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The Best Episodes of The Riches Season 1

Every episode of The Riches Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Riches Season 1 Episode 12 - It's a Wonderful Lie
    7.8/10(98 votes)

    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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  2. The Riches Season 1 Episode 9 - Cinderella
    7.7/10(99 votes)

    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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  3. The Riches Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(156 votes)

    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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  4. The Riches Season 1 Episode 11 - Anything Hugh Can Do, I Can Do Better
    7.6/10(82 votes)

    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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  5. The Riches Season 1 Episode 2 - Believe the Lie
    7.5/10(127 votes)

    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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  6. The Riches Season 1 Episode 7 - Virgin Territory
    7.5/10(91 votes)

    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

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  7. The Riches Season 1 Episode 6 - Reckless Gardening
    7.4/10(95 votes)

    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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  8. The Riches Season 1 Episode 8 - X Spots the Mark
    7.4/10(88 votes)

    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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  9. The Riches Season 1 Episode 10 - This Is Your Brain on Drugs
    7.4/10(91 votes)

    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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  10. The Riches Season 1 Episode 3 - Operation Education
    7.3/10(119 votes)

    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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  11. The Riches Season 1 Episode 4 - Been There, Done That
    7.3/10(102 votes)

    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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  12. The Riches Season 1 Episode 5 - The Big Floss
    7.3/10(93 votes)

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

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"It's a Wonderful Lie" is the best rated episode of "The Riches" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 98 votes. Directed by Peter O'Fallon and written by Lydia Woodward, Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin, it aired on 5/28/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Cinderella".