In the aftermath of the prison break at Hiram's jail, Archie leads the charge to round up the remaining convicts on the loose. Tabitha reaches out for Betty's help when she realizes Jughead is missing. When Penelope re-enters the fold, Cheryl becomes suspicious of her true intentions.
- Directed by
- Tessa Blake
- Written by
- Aaron Allen
Guest stars
Trevor Stines
Jason Blossom
Juan Riedinger
Dodger Dickenson
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Jonathan Bryant
Jeremiah Peterson
Sean Millington
Hammer
Robert Parent
Alpha Stockbroker
Phoebe Miu
Jessica
Alykhan Gulamani
Mr. Sand
Fred Henderson
Governor Dooley
Sandy Robson
Ted Bishop
Azura Skye
Darla Dickenson
Adrian Hough
Doc
Nathalie Boltt
Penelope Blossom
All episodes — Season 5
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S5 E1Chapter Seventy-Seven: Climax
Jan 20, 20217.543 min
Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur leads them to the discovery of a secret underground for red-band screenings. Elsewhere, in order to impress the visiting Naval Academy Commandant, Archie agrees to participate in a boxing ex
S5 E2Chapter Seventy-Eight: The Preppy Murders
Jan 27, 20215.742 min
Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur takes a twisted turn after receiving a call from Bret. Meanwhile, Archie is forced to make an impossible decision when the person responsible for his father's death needs his help. Elsewhere
S5 E3Chapter Seventy-Nine: Graduation
Feb 3, 20217.443 min
With Graduation Day around the corner, the gang consider their next steps beyond Riverdale High. Archie learns whether he will be able to graduate with his classmates. FP makes a difficult decision about his and Jellybean's future.
S5 E4Chapter Eighty: Purgatorio
Feb 10, 20217.543 min
After spending seven years away from Riverdale, Archie returns to find the town is now under Hiram Lodge's grip and on the verge of becoming a ghost town. When Toni catches him up on what's been going on, Archie reaches out to the rest of t
S5 E5Chapter Eighty-One: The Homecoming
Feb 17, 20216.842 min
Toni, Alice, Archie and Kevin fight to keep Riverdale High's doors open after learning that its budget had been cut by Hiram Lodge. Veronica gets creative when she discovers Chad is having her followed. Jughead starts a new job after debt c
S5 E6Chapter Eighty-Two: Back to School
Feb 24, 2021742 min
Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead prepare for their first day as Riverdale High's newest teachers. Veronica introduces her husband Chad to the group after he shows up unexpectedly in Riverdale. After realizing they are out of funds, Archi