The Worst Episodes of Riverdale

#1 Worst Episode
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3.5/10(3147 votes)
#1 - Chapter Seventy-Four: Wicked Little Town
S4:E174/15/2020
Kevin decides to revive Riverdale High's tradition of hosting a variety show. But when Mr. Honey forbids him from performing a number from "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," Kevin and the gang rally against their principal turning the variety show into a full-fledged musical that reflects the students' inner lives and struggles. And amidst all the drama, one forbidden "showmance" begins to blossom.
Director:Antonio Negret
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Antonio Negret
Writer:Unknown
3.3/10(1487 votes)
#2 - Chapter Ninety-Four: Next to Normal
S5:E189/29/2021
Refusing to accept what's going on around her, Alice creates an imaginary musical fantasy world in which the Coopers are one big happy family again. But as her mother continues to spiral, Betty does her best to pull her back to reality.
Director:Ronald Richard
Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
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Director:Ronald Richard
Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
4.2/10(2863 votes)
#3 - Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun
S3:E163/20/2019
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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Director:Maggie Kiley
Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
4.3/10(1150 votes)
#4 - Chapter Ninety-One: The Return of the Pussycats
S5:E159/8/2021
After going MIA during the middle of her world tour, mega-star Josie McCoy returns to Riverdale unexpectedly. But it's not until she reunites with her former bandmates Valerie and Melody, that she opens up about the real reason why she's back. Elsewhere, Veronica gets creative after a surprise visit from her old friend Alexandra Cabot. Finally, Toni steps in to help Tabitha and Veronica land a deal.
Director:Robin Givens
Writers:Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle
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Director:Robin Givens
Writers:Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle
4.9/10(974 votes)
#5 - Chapter Ninety-Seven: Ghost Stories
S6:E211/23/2021
A vengeful spirit from folklore, la Llorona arrives in Rivervale to terrorize the rainy town. Betty and Toni find themselves in the specter's path and must seek Cheryl’s help to protect the children in Rivervale, including Baby Anthony. Meanwhile, Jughead and Tabitha, along with Veronica and Reggie, experience their own hauntings that begin to put a strain on their respective relationships.
Director:Gabriel Correa
Writer:Janine Salinas Schoenberg
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Director:Gabriel Correa
Writer:Janine Salinas Schoenberg
5.1/10(1199 votes)
#6 - Chapter Ninety-Six: Welcome to Rivervale
S6:E111/16/2021
Following the explosion that ended Season Five, a new day dawns in the town of RiverVALE, where everything is as it should be. Veronica and Reggie are now the town's power couple, while Jughead and Tabitha move in together. But with Cheryl demanding a return to the "old ways," this serenity will surely not last. And how could Archie and Betty possibly have survived?
Director:Gabriel Correa
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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Director:Gabriel Correa
Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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4.8/10(573 votes)
#7 - Chapter One Hundred Thirty-One: Archie the Musical
S7:E147/5/2023
After Principal Featherhead agrees to let Kevin present him with an original musical written by him and Clay, Kevin learns the group might not be as into it as he had hoped. Elsewhere, musical rehearsals prompt Archie to question what he wants in life, while Betty and Veronica confront what's going on between them.
Director:Ronald Richard
Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
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Director:Ronald Richard
Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
5.2/10(869 votes)
#8 - Chapter Ninety-Eight: Mr. Cypher
S6:E311/30/2021
After being visited by a mysterious figure who arrives in Rivervale, the gang find themselves faced with unexpected ultimatums.
Director:Jeff Woolnough
Writer:Greg Murray
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Director:Jeff Woolnough
Writer:Greg Murray
5.7/10(3019 votes)
#9 - Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember
S2:E184/18/2018
As Riverdale High begins rehearsals for its upcoming production of "Carrie the Musical", the arrival of an ominous letter forces director Kevin to make a difficult decision about the show. Jughead uses his cover as the musical's documentarian to solve the mystery behind the letter. Meanwhile, tensions between Betty and Veronica continue to escalate just as Alice announces she is joining the musical to spend more time with Betty. Elsewhere, Hiram enacts a devious plan to further drive a wedge between Fred and Archie, while Cheryl channels Carrie White during a showdown with her mother.
Director:Jason Stone
Writers:Arabella Anderson, Tessa Leigh Williams
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Director:Jason Stone
Writers:Arabella Anderson, Tessa Leigh Williams
5.7/10(989 votes)
#10 - Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Witching Hour(s)
S6:E412/7/2021
As Bailey's Comet passes over Rivervale, Cheryl and Nana Rose revisit the tragic stories of the Blossom women through the years. Meanwhile, the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event prompts Cheryl to summon a familiar face to Rivervale - Sabrina Spellman.
Director:James DeWille
Writer:Arabella Anderson
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Director:James DeWille
Writer:Arabella Anderson
5.7/10(693 votes)
#11 - Chapter Ninety-Two: Band of Brothers
S5:E169/15/2021
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.
Director:Robin Givens
Writer:Janine Salinas Schoenberg
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Director:Robin Givens
Writer:Janine Salinas Schoenberg
5.9/10(1258 votes)
#12 - Chapter Eighty-Four: Lock & Key
S5:E83/17/2021
A big announcement forces everyone to take stock of their current lives. Cheryl sets a risky plan in motion after learning some surprising news about Toni. Jughead tries to make sense of a strange encounter he had. Kevin and Fangs make a big decision about their future together.
Director:Rachel Talalay
Writer:Arabella Anderson
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Director:Rachel Talalay
Writer:Arabella Anderson
5.7/10(597 votes)
#13 - Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: American Psychos
S6:E176/12/2022
In order to catch the Trash Bag Killer once and for all, Betty devises a plan to hold a serial killer convention in Riverdale. Elsewhere, Cheryl receives some news about Toni and Fangs that sends her spiraling, while Archie and Tabitha try to loosen the grip Percival has over his workers.
Director:Gabriel Correa
Writers:Tessa Leigh Williams, Greg Murray
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Director:Gabriel Correa
Writers:Tessa Leigh Williams, Greg Murray
5.6/10(408 votes)
#14 - Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Four: A Different Kind of Cat
S7:E178/3/2023
Betty enlists help from Cheryl and Toni after deciding she's going to publish her own book. Veronica, Kevin and Clay host Hollywood movie star Josie McCoy, who is in town to screen her latest film. Finally, Archie's attempt to take his poetry to the next level doesn't go as planned.
Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Writers:Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle
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Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Writers:Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle
5.9/10(563 votes)
#15 - Chapter One Hundred and Eleven: Blue Collar
S6:E165/29/2022
After learning that Percival is exploiting his new work crew, Archie and Tabitha devise a plan to help protect the workers and get them out from under Percival's control. Meanwhile, Jughead finds himself with a target on his back after Percival catches wind of a scheme he and Veronica hatched against Reggie. Finally, Betty receives some unexpected news about a dark moment from her past, and Toni and Fangs find themselves at a crossroads.
Director:Tara Dafoe
Writers:Arabella Anderson, James DeWille
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Director:Tara Dafoe
Writers:Arabella Anderson, James DeWille
6.0/10(716 votes)
#16 - Chapter One Hundred and One: Unbelievable
S6:E63/20/2022
As news begins to spread about the bombing at the Andrew's home, Archie, Betty and Jughead begin to deal with mysterious side effects from the explosion. Elsewhere, Veronica spirals after learning that Hiram may have been involved, and Cheryl is consumed with guilt when she believes she may have had a hand in the explosion.
Director:James DeWille
Writer:James DeWille
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Director:James DeWille
Writer:James DeWille
6.0/10(623 votes)
#17 - Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen: Night of the Comet
S6:E227/31/2022
Archie and the gang band together to save Riverdale from the greatest threat the town has ever faced.
Director:Gabriel Correa
Writers:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Aaron Allen
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Director:Gabriel Correa
Writers:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Aaron Allen
6.1/10(889 votes)
#18 - Chapter Eighty-Seven: Strange Bedfellows
S5:E118/11/2021
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.
Director:Tessa Blake
Writer:Aaron Allen
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Director:Tessa Blake
Writer:Aaron Allen
6.0/10(593 votes)
#19 - Chapter One Hundred and Five: Folk Heroes
S6:E104/17/2022
To get the town of Riverdale out from under Percival's grip, Archie, Jughead and Betty devise a plan to turn Archie into a modern-day folk hero by performing a series of impossible feats. Meanwhile, Percival takes aim at Veronica, Toni and Tabitha, pitting them and their businesses against one another. Finally, after falling ill, Cheryl makes a surprising discovery about herself.
Director:Gabriel Correa
Writer:Devon Turner
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Director:Gabriel Correa
Writer:Devon Turner
5.9/10(412 votes)
#20 - Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Three: Stag
S7:E167/26/2023
Veronica sets up a screening at the Babylonium after Julian gets his hands on a stag film and invites Archie, Reggie and the guys over for a watch party. Betty unexpectedly reunites with Polly and learns about her sister's new life in New York. Elsewhere, Jughead goes to war with Dr. Werthers over his censure of comic books.
Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Ryan Terrebonne
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Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Ryan Terrebonne
6.2/10(1070 votes)
#21 - Chapter Eighty-Five: Destroyer
S5:E93/24/2021
After the Bulldogs lose several football games, Archie and Veronica come up with a plan to boost school spirit. Jughead turns his attention to a student who he thinks might need his help. Betty seeks guidance from Cheryl after being faced with a difficult decision to make. Finally, Kevin is forced to face a dark moment from his past.
Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Ace Hasan
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Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Ace Hasan
6.1/10(646 votes)
#22 - Chapter One Hundred and Two: Death at a Funeral
S6:E73/27/2022
Following the explosion at the Andrews residence, Archie assembles a team to help rebuild his home, while Jughead copes with his new reality. Meanwhile, at the Riverdale town hall meeting, Veronica breaks some news to the town, which later prompts a visit from her mother Hermoine. At Thornhill, Britta tries to get to the bottom of some strange happenings going on with Cheryl and Nana Rose.
Director:Tara Dafoe
Writer:Ted Sullivan
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Director:Tara Dafoe
Writer:Ted Sullivan
6.1/10(625 votes)
#23 - Chapter One Hundred and Three: The Town
S6:E84/3/2022
After learning that Percival Pickens is behind a blistering article calling Riverdale the worst town in America, Archie comes up with a plan to prove him wrong. Meanwhile, after the Town Council goes after their casino, Veronica and Reggie decide they're going to do everything on the up-and-up moving forward. Finally, Britta makes a risky move to help Cheryl.
Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Brian E. Paterson
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Director:Rob Seidenglanz
Writer:Brian E. Paterson
6.1/10(592 votes)
#24 - Chapter One Hundred and Seven: In the Fog
S6:E125/1/2022
After uncovering what Percival has planned for the town, Archie, Betty Jughead and Tabitha devise a plan to oust the current town council and instate their own. But when Percival catches wind of their secret meeting, he and Alice use an upcoming weather event to scare the town into staying in their homes... while they carry out the next step of Percival's master plan.
Director:Jeff Woolnough
Writer:Chrissy Maroon
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Director:Jeff Woolnough
Writer:Chrissy Maroon
6.1/10(581 votes)
#25 - Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen: Biblical
S6:E186/26/2022
As the gang plan an event celebrating two of their own, strange biblical plaques around town threaten to put a damper on the special day.
Director:Ronald Richard
Writers:Brian E. Paterson, Janine Salinas Schoenberg
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Director:Ronald Richard
Writers:Brian E. Paterson, Janine Salinas Schoenberg