The Worst Episodes of Riverdale

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   3.3/10(1425 votes)

   #1 - Chapter Ninety-Four: Next to Normal

   S5:E189/29/2021

   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

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   Director:Ronald Richard

   Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
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   3.5/10(3080 votes)

   #2 - 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
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   4.3/10(2802 votes)

   #3 - Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun

   S3:E163/20/2019

   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

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   Director:Maggie Kiley

   Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
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   4.3/10(1098 votes)

   #4 - Chapter Ninety-One: The Return of the Pussycats

   S5:E159/8/2021

   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

   Writers:Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle

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   Director:Robin Givens

   Writers:Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle
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   4.8/10(531 votes)

   #5 - Chapter One Hundred Thirty-One: Archie the Musical

   S7:E147/5/2023

   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

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   Director:Ronald Richard

   Writer:Tessa Leigh Williams
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   4.9/10(921 votes)

   #6 - Chapter Ninety-Seven: Ghost Stories

   S6:E211/23/2021

   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

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   Director:Gabriel Correa

   Writer:Janine Salinas Schoenberg
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   5.1/10(1140 votes)

   #7 - Chapter Ninety-Six: Welcome to Rivervale

   S6:E111/16/2021

   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

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   Director:Gabriel Correa

   Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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   5.1/10(818 votes)

   #8 - Chapter Ninety-Eight: Mr. Cypher

   S6:E311/30/2021

   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

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   Director:Jeff Woolnough

   Writer:Greg Murray
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   5.5/10(372 votes)

   #9 - Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Four: A Different Kind of Cat

   S7:E178/3/2023

   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

   Writers:Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle

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   Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan

   Writers:Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle
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    5.7/10(647 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Ninety-Two: Band of Brothers

    S5:E169/15/2021

    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

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    Director:Robin Givens

    Writer:Janine Salinas Schoenberg
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    5.7/10(935 votes)

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

    S6:E412/7/2021

    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

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    Director:James DeWille

    Writer:Arabella Anderson
12. 

    5.7/10(554 votes)

    #12 - Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: American Psychos

    S6:E176/12/2022

    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

    Writers:Tessa Leigh Williams, Greg Murray

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    Director:Gabriel Correa

    Writers:Tessa Leigh Williams, Greg Murray
13. 

    5.8/10(2947 votes)

    #13 - Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember

    S2:E184/18/2018

    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

    Writers:Arabella Anderson, Tessa Leigh Williams

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    Director:Jason Stone

    Writers:Arabella Anderson, Tessa Leigh Williams
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    5.8/10(376 votes)

    #14 - Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Three: Stag

    S7:E167/26/2023

    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

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    Director:Rob Seidenglanz

    Writer:Ryan Terrebonne
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    5.9/10(1209 votes)

    #15 - Chapter Eighty-Four: Lock & Key

    S5:E83/17/2021

    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

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    Director:Rachel Talalay

    Writer:Arabella Anderson
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    5.9/10(517 votes)

    #16 - Chapter One Hundred and Eleven: Blue Collar

    S6:E165/29/2022

    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

    Writers:Arabella Anderson, James DeWille

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    Director:Tara Dafoe

    Writers:Arabella Anderson, James DeWille
17. 

    6.0/10(842 votes)

    #17 - Chapter Eighty-Seven: Strange Bedfellows

    S5:E118/11/2021

    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

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    Director:Tessa Blake

    Writer:Aaron Allen
18. 

    6.0/10(672 votes)

    #18 - Chapter One Hundred and One: Unbelievable

    S6:E63/20/2022

    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

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    Director:James DeWille

    Writer:James DeWille
19. 

    6.0/10(546 votes)

    #19 - Chapter One Hundred and Five: Folk Heroes

    S6:E104/17/2022

    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

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    Director:Gabriel Correa

    Writer:Devon Turner
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    6.0/10(578 votes)

    #20 - Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen: Night of the Comet

    S6:E227/31/2022

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

    Director:Gabriel Correa

    Writers:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Aaron Allen

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    Director:Gabriel Correa

    Writers:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Aaron Allen
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    6.1/10(600 votes)

    #21 - Chapter One Hundred and Two: Death at a Funeral

    S6:E73/27/2022

    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

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    Director:Tara Dafoe

    Writer:Ted Sullivan
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    6.1/10(580 votes)

    #22 - Chapter One Hundred and Three: The Town

    S6:E84/3/2022

    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

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    Director:Rob Seidenglanz

    Writer:Brian E. Paterson
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    6.1/10(548 votes)

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

    S6:E125/1/2022

    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

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    Director:Jeff Woolnough

    Writer:Chrissy Maroon
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    6.1/10(525 votes)

    #24 - Chapter One Hundred and Ten: Things That Go Bump In the Night

    S6:E155/22/2022

    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

    Writers:Ryan Terrebonne, Gigi Swift

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    Director:Gabriel Correa

    Writers:Ryan Terrebonne, Gigi Swift
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    6.1/10(540 votes)

    #25 - Chapter One Hundred and Thirteen: Biblical

    S6:E186/26/2022

    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

    Writers:Brian E. Paterson, Janine Salinas Schoenberg

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    Director:Ronald Richard

    Writers:Brian E. Paterson, Janine Salinas Schoenberg