After hearing some unexpected news about his former commanding officer, Archie opens up to Uncle Frank about his time in the Army. Veronica comes up with a clever way to raise funds after Chad calls the SEC on her. Finally, Cheryl and Kevin attempt to take control of the ministry, and Jughead goes on an apology tour.
- Directed by
- Robin Givens
- Written by
- Janine Salinas Schoenberg
Guest stars
Kathleen Duborg
Older Mother
Matthew Graham
Board Member #1
Jaleese Green
Young Mother
Alykhan Gulamani
Mr. Sand
- I
Isiah Henwood
Aiden
Gardiner Millar
General Taylor
Philip Prajoux
Handsome Man
- E
Evan Roberts
Jim
- C
Caleb Rogers
Travis
- S
Sabrina Shaw
Ms. Wethenheimer
Marcel Zadé
Board Member #2
Chris Mason
Chadwick 'Chad' Gekko
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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