7.6/10156 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/12/2007
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.
Director: Carl Franklin, Peter O'Fallon
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
7.5/10128 votes#2 - Believe the Lie
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2007
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: N/A
7.4/10120 votes#3 - Operation Education
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/2007
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
7.4/10104 votes#4 - Been There, Done That
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/2007
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
Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
7.4/1095 votes#5 - The Big Floss
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/2007
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
7.4/1097 votes#6 - Reckless Gardening
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2007
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
7.6/1092 votes#7 - Virgin Territory
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/23/2007
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
7.5/1089 votes#8 - X Spots the Mark
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/30/2007
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
7.7/10100 votes#9 - Cinderella
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/7/2007
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: N/A
7.5/1092 votes#10 - This Is Your Brain on Drugs
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/14/2007
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: N/A
7.8/1083 votes#11 - Anything Hugh Can Do, I Can Do Better
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/21/2007
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
Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
7.8/10100 votes#12 - It's a Wonderful Lie
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/28/2007
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
Writer: Lydia Woodward, Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
7.0/102 votes#13 - Waiting for Dogot
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/4/2007
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
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Aaron Blitzstein
The Best Episodes of The Riches Season 1
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A family of crooks assume the identity of an upper-middle-class suburban clan in the Deep South.
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:FX
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Riches" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 156 votes. Directed by Carl Franklin, Peter O'Fallon and written by Dmitry Lipkin, it aired on 3/12/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Believe the Lie".