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The Worst Episodes of Riverdale

Every episode of Riverdale ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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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Network:The CW

Worst Episodes Summary

"Chapter Ninety-Four: Next to Normal" is the worst rated episode of "Riverdale". It scored 3.3/10 based on 1350 votes. Directed by Ronald Richard and written by Tessa Leigh Williams, it aired on 9/29/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chapter Seventy-Four: Wicked Little Town".

  • Chapter Ninety-Four: Next to Normal
    3.3/101,350 votes
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    #1 - Chapter Ninety-Four: Next to Normal

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 9/29/2021

    Refusing to accept what's going on around her, Alice creates an imaginary musical fantasy world in which the Coopers are one big happy family again. But as her mother continues to spiral, Betty does her best to pull her back to reality.

    Director: Ronald Richard

    Writer: Tessa Leigh Williams

  • Chapter Seventy-Four: Wicked Little Town
    3.5/103,009 votes
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    #2 - Chapter Seventy-Four: Wicked Little Town

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 4/15/2020

    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: N/A

  • Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun
    4.2/102,721 votes
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    #3 - Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/20/2019

    As rehearsals for this year’s musical “Heathers: The Musical” get underway, Cheryl, as queen bee Heather Chandler, channels her own HBIC to deal with a recent fallout. Meanwhile, Betty grows increasingly annoyed by Evelyn’s involvement with the musical – as well as the lives of her friends. Elsewhere, Veronica learns some devastating news about her family, and Archie and Josie make a decision about their future. Lastly, Jughead makes a surprising move against Gladys,

    Director: Maggie Kiley

    Writer: Tessa Leigh Williams

  • Chapter Ninety-One: The Return of the Pussycats
    4.3/101,045 votes
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    #4 - Chapter Ninety-One: The Return of the Pussycats

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 9/8/2021

    After going MIA during the middle of her world tour, mega-star Josie McCoy returns to Riverdale unexpectedly. But it's not until she reunites with her former bandmates Valerie and Melody, that she opens up about the real reason why she's back. Elsewhere, Veronica gets creative after a surprise visit from her old friend Alexandra Cabot. Finally, Toni steps in to help Tabitha and Veronica land a deal.

    Director: Robin Givens

    Writer: Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle

  • Chapter One Hundred Thirty-One: Archie the Musical
    4.8/10454 votes
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    #5 - Chapter One Hundred Thirty-One: Archie the Musical

    Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 7/5/2023

    After Principal Featherhead agrees to let Kevin present him with an original musical written by him and Clay, Kevin learns the group might not be as into it as he had hoped. Elsewhere, musical rehearsals prompt Archie to question what he wants in life, while Betty and Veronica confront what's going on between them.

    Director: Ronald Richard

    Writer: Tessa Leigh Williams

  • Chapter Ninety-Seven: Ghost Stories
    4.9/10875 votes
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    #6 - Chapter Ninety-Seven: Ghost Stories

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/2021

    A vengeful spirit from folklore, la Llorona arrives in Rivervale to terrorize the rainy town. Betty and Toni find themselves in the specter's path and must seek Cheryl’s help to protect the children in Rivervale, including Baby Anthony. Meanwhile, Jughead and Tabitha, along with Veronica and Reggie, experience their own hauntings that begin to put a strain on their respective relationships.

    Director: Gabriel Correa

    Writer: Janine Salinas Schoenberg

  • Chapter Ninety-Six: Welcome to Rivervale
    5.1/101,092 votes
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    #7 - Chapter Ninety-Six: Welcome to Rivervale

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 11/16/2021

    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?

    Director: Gabriel Correa

    Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

  • Chapter Ninety-Eight: Mr. Cypher
    5.1/10775 votes
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    #8 - Chapter Ninety-Eight: Mr. Cypher

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 11/30/2021

    After being visited by a mysterious figure who arrives in Rivervale, the gang find themselves faced with unexpected ultimatums.

    Director: Jeff Woolnough

    Writer: Greg Murray

  • Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Four: A Different Kind of Cat
    5.5/10312 votes
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    #9 - Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Four: A Different Kind of Cat

    Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 8/3/2023

    Betty enlists help from Cheryl and Toni after deciding she's going to publish her own book. Veronica, Kevin and Clay host Hollywood movie star Josie McCoy, who is in town to screen her latest film. Finally, Archie's attempt to take his poetry to the next level doesn't go as planned.

    Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan

    Writer: Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle

  • Chapter Ninety-Two: Band of Brothers
    5.7/10601 votes
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    #10 - Chapter Ninety-Two: Band of Brothers

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 9/15/2021

    After hearing some unexpected news about his former commanding officer, Archie opens up to Uncle Frank about his time in the Army. Veronica comes up with a clever way to raise funds after Chad calls the SEC on her. Finally, Cheryl and Kevin attempt to take control of the ministry, and Jughead goes on an apology tour.

    Director: Robin Givens

    Writer: Janine Salinas Schoenberg

  • Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Witching Hour(s)
    5.7/10886 votes
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    #11 - Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Witching Hour(s)

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 12/7/2021

    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.

    Director: James DeWille

    Writer: Arabella Anderson

  • Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: American Psychos
    5.7/10511 votes
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    #12 - Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: American Psychos

    Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 6/12/2022

    In order to catch the Trash Bag Killer once and for all, Betty devises a plan to hold a serial killer convention in Riverdale. Elsewhere, Cheryl receives some news about Toni and Fangs that sends her spiraling, while Archie and Tabitha try to loosen the grip Percival has over his workers.

    Director: Gabriel Correa

    Writer: Tessa Leigh Williams, Greg Murray

  • Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember
    5.8/102,861 votes
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    #13 - Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/2018

    As Riverdale High begins rehearsals for its upcoming production of “Carrie the Musical”, the arrival of an ominous letter forces director Kevin to make a difficult decision about the show. Jughead uses his cover as the musical’s documentarian to solve the mystery behind the letter. Meanwhile, tensions between Betty and Veronica continue to escalate just as Alice announces she is joining the musical to spend more time with Betty. Elsewhere, Hiram enacts a devious plan to further drive a wedge between Fred and Archie, while Cheryl channels Carrie White during a showdown with her mother.

    Director: Jason Stone

    Writer: Arabella Anderson, Tessa Leigh Williams

  • Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Three: Stag
    5.8/10315 votes
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    #14 - Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Three: Stag

    Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 7/26/2023

    Veronica sets up a screening at the Babylonium after Julian gets his hands on a stag film and invites Archie, Reggie and the guys over for a watch party. Betty unexpectedly reunites with Polly and learns about her sister's new life in New York. Elsewhere, Jughead goes to war with Dr. Werthers over his censure of comic books.

    Director: Rob Seidenglanz

    Writer: Ryan Terrebonne

  • Chapter Eighty-Four: Lock & Key
    5.9/101,165 votes
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    #15 - Chapter Eighty-Four: Lock & Key

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 3/17/2021

    A big announcement forces everyone to take stock of their current lives. Cheryl sets a risky plan in motion after learning some surprising news about Toni. Jughead tries to make sense of a strange encounter he had. Kevin and Fangs make a big decision about their future together.

    Director: Rachel Talalay

    Writer: Arabella Anderson

  • Chapter One Hundred and Eleven: Blue Collar
    5.9/10473 votes
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    #16 - Chapter One Hundred and Eleven: Blue Collar

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 5/29/2022

    After learning that Percival is exploiting his new work crew, Archie and Tabitha devise a plan to help protect the workers and get them out from under Percival's control. Meanwhile, Jughead finds himself with a target on his back after Percival catches wind of a scheme he and Veronica hatched against Reggie. Finally, Betty receives some unexpected news about a dark moment from her past, and Toni and Fangs find themselves at a crossroads.

    Director: Tara Dafoe

    Writer: Arabella Anderson, James DeWille

  • Chapter One Hundred and One: Unbelievable
    6.0/10632 votes
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    #17 - Chapter One Hundred and One: Unbelievable

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2022

    As news begins to spread about the bombing at the Andrew's home, Archie, Betty and Jughead begin to deal with mysterious side effects from the explosion. Elsewhere, Veronica spirals after learning that Hiram may have been involved, and Cheryl is consumed with guilt when she believes she may have had a hand in the explosion.

    Director: James DeWille

    Writer: James DeWille

  • Chapter One Hundred and Five: Folk Heroes
    6.0/10504 votes
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    #18 - Chapter One Hundred and Five: Folk Heroes

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2022

    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.

    Director: Gabriel Correa

    Writer: Devon Turner

  • Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen: Night of the Comet
    6.0/10528 votes
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    #19 - Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen: Night of the Comet

    Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 7/31/2022

    Archie and the gang band together to save Riverdale from the greatest threat the town has ever faced.

    Director: Gabriel Correa

    Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Aaron Allen

  • Chapter Eighty-Seven: Strange Bedfellows
    6.1/10799 votes
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    #20 - Chapter Eighty-Seven: Strange Bedfellows

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 8/11/2021

    In the aftermath of the prison break at Hiram's jail, Archie leads the charge to round up the remaining convicts on the loose. Tabitha reaches out for Betty's help when she realizes Jughead is missing. When Penelope re-enters the fold, Cheryl becomes suspicious of her true intentions.

    Director: Tessa Blake

    Writer: Aaron Allen

  • Chapter One Hundred and Two: Death at a Funeral
    6.1/10560 votes
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    #21 - Chapter One Hundred and Two: Death at a Funeral

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 3/27/2022

    Following the explosion at the Andrews residence, Archie assembles a team to help rebuild his home, while Jughead copes with his new reality. Meanwhile, at the Riverdale town hall meeting, Veronica breaks some news to the town, which later prompts a visit from her mother Hermoine. At Thornhill, Britta tries to get to the bottom of some strange happenings going on with Cheryl and Nana Rose.

    Director: Tara Dafoe

    Writer: Ted Sullivan

  • Chapter One Hundred and Three: The Town
    6.1/10539 votes
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    #22 - Chapter One Hundred and Three: The Town

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 4/3/2022

    After learning that Percival Pickens is behind a blistering article calling Riverdale the worst town in America, Archie comes up with a plan to prove him wrong. Meanwhile, after the Town Council goes after their casino, Veronica and Reggie decide they're going to do everything on the up-and-up moving forward. Finally, Britta makes a risky move to help Cheryl.

    Director: Rob Seidenglanz

    Writer: Brian E. Paterson

  • Chapter One Hundred and Seven: In the Fog
    6.1/10507 votes
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    #23 - Chapter One Hundred and Seven: In the Fog

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 5/1/2022

    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.

    Director: Jeff Woolnough

    Writer: Chrissy Maroon

  • Chapter One Hundred and Ten: Things That Go Bump In the Night
    6.1/10485 votes
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    #24 - Chapter One Hundred and Ten: Things That Go Bump In the Night

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 5/22/2022

    After failing to get Pop's declared a historical landmark, Tabitha enlists Archie's help saving the diner from Percival. Betty opens up to Agent Drake about her ability to see people's evil auras. Meanwhile, after Reggie and the shareholders declare war on Veronica, she turns to Jughead for help maintaining control of the Babylonium. Finally, Cheryl reconnects with her childhood crush Heather, and Toni and Fangs continue their fight for custody of Baby Anthony.

    Director: Gabriel Correa

    Writer: Gigi Swift, Ryan Terrebonne

  • Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen: Biblical
    6.1/10496 votes
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    #25 - Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen: Biblical

    Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 6/26/2022

    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.

    Director: Ronald Richard

    Writer: Brian E. Paterson, Janine Salinas Schoenberg