Set in the present, the series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends, exploring the surreality of small-town life, the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade.
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Set in the present, the series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends, exploring the surreality of small-town life, the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade.
Season 7 episodes
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After coming together to stop Bailey’s comet, the gang finds themselves transported back to a simpler time — Riverdale 1955. Archie attempts to impress the new girl Veronica. Toni, Tabitha and Betty take a stand against Principal Featherhead. Meanwhile, Jughead attempts to convince the gang that they're from the future.
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Directed by Ronald RichardWritten by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Danielle ImanGuest stars Erinn Westbrook, Daniel Yang, Marion Eisman, Moses Thiessen, Nathalie Boltt, Lochlyn Munro, Shannon Purser, Molly Ringwald
Chapter One Hundred Nineteen: Skip, Hop and Thump!
43m6.4 / 10
Riverdale High's sock hop is around the corner and Archie has his sights set on taking Veronica (Camila Mendes) to the dance. Betty is confused when Kevin appears uninterested in taking things to the next level with her. Elsewhere, Jughead takes aim at Pep Comics, and Toni attempts to convince Cheryl to let Fangs perform at the sock hop.
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Directed by Ronald RichardWritten by Ariana JacksonGuest stars Daniel Yang, Jenn MacLean-Angus, Moses Thiessen, Shannon Purser, Molly Ringwald, Tom McBeath, Nicholas Barasch, William MacDonald
After a lesson in sex education leaves the gang more confused than ever, Veronica decides to organize a make-out party at the Pembrooke. Elsewhere, Jughead attempts to help Ethel out of some trouble only to find himself in hot water as well.
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Directed by James DeWilleWritten by Janine Salinas SchoenbergGuest stars Daniel Yang, Marion Eisman, Moses Thiessen, Nathalie Boltt, Lochlyn Munro, Shannon Purser, Nicholas Barasch, William MacDonald
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.
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Directed by Claudia YarmyWritten by Chrissy MaroonGuest stars Barclay Hope, Nathalie Boltt, Shannon Purser, Molly Ringwald, Ryan Robbins, Nicholas Barasch, William MacDonald, Abby Ross
Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: Tales in a Jugular Vein
41m7.6 / 10
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.
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Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by Greg MurrayGuest stars Daniel Yang, Michael St. John Smith, Barclay Hope, Alvin Sanders, Barbara Wallace, Nikolai Witschl, Nicholas Barasch, William MacDonald
At her wits end over Archie’s recent actions, Mary turns to Uncle Frank to get him back on track. Meanwhile, Betty asks Veronica for help understanding her sexuality. Elsewhere, Jughead takes action after he discovers plagiarism taking place at Pep Comics, and Cheryl and Toni’s budding attraction catches the attention of some River Vixens
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Directed by Amy MyroldWritten by Ted SullivanGuest stars Daniel Yang, Zoé De Grand Maison, Moses Thiessen, Lochlyn Munro, Molly Ringwald, Alvin Sanders, Ryan Robbins, Nicholas Barasch
Fearing that Betty is going down the wrong path, Alice forces her to join the after-school dance show, "American Grandstand." Meanwhile, Kevin is forced by Tom to join the Riverdale High basketball team, and Veronica finds herself cut off by her parents.
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Directed by Jesse WarnWritten by Aaron AllenGuest stars Daniel Yang, Nathalie Boltt, Lochlyn Munro, Alaina Huffman, Tom McBeath, Ryan Robbins, Nicholas Barasch, William MacDonald
In order to keep Riverdale High's basketball legacy alive, Frank and Archie recruit a new player to the team - a quiet farm boy named Reggie Mantle. Tabitha's return to school inspires Toni to start a literary society for Riverdale's Black students. Alice forces Betty to join the River Vixens, and Kevin starts a new job at the Babylonium.
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Directed by Cierra GlaudeWritten by Evan KyleGuest stars Charles Melton, Erinn Westbrook, Daniel Yang, Sean Depner, Barclay Hope, Nathalie Boltt, Lochlyn Munro, Molly Ringwald
Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Six: Betty & Veronica Double Digest
43m6.3 / 10
After devising a plan to bring in some money at the Babylonium, Veronica is surprised to learn somebody may be sabotaging her. Elsewhere, after beginning sessions with Dr. Werthers, Betty begins to question his motives.
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Directed by Alex PillaiWritten by Will EwingGuest stars Charles Melton, Daniel Yang, Lochlyn Munro, Tom McBeath, Alvin Sanders, Abby Ross, Malcolm Stewart, Karl Walcott
Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Seven: American Graffiti
43m7.2 / 10
Jughead and Tabitha team up to investigate a mystery involving Ray Bradbury. 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, and Fangs prepares for his first big gig.
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Directed by Kevin SullivanWritten by Nate Burke, Sam RubinekGuest stars Charles Melton, Erinn Westbrook, Alvin Sanders, Ryan Robbins, Abby Ross, Karl Walcott, Garry Chalk, Matty Finochio
Veronica decides to host a ghost show after learning that Riverdale doesn't celebrate Halloween the way she's use to in LA. Betty makes the most out of her night out with Archie and Reggie, and Jughead makes a major discovery in a mystery brewing in Riverdale.
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Directed by Ronald RichardWritten by Felicia HoGuest stars Charles Melton, Daniel Yang, Beverley Breuer, Zoé De Grand Maison, Nathalie Boltt, Lochlyn Munro, Shannon Purser, Barbara Wallace
Archie and Reggie lean on each other as they prepare for their big basketball game against Stonewall Prep. Meanwhile, as they deal with ongoing issues with their parents, Betty and Veronica decide to throw a slumber party with Kevin and Clay.
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Directed by Julia BettencourtWritten by Gigi SwiftGuest stars Charles Melton, Daniel Yang, Sean Depner, Barclay Hope, Nathalie Boltt, Shannon Purser, Molly Ringwald, Tom McBeath
Panic ensues after Archie and the gang learn that Mrs. Thornton is accused of being a communist. Cheryl's father Clifford forces her to out gay students at Riverdale High or risk losing power over the Vixens. Meanwhile, Hiram's surprise arrival to town is quickly met with suspicion by Veronica, and Jughead devises a plan to get around a boycott of comic books.
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Directed by Mädchen AmickWritten by Janine Salinas Schoenberg, Will EwingGuest stars Marisol Nichols, Mark Consuelos, Daniel Yang, Sarah Habel, Zoé De Grand Maison, Barclay Hope, Moses Thiessen, Nathalie Boltt
Chapter One Hundred Thirty-One: Archie the Musical
43m5.9 / 10
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.
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Directed by Ronald RichardWritten by Tessa Leigh WilliamsGuest stars Charles Melton, Daniel Yang, Moses Thiessen, Shannon Purser, Tom McBeath, Alvin Sanders, Ryan Robbins, Nicholas Barasch
Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Two: Miss Teen Riverdale
42m4.2 / 10
It's time for the town's annual Miss Teen Riverdale pageant and Betty, Veronica, Cheryl and Toni each have their own reasons for entering. However, when Alice doesn't allow Ethel to enter the pageant, the girls band together to make sure she has a fighting chance.
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Directed by Michael GoiWritten by Aaron Allen, Chrissy MaroonGuest stars Charles Melton, Daniel Yang, Jenn MacLean-Angus, Zoé De Grand Maison, Barclay Hope, Lochlyn Munro, Shannon Purser, Molly Ringwald
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.
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Directed by Rob SeidenglanzWritten by Ryan TerrebonneGuest stars Charles Melton, Sarah Habel, Beverley Breuer, Barclay Hope, Nathalie Boltt, Alaina Huffman, Nicholas Barasch, William MacDonald
Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Four: A Different Kind of Cat
43m4.9 / 10
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.
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Directed by Kevin Rodney SullivanWritten by Ariana Jackson, Evan KyleGuest stars Charles Melton, Ashleigh Murray, Sarah Habel, Alaina Huffman, Ryan Robbins, Nicholas Barasch, Abby Ross, Karl Walcott
Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Five: For a Better Tomorrow
42m6.0 / 10
As the gang gets swept up in Cold War paranoia, a new mystery brewing 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 writing, and a shocking discovery involving her family shakes Betty to her core.
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Directed by Gregory SmithWritten by Greg Murray, Ted SullivanGuest stars Charles Melton, Daniel Yang, Sarah Habel, Barclay Hope, Moses Thiessen, Nathalie Boltt, Lochlyn Munro, Shannon Purser
Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Six: The Golden Age of Television
43m7.8 / 10
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.
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Directed by Tara DafoeWritten by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Tessa Leigh WilliamsGuest stars Charles Melton, Erinn Westbrook, Daniel Yang, Zoé De Grand Maison, Lochlyn Munro, Peter Bryant, Alvin Sanders, Barbara Wallace
Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Seven: Goodbye, Riverdale
50m6.6 / 10finale
Back in the 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 with her friends as they were, their memories restored.
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Directed by Roberto Aguirre-SacasaWritten by Roberto Aguirre-SacasaGuest stars Charles Melton, Trevor Stines, Luvia Petersen, Daniel Yang, Moses Thiessen, Peter Bryant, Molly Ringwald, Alvin Sanders
