Network: FX
Episodes: 20 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: March 12, 2007 — April 29, 2008
Series status: Cancelled/ended
Performers include: Eddie Izzard, Minnie Driver, Shannon Marie Woodward, Noel Fisher, Aidan Mitchell, Todd Stashwick, and Gregg Henry.
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TV show description:
This series follows a family of Irish con artists, Travellers from rural Louisiana. As the story begins, Dahlia Malloy (Minnie Driver) has just been paroled after a two-year stint in prison. She’s unpredictable and erratic — behavior that’s exacerbated by the fact that she’s become a drug addict while in jail. In her absence, grifter Wayne (Eddie Izzard) and their children have been continuing to con their way across the country.
The Malloy children are Cael, Di Di, and Sam. Cael (Noel Fisher) is the eldest, both quiet and intelligent, and closest with his mother. He’s adept at pulling petty cash register scams, picking locks, making fake IDs, stealing cars, disabling alarms, and faking epileptic seizures as needed. Middle child Di Di (Shannon Marie Woodward) is also crafty, talented in cons and thievery, and is closer with her father. Meanwhile, Sam (Adrian Mitchell) is the youngest of the con artists, is very artistic, and frequently dresses in girl’s clothing.
The life of the Malloy family takes a radical change when an unfortunate auto accident provides them with the opportunity to assume the identity of a deceased and wealthy family. Masquerading as the “H. Douglas and Cherien Rich”family, they take their place in the wealthy neighborhood of Eden Falls.
Wayne cons his way into a job as an attorney for Panco, a prominent land-developing company, and the Malloys find their new suburban life even more strange than their previous way of life.The family’s new life is constantly in jeopardy of being exposed. One of the biggest threats comes when Dahlia’s menacing cousin, fellow Traveller Dale Malloy (Todd Stashwick), shows up and wants a piece of their new life.
Just finished the last episode and am so upset that FX cut the show off in the middle of it’s season.. Not cool bro…
It’s mid 2021 & I just discovered this awesome show on Hulu! Gosh, I was so emotionally invested with each character. There was much unfinished biz. Now, I’ll just imagine the remainder of the drama & how fabulous their lives all become. XO
I would love to see The Riches come back, even 9 years later. The show was witty, smart, & very interesting. PLEASE PLEASE, bring the show back
I WAS SO DISAPOINTED WHEN THE SEASON TWO STOPPED MID PLOT. I THOUGHT IT WAS A GREAT SHOW. I WATCHED IT ON NET FLIX. MAYBE NET FLIX COULD PRODUCE IT TO FINISH OFF OR CONTINUE. GEEZ…..
So upset that the riches stopped mid season 2. Was really getting into the series and would love to see them complete the series or end it with a movie at least. Many viewers liked it from the comments I am reading.
Take off these crappy teen mom shows! And kardashians.! Bring us some entertaing!!! Riches was so great.!
I was so upset when I found out that would no longer be any more episodes of the Riches:
It just kept your full attention. There was one thing after anther going on. Once I started watching , I couldn’t stop. I don’t understand why it didn’t have great ratings. It would make me happy to see it come back. Please–
sucks the big one no ending, make a movie
I agree with other comments. The Riches was an entertaining show.
Please bring it back….
Loved the riches.! Left us hanging.! Gotta finish this.! Put on different channel.!! Loved it.!! Good shows they cancel??? These crappy house wife shows, and ignorant teen moms they keep on,!!??? Ridiculous
Dude?
Just discovered this highly entertaining series on Netflix. Watched the final episode last night without realizing it was the last one. Whoever decided to cancel this one really screwed up.
Great show. Eddie is amazing. Can’t believe that the show like this gets canceled. We need more Kardashians … sad.
It was during the Writer’s Strike in Hollywood. Many productions had to stop or experienced setbacks because of the impact over negotiations breaking down with WGA, SAG-AFTRA and the like. Put a lot of actors and others out of work. Shows like The Riches just couldn’t survive. It’s been 12 years and the storyline is just as fresh and vibrant. Probably a different cast. But nobody carries it like Minnie and Eddie I!
i loved the show. Felt totally ripped off at the end of season 2. Wtf? Nice ending.
LOVED this show!!!! i was so sad to see it stopped….please please please bring it back
I wish they would’ve finished the season out!! I’m still wondering what happened next. It would be great to see it start up again!