Riverdale

The Best Episodes of Riverdale

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Every episode of Riverdale ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Riverdale!

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...
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  1. 8.9/10(2.6k votes)

    #1 - Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgment Night

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    S2:E21

    When an incident at the Sheriff’s station triggers an all-out war between the North and the Southside, Archie and Jughead find themselves in the fight of their lives. Meanwhile Veronica makes a devastating discovery about Hiram, just as someone from his past arrives in Riverdale looking for revenge. Finally, Betty comes face to face with the Black Hood.

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  2. 8.7/10(2.8k votes)

    #2 - Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder

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    S1:E12

    Archie and Veronica are shocked to learn of the arrest but know they need to come clean to their parents about what they uncovered. Still hurt by the betrayal of his friends and torn over who to trust, Jughead reluctantly joins them in a quest for truth. Meanwhile, Cheryl confronts her mom about why she treats her so much worse than she ever did with Jason.

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  3. 8.6/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Chapter Ninety-Six: Welcome to Rivervale

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    S6:E1

    Following the explosion that ended Season Five, a new day dawns in the town of RiverVALE, where everything is as it should be. Veronica and Reggie are now the town's power couple, while Jughead and Tabitha move in together. But with Cheryl demanding a return to the "old ways," this serenity will surely not last. And how could Archie and Betty possibly have survived?

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  4. 8.5/10(2.6k votes)

    #4 - Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter

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    S1:E13

    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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  5. 8.4/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Chapter One Hundred and Seven: In the Fog

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    S6:E12

    After uncovering what Percival has planned for the town, Archie, Betty Jughead and Tabitha devise a plan to oust the current town council and instate their own. But when Percival catches wind of their secret meeting, he and Alice use an upcoming weather event to scare the town into staying in their homes... while they carry out the next step of Percival's master plan.

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  6. 8.3/10(2.1k votes)

    #6 - Chapter Eighteen: When a Stranger Calls

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    S2:E5

    When Alice publishes a fiery piece in the Riverdale Register blasting the Southside, Jughead is forced to take matters into his own hands to try and keep the peace. Betty turns to Archie for help after receiving an ultimatum that could potentially destroy some of her closest relationships. With their SoDale open house fast approaching, Hiram and Hermoine enlist the help of an unlikely ally to get some potential investors on board. Finally, Veronica welcomes her old friend Nick St. Clair to Riverdale, but his plans for a wild night with the gang quickly takes an unexpected turn.

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  8. 8.3/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Witching Hour(s)

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    S6:E4

    As Bailey's Comet passes over Rivervale, Cheryl and Nana Rose revisit the tragic stories of the Blossom women through the years. Meanwhile, the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event prompts Cheryl to summon a familiar face to Rivervale - Sabrina Spellman.

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  9. 8.3/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Chapter One Hundred and Five: Folk Heroes

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    S6:E10

    To get the town of Riverdale out from under Percival's grip, Archie, Jughead and Betty devise a plan to turn Archie into a modern-day folk hero by performing a series of impossible feats. Meanwhile, Percival takes aim at Veronica, Toni and Tabitha, pitting them and their businesses against one another. Finally, after falling ill, Cheryl makes a surprising discovery about herself.

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  10. 8.2/10(1.7k votes)

    #9 - Chapter Thirty-Two: Prisoners

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    S2:E19

    After an incident at Riverdale High leaves the town on edge, Archie leads the charge to uncover the culprit. Meanwhile, the reveal of a devastating secret leads to a violent showdown between Chic, Jughead, Betty and Alice. Elsewhere, Veronica takes matters into her own hands when someone from her past comes to town seeking revenge. Finally, Hermoine and Cheryl conspire to take down Sheriff Keller.

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  11. 8.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #10 - Chapter Thirty-Three: Shadow of a Doubt

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    S2:E20

    As the town’s mayoral race between Fred and Hermoine heats up, Hiram sets his sights on a new ally – Sheriff Minetta. Betty turns to Cheryl for help when she has a suspicion about the Black Hood. Meanwhile, the reveal of a dark secret forces Archie and Jughead to try and ease tensions between the Bulldogs and Serpents. Finally, on the eve of the mayoral debate, a mysterious message leaves everyone on edge.

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  12. 8.2/10(1.4k votes)

    #11 - Chapter Seventy-Nine: Graduation

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    S5:E3

    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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  13. 8.2/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Chapter One Hundred and Sixteen: The Stand

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    S6:E21

    When Archie and Veronica's attempt to negotiate with Percival doesn't go as planned, the forces of good and evil finally face off, leading to some unexpected revelations.

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  14. 8.1/10(1.8k votes)

    #13 - Chapter Twenty-Two: Silent Night, Deadly Night

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    S2:E9

    After snooping around for Christmas gifts, Veronica uncovers a major secret Hiram has been keeping from her. Fallout from Jughead’s encounter with Penny Peabody creates tension between him and FP. Meanwhile, a defiant Cheryl takes matters into her own hands after Penelope tells her they cannot afford Christmas this year. Finally, Betty and Archie’s vow to take down the Black Hood once and for all leads to a dangerous showdown.

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  15. 8.1/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Chapter One Hundred: The Jughead Paradox

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    S6:E5

    Unnerved by a series of strange happenings around him, Jughead's quest for answers leads him to uncover the truth about Rivervale.

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  16. 8.0/10(2.3k votes)

    #15 - Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend

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    S1:E10

    When Fred decides to finalize the divorce with Archie’s mother Mary, Archie hides his true feelings. Archie tries to win Valerie back with a romantic evening, however, Betty hijacks his plans when she decides to throw Jughead a surprise birthday party. Once Cheryl learns of the party, she decides to make it interesting and things quickly get out of control. Meanwhile, Veronica contemplates whether she should participate in the deposition to help get her Dad released.

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  17. 8.0/10(2.2k votes)

    #16 - Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again

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    S1:E11

    Betty is slammed overseeing Homecoming and Reunion weekend, but Alice wants her to help with the Jason Blossom investigation. Alice turns to Archie and Veronica for help, but when Betty discovers they are working with her mom, she is not happy. After seeing his father FP start to clean up his act, Jughead wonders if it's the right time to give him another chance. Cheryl and Polly have both decided to go to Homecoming in Jason's honor, until a revelation waylays their plans. Meanwhile, Fred and Mary attend the Homecoming dance, leaving Fred to possibly reconsider the divorce.

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  18. 8.0/10(1.6k votes)

    #17 - Chapter Twenty-Six: The Tell-Tale Heart

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    S2:E13

    Betty turns to Jughead for help when the consequences of a hasty decision come back to haunt her. Veronica organizes a face to face meeting after tensions between Hiram, FP and Jughead spiral out of control. Elsewhere, Archie is forced to make a tough decision after Agent Adams takes things one step too far.

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  19. 8.0/10(27 votes)

    #18 - Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam

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    As the residence of Riverdale prepare for its upcoming Independence Day parade, Archie receives a phone call that will change the rest of his life forever.

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  20. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen: Biblical

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    As the gang plan an event celebrating two of their own, strange biblical plaques around town threaten to put a damper on the special day.

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  21. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen: The Witches of Riverdale

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    When several of their own fall prey to Percival's latest plan, Cheryl calls upon fellow witch Sabrina Spellman for help. Elsewhere, Percival gives Reggie an ultimatum.

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  22. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Chapter One Hundred and Fifteen: Return to Rivervale

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    Archie and the gang gather intel about Percival so they can better understand where he came from and use that to their advantage. However, when their plan results in an unexpected outcome, the gang is left having to pay a terrible cost.

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  23. 7.9/10(2.8k votes)

    #22 - Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show

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    When Jughead learns that an anonymous buyer has plans to tear down the local drive-in, he fights desperately to keep it open. Betty finds her friendship with Archie on the line after stumbling upon some startling information she's uncovered about Miss Grundy's past. Elsewhere, Veronica confronts her mother Hermoine about a suspicious meeting she witnessed between her mother and a shady Southside Serpent. Finally, after uncovering Betty's diary, Alice finds the perfect opportunity to destroy Archie's golden boy image.

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  24. 7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #23 - Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying

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    As Fred's life hangs in the balance following the shooting at Pop's diner, Archie struggles with the emotional aftermath of what he witnessed. Meanwhile, as Veronica steps out of her comfort zone to support Archie, she learns that her father Hiram has arrived to Riverdale earlier than expected. Elsewhere, at Pop's diner, Pop Tate recounts the chilling details of the shooting, which leaves Jughead and Betty questioning the gunman's true motives. Lastly, after running into Cheryl at the hospital, Betty and Kevin are surprised to learn about the fire at Thornhill.

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  25. 7.9/10(1.8k votes)

    #24 - Chapter Nineteen: Death Proof

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    S2:E6

    After a charge led by Mayor McCoy threatens to further escalate tensions between the North and Southside, Jughead, along with Archie, tries to put a stop to a dangerous alliance being considered between the Serpents and a long-time rival. Betty turns to Veronica for help when she’s thrust into the center of a burgeoning mystery surrounding The Sugarman. Finally, Cheryl confronts her mother Penelope after a traumatic run-in forces her to make a stark realization.

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  26. 7.9/10(1.8k votes)

    #25 - Chapter Twenty: Tales from the Darkside

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    S2:E7

    Riverdale remains on edge after a chilling letter from the Black Hood challenges the town’s residents to remain sinless for 48 hours – or he’ll strike again. Meanwhile, Jughead and Archie’s friendship gets tested after Penny Peabody unexpectedly calls in a favor that Jughead owes her. Elsewhere, Betty and Veronica team up to investigate someone who Betty thinks could be the Black Hood killer. Finally, things take an unexpected turn for Josie when a secret admirer takes things one step too far.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgment Night" is the best rated episode of "Riverdale". It scored 8.9/10 based on 2569 votes. Directed by Cherie Nowlan and written by Shepard Boucher, it aired on 5/9/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder".