While navigating the troubled waters of romance, school and family, Archie and his gang become entangled in dark Riverdale mysteries.
Cast:Lili Reinhart , Camila Mendes , Cole Sprouse , K.J. Apa , Madelaine Petsch , Casey Cott , Mädchen Amick , Vanessa Morgan , Charles Melton , Drew Ray Tanner , Martin Cummins , Mark Consuelos , Alvin Sanders , Marisol Nichols , Skeet Ulrich , Nathalie Boltt , Barbara Wallace , Lochlyn Munro
As a new school year begins, the town still reels from Jason Blossom's tragic death; Archie decides to pursue a career in music; Cheryl Blossom stirs up trouble.
Archie pleads with Ms Grundy to come forward with what they heard; Cheryl deals with the pressure of Jason's death; Jughead stumbles upon Archie's secret.
Cheryl comes clean about when she last saw Jason; Betty and Jughead investigate Jason's death; Veronica and Ethel investigate a shame book.
Jughead fights to keep the local drive-in open; Betty and Veronica investigate Ms Grundy, uncovering some startling information about her past.
The Blossom family move forward with Jason's funeral, and a secret agenda; Hermione seeks Fred's help; Betty dives deeper into Jason's death.
Valerie's efforts to help Archie leads to a major fallout with Josie; Betty and Jughead's investigation brings them face-to-face with Polly.
New rumors swirl when a major piece of evidence is mysteriously destroyed; Cheryl approaches Betty with an unexpected proposal.
Archie and his friends pitch in to help Fred, but when one of them is attacked, they come up with a plan that lands them in Southside Serpent territory.
Archie receives an offer from Cheryl; Veronica befriends a classmate that her father's illegal doings has hurt; Alice prepares for revenge on the Blossoms.
Fred decides to finalize his divorce; Archie plans to win Valerie back; Betty plans a surprise birthday party for Jughead, until Cheryl spirals things out of control.
Cheryl and Polly decide to attend the Homecoming in Jason's honor, until a revelation waylays their plans; Alice turns to Archie and Veronica for help.
Archie and Veronica are shocked to learn of the arrest, and must come clean to their parents about what they uncovered; Jason's killer is revealed.
Jughead finds himself in an unexpected situation; The truth about Blossoms' family business is revealed, leaving Cheryl to take matters into her own hands.
Fred's life hangs in the balance following the shooting; Veronica's father arrives into town; Jughead and Betty question the gunman's true motives.
With the gunman still at large, Betty leads the charge to save Pop's from closing; Jughead's attempt to find FP a new lawyer may have some serious repercussions.
Archie takes matters into his own hands; An unexpected turn of events leads the town to realize their darkest chapter may be far from over.
Betty finds herself at the center of a deepening mystery; Tensions between the North and Southside comes to a head and leads to an unexpected showdown.
Betty turns to Archie for help after receiving an ultimatum; Veronica's old friend comes to town, but his plans for a wild night takes an unexpected turn.
A charge led by Mayor McCoy threatens to further escalate tensions with the Southside; Betty is thrust into a burgeoning mystery surrounding the Sugarman.
The town 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.
When Jughead learns that F.P. is getting released from prison, he and Betty organize a welcome home party; Archie and Veronica push their relationship issues aside to focus on the Black Hood investigation.
Veronica uncovers a major secret about her father; Betty and Archie's vow to take down the Black Hood once and for all leads to a dangerous showdown.
Tensions mount when Jughead and his fellow students from Southside High transfer to Riverdale High; Betty sets out to find her long-lost brother.
Archie joins the wrestling team to get closer to Hiram; Jughead digs up shocking details about Riverdale's past; Betty unearths some dark secrets about Chic.
An act of vandalism stirs up suspicion; Archie's new job as Hiram's intern has Veronica worried he'll learn about the Lodge family secrets.
A hasty decision comes back to haunt Betty; Tensions between Hiram, FP and Jughead spiral out of control; Archie is forced to make a tough decision.
Determined to uncover Hiram's plans, Jughead presses Veronica about what she may know; Cheryl makes a surprising connection with an unlikely friend.
Fred considers running for Mayor; Betty becomes increasingly suspicious of Chic; Jughead makes a major discovery in his quest to take down Hiram.
In the aftermath of Hiram's plans, Jughead resorts to drastic measures to voice his opposition; Tensions between Fred and Archie reach a breaking point.
Riverdale High's student council election heats up; Archie steps up to help after learning that Hiram's mobster associates have come to Riverdale to stir up trouble; an unexpected guest shows up at the Cooper residence.
As rehearsals begin for Carrie the Musical, the arrival of an ominous letter forces Kevin to make a difficult decision about the show.
An incident at Riverdale High leaves the town on edge; The reveal of a devastating secret leads to a violent showdown between Chic, Jughead, Betty and Alice.
Betty turns to Cheryl for help when she has a suspicion about the Black Hood; A mysterious message leaves everyone on edge.
An all-out war with the North and the Southside triggers; Veronica makes a devastating discovery; Betty comes face to face with the Black Hood.
Veronica stays one step ahead after uncovering Hiram's latest scheme; FP makes a surprising announcement to Jughead and the Serpents; Betty confronts her darkest demons.
As the jury begins deliberations in his murder trial, Archie makes a surprising request; Jughead leads the Serpents against the Ghoulies latest attack.
After a gruesome discovery is made in the forest, Jughead and Betty team up to investigate; Archie navigates his new surroundings.
Suspicious roadblocks threaten to delay the opening of the speakeasy; Betty and Jughead follow different leads; Archie is forced to make a difficult decision.
Alice revisits her disturbing ties to Gryphons and Gargoyles, a game she and the other parents played in high school.
Veronica recruits the gang for a high-stakes mission; Archie makes a renegade plan; Jughead rolls the dice on a new psychological theory.
Betty follows some strong leads; Veronica uncovers a crucial piece of evidence; Archie struggles with a devastating decision.
Archie hits the road and ends up at a farm; Betty finds herself up against a formidable foe from her past; Veronica makes a risky business decision.
After a shocking event rocks the Riverdale Vixens, Veronica stages a confrontation; Betty enlists an unlikely ally; Jughead reconnects with his past.
In the aftermath of Hiram's takeover, Veronica leads the charge against him; Jughead secures the Serpents a new gig; Betty hosts a group of desperate visitors; Archie faces his demons when his life is endangered.
With SATs around the corner, Betty comes face-to-face with someone from her past; Jughead makes a bold move against the Gargoyle Gang.
Betty investigates a string of suicides; Jughead comes face-to-face with Hiram's alleged mistress; Archie spirals out of control.
An unsettling message forces "The Midnight Club" to reunite; Veronica and Reggie resort to desperate measures; Kevin gives Moose an ultimatum.
Archie steps back into the ring; Alice goes deeper with the Farm; Jughead visits the Heart of Darkness; Veronica juggles dueling villains.
Archie befriends a young runaway, and revisits a piece of his past; Veronica leans into risk at La Bonne Nuit; Jughead works to unite the Serpents.
Jughead questions his mom's motives for returning; Archie recruits the gang for a G&G mission.
Rehearsals for the Heathers musical gets underway; Veronica learns some devastating news; Jughead makes a surprising move against Gladys.
Betty and Cheryl infiltrate The Farm; Archie reconnects with old friends; Jughead attempts to put a stop to Riverdale's drug trade.
Betty dives deeper into Edgar's mysterious power; Archie and Veronica team up for a high-stakes fight; Jughead investigates a gruesome murder.
The Joneses engage in a gripping journey; Archie faces criminal consequences; Betty unpacks a string of shocking revelations about Evelyn.
Mary grows concerned by Archie's boxing desire; Jughead and Betty's plan to confront the Gargoyle King takes an unexpected turn.
Veronica stages an elaborate plan; Betty makes a chilling discovery; Jughead finds himself one step closer to unmasking the Gargoyle King.
After receiving mysterious invitations, the gang band together to confront the evils of their past once and for all; Edgar makes a chilling announcement.
As Riverdale gets ready for a monumental celebration, Archie receives devastating news that will change the rest of his life forever.
Archie forges a new beginning for Mad Dog; Jughead receives a special offer; Veronica pays for her parents' mistakes; Cheryl goes head to head with the school's new principal.
Things take a dangerous turn when Betty and Charles track down Edgar and his Farmies; Jughead's first day at Stonewall Prep doesn't go as planned; Cheryl learns a dark family secret.
A chilling mystery sweeps through Riverdale as the gang prepares for the mischief and mayhem of Halloween; Jughead gets caught in a sinister scheme.
Veronica digs deep for justice; Betty explores her future and complex past; Stonewall Prep celebrates a literary franchise; Archie finds himself the unexpected target of the local businesses.
Tension mounts as Archie tries to dethrone Dodger; Betty and Jughead examine their family histories; Cheryl grows suspicious of her new houseguest; Veronica deals with a major shake-up at home.
Archie's peaceful Thanksgiving dinner at the community center is derailed by unexpected guests; Jughead and Betty search for clues about a recent death in Stonewall Prep.
Residents begin receiving more mysterious videotapes on their doorsteps; The seniors of Riverdale High eagerly await their college decision letters.
After declaring war on Hiram, Veronica enlists a secret weapon; Archie and FP team up to take Dodger down for good; Jughead's search for his grandfather leads to more questions than answers.
Emotions run high as Riverdale celebrates a monumental Spirit Week; Jughead considers a pivotal opportunity; Veronica pursues a new passion.
In the competitive heat of Quiz Show fever, Betty butts heads with Brett; Archie gets Frank a job at Andrew's Construction; Veronica and Cheryl team up for an unlikely business venture.
Betty and Alice embark on a new investigation; Archie digs deeper into his uncle's dark past; Veronica reconnects with an old friend.
Worried about his future after high school, Archie seeks advice from Hiram; Veronica begins to spiral; Jughead confronts a critical accusation.
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.
Alice begins shooting a documentary about Riverdale and the latest mystery involving one of its own; Betty, Archie and Veronica fall deeper into a web of lies as the investigation gets underway.
Betty continues her Stonewall Prep takedown with the help of two unique allies; A tense confrontation leads to a tender reunion.
As a menacing and musical new normal takes shape in Riverdale, Betty helps Jughead restore order; Kevin fights for his place in the spotlight.
Jughead and Charles follow a new lead after the contents of the latest videotape takes a sinister turn; Cheryl and Veronica's maple rum business faces a new threat; Archie and Betty contemplate their next steps.
After receiving a letter from the University of Iowa asking him to submit a story, Jughead works on a twisted tale about the gang's revenge fantasy against Principal Honey for all the ways he's ruined their senior year.
Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur leads them to a secret underground for red-band screenings. To impress the Naval Academy Commandant, Archie participates in a boxing exhibition against another candidate - KO Kelly.
Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur takes a twisted turn after receiving a call from Bret. Archie is forced to make an impossible decision when the person responsible for his father's death needs his help.
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.
After spending seven years away from Riverdale, Archie returns to find the town is 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 the gang to return home.
Toni, Alice, Archie and Kevin fight to keep Riverdale High open after learning that its budget has been cut; Veronica gets creative when she discovers Chad is having her followed; Jughead starts a new job after debt collectors show up.
Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead prepare for their first day as Riverdale High's newest teachers; Veronica introduces her husband, Chad, to the group; Archie and Toni turn to Cheryl for help restarting the football and cheer teams.
Archie begins to recruit Riverdale's new volunteer fire department. Veronica comes up with a risky plan to support Riverdale's local businesses, while Jughead and Tabitha begin to unravel an old mystery.
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.
After the Bulldogs lose several football games, Archie and Veronica come up with a plan to boost school spirit. Betty seeks guidance from Cheryl after being faced with a difficult decision to make.
While preparing for the school's Parent-Teacher night, Archie is caught off guard when his former Army General shows up in Riverdale with some unexpected news. Betty and Alice receive some unexpected visitors.
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.
As tension boils over at home, Reggie turns to his dark and demanding partnership with Hiram. In response, Hiram reflects on his own rise to infamy.
While helping Eric deal with his PTSD, Archie is forced to confront his own past trauma in the Army. To find the Lonely Highway killer, Betty and Tabitha come up with a way to lure truckers to Pop's.
Cheryl enlists the help of Archie, Kevin, Fangs and Reggie after she learns there is palladium underneath her maple groves. Betty and Alice confront a trucker who may have been involved in Polly's disappearance.
After going MIA during the middle of her world tour, Josie McCoy returns to Riverdale unexpectedly. Veronica gets creative after a surprise visit from her old friend Alexandra Cabot. Toni steps in to help Tabitha and Veronica land a deal.
After hearing some unexpected news about his former commanding officer, Archie opens up to Uncle Frank about his time in the Army. Cheryl and Kevin attempt to take control of the ministry.
After learning that a friend has gone missing, Tabitha enlists help from Jughead and Betty. Penelope plants doubt in Kevin's mind. An explosion at the mines leaves several lives hanging in the balance.
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. Veronica and Archie make a big decision about their future.
As the gang pick up the pieces after a rough year back in Riverdale, an incident at Pop's forces them to make a difficult decision about the future of the town.
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; Jughead and Tabitha move in together.
La Llorona arrives in Rivervale. Betty and Toni visit Cheryl in hopes that she can protect Betty's unborn baby and Baby Anthony. Meanwhile, Jughead, Tabitha, Reggie and Veronica have ghost tales of their own, straining their relationships.
After being visited by a mysterious figure who arrives in Rivervale, the gang find themselves faced with unexpected ultimatums.
Bailey's Comet passes over Rivervale, Cheryl and Nana Rose revisit the tragic stories of the Blossom women. Once in a lifetime event prompts Cheryl to summon a familiar face to Rivervale.
Unnerved by the mysterious and bloody events occuring around him, Jughead sets out on a quest to discover the wicked truth about Rivervale.
News spreads about bombing at Andrew's home. Archie, Betty and Jughead deals with side effects from explosion. Veronica learns Hiram may have been involved, Cheryl feels guilt when believes she may have had a hand in the explosion.
Following the explosion at the Andrews' residence, Archie assembles a team to help rebuild his home; Jughead copes with his new reality; Veronica breaks some news to the town, which later prompts a visit from her mother.
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.
Arsenic and old grudges: Toni finds herself in a fight - on multiple fronts. After a flurry of bad baked goods, the gang trades notes on new dangers.
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 folk hero. Percival takes aim at Veronica, Toni and Tabitha.
After learning that Percival's plan to reinvigorate Riverdale would lead to the demise of Pop's, Tabitha searches for a way to fight back. But when she is targeted by one of Percival's accomplices, the incident sends her back in time and searching for answers.
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.
The next steps of Percival's plan catch Archie, Betty, Jughead, Veronica, Cheryl and Reggie off guard and forces them to face their past trauma.
Archie decides he must build up his tolerance if he's going to stand a chance against Percival; Betty turns to Jughead for help; Veronica deals with a discovery; Cheryl debates whether she should reach out to a former childhood crush.
After failing to get Pop's declared a historical landmark, Tabitha enlists Archie's help saving the diner from Percival. Betty opens up to Agent Drake about her ability to see people's evil auras. Meanwhile, after Reggie and the shareholders declare war on Veronica, she turns to Jughead for help maintaining control of the Babylonium. Finally, Cheryl reconnects with her childhood crush Heather, and Toni and Fangs continue their fight for custody of Baby Anthony.
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.
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.
As the gang plan an event celebrating two of their own, strange biblical plagues around town threaten to put a damper on the special day.
When several of their own fall prey to Percival's latest plan, Cheryl calls upon fellow witch Sabrina Spellman for help. Elsewhere, Percival gives Reggie an ultimatum.
Archie and the gang gather intel about Percival so they can better understand where he came from and use that to their advantage. However, when their plan results in an unexpected outcome, the gang is left having to pay a terrible cost.
When Archie and Veronica's attempt to negotiate with Percival doesn't go as planned, the forces of good and evil finally face off, leading to some unexpected revelations.
Archie and the gang band together to save Riverdale from the greatest threat the town has ever faced.
After coming together to stop Bailey's comet, the gang find themselves transported back to a simpler time - Riverdale 1955.
Riverdale High's sock hop is around the corner and Archie has his sights set on taking Veronica to the dance. Betty is confused when Kevin appears uninterested in taking things to the next level with her.
A lesson in sex education leaves the gang more confused. Jughead attempts to help Ethel out of some trouble .
After enlisting Archie's help, Cheryl's plan to fool her family spirals out of control. Jughead turns to Veronica for help after finding himself in some trouble, and Betty gives Kevin an ultimatum.
Principal Featherhead takes aim at the negative influence comic books have over kids, just as Jughead is tasked by Pep Comics to write four tales for a new issue.
At her wits end over Archie's recent actions, Mary turns to Uncle Frank to get him back on track; Betty asks Veronica for help understanding her sexuality; Jughead takes action after he discovers plagiarism taking place at Pep Comics.
Fearing that Betty is going down the wrong path, Alice forces her to join the after-school dance show, "American Grandstand"; Kevin is forced by Tom to join the Riverdale High basketball team; Veronica finds herself cut off by her parents.
In order to keep Riverdale High's basketball legacy alive, Frank and Archie recruit a new player to the team -- a boy named Reggie Mantle; Tabitha's return to school inspires Toni to start a literary society for Riverdale's Black students.
After devising a plan to bring in some money at the Babylonium, Veronica is surprised to learn somebody may be sabotaging her; after beginning sessions with Dr. Werthers, Betty begins to question his motives.
Jughead and Tabitha team up to investigate a mystery involving Brad Raybury; Cheryl asks Toni if she can attend an afterschool book club with her and other Black students; Betty and Veronica ask Archie and Reggie out on a double date.
Veronica decides to host a ghost show; Betty makes the most out of her night out with Archie and Reggie; Jughead makes a major discovery in a mystery brewing in Riverdale.
Archie and Reggie lean on each other as they prepare for their big basketball game against Stonewall Prep; Betty and Veronica decide to throw a slumber party.
Panic ensues after Archie and the gang learn that Mrs. Thornton is accused of being a communist; Cheryl's father forces her to out gay students at Riverdale High or risk losing power over the Vixens.
Principal Featherhead agrees to let Kevin present him with an original musical. Musical rehearsal prompt Archie to question what he wants in life while Betty and Veronica confront what's going on between them.
Betty, Veronica, Cheryl, and Toni each enter the annual Miss Teen Riverdale pageant. When Alice doesn't allow Ethel to enter the pageant, the girls band together to make sure she has a fighting chance.
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; Jughead goes to war with Dr. Werthers over his censure of comic books.
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; Archie's attempt to take his poetry to the next level doesn't go as planned.
As the gang gets swept up in paranoia, a new mystery in Riverdale leads Jughead to suspect it may have ties to a string of suspicious murders in town; Archie reconsiders his future after Uncle Frank gives him a hard time about his poetry.
As the town's past secrets start to bubble to the surface, Jughead and the gang are forced to make a difficult decision that will change each of their lives forever.
Back in present day and longing for her former life in Riverdale, 86-year-old Betty turns to a special friend to help her relive her last day of senior year.
