The Best Episodes Directed By Lee Toland Krieger

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(77 votes)

   #1 - The Last Nice Guy in New York

   S1:E29/16/2018

   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.

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   7.9/10(174 votes)

   #2 - Pilot

   S1:E19/9/2018

   A charming first encounter quickly turns into something more nefarious when bookstore manager Joe takes a very strong liking to grad student Beck.

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   7.8/10(76 votes)

   #3 - Chapter One: October Country

   S1:E110/26/2018

   While Greendale readies for a Halloween eclipse, Sabrina faces a crucial decision and Harvey makes and unexpected declaration.

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   7.7/10(35 votes)

   #4 - Chapter Three: Body Double

   S1:E32/9/2017

   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.

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   7.7/10(23 votes)

   #5 - Heritage

   S1:E23/2/2021

   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.

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   7.6/10(39 votes)

   #6 - Pilot

   S1:E12/23/2021

   Superman and Lois' return to idyllic Smallville is set to be upended by mysterious strangers.

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   7.5/10(47 votes)

   #7 - Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil

   S1:E22/2/2017

   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.

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   7.5/10(200 votes)

   #8 - Chapter One: The River's Edge

   S1:E11/26/2017

   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.

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   7.2/10(33 votes)

   #9 - Chapter Two: The Dark Baptism

   S1:E210/26/2018

   A legendary guest visits Spellman Mortuary. Ambrose explores a grim revelation, and Sabrina stuns the coven with a shocking announcement.

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10. 

    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter

    S1:E135/11/2017

    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.

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    6.9/10(52 votes)

    #11 - A Searing Burst of Light

    S1:E14/23/2021

    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.

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12. 

    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Finale

    S5:E104/24/2025

    Hoping to decisively close the book on the past, Joe embarks on a risky new chapter. But as with every great story, one last twist awaits.

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    6.3/10(36 votes)

    #13 - We're All Someone's Monster

    S1:E24/23/2021

    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.

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