The best episode directed by Mädchen Amick is "Chapter One Hundred Thirty: The Crucible", rated 6.7/10 from 3 user votes. It was "written by Janine Salinas Schoenberg". "Chapter One Hundred Thirty: The Crucible" aired on 6/28/2023 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Chapter Ninety: The Night Gallery".
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.
Director: Mädchen Amick
Writer: Janine Salinas Schoenberg
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.
Director: Mädchen Amick
Writer: James DeWille