The Best Episodes of The Riches Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(159 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E13/12/2007

   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.

   Directors:Peter O'Fallon, Carl Franklin

   Writer:Dmitry Lipkin

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   Directors:Peter O'Fallon, Carl Franklin

   Writer:Dmitry Lipkin
2. 

   7.5/10(130 votes)

   #2 - Believe the Lie

   S1:E23/19/2007

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Peter O'Fallon

   Writer:Unknown
3. 

   7.3/10(123 votes)

   #3 - Operation Education

   S1:E33/26/2007

   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

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   Director:Peter O'Fallon

   Writer:Dmitry Lipkin
4. 

   7.4/10(106 votes)

   #4 - Been There, Done That

   S1:E44/2/2007

   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

   Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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   Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton

   Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
5. 

   7.3/10(97 votes)

   #5 - The Big Floss

   S1:E54/9/2007

   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

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   Director:Brian Kirk

   Writer:Lydia Woodward
6. 

   7.4/10(98 votes)

   #6 - Reckless Gardening

   S1:E64/16/2007

   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

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   Director:Guy Ferland

   Writer:Ellie Herman
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   7.5/10(94 votes)

   #7 - Virgin Territory

   S1:E74/23/2007

   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 Gatsiounis

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   Director:Brian Kirk

   Writer:Wendy Riss Gatsiounis
8. 

   7.4/10(91 votes)

   #8 - X Spots the Mark

   S1:E84/30/2007

   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

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   Director:Dan Lerner

   Writer:Aaron Blitzstein
9. 

   7.7/10(102 votes)

   #9 - Cinderella

   S1:E95/7/2007

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Matt Shakman

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    7.4/10(94 votes)

    #10 - This Is Your Brain on Drugs

    S1:E105/14/2007

    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:Unknown

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    Director:Jeremy Podeswa

    Writer:Unknown
11. 

    7.7/10(85 votes)

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

    S1:E115/21/2007

    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

    Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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    Director:Adam Arkin

    Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
12. 

    7.8/10(101 votes)

    #12 - It's a Wonderful Lie

    S1:E125/28/2007

    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

    Writers:Lydia Woodward, Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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    Director:Peter O'Fallon

    Writers:Lydia Woodward, Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
13. 

    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Waiting for Dogot

    S1:E136/4/2007

    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

    Writers:Aaron Blitzstein, Dmitry Lipkin

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    Director:Jamie Babbit

    Writers:Aaron Blitzstein, Dmitry Lipkin