As new details of Jason's death begin to emerge, Archie pleads with Miss Grundy to come forward with what they heard at Sweetwater River. Betty makes an effort to mend her friendship with Archie but takes a different stance with Veronica who is trying to make up for her actions. With rumors around her brother's death running rampant, Cheryl deals with the pressure in true Queen Bee fashion, while tensions boil over when Jughead stumbles upon a secret Archie was hoping to keep hidden. Finally, plans for the annual fall pep rally move forward with a performance by Josie and the Pussycats and a special appearance by Mayor McCoy.
- Directed by
- Lee Toland Krieger
- Written by
- Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Guest stars
Casey Cott
Kevin Keller
Trevor Stines
Jason Blossom
Ashleigh Murray
Josie McCoy
Ross Butler
Reggie Mantle
Caitlin Mitchell-Markovitch
Ginger Lopez
Olivia Ryan Stern
Tina Patel
Colin Lawrence
Floyd Clayton
Sarah Habel
Geraldine Grundy
Nelson Wong
Dr. Phylum
Hayley Law
Valerie Brown
Jordan Calloway
Chuck Clayton
Mackenzie Gray
Dr. Curdle
All episodes — Season 1
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S1 E1Chapter One: The River's Edge
Jan 26, 20177.547 min
As a new school year begins, the town of Riverdale is reeling from the recent, tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom — and nothing feels the same.
S1 E3Chapter Three: Body Double
Feb 9, 20177.543 min
After new information surrounding Jason's death comes to light, Cheryl finds herself under a cloud of suspicion and forced to come clean about the last time she saw her brother. Meanwhile, Archie makes a tough decision that puts a major str
S1 E4Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show
Feb 16, 20177.143 min
When Jughead learns that an anonymous buyer has plans to tear down the local drive-in, he fights desperately to keep it open. Betty finds her friendship with Archie on the line after stumbling upon some startling information she's uncovered
S1 E5Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness
Feb 23, 20177.143 min
With Jason's funeral around the corner, the Blossom family moves forward with last minute preparations - and a secret agenda. Meanwhile, Archie's attempt to refocus his energy on football comes to a halt when an opportunity to work with a n
S1 E6Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
Mar 2, 2017743 min
With Riverdale High's annual variety show around the corner, Valerie's efforts to help Archie prepare for his big performance lead to some major fallout between her and Josie. Meanwhile, Betty and Jughead's investigation into Jason's death
S1 E7Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place
Mar 9, 20177.443 min
When a major piece of evidence is mysteriously destroyed, new rumors begin to swirl as to who was really behind Jason's murder. Tensions build when Jughead's father returns to the fray and it's revealed that he and Fred have some unresolved