The Best Episodes of Riverdale Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.2/10(3210 votes)

   #1 - Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam

   S4:E110/9/2019

   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.

   Director:Gabriel Correa

   Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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   Director:Gabriel Correa

   Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
2. 

   7.4/10(1208 votes)

   #2 - Chapter Fifty-Nine: Fast Times at Riverdale High

   S4:E210/16/2019

   Archie encourages Mad Dog to attend Riverdale High and join the football team. Jughead meets Mr. Chipping, who offers him a spot at an elite school called Stonewall Prep. Veronica is conflicted when information about her involvement in Hiram’s arrest leaks to the public.

   Director:Pamela Romanowsky

   Writers:Michael Grassi, Will Ewing

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   Director:Pamela Romanowsky

   Writers:Michael Grassi, Will Ewing
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   6.8/10(1200 votes)

   #3 - Chapter Sixty: Dog Day Afternoon

   S4:E310/23/2019

   Things take a dangerous turn when Betty and Charles track down Edgar and his Farmies. Archie and Veronica hold a car wash fundraiser at Pop’s to raise money for the community center. Elsewhere, Jughead’s first day at Stonewall Prep doesn’t go as planned. Lastly, Cheryl learns a dark family secret from Nana Rose.

   Director:Gregory Smith

   Writers:Greg Murray, Ace Hasan

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   Director:Gregory Smith

   Writers:Greg Murray, Ace Hasan
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   7.5/10(1156 votes)

   #4 - Chapter Sixty-One: Halloween

   S4:E410/30/2019

   When ominous videotapes begin appearing on doorsteps across Riverdale, widespread fear quickly returns to the town. At Stonewall Prep, Jughead learns about a series of mysterious disappearances that have occurred to former students at the school. Meanwhile, Archie’s plan to create a safe space for the town’s kids gets derailed when some unwanted visitors crash their Halloween party. Elsewhere, Veronica comes face to face with trouble, while Betty’s past comes back to haunt her. Lastly, a haunting at Thistlehouse rocks Cheryl and Toni to their core.

   Director:Erin Feeley

   Writer:Janine Salinas Schoenberg

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   Director:Erin Feeley

   Writer:Janine Salinas Schoenberg
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   7.2/10(1067 votes)

   #5 - Chapter Sixty-Two: Witness for the Prosecution

   S4:E511/6/2019

   Caught between Hiram and Hermoine’s double trial, Veronica grapples with what the future holds for her family. Archie finds himself the unexpected target of the town’s local businesses. Betty and Kevin join the Junior FBI Training Program, and Jughead learns some surprising information about his family history.

   Director:Harry Jierjian

   Writer:Devon Turner

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   Director:Harry Jierjian

   Writer:Devon Turner
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   7.0/10(1037 votes)

   #6 - Chapter Sixty-Three: Hereditary

   S4:E611/13/2019

   As Archie struggles to keep the neighborhood kids away from Dodger’s influence, he turns to an unexpected ally for help. Jughead uncovers a mystery surrounding the author of the Baxter Brothers books, while Betty confronts Charles about his past. Finally, Veronica deals with a major shake-up at home, and Cheryl and Toni get some unexpected visitors at Thistlehouse.

   Director:Gabriel Correa

   Writer:James DeWille

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   Director:Gabriel Correa

   Writer:James DeWille
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   7.4/10(1078 votes)

   #7 - Chapter Sixty-Four: The Ice Storm

   S4:E711/20/2019

   Archie’s plan to host a peaceful Thanksgiving dinner at the community center quickly gets derailed when some unexpected guests arrive. Stranded at Stonewall Prep by an ice storm, Jughead and Betty search for clues about a recent death on campus. Elsewhere, while FP, Alice, Hiram and Hermoine wait out the storm together at Pop’s, Cheryl and Toni get resourceful as they host a dinner for Cheryl’s family.

   Director:Alex Pillai

   Writer:Arabella Anderson

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   Director:Alex Pillai

   Writer:Arabella Anderson
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   7.5/10(1092 votes)

   #8 - Chapter Sixty-Five: In Treatment

   S4:E812/4/2019

   As residents across Riverdale begin receiving more mysterious videotapes on their doorsteps, the seniors of Riverdale High eagerly await their college decision letters. Concerned that the stress may be getting to them, Mrs. Burble, the school's guidance counselor, meets with Betty, Archie, Veronica, Cheryl and Jughead to discuss what's plaguing them.

   Director:Michael Goi

   Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams

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   Director:Michael Goi

   Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
9. 

   7.2/10(1001 votes)

   #9 - Chapter Sixty-Six: Tangerine

   S4:E912/11/2019

   After declaring war on Hiram, Veronica enlists a secret weapon against her father - her Abuelita. Archie and FP team up to take Dodge down for good, while Betty and Charles investigate a series of strange attacks aimed at Betty. Elsewhere, Jughead's search for his grandpa, Forsythe Pendleton Jones I, leads to more questions than answers, while Cheryl finally makes peace with the past that's been haunting her.

   Director:Gabriel Correa

   Writer:Brian E. Paterson

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   Director:Gabriel Correa

   Writer:Brian E. Paterson
10. 

    7.1/10(973 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Sixty-Seven: Varsity Blues

    S4:E101/22/2020

    As Riverdale High prepares for the championship football game against Stonewall Prep, Betty gets to work on a story about the rivalry between the schools. Archie is conflicted when Mary tells him about Uncle Frank’s troubled past. Cheryl goes head to head with Ms. Appleyard, the school’s new cheerleading coach, and Veronica hits a road block with her latest Luna Rum recipe. Finally, Jughead is forced to pick a side after the perks of attending Stonewall Prep begin to interfere with his personal life.

    Director:Roxanne Benjamin

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Roxanne Benjamin

    Writer:Unknown
11. 

    7.0/10(953 votes)

    #11 - Chapter Sixty-Eight: Quiz Show

    S4:E111/29/2020

    Determined to give Frank a second chance, Archie gives him a job at Andrew’s Construction. Betty channels her energy into taking Bret down and defeating Stonewall Prep at the Quiz Show Championship, while Veronica and Cheryl team up for an unlikely business venture. Finally, Kevin’s date with a new suitor takes a strange and unexpected turn.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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12. 

    6.8/10(938 votes)

    #12 - Chapter Sixty-Nine: Men of Honor

    S4:E122/5/2020

    Archie grows concerned for Frank after someone from his past arrives in Riverdale. Betty and Alice’s investigation into incidents at Stonewall Prep leads them on a collision course with their number one suspect. Jughead challenges Bret to a duel to settle their grievances, while Toni, Kevin and Fangs seek revenge against Nick St. Clair, who has shown up unexpectedly in Riverdale. Finally, a trip to New York City gives Veronica an opportunity to catch up with her old friend Katy Keene.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    7.3/10(988 votes)

    #13 - Chapter Seventy: The Ides of March

    S4:E132/12/2020

    Worried about what the future may hold for him after high school, Archie seeks advice from an unlikely source -- Hiram Lodge. Meanwhile, Veronica begins to spiral after learning some devastating news about someone close to her. Finally, accusations made against Jughead leaves his future at Stonewall Prep hanging in the balance.

    Director:Claudia Yarmy

    Writers:Chrissy Maroon, Evan Kyle

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    Director:Claudia Yarmy

    Writers:Chrissy Maroon, Evan Kyle
14. 

    7.9/10(1074 votes)

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

    S4:E142/26/2020

    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.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    7.5/10(1067 votes)

    #15 - Chapter Seventy-Two: To Die For

    S4:E153/4/2020

    Alice begins shooting a documentary about Riverdale and the latest mystery involving one of its own. Meanwhile, Betty, Archie and Veronica fall deeper into a web of lies as the investigation gets underway.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    8.4/10(1400 votes)

    #16 - Chapter Seventy-Three: The Locked Room

    S4:E163/11/2020

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

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    3.5/10(3088 votes)

    #17 - Chapter Seventy-Four: Wicked Little Town

    S4:E174/15/2020

    Kevin decides to revive Riverdale High’s tradition of hosting a variety show. But when Mr. Honey forbids him from performing a number from “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” Kevin and the gang rally against their principal turning the variety show into a full-fledged musical that reflects the students’ inner lives and struggles. And amidst all the drama, one forbidden “showmance” begins to blossom.

    Director:Antonio Negret

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Antonio Negret

    Writer:Unknown
18. 

    6.7/10(1125 votes)

    #18 - Chapter Seventy-Five: Lynchian

    S4:E184/29/2020

    Jughead and Charles follow a new lead after the contents of the latest videotape takes a sinister turn. Meanwhile, Kevin, Reggie and Fangs take their latest business venture to the next level, while Cheryl and Veronica's maple rum business faces a new threat. Finally, Archie and Betty contemplate their next steps.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Unknown

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    7.3/10(1145 votes)

    #19 - Chapter Seventy-Six: Killing Mr. Honey

    S4:E195/6/2020

    After receiving a letter from the University of Iowa asking him to submit a story, Jughead works on a twisted tale about the gang's revenge fantasy against Principal Honey for all the ways he's ruined their senior year. Season Finale.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown