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The Best Episodes of Riverdale Season 3

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Riverdale Season 3 Episode 4 - Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club
    8.3/10(2156 votes)

    S3:E4

    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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  2. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 22 - Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive the Night
    8.1/10(1732 votes)

    S3:E22

    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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  3. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 5 - Chapter Forty: The Great Escape
    8.0/10(1706 votes)

    S3:E5

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 21 - Chapter Fifty-Six: The Dark Secret of Harvest House
    8.0/10(1403 votes)

    S3:E21

    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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  5. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 6 - Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter
    7.7/10(1530 votes)

    S3:E6

    After confronting the parents, who were part of "The Midnight Club" twenty-five years ago, Betty follows some strong leads in hopes of finding out who the true Gargoyle King is. Meanwhile, Veronica's attempt to prove Archie's innocence lands her in hot water. Finally, Archie turns to Kevin for help making things right.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:Cristine Chambers

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  6. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 8 - Chapter Forty-Three: Outbreak
    7.7/10(1519 votes)

    S3:E8

    On the road and running out of places to stay, Jughead and Archie head to Toledo to visit Jughead's mother Gladys and sister Jellybean. Back in Riverdale, Betty inches closer to uncovering the truth about Griffins & Gargoyles, while Veronica and Cheryl take on Hiram, Hermoine and Penelope after more students fall victim to seizures.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:James DeWille

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  7. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 1 - Chapter Thirty-Six: Labor Day
    7.6/10(2104 votes)

    S3:E1

    As the jury begins deliberations in his murder trial, Archie makes a surprising request about how he wants to spend his final days of summer. Betty is forced to deal with her problems head-on after a heated confrontation with Alice and Polly brings up some dark secrets she's kept hidden. Veronica pleads with Hiram to step in and help Archie before a verdict is announced. Finally, Jughead leads the Serpents against the Ghoulies latest attack.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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  8. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 7 - Chapter Forty-Two: The Man in Black
    7.6/10(1544 votes)

    S3:E7

    Fearful that he will be caught, Archie hits the road and ends up at a farm outside Riverdale, where he meets Laurie Lake. Meanwhile, after Alice takes extreme measures to ensure Betty's safety from the Gargoyle King, Betty finds herself up against a formidable foe from her past. Finally, after learning that La Bonne Nuit is in trouble, Veronica makes a risky business decision that could cost her everything.

    Director:Alex Pillai
    Writer:Janine Salinas Schoenberg

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  9. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 20 - Chapter Fifty-Five: Prom Night
    7.6/10(1276 votes)

    S3:E20

    Betty takes matters into her own hands after learning some unsettling news about her father. Mary grows concerned by Archie's desire to take boxing to the next level. Elsewhere, Cheryl runs into a roadblock during her campaign for prom queen, while Jughead and Betty's plan to confront the Gargoyle King takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 2 - Chapter Thirty-Seven: Fortune and Men's Eyes
    7.5/10(1747 votes)

    S3:E2

    After a gruesome discovery is made in the forest, Jughead and Betty team up to investigate Riverdale's latest mystery. As Archie navigates his new surroundings, Veronica devises a plan to bring a bit of home to him. Elsewhere, when Moose decides to join the RROTC, Kevin worries he may be pulling away from him.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Grassi

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  11. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 3 - Chapter Thirty-Eight: As Above, So Below
    7.3/10(1641 votes)

    S3:E3

    When a series of suspicious roadblocks threaten to delay the opening of the speakeasy, Veronica enlists the help of Cheryl, Toni, Reggie, Kevin and Josie to ensure opening night goes off without a hitch. Elsewhere, Betty and Jughead follow different leads to learn more about the strange incidents going on in the town. Finally, some unwanted attention forces Archie to make a difficult decision about his future.

    Director:Jeffrey G. Hunt
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 10 - Chapter Forty-Five: The Stranger
    7.3/10(1398 votes)

    S3:E10

    With SAT's around the corner, Alice and FP urge Jughead and Betty to stop investigating G&G and start focusing on their SAT prep. However, when Alice takes things one step too far, Betty is forced to come face-to-face with someone from her past. Finally, Jughead makes a bold move against the Gargoyle Gang.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Brian E. Paterson

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  13. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 11 - Chapter Forty-Six: The Red Dahlia
    7.3/10(1426 votes)

    S3:E11

    After one of their own becomes the target of an unseen assailant, the gang works together to get to the bottom of Riverdale's latest mystery. Meanwhile, Betty works with a surprising ally to piece together clues about a series of deaths in the town. Elsewhere, a spiraling Archie sets out on a new path, while Jughead comes face to face with Ms. Mulwray, Hiram's alleged mistress.

    Director:Gregory Smith
    Writers:Devon Turner, Will Ewing

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  14. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 15 - Chapter Fifty: American Dreams
    7.2/10(1304 votes)

    S3:E15

    As Gladys prepares for FP’s 50th birthday party, Jughead questions his mom’s motives for returning to Riverdale. When an unexpected encounter brings Archie back into the world of G&G, Jughead and Betty devise a plan to help him face his past head-on. Finally, Cheryl and Toni find themselves at a crossroads, and Veronica reveals a damaging secret to Betty.

    Director:Gabriel Correa
    Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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  15. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 18 - Chapter Fifty-Three: Jawbreaker
    7.2/10(1222 votes)

    S3:E18

    When a tainted batch of fizzle rocks makes its way through Riverdale, Jughead and FP set out to find who's responsible. After asking Veronica to help get him into an upcoming boxing tournament, Archie quickly learns he may be in over his head. Elsewhere, Betty makes one last attempt to rescue Alice from The Farm's grip, and Toni becomes unsettled by a sudden change in Cheryl's behavior.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 19 - Chapter Fifty-Four: Fear the Reaper
    7.2/10(1243 votes)

    S3:E19

    When Jellybean goes missing, Jughead, Gladys and FP follow a series of cryptic clues to get her home. Elsewhere, Archie faces the fallout from his latest boxing match, while Betty makes a major discovery about Evelyn's past. Finally, Josie makes a big decision about her future.

    Director:Alexandra La Roche
    Writers:Janine Salinas Schoenberg, Will Ewing

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  17. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 12 - Chapter Forty-Seven: Bizarrodale
    7.1/10(1436 votes)

    S3:E12

    Amidst preparations for their upcoming wedding, Sierra and Tom receive an unsettling message, which forces "The Midnight Club" to reunite. Meanwhile, Veronica and Reggie take drastic measures to clean up a mess they created. Cheryl learns some unexpected news about the college she has set her sights on. Lastly, Kevin gives Moose an ultimatum.

    Director:Harry Jierjian
    Writer:Britta Lundin

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  18. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 17 - Chapter Fifty-Two: The Raid
    7.1/10(1221 votes)

    S3:E17

    As Betty enlists Cheryl's help to infiltrate The Farm, Archie and Veronica help an ally from his past. Meanwhile, Jughead's attempt to put a stop to Riverdale's drug trade puts him on a collision course with Gladys. Finally, Hiram breaks some surprising news to Veronica.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 14 - Chapter Forty-Nine: Fire Walk with Me
    6.9/10(1289 votes)

    S3:E14

    Betty takes matters into her own hands when she learns that The Farm has set their sights on someone in her inner circle. Meanwhile, when Hiram and Gladys’ control over Veronica becomes too much to handle, she sets a plan in motion to turn the tables on them. Elsewhere, Archie grows concerned about a young runaway he meets at the gym, while Jughead struggles to maintain control over the Serpents.

    Director:Marisol Adler
    Writer:Aaron Allen

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  20. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 9 - Chapter Forty-Four: No Exit
    6.7/10(1539 votes)

    S3:E9

    With Riverdale in disarray following Hiram's takeover, Veronica leads the charge against her father after he takes aim at La Bonne Nuit. Meanwhile, as Betty reluctantly houses the group of patients who escaped the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, Jughead confronts a group of desperate Serpents, who have resorted to drastic measures to make ends meet. Finally, Archie is forced to face his demons.

    Director:Jeffrey G. Hunt
    Writer:Arabella Anderson

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  21. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 13 - Chapter Forty-Eight: Requiem for a Welterweight
    6.5/10(1355 votes)

    S3:E13

    Archie steps back into the ring; Alice goes deeper with the Farm; Jughead visits the Heart of Darkness; Veronica juggles dueling villains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Riverdale Season 3 Episode 16 - Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun
    4.2/10(2863 votes)

    S3:E16

    As rehearsals for this year's musical "Heathers: The Musical" get underway, Cheryl, as queen bee Heather Chandler, channels her own HBIC to deal with a recent fallout. Meanwhile, Betty grows increasingly annoyed by Evelyn's involvement with the musical – as well as the lives of her friends. Elsewhere, Veronica learns some devastating news about her family, and Archie and Josie make a decision about their future. Lastly, Jughead makes a surprising move against Gladys,

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club" is the best rated episode of Riverdale season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 2,156 votes. Directed by Dawn Wilkinson and written by Tessa Leigh Williams, it aired on November 7, 2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive the Night".