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The Best Episodes of Riverdale

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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. Background image for Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam
    9.2/10(3.2k votes)

    #1 - Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam

    S4:E1

    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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  2. Background image for Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: Tales in a Jugular Vein
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: Tales in a Jugular Vein

    S7:E5

    Principal Featherhead takes aim at the negative influence comic books have over kids, just as Jughead is tasked by Pep Comics to write four tales for a new issue.

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  3. Background image for Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder
    8.7/10(2.8k votes)

    #3 - Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder

    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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  4. Background image for Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter
    8.5/10(2.7k votes)

    #4 - Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter

    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. Background image for Chapter Seventy-Three: The Locked Room
    8.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #5 - Chapter Seventy-Three: The Locked Room

    S4:E16

    Jughead and Betty confront Bret, Donna and Professor DuPont and unravel their plan to commit the perfect murder.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Chapter One Hundred Eighteen: Don't Worry Darling
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Chapter One Hundred Eighteen: Don't Worry Darling

    S7:E1

    After coming together to stop Bailey’s comet, the gang finds themselves transported back to a simpler time — Riverdale 1955. Archie attempts to impress the new girl Veronica. Toni, Tabitha and Betty take a stand against Principal Featherhead. Meanwhile, Jughead attempts to convince the gang that they're from the future.

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  8. Background image for Chapter One Hundred Nineteen: Skip, Hop and Thump!
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Chapter One Hundred Nineteen: Skip, Hop and Thump!

    S7:E2

    Riverdale High's sock hop is around the corner and Archie has his sights set on taking Veronica (Camila Mendes) to the dance. Betty is confused when Kevin appears uninterested in taking things to the next level with her. Elsewhere, Jughead takes aim at Pep Comics, and Toni attempts to convince Cheryl to let Fangs perform at the sock hop.

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  9. Background image for Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend
    8.0/10(2.3k votes)

    #8 - Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend

    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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  10. Background image for Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again
    8.0/10(2.2k votes)

    #9 - Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again

    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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  11. Background image for Chapter One Hundred Twenty-One: Love & Marriage
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Chapter One Hundred Twenty-One: Love & Marriage

    S7:E4

    After enlisting Archie's help, Cheryl's plan to fool her family spirals out of control. Jughead turns to Veronica for help after finding himself in some trouble, and Betty gives Kevin an ultimatum.

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  12. Background image for Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Seven: American Graffiti
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Seven: American Graffiti

    S7:E10

    Jughead and Tabitha team up to investigate a mystery involving Ray Bradbury. Cheryl asks Toni if she can attend an afterschool book club with her and other Black students. Betty and Veronica ask Archie and Reggie out on a double date, and Fangs prepares for his first big gig.

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  13. Background image for Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Six: The Golden Age of Television
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Six: The Golden Age of Television

    S7:E19

    As the town's past secrets start to bubble to the surface, Jughead and the gang are forced to make a difficult decision that will change each of their lives forever.

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  14. Background image for Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show
    7.9/10(2.8k votes)

    #13 - Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show

    S1:E4

    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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  15. Background image for Chapter Twenty-Six: The Tell-Tale Heart
    7.9/10(14 votes)

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

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club

    S3:E4

    When Betty confronts Alice about Gryphons and Gargoyles, Alice has no choice but to come clean about how she, along with a young Fred, FP, Hermoine, Hiram, Sierra, Penelope and Tom, played the game in the early 90’s – and how a shocking mystery has been plaguing them all ever since.

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  17. Background image for Chapter Seventy-One: How to Get Away with Murder
    7.9/10(1.0k votes)

    #16 - Chapter Seventy-One: How to Get Away with Murder

    S4:E14

    When a night in the woods goes horribly awry, Betty, Archie and Veronica are forced to confront what one of them may be capable of.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
    7.8/10(2.5k votes)

    #17 - Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!

    S1:E6

    With Riverdale High's annual variety show around the corner, Valerie's efforts to help Archie prepare for his big performance lead to some major fallout between her and Josie. Meanwhile, Betty and Jughead's investigation into Jason's death brings them to a home for troubled youth and face-to-face with Polly. Just as her relationship with her mother was on the upswing, an unexpected betrayal sends Veronica spiraling, while Josie deals with her own pressures at home after her overbearing father returns for her performance at the variety show. Finally, Hermoine's first day at Andrew's Construction finds her and Fred growing closer.

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  19. Background image for Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks

    S2:E2

    With the gunman still at large and the residents of Riverdale on edge, Betty leads the charge to save Pop's after learning that the diner may be forced to close its doors forever. Meanwhile, the gang becomes increasingly concerned for Archie's well being after noticing a string of unusual behavior from him. Elsewhere, Betty and Veronica approach Cheryl and Josie for their help saving Pop's, while Jughead's attempt to find FP a new lawyer may have some serious repercussions. Finally, when a past betrayal unexpectedly comes to light, Veronica finds herself at a crossroads with Hiram and Hermione.

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  20. Background image for Chapter Twenty-Two: Silent Night, Deadly Night
    7.8/10(16 votes)

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

    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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  21. Background image for Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgment Night
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgment Night

    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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  22. Background image for Chapter Eighty: Purgatorio
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Chapter Eighty: Purgatorio

    S5:E4

    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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  23. Background image for Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil
    7.7/10(3.1k votes)

    #22 - Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil

    S1:E2

    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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  24. Background image for Chapter Three: Body Double
    7.7/10(3.0k votes)

    #23 - Chapter Three: Body Double

    S1:E3

    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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  25. Background image for Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness
    7.7/10(2.6k votes)

    #24 - Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness

    S1:E5

    With Jason's funeral around the corner, the Blossom family moves forward with last minute preparations - and a secret agenda. Meanwhile, Archie's attempt to refocus his energy on football comes to a halt when an opportunity to work with a new music mentor presents itself. Betty dives deeper into her investigation of Jason's death and unearths some dark revelations about her family. Elsewhere, after uncovering secrets about her own family, Veronica forms an unlikely friendship with Cheryl, who is having a tougher time with Jason's impending funeral than she lets on. Finally, Hermoine turns to Fred for help after receiving a cryptic message from the Southside Serpents.

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    Director:Jesse Warn
  26. Background image for Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place
    7.7/10(2.4k votes)

    #25 - Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place

    S1:E7

    When a major piece of evidence is mysteriously destroyed, new rumors begin to swirl as to who was really behind Jason's murder. Tensions build when Jughead's father returns to the fray and it's revealed that he and Fred have some unresolved issues between them. Meanwhile, Veronica takes matters into her own hands after her fight with Hermione. Cheryl approaches Betty with an unexpected proposal that leaves Betty torn.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam" is the best rated episode of "Riverdale". It scored 9.2/10 based on 3152 votes. Directed by Gabriel Correa and written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, it aired on 10/9/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: Tales in a Jugular Vein".