how much the fact that she is on drugs hurts. Meanwhile, when things at Panco go crazy, it is up to Dahlia to keep everything and everyone together. Finally, Dale shows up at Edenfalls and befriends the family's neighbor, Hartley.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Riches Season 2 Episode 5 - Trust Never Sleeps
    7.4/10(79 votes)

    #17 - Trust Never Sleeps

    S2:E5

    Living the straight life continues to prove difficult for Dahlia, and Wayne receives a surprise visitor while at work. Elsewhere, Cael meets other Travellers on the road.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Riches Season 1 Episode 3 - Operation Education
    7.3/10(123 votes)

    #18 - Operation Education

    S1:E3

    Wayne begins work at his new job at the law firm, where his first assignment is to fire the current head of the department. Meanwhile, Dahlia insists on registering the kids at a rich private school despite the fact that there are currently no openings. Finally, Dale uses his influence over Tammy, Cael's girlfriend, to track down the Malloys.

    Director:Peter O'Fallon
    Writer:Dmitry Lipkin

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  19. The Riches Season 1 Episode 5 - The Big Floss
    7.3/10(97 votes)

    #19 - The Big Floss

    S1:E5

    Wayne must deal with legal arcana in an eminent-domain case and Dahlia gets a job for which she is equally qualified: a dental hygienist. Ginny catches up to the Malloys, which means Dale is probably not far behind.

    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writer:Lydia Woodward

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  20. The Riches Season 1 Episode 13 - Waiting for Dogot
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Waiting for Dogot

    S1:E13

    The Malloys find themselves in difficult situations as more visitors continue to arrive, neighbors pry and Dale aims for a piece of the action. The family finds itself making some difficult decisions.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:Aaron Blitzstein, Dmitry Lipkin

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Best Episodes Summary

"Slums of Bayou Hills" is the best rated episode of "The Riches". It scored 8.1/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by Seith Mann and written by Ellie Herman, it aired on 4/8/2008. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "It's a Wonderful Lie".