The Best Episodes of Riverdale

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#1 - Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam
S4:E110/9/2019
As the residence of Riverdale prepare for its upcoming Independence Day parade, Archie receives a phone call that will change the rest of his life forever.
Director:Gabriel Correa
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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Director:Gabriel Correa
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
9.0/10(2624 votes)
#2 - Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgment Night
S2:E215/9/2018
When an incident at the Sheriff’s station triggers an all-out war between the North and the Southside, Archie and Jughead find themselves in the fight of their lives. Meanwhile Veronica makes a devastating discovery about Hiram, just as someone from his past arrives in Riverdale looking for revenge. Finally, Betty comes face to face with the Black Hood.
Director:Cherie Nowlan
Writer:Shepard Boucher
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Director:Cherie Nowlan
Writer:Shepard Boucher
8.7/10(2823 votes)
#3 - Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder
S1:E125/4/2017
Archie and Veronica are shocked to learn of the arrest but know they need to come clean to their parents about what they uncovered. Still hurt by the betrayal of his friends and torn over who to trust, Jughead reluctantly joins them in a quest for truth. Meanwhile, Cheryl confronts her mom about why she treats her so much worse than she ever did with Jason.
Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Michael Grassi
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Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Michael Grassi
8.5/10(2703 votes)
#4 - Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter
S1:E135/11/2017
Archie and Veronica continue to grow closer. Betty is tired of her family acting as if nothing has happened and confronts her mother. Jughead finds himself in an unexpected situation, leaving Archie and the gang scrambling. Hermione makes Fred an offer that seems too good to be true. Meanwhile, the truth about Blossoms’ family business is revealed leaving Cheryl to take matters into her own hands.
Director:Lee Toland Krieger
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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Director:Lee Toland Krieger
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
8.4/10(1394 votes)
#5 - Chapter Seventy-Three: The Locked Room
S4:E163/11/2020
Jughead and Betty confront Bret, Donna and Professor DuPont and unravel their plan to commit the perfect murder.
Director:Unknown
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8.3/10(2119 votes)
#6 - Chapter Eighteen: When a Stranger Calls
S2:E511/8/2017
When Alice publishes a fiery piece in the Riverdale Register blasting the Southside, Jughead is forced to take matters into his own hands to try and keep the peace. Betty turns to Archie for help after receiving an ultimatum that could potentially destroy some of her closest relationships. With their SoDale open house fast approaching, Hiram and Hermoine enlist the help of an unlikely ally to get some potential investors on board. Finally, Veronica welcomes her old friend Nick St. Clair to Riverdale, but his plans for a wild night with the gang quickly takes an unexpected turn.
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8.3/10(2086 votes)
#7 - Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club
S3:E411/7/2018
When Betty confronts Alice about Gryphons and Gargoyles, Alice has no choice but to come clean about how she, along with a young Fred, FP, Hermoine, Hiram, Sierra, Penelope and Tom, played the game in the early 90’s – and how a shocking mystery has been plaguing them all ever since.
Director:Dawn Wilkinson
Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
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Director:Dawn Wilkinson
Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
8.2/10(1763 votes)
#8 - Chapter Thirty-Two: Prisoners
S2:E194/25/2018
After an incident at Riverdale High leaves the town on edge, Archie leads the charge to uncover the culprit. Meanwhile, the reveal of a devastating secret leads to a violent showdown between Chic, Jughead, Betty and Alice. Elsewhere, Veronica takes matters into her own hands when someone from her past comes to town seeking revenge. Finally, Hermoine and Cheryl conspire to take down Sheriff Keller.
Director:Jennifer Phang
Writer:Cristine Chambers
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Director:Jennifer Phang
Writer:Cristine Chambers
8.2/10(1675 votes)
#9 - Chapter Thirty-Three: Shadow of a Doubt
S2:E205/2/2018
As the town’s mayoral race between Fred and Hermoine heats up, Hiram sets his sights on a new ally – Sheriff Minetta. Betty turns to Cheryl for help when she has a suspicion about the Black Hood. Meanwhile, the reveal of a dark secret forces Archie and Jughead to try and ease tensions between the Bulldogs and Serpents. Finally, on the eve of the mayoral debate, a mysterious message leaves everyone on edge.
Director:Gregory Smith
Writer:Yolonda E. Lawrence
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Director:Gregory Smith
Writer:Yolonda E. Lawrence
8.2/10(1467 votes)
#10 - Chapter Seventy-Nine: Graduation
S5:E32/3/2021
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.
Director:Gabriel Correa
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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Director:Gabriel Correa
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
8.1/10(1848 votes)
#11 - Chapter Twenty-Two: Silent Night, Deadly Night
S2:E912/13/2017
After snooping around for Christmas gifts, Veronica uncovers a major secret Hiram has been keeping from her. Fallout from Jughead’s encounter with Penny Peabody creates tension between him and FP. Meanwhile, a defiant Cheryl takes matters into her own hands after Penelope tells her they cannot afford Christmas this year. Finally, Betty and Archie’s vow to take down the Black Hood once and for all leads to a dangerous showdown.
Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Shepard Boucher
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Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Shepard Boucher
8.1/10(1676 votes)
#12 - Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive the Night
S3:E225/15/2019
After receiving mysterious invitations, Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead band together to confront the evils of their past once and for all. Meanwhile, chaos ensues at The Farm after Edgar makes a chilling announcement.
Director:Rachel Talalay
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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Director:Rachel Talalay
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
8.0/10(2373 votes)
#13 - Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend
S1:E104/13/2017
When Fred decides to finalize the divorce with Archie’s mother Mary, Archie hides his true feelings. Archie tries to win Valerie back with a romantic evening, however, Betty hijacks his plans when she decides to throw Jughead a surprise birthday party. Once Cheryl learns of the party, she decides to make it interesting and things quickly get out of control. Meanwhile, Veronica contemplates whether she should participate in the deposition to help get her Dad released.
Director:Dawn Wilkinson
Writers:Brian E. Paterson, Britta Lundin
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Director:Dawn Wilkinson
Writers:Brian E. Paterson, Britta Lundin
8.0/10(2259 votes)
#14 - Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again
S1:E114/27/2017
Betty is slammed overseeing Homecoming and Reunion weekend, but Alice wants her to help with the Jason Blossom investigation. Alice turns to Archie and Veronica for help, but when Betty discovers they are working with her mom, she is not happy. After seeing his father FP start to clean up his act, Jughead wonders if it's the right time to give him another chance. Cheryl and Polly have both decided to go to Homecoming in Jason's honor, until a revelation waylays their plans. Meanwhile, Fred and Mary attend the Homecoming dance, leaving Fred to possibly reconsider the divorce.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
8.0/10(1682 votes)
#15 - Chapter Twenty-Six: The Tell-Tale Heart
S2:E132/7/2018
Betty turns to Jughead for help when the consequences of a hasty decision come back to haunt her. Veronica organizes a face to face meeting after tensions between Hiram, FP and Jughead spiral out of control. Elsewhere, Archie is forced to make a tough decision after Agent Adams takes things one step too far.
Director:Unknown
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8.0/10(1653 votes)
#16 - Chapter Forty: The Great Escape
S3:E511/14/2018
After weeks go by with no contact from Archie, Veronica devises a dangerous plan to break him out of juvie. Meanwhile, when Betty learns that Jughead has taken their investigation into Griffins & Gargoyles a step too far, she finds herself in a race against the clock to save him.
Director:Unknown
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8.0/10(1350 votes)
#17 - Chapter Fifty-Six: The Dark Secret of Harvest House
S3:E215/8/2019
Veronica turns to Mary and Archie for help after uncovering a secret that Hiram had been keeping from her. Betty raises questions after witnessing some strange activities at The Farm. Jughead finds himself one step closer to uncovering the Gargoyle King’s identity.
Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Cristine Chambers
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Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Cristine Chambers
7.9/10(2836 votes)
#18 - Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show
S1:E42/16/2017
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 about Miss Grundy's past. Elsewhere, Veronica confronts her mother Hermoine about a suspicious meeting she witnessed between her mother and a shady Southside Serpent. Finally, after uncovering Betty's diary, Alice finds the perfect opportunity to destroy Archie's golden boy image.
Director:Mark Piznarski
Writer:Michael Grassi
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Director:Mark Piznarski
Writer:Michael Grassi
7.9/10(2384 votes)
#19 - Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying
S2:E110/11/2017
As Fred's life hangs in the balance following the shooting at Pop's diner, Archie struggles with the emotional aftermath of what he witnessed. Meanwhile, as Veronica steps out of her comfort zone to support Archie, she learns that her father Hiram has arrived to Riverdale earlier than expected. Elsewhere, at Pop's diner, Pop Tate recounts the chilling details of the shooting, which leaves Jughead and Betty questioning the gunman's true motives. Lastly, after running into Cheryl at the hospital, Betty and Kevin are surprised to learn about the fire at Thornhill.
Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
7.9/10(1840 votes)
#20 - Chapter Nineteen: Death Proof
S2:E611/15/2017
After a charge led by Mayor McCoy threatens to further escalate tensions between the North and Southside, Jughead, along with Archie, tries to put a stop to a dangerous alliance being considered between the Serpents and a long-time rival. Betty turns to Veronica for help when she’s thrust into the center of a burgeoning mystery surrounding The Sugarman. Finally, Cheryl confronts her mother Penelope after a traumatic run-in forces her to make a stark realization.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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7.9/10(1857 votes)
#21 - Chapter Twenty: Tales from the Darkside
S2:E711/29/2017
Riverdale remains on edge after a chilling letter from the Black Hood challenges the town’s residents to remain sinless for 48 hours – or he’ll strike again. Meanwhile, Jughead and Archie’s friendship gets tested after Penny Peabody unexpectedly calls in a favor that Jughead owes her. Elsewhere, Betty and Veronica team up to investigate someone who Betty thinks could be the Black Hood killer. Finally, things take an unexpected turn for Josie when a secret admirer takes things one step too far.
Director:Unknown
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7.9/10(1068 votes)
#22 - Chapter Seventy-One: How to Get Away with Murder
S4:E142/26/2020
When a night in the woods goes horribly awry, Betty, Archie and Veronica are forced to confront what one of them may be capable of.
Director:Unknown
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7.8/10(2573 votes)
#23 - Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
S1:E63/2/2017
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 brings them to a home for troubled youth and face-to-face with Polly. Just as her relationship with her mother was on the upswing, an unexpected betrayal sends Veronica spiraling, while Josie deals with her own pressures at home after her overbearing father returns for her performance at the variety show. Finally, Hermoine's first day at Andrew's Construction finds her and Fred growing closer.
Director:Steven A. Adelson
Writers:Nicholas Zwart, Tessa Leigh Williams
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Director:Steven A. Adelson
Writers:Nicholas Zwart, Tessa Leigh Williams
7.8/10(1847 votes)
#24 - Chapter Seventeen: The Town That Dreaded Sundown
S2:E411/1/2017
When Archie’s attempt to take matters into his own hands spirals out of control, Mayor McCoy calls an emergency town hall meeting to deal with the growing chaos in Riverdale. Meanwhile, when Betty finds herself at the center of a deepening mystery, her decision to keep some parts of it from Jughead causes further friction between the two. Elsewhere, Veronica grows concerned for Archie when she realizes the lengths he would go to seek revenge against the person terrorizing Riverdale. Finally, tensions between the North and Southside finally come to a head and leads to an unexpected showdown.
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7.8/10(1839 votes)
#25 - Chapter Twenty-One: House of the Devil
S2:E812/6/2017
When Jughead learns that FP is getting released from prison, he and Betty organize a welcome home party with the Serpents to ease him back into his former life. Meanwhile, Archie and Veronica reach a crossroad in their relationship, but are forced to push their issues aside after Jughead and Betty ask them to take over the Black Hood investigation.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Yolonda E. Lawrence
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Writer:Yolonda E. Lawrence