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The Riches Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Mar/12/2007
Director: Peter O'Fallon, Carl Franklin
Guest star: Nichole Hiltz (Ginny Dannegan), Greg McClure (Jimmy O'Shen), Mitchell Laurance (Doug Rich), Red West (Earl Malone), Christopher May (State Trooper), John McConnell (Mick O'Malley), Andrea Frankle (Linda O'Malley), Ann Pierce (Susan), David Jensen (Conner), Loren Lester (Ed Kline), Johanna Jowett (Trashy Clerk), Danon Dastugue (Female Guard), Stephen Sowan (Erick), Chandler McIntyre (Cherien Rich), Bruce McKinnon (Pete), Todd Voltz (Mover), Patrick Fulton (O'Malley Kid), Damon Lipari (Brent), Nate Mooney (Ken), Nancy Daly (Shannon Farmington)

Wayne Malloy, patriarch to a family of Irish Travellers in rural Louisiana, takes his wife Dahlia and their kids on the run after stealing money from the extended family bank. Seduced by the idea of a bigger life for themselves, and armed with the keys to a dead man's new house in a posh suburban development, they assume the identity of a "normal family"... setting in motion their plan to steal the American Dream.



2 :01x02 - Believe the Lie

First aired: Mar/19/2007
Director: Peter O'Fallon
Guest star: John Sanderford (Bob Babcock), Kevin Fry (Officer Shrage), Robert Clotworthy (Clay Wilkes), Michael Shannon (Ashley Tutt), Johanna Braddy (Tammy), Kevin Michael Walsh (Troy), Clyde Tull (Bartender), Nichole Hiltz (Ginny Dannegan), Red West (Earl Malone), Kaitlin Olson (Hartley Underwood), Jack Moore (Towing Guy), Ryan Happy (Young Man)

To pay for their new lavish lifestyle, Wayne steps into Doug's shoes to try and charm the tweedy partners of a high-end law firm. A nosy neighbor has the family RV towed, and Dahlia, Dehliah and Sam conspire to get it back. Meanwhile, someone's calling Doug's cell phone at all hours, and back at the camp, Dale is hot to pick up Wayne and Dahlia's trail.



3 :01x03 - Operation Education

First aired: Mar/26/2007
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
Director: Peter O'Fallon
Guest star: Lee Garlington (Jane Fedley), Deidrie Henry (Aubrey McDonald), Diana Gettinger (Diana), Jacuelyn Levy (Nina), Teresa Huang (Kimmie), Yvans Jourdain (Greg), Michael Gambino (Tony), Stephen Sowan (Eric), Nichole Hiltz (Ginny Dannegan)

Wayne shows up for his first day on the job at Panco, Inc. and finds out his first task is to fire his predecessor. Dahlia enlists the kids in an elaborate scam to gain them admission at a tony private school, the gateway to "buffer" prosperity. Meanwhile, Dale tries to lure the Malloys out of hiding.



4 :01x04 - Been There, Done That

First aired: Apr/02/2007
Writer: Nicole Yorkin
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Guest star: Martha Hackett (Jolinda), Deidrie Henry (Aubrey McDonald), Paul Bartholomew (Mr. Weber), Johanna Braddy (Tammy), Trent Gill (Lane), Stacy Reed (Risa), Deena Adar (Helen), Nichole Hiltz (Ginny Dannegan), Stephen Sowan (Erick), Teresa Huang (Kimmie), Michael Trevino (Brent), Gil Glasgow (Martin Chambers)

When Doug's ex-wife comes after Wayne for missed alimony payments, Wayne has to fix things before she blows their cover. Dahlia joins forces with him in a ruse to shake Doug's ex and her shyster lawyer. Dehliah starts to like a "buffer" guy and Cael finds a way to capitalize on his unique skills at school.



5 :01x05 - The Big Floss

First aired: Apr/09/2007
Writer: Lydia Woodward
Director: Brian Kirk
Guest star: Ned Vaughn (Lawyer), Kareem Grimes (Mr. Gill), Charles Robinson (Dr. Dibadeauz), Howard Chan (Mailman), Deidrie Henry (Aubrey), Harry Karp (Junior), Mary Margaret Lewis (Lorraine), Michael Trevino (Brent), Stephen Sowan (Eric), Nichole Hiltz (Ginny Dannegan)

Discovering the demands of his new job, Wayne has to clean up after one of Hugh's shady land-grabs, while a bored Dahlia figures out ways to amuse herself in Eden Falls. Meanwhile, Ginny moves in on the unsuspecting Malloys.



6 :01x06 - Reckless Gardening

First aired: Apr/16/2007
Writer: Ellie Herman
Director: Guy Ferland
Guest star: Stephen Sowan (Eric), Kathleen Bailey (Nancy), Jeremy Denzlinger (Officer Bobby Lodge), Darlene Kardon (Elderly Woman), Allison Steward (Saleswoman), Red West (Earl Malone), Deidrie Henry (Aubrey McDonald), Nichole Hiltz (Ginny Dannegan), Kaitlin Olson (Hartley Underwood), Nate Mooney (Ken Dannegan), Michael Trevino (Brent), Maree Cheatham (Lawyer)

The Malloys are forced to uphold their promise when Dehliah's fiancé arrives at their door. In a lawsuit that could sink Panco, Hartley claims it was Hugh's fault that an alligator ate her arm. Back at camp, Dale plots a power grab.



7 :01x07 - Virgin Territory

First aired: Apr/23/2007
Writer: Wendy Riss
Director: Brian Kirk
Guest star: Rachel Germaine (Traveller Girl), Katherine Griffith (Traveller Woman), Billy Beck (Old Timer), Johanna Braddy (Tammy Simms), Red West (Earl Malone), Michael Trevino (Brent), Hans Howes (Father Flynn), Nate Mooney (Ken Dannegan), Andrea Frankle (Linda O'Malley), John McConnell (Mick O'Malley), Nichole Hiltz (Ginny Dannegan)

Stunned with the news of Earl's death, a grieving Dahlia and her family head back to camp. While Dale looks to settle old scores with Wayne, Ginny uses the funeral as an opportunity to tie the knot between Di Di and Ken.



8 :01x08 - X Spots the Mark

First aired: Apr/30/2007
Writer: Aaron Blitzstein
Director: Dan Lerner
Guest star: Adam Pilver (Technician), Andrew Patrick Ralston (Mel), Edward Conna (Chin), Brian Connors (Clay), Roberto Montesinos (Fred), Maria Russell (Imelda), Clancy Brown (Rudy Blue), Michael Gambino (Tony), Teresa Huang (Kimmie)

Hugh discovers the missing money from the safe and suspects everybody, Wayne included. So Wayne, thinking fast to explain his whereabouts on the night of the crime, comes up with a story about a mystery Panco investor. Now all the Malloys have to do is find one. Enter libidinous ex-ballplayer Rudy Blue.



9 :01x09 - Cinderella

First aired: May/07/2007
Writer: Colette Burson
Director: Matt Shakman
Guest star: Keeshan Giles (Clerk Boy), Davenia McFadden (Chunky Kay)

Wayne's partnership at Panco hinges on the Malloys throwing the perfect dinner party. An unexpected reunion between Dahlia and her former cellmate causes major complications.



10 :01x10 - This Is Your Brain On Drugs

First aired: May/14/2007
Writer: Ellie Herman
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Guest star: Stephanie L Moore (Receptionist), Joe Jefferson (Mr. O'Keiffe), Peggy Stewart (Cherien's Mother), Jim Gleason (Priest), Larry Cedar (Karl), David Kelsey (Stewart Peel), Deidrie Henry (Aubrey McDonald), Teresa Huang (Kimmie), Kaitlin Olson (Hartley Underwood)

Convinced that Dahlia is still at risk, Wayne aims to give her a taste of her own medicine by snorting a handful of meth. His ill-advised attempt at drug intervention launches Wayne on a speed-fueled romp while Dahlia has to keep things afloat at Panco. Dale shows up in Eden Falls and befriends neighbor Hartley.



11 :01x11 - Anything Hugh Can Do, I Can Do Better

First aired: May/21/2007
Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
Director: Adam Arkin
Guest star: Jonathan Goldstein (Wes), Deidrie Henry (Aubrey McDonald), Diana Gettinger (Ashleigh), Preston Acuff (Clerk), Peggy Stewart (Cherien's Mother), Yvans Jourdain (Greg), Michael Gambino (Tony), Kaitlin Olson (Hartley Underwood), Teresa Huang (Kimmie), Stephen Sowan (Erick)

With Hugh absent, Wayne takes charge at Panco and learns what it's like to be the boss. Dahlia tries to bond with Di Di, but discovers the gap between them has widened. And Dale makes his intentions---romantic and otherwise---known to Hartley.



12 :01x12 - It's a Wonderful Lie

First aired: May/28/2007
Writer: Nicole Yorkin, Dawn Prestwich, Lydia Woodward
Director: Peter O'Fallon
Guest star: Candice Afia (Hotel Maid), Arye Gross (Pete Mintzy), Julie Ann Emery (Gi Gi), Kaitlin Olson (Hartley Underwood), Teresa Huang (Kimmie), Michael Gambino (Tony)

When Doug's friend Pete visits, the Malloys must keep him in the dark about what they have done. Meanwhile, Hugh returns from Las Vegas with a new wife and orders Wayne to negotiate a retroactive prenup. And Hartley warms up to Dale and shows him how to blend in with the buffers.



13 :01x13 - Waiting for Dogot

First aired: Jun/04/2007
Writer: Aaron Blitzstein, Dmitry Lipkin
Director: Jamie Babbit
Guest star: Brandon Killham (Davey), Arye Gross (Pete Mintzy), Michael Gambino (Tony), Yvans Jourdain (Greg), Teresa Huang (Kimmie)

The first season's finale finds the Malloys in a difficult situation as visitors are still arriving, neighbors are prying and Dale angles to get a piece of the action.



14 :02x01 - The Last Temptation of Wayne

First aired: Mar/18/2008
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
Director: Guy Ferland
Guest star: Nick Searcy (Officer Delroy Moody), Arye Gross (Pete Mincey), Michael McGrady (Bob Day), Peggy Stewart (Cherien's Mother), Lauri Johnson (Receptionist), Robert Pine (Doctor)

Wayne sends Dahlia, the kids, and Cherien's mother away while he stays to deal with Pete Mincey, which Dale has continued to screw up. However, things look up when Hugh offers Wayne a piece of a land deal. Meanwhile, Nina decides to leave Eden Falls with Dahlia.



15 :02x02 - Friday Night Lights

First aired: Mar/25/2008
Writer: Ellie Herman, Dmitry Lipkin
Director: Guy Ferland
Guest star: Stacey Travis (Amber Day), Michael McGrady (Bob Day), Peggy Stewart (Cherien's Mother), Arye Gross (Pete Mincey)

Wayne deals with Dale and Pete while Dahlia and the kids get held up in Blunt, Texas where they have to rescue Nina who is being held hostage by a local couple.



16 :02x03 - Field of Dreams

First aired: Apr/01/2008
Writer: Nicole Yorkin, Dawn Prestwich
Director: Peter O'Fallon
Guest star: Jared Harris (Eamon Quinn), Nichole Hiltz (Ginny Dannegan), Michael Trevino (Brent), Ntare Mwine (Maurice Devereaux), Tom Amandes (), Erich Anderson (), James Shanklin (Bob Spurlock), Peggy Stewart (Cherien's Mother), Deidrie Henry (Aubrey McDonald), Julie Ann Emery (Gi Gi), Lee Garlington (Jane Fedley)

Wayne is forced to deal with the Eden Falls elite after Cael is caught tampering with the school's computer. Meanwhile, Hugh is deemed psychologically inept to handle the Bayou Hills deal due to depression. Also, Dale demands a job at Panco, and nobody is happy that a traveler named Quinn arrives after spending 20 years in prison.



17 :02x04 - Slums of Bayou Hills

First aired: Apr/08/2008
Writer: Ellie Herman
Director: Seith Mann
Guest star: Curtis Armstrong (Barry Stone), Gary Kraus (Kevin), Michael Espy (Jeremy), Brie Gabrielle (Cammy), Marcuis Harris (Ex-Con), Jeanette O'Connor (Rikki), Michael Welch (Ike), Tom Ayers (Fish Guy), Deidrie Henry (Aubrey McDonald), Jared Harris (Eamon Quinn), Nichole Hiltz (Ginny Dannegan), Teresa Huang (Kimmie), Mark Ivanir (Felix Minkov), Ntare Mwine (Maurice Devereaux)

As Wayne struggles to deal with Doug's past, Dahlia has struggles of her own while trying to live an honest life.



18 :02x05 - Trust Never Sleeps

First aired: Apr/15/2008
Writer: Timothy J. Lea
Director: Peter O'Fallon
Guest star: Ladell Preston (Youth), Anthony De Longis (Redneck), Lisa K. Wyatt (Caitlin), Jamie McShane (Declan Cassidy), Sarah Jones (Rosaleen), Michael Welch (Ike), Ntare Mwine (Maurice Devereaux), Toby Huss (Chet Landry), Cullen Douglas (Ulysses Gillard), Julie Ann Emery (Gi Gi), Jared Harris (Eamon Quinn)

Dahlia continues to struggle to live an honest life while Wayne is surprised by a visitor at work. Meanwhile, Cael meets another group of Travelers.



19 :02x06 - Dead Calm

First aired: Apr/22/2008
Writer: Wendy Riss
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Stephanie Pearson (Tracy Pearson), Carly Prevatte (Hannah), Tim Trobec (Meatloaf Guy), David Grant Wright (Henry), John Cantwell (Guest as Stevie Nicks), Dennis Garber (Dave Wilkinson), Jon Wolfe Nelson (Craig), Christina Grace (Ingrid), Jonathan Goldstein (Wes), Jared Harris (Eamon Quinn), Greg Ellis (Reilly), Sarah Jones (Rosaleen), Wesley Thompson (Unknown), Michael Welch (Ike), Toby Huss (Chet Landry)

While Wayne tries to keep Dale and the other Travelers away, he must also try to regain Dahlia's trust. Meanwhile, Cael and Rosaleen come closer and Nina has a party for Jim.



20 :02x07 - The Lying King

First aired: Apr/29/2008
Writer: Alexander Cary
Director: Peter O'Fallon
Guest star: Nigel Gibbs (Dan Berthaud), Dimitri Diatchenko (Russian #2), Dennis Garber (Dave Wilkinson), Antal Kalik (Gallagher), Anna Lane Tatum (Dutch), Dominic Pace (Russian #1), Carly Prevatte (Hannah), Mark Ivanir (Felix), Michael Welch (Ike), Greg Ellis (Reilly), Ntare Mwine (Maurice Devereaux), Jonathan Goldstein (Wes), Sarah Jones (Rosaleen), Julie Ann Emery (Gi Gi), Peggy Stewart (Cherien's Mother), Jared Harris (Eamon Quinn), Canyon Prince (Wallace)

As Wayne and Dahlia continue to drift further apart, the Bayou Hills deal is threatened by dangerous behavior at the construction site. Meanwhile, a relationship blooms between DiDi and Ike and Cael opts to stay at Rosaleen's camp.