8.1/1060 votes#1 - The Last Nice Guy in New York
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2018
As Beck deals with unwanted advances from her advisor, she brings Joe to Peach’s high society soiree. Joe tries to navigate matters with Benji.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Sera Gamble
7.9/10128 votes#2 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2018
A charming first encounter quickly turns into something more nefarious when bookstore manager Joe takes a very strong liking to grad student Beck.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: N/A
7.8/1071 votes#3 - Chapter One: October Country
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/26/2018
While Greendale readies for a Halloween eclipse, Sabrina faces a crucial decision and Harvey makes and unexpected declaration.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
7.7/1034 votes#4 - Chapter Three: Body Double
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/9/2017
After new information surrounding Jason's death comes to light, Cheryl finds herself under a cloud of suspicion and forced to come clean about the last time she saw her brother. Meanwhile, Archie makes a tough decision that puts a major strain on his relationship with Miss Grundy. Elsewhere, Betty decides to revive the school newspaper and asks for Jughead's help in investigating Jason's death, while Veronica and Ethel work on exposing some of Riverdale High's football players after rumors of a "shame book" begin to circulate. Finally, after getting grounded by his dad Fred, Archie must figure out a way to make it to the Taste of Riverdale event where Josie and the Pussycats will be performing a song he helped write.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Yolonda Lawrence
7.6/1010 votes#5 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2019
A disillusioned teen finds purpose and fights for survival at an elite academy for the Deadly Arts.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: N/A
7.6/1021 votes#6 - Heritage
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/2/2021
While adjusting to their new lives in Smallville, Lois and Clark make an important decision concerning one of their sons. Meanwhile, tensions begin to rise between Lois and Morgan Edge. Lastly, Lana Lang Cushing invites the Kent family over for a barbecue.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Todd Helbing
7.5/1043 votes#7 - Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/2017
As new details of Jason’s death begin to emerge, Archie pleads with Miss Grundy to come forward with what they heard at Sweetwater River. Betty makes an effort to mend her friendship with Archie but takes a different stance with Veronica who is trying to make up for her actions. With rumors around her brother’s death running rampant, Cheryl deals with the pressure in true Queen Bee fashion, while tensions boil over when Jughead stumbles upon a secret Archie was hoping to keep hidden. Finally, plans for the annual fall pep rally move forward with a performance by Josie and the Pussycats and a special appearance by Mayor McCoy.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
7.5/1035 votes#8 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2021
Superman and Lois' return to idyllic Smallville is set to be upended by mysterious strangers.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: N/A
7.5/1011 votes#9 - The Case of Crystal Palace
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/25/2024
After coming to the aid of a teen medium with a demonic dilemma, Edwin and Charles head to America to find a missing girl with an unexpected ally.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Steve Yockey
7.5/10183 votes#10 - Chapter One: The River's Edge
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/26/2017
As a new school year begins, the town of Riverdale is reeling from the recent, tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom — and nothing feels the same.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
7.3/1038 votes#11 - A Searing Burst of Light
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/23/2021
Unwilling to be separated from Mal, Alina hatches a plan to join him on a perilous expedition through the Fold. Kaz chases a lead on a lucrative job.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: N/A
7.2/1029 votes#12 - Chapter Two: The Dark Baptism
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/26/2018
A legendary guest visits Spellman Mortuary. Ambrose explores a grim revelation, and Sabrina stuns the coven with a shocking announcement.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
7.1/1021 votes#13 - Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/11/2017
Archie and Veronica continue to grow closer. Betty is tired of her family acting as if nothing has happened and confronts her mother. Jughead finds himself in an unexpected situation, leaving Archie and the gang scrambling. Hermione makes Fred an offer that seems too good to be true. Meanwhile, the truth about Blossoms’ family business is revealed leaving Cheryl to take matters into her own hands.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
6.8/1024 votes#14 - We're All Someone's Monster
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/23/2021
Alina's actions against the Volcra bring her to the attention of General Kirigan. Kaz runs into trouble while looking for safe passage across the Fold.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: N/A
6.4/1011 votes#15 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2019
Bright deals with the repercussions of seeing his father for the first time in years.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Chris Fedak
1.5/101 votes#16 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2014
James Chandler, president of Happyland moves back to the theme park with his family in tow. Lucy is on a quest to get away from the park's manufactured happiness and be part of something real. Elena reveals a secret to Lucy.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Writer: Ben Epstein
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"The Last Nice Guy in New York" is the best rated episode directed by Lee Toland Krieger. It scored 8.1/10 based on 60 votes. It was written by Sera Gamble. It aired on 9/16/2018 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Pilot".