The Best Episodes Written By Ariana Jackson

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - The One That Got Away

   S2:E711/3/2025

   A blast from the past shakes up Dr. Wolf's world when he becomes his next patient.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - The Roger and Me

   S3:E121/15/2019

   Murtaugh and Cole investigate the murder of an underground MMA fighter when Murtaugh realizes his fighting moves aren't as sharp as they once were. Meanwhile, Trish is unfulfilled by her practice and considers running for a public office. Also, Cole and Erica try to keep things casual and uncomplicated but their plan backfires when Maya reacts to her family changes in a negative way.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #3 - Codependence

   S3:E94/23/2018

   Rachel helps Serena navigate the home stretch and narrow the suitors down to two at Chet's lifetime achievement gala. However, clashing opinions cause a public fight and Quinn's plan to take down Gary takes a turn.

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   7.1/10(8 votes)

   #4 - Wife

   S1:E46/22/2015

   The girls get upset when a tabloid exposes news about Adam's past. Rachel produces a romantic date at Adam's vineyard. Quinn revisits an old relationship when she realizes she will always be the "other woman" in Chet's life. Jeremy receives a promotion.

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   7.1/10(13 votes)

   #5 - Chapter Eighty-Two: Back to School

   S5:E62/24/2021

   Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead prepare for their first day as Riverdale High's newest teachers. Veronica introduces her husband Chad to the group after he shows up unexpectedly in Riverdale. After realizing they are out of funds, Archie and Toni turn to Cheryl for help restarting the football and cheer teams. Finally, Betty, Kevin and Alice follow a lead after learning that Polly may be in trouble.

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   7.0/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Espionage

   S2:E98/1/2016

   Coleman tries to convince Rachel to destroy Quinn and Everlasting, but Rachel has an alternative plan. Darius and Jay team up to secure the final contestants. Quinn receives news that changes her perspective.

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   6.8/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Ambush

   S2:E77/18/2016

   Quinn interferes with Rachel and Coleman's new relationship, Darius decides to take a break from the show with Romeo and Rachel makes a decision with dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, an unexpected visitor stops by the set.

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   6.4/10(8 votes)

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

   S7:E24/5/2023

   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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   5.5/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Bluff

   S4:E77/16/2018

   Rachel and Quinn go head to head as the betrayals pile up and the contestants become fed up.

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    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Past Is Prologue

    S1:E110/25/2021

    Over the last century at least four thousand four hundred people who were overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off the face of the planet. Last night, inexplicably, they were all returned in an instant to Detroit having not aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them.

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    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - All Things Are Possible

    S1:E211/1/2021

    As the 4400 become even more disenchanted with their accommodations, new rules have everyone on edge. Andre and LaDonna help Claudette push her newfound ability to new limits. Shanice gets an unexpected visitor.

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    4.9/10(8 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Contestant

    S2:E29/29/2025

    A reality show contestant lands at the hospital with an unusual delusion. Dr. Pierce fights for her future at Bronx General.

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    3.7/10(10 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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