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 5 episodes
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Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur leads them to the discovery of a secret underground for red-band screenings. Elsewhere, in order to impress the visiting Naval Academy Commandant, Archie agrees to participate in a boxing exhibition against another candidate - KO Kelly. Meanwhile, as Cheryl prepares for prom, she stumbles upon a major secret that Toni's been keeping from her.
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Directed by Pamela RomanowskyWritten by Greg Murray, Ace HasanGuest stars Skeet Ulrich, Marisol Nichols, Luvia Petersen, Garfield Wilson, Carmela Sison, Lucas Wyka, Birkett Turton, Doreen Calderon
Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur takes a twisted turn after receiving a call from Bret. Meanwhile, Archie is forced to make an impossible decision when the person responsible for his father's death needs his help. Elsewhere, Veronica and Hermosa come up with a plan to force Hiram into early retirement, and Cheryl makes a business move.
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Directed by Gabriel CorreaWritten by Janine Salinas Schoenberg, Devon TurnerGuest stars Skeet Ulrich, Marisol Nichols, Sarah Desjardins, Blake Stadel, Birkett Turton, Shaw Madson, Arabella Bushnell, Sean Depner
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.
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Directed by Gabriel CorreaWritten by Roberto Aguirre-SacasaGuest stars Skeet Ulrich, Marisol Nichols, Doreen Calderon, Gaston Morrison, Klarc Jerome Wilson, Chris Cannon, Jordan Robinson, Marlon Kazadi
After spending seven years away from Riverdale, Archie returns to find the town is now under Hiram Lodge's grip and 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.
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Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Roberto Aguirre-SacasaGuest stars Marisol Nichols, Ese Atawo, Jayce Barreiro, Anna Diaz, Jeremy Lacombe, Tina Rahimi, Jeremy Jones, Dominic Travaloina
Toni, Alice, Archie and Kevin fight to keep Riverdale High's doors open after learning that its budget had been cut by Hiram Lodge. Veronica gets creative when she discovers Chad is having her followed. Jughead starts a new job after debt collectors show up in Riverdale.
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Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Michael GrassiGuest stars Gurb Johal, Jeremy Jones, Stella Lai, Sam Rahmani, Dominic Travaloina, Bentley Storteboom, Chris Mason, Jordan Connor
Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead prepare for their first day as Riverdale High's newest teachers. Veronica introduces her husband Chad to the group after he shows up unexpectedly in Riverdale. After realizing they are out of funds, Archie and Toni turn to Cheryl for help restarting the football and cheer teams. Finally, Betty, Kevin and Alice follow a lead after learning that Polly may be in trouble.
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Directed by Gabriel CorreaWritten by Ariana JacksonGuest stars Kevin Flatley, Shakil Jessa, Uma Kaler, Johnnier Mejia, Ashley O'Connell, Adeline Rudolph, Chris Mason, John Prowse
Following in his Grandpa Artie's footsteps, Archie begins to recruit Riverdale's new volunteer fire department. Toni's attempt to lure Cheryl out of Thornhill and back into daily life in Riverdale leads to more tension between the two. Elsewhere, Betty, Alice and Kevin's latest investigation leads them into conflict with Hiram. Finally, as Veronica comes up with a risky plan to support Riverdale's local businesses, Jughead and Tabitha begin to unravel an old mystery surrounding some strange sightings in the town.
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Directed by Gabriel CorreaWritten by Ted SullivanGuest stars Ryan Faucett, David LeReaney, Carmen Aguirre, Jericho Cabinas, Paul Herbert, Brahm Taylor, AC Bonifacio, Sarah Formosa
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.
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Directed by Rachel TalalayWritten by Arabella AndersonGuest stars Ben Sullivan, Neemish Parekh, Bentley Storteboom, Adeline Rudolph, Chris Mason, Sommer Carbuccia, Lucy Hale, Simon Alexander
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.
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Directed by Rob SeidenglanzWritten by Ace HasanGuest stars Michelle Addison, Rocky Anderson, AC Bonifacio, Lydia Campbell, Kheon Clarke, Sarah Formosa, Karen Holness, Uma Kaler
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. Cheryl pushes back after hearing that Hiram and Reggie have expressed interest in taking over the Blossom maple groves. Jughead's unconventional way to get through a case of writer's block causes Tabitha to be concerned for his safety. Finally, Betty and Alice receive some unexpected visitors.
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Directed by Gabriel CorreaWritten by Chrissy MaroonGuest stars Hart Denton, Grace Chin, Jason William Day, Paul Lazenby, Phoebe Miu, Adeline Rudolph, Gardiner Millar, Chris Mason
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.
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Directed by Tessa BlakeWritten by Aaron AllenGuest stars Trevor Stines, Juan Riedinger, Jonathan Bryant, Sean Millington, Robert Parent, Phoebe Miu, Alykhan Gulamani, Fred Henderson
Hiram shares with Reggie his origin story and how he went from a young Jaime Luna to the powerful kingpin of Riverdale. Elsewhere, Reggie reflects on his relationship with his father.
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Directed by James DeWilleWritten by Brian E. PatersonGuest stars Ana Carrizales, Jihan Amer, Nickolas Baric, Wyatt Cameron, Neil Charlesworth, Ben Corns, Vincent Dangerfield, Sam Darkoh
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 extends an invitation to Kevin and Veronica gives Reggie a shot to prove her wrong.
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Directed by Gabriel CorreaWritten by Evan KyleGuest stars Kory Grim, Adrian Neblett, T.J. Riley, Corey Turner, Thomas Nicholson, Sommer Carbuccia, Anthony Timpano, Nathalie Boltt
Cheryl enlists the help of Archie, Kevin, Fangs and Reggie after she learns there is palladium underneath her maple groves. Meanwhile, Betty and Alice confront a trucker who may have been involved in Polly's disappearance. Elsewhere, Jughead and Archie each confront events from their past.
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Directed by Mädchen AmickWritten by James DeWilleGuest stars Crystal Balint, Phoebe Miu, Adeline Rudolph, Thomas Nicholson, Kamar Burke, Ramon Terrell, Sommer Carbuccia, Anthony Timpano
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.
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Directed by Robin GivensWritten by Ariana Jackson, Evan KyleGuest stars Ashleigh Murray, Hayley Law, Djouliet Amara, Chris McNally, Zara Antwi, Ian Hawkins, Ron Selmour, Reese Alexander
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.
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Directed by Robin GivensWritten by Janine Salinas SchoenbergGuest stars Kathleen Duborg, Matthew Graham, Jaleese Green, Alykhan Gulamani, Isiah Henwood, Gardiner Millar, Philip Prajoux, Evan Roberts
After learning that a friend has gone missing, Tabitha enlists help from Jughead and Betty to investigate the disappearance. Penelope plants doubt in Kevin's mind, which leads him to confront Cheryl about the ministry. Finally, an explosion at the mines leaves several lives hanging in the balance.
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Directed by Nathalie BolttWritten by Devon TurnerGuest stars Chris Mason, Sommer Carbuccia, John Prowse, David Christopher Baron, Jacqueline Ann Steuart, Aiden Sutcliffe, Jude Wilson, Anthony Timpano
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.
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Directed by Ronald RichardWritten by Tessa Leigh WilliamsGuest stars Benton Greene, Catherine Lough Haggquist, Nathalie Boltt, Alison Araya, Wyatt Nash, Peter Bryant, Ryan Robbins, Kyra Leroux
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.
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Directed by Gabriel CorreaWritten by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg MurrayGuest stars Simon Alexander, Addison Tessema, Sam Scherzer, Liam Tait, Sheila Tyson, Marcus Aurelio, Ben Ferguson, David Lennon
