

1949–1950 · NBC · Ended
The first of two televised versions based on the radio series, Jackie Gleason played Chester A. Riley, a riveter with Stevenson Aircraft and Associates. He lived with his wife Peggy; and their children, Babs and Junior.
Tuesdays at 9:30 PM New York time
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E26 · Five Dollar Bill
1950-03-29
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Tonsils
1949-10-04 · 30 min
Babs and Simon Step Out
1949-10-11 · 30 min
Egbert's Chemistry Set
1949-10-18 · 30 min
The French Professor
1949-10-25 · 30 min
Nervous Breakdown
1949-11-01 · 30 min
Assistant Manager
1949-11-08 · 30 min
Riley's Birthday Gift
1949-11-15 · 30 min
Riley, Gillis, and Vanderhopper, Inc.
1949-11-22 · 30 min
Junior Falls for Teacher
1949-11-29 · 30 min
Night School
1949-12-06 · 30 min
Prom Dress
1949-12-13 · 30 min
Junior's Birthday Party
1949-12-20 · 30 min
The Boarder
1949-12-27 · 30 min
Peg's Birthday
1950-01-03 · 30 min
Junior Drops Out
1950-01-10 · 30 min
Riley's Firstborn
1950-01-17 · 30 min
Insurance
1950-01-24 · 30 min
The Gambler
1950-01-31 · 30 min
Acting Lessons
1950-02-07 · 30 min
Valentine's Day
1950-02-14 · 30 min
Home Sweet Home
1950-02-21 · 30 min
South American Job
1950-02-28 · 30 min
Riley's Quarrel
1950-03-07 · 30 min
Junior and the Bully
1950-03-14 · 30 min
The Banned Book
1950-03-21 · 30 min
Five Dollar Bill
1950-03-28 · 30 min
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