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Life of Riley

2009 – 2011Show3 seasons20 episodes

Comedy
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

Life of Riley is a British comedy television series, shown on BBC One and BBC HD. The show stars Caroline Quentin and Neil Dudgeon, who are recently married, and is set around their dysfunctional family. The show also features the couple's four children, Danny, Katy, Ted, and Rosie. After three series it was confirmed that the show had been cancelled.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Life of Riley episodes

3 seasons · 20 episodes

  1. S1 E1 In the Family Way, 6.1
  2. S1 E2 New Beginnings, 6.7
  3. S1 E3 The Ex Factor, 6.8
  4. S1 E4 Beating the Bully, 6.8
  5. S1 E5 The Little White Lie, 6.6
  6. S1 E6 The Worst Best Man, 7.8
  1. S2 E3 Nine to Five, 7.2
  2. S2 E4 Is She Really Going Out with Him?, 7.8

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Facts

January 8, 2009 · June 1, 2011 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 2009
Last aired
June 1, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 20 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Smug Snake, Granola Girl, Cloudcuckoolander +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Life of Riley?"

Questions about Life of Riley

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Life of Riley?

Yipee Kids TV

In the United States, Life of Riley streams on Yipee Kids TV.

Is Life of Riley worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Life of Riley okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Life of Riley?

10 h

About 10 hours: 20 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2011.

Will Life of Riley make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Life of Riley?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Life of Riley use?

Smug SnakeGranola GirlCloudcuckoolanderMistaken for PregnantGratuitous FrenchShipper on DeckExtreme DoormatControl FreakAdorably Precocious ChildVisit by Divorced DadDumb BlondeTheme Tuneand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Smug Snake, Granola Girl, and Cloudcuckoolander.