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Riverdale Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Episode 1
Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying
Wed, Oct 11, 201742 mins
Fred's life hangs in the balance following the shooting; Veronica's father arrives into town; Jughead and Betty question the gunman's true motives.
Episode 2
Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks
Wed, Oct 18, 201742 mins
With the gunman still at large, Betty leads the charge to save Pop's from closing; Jughead's attempt to find FP a new lawyer may have some serious repercussions.
Episode 3
Chapter Sixteen: The Watcher in the Woods
Wed, Oct 25, 201742 mins
Frustrated by the lack of progress made in catching his father's shooter, Archie takes matters into his own hands and forms a militia to protect his fellow students, a move that is largely welcomed after the attack on Moose and Midge. Alice receives a letter from the Black Hood and brings it to the attention of Sierra. Veronica is thrilled when Hiram's attempt to start fresh means she gets to introduce him to her friends, including Archie. Hermione warns Veronica that Hiram may not have the purest of intentions with Archie. Jughead starts his first day at Southside High and befriends a Serpent named Toni, but is uncomfortable with a mounting pressure to join the gang. Kevin's attempts to have some fun causes Betty and Cheryl to be concerned for his safety. A shocking turn of events leads the town to realize their darkest chapter may be far from over.
Episode 4
Chapter Seventeen: The Town That Dreaded Sundown
Wed, Nov 1, 201742 mins
Mayor McCoy calls an emergency town hall meeting to deal with the growing chaos in Riverdale; Betty finds herself at the center of a deepening mystery; tensions between the North and Southside come to a head and leads to an unexpected showdown.
Episode 5
Chapter Eighteen: When a Stranger Calls
Wed, Nov 8, 201742 mins
Betty begins receiving terrifying calls from the Black Hood and is forced to cut herself off from her friends and boyfriend. Her mental state deteriorates as she is pulled deeper into his mind games. The Black Hood reveals a secret about Alice's past that rocks the town. Jughead endures an emotionally and physically tolling initiation to join the Serpents. He soon realizes that he can't be a Northsider and a Serpent when he loses two people who are close to him. Veronica's old Nick St. Clair, comes to town and brings chaos and unrest. His actions prove to be sinister and someone is caught in the crossfire with horrifying consequences.
Episode 6
Chapter Nineteen: Death Proof
Wed, Nov 15, 201742 mins
When the case against Nick for Cheryl's assault falls through the cracks, the blame is shifted to Jingle Jangle and Mayor McCoy becomes bent on getting it off the streets and arresting its dealers. Reggie claims that a Serpent sold the drug to him, and this leads to her organizing a raid of Southside High and the arrest of every Serpent in sight. Jughead faces a difficult decision when Mayor McCoy's raid of the Southside weakens the Serpents and the Ghoulies back them into a corner about merging the gangs. In a desperate attempt to step up and prevent war from erupting, Jughead takes FP's advice to organize a street race between the two gangs with high stakes. Archie interferes in an unexpected way that may help Jughead but have other repercussions. The Black Hood forces Betty to find out and bring him the name of the Sugarman, the person responsible for the Jingle Jangle trade. Her doing so means having to fix things with Veronica and getting Cheryl to do some digging into her family's past. Cheryl struggles with the aftermath of Nick's attempted assault and becomes upset after learning that her mother took hush money from Nick's family. She seizes the cheque and demands that her mother give her the name of the Sugarman, per Betty's mission, or else never see a dime. Penelope reveals a chilling secret and does an unexpected good deed. When the Sugarman is revealed, Betty decides to change the Black Hood's game and invent her own rules... only to discover she may have already lost. Veronica is infuriated to learn that Hiram is still doing business with Nick's family and reveals a truth to her parents, with dangerous repercussions.
Episode 7
Chapter Twenty: Tales from the Darkside
Wed, Nov 29, 201742 mins
The town remains on edge after a chilling letter from the Black Hood challenges the town's residents to remain sinless for 48 hours, or he'll strike again. On one dark night, Jughead is called in by Penny Peabody to return her favor, and must recruit Archie for help; Cheryl helps Josie with her music career, until things begin to spiral when Josie receives some mysterious letters; Betty and Veronica investigate a suspicion about Sheriff Keller.
Episode 8
Chapter Twenty-One: House of the Devil
Wed, Dec 6, 201742 mins
Betty and Jughead must prepare for FP's release from prison but are determined to investigate their lead about the Riverdale Reaper. They ask Archie and Veronica to fulfill their roles as the detective duo and visit "the devil's house," where a family was murdered. They discover a series of clues and ultimately, a shocking revelation and the reopening of an old wound. Things also grow tense between them as Archie confesses his love to Veronica and she is unsure if she can say it back. Following his release, Betty and Jughead throw FP a retirement party at the White Wyrm, but things take a turn when Betty is determined to become a part of Jughead's world, FP discovers a heartbreaking truth about Jughead, and Archie and Veronica's relationship comes to a head. With the emotional stakes higher than ever, the party ends in tragedy for all. Meanwhile, Cheryl and Josie continue to be inseparable, Alice celebrates her Serpent roots for a hot minute, and Jughead receives pressure from Penny Peabody.
Episode 9
Chapter Twenty-Two: Silent Night, Deadly Night
Wed, Dec 13, 201742 mins
Betty and Archie are concerned when Mr. Svensen doesn't show up to work. After discovering that he has been abducted by the Black Hood, they race against time to save his life and unmask the killer. As tensions mount between Jughead and his father, he steps up to end Penny's reign of terror. Veronica gets a peek behind the curtain of her father's empire. Fred receives a hefty medical bill. Penelope tells Cheryl that they can not afford Christmas this year.
Episode 10
Chapter Twenty-Three: The Blackboard Jungle
Wed, Jan 17, 201842 mins
Tensions mount when Southside High is closed down under suspicious pretenses, and the students are forced to transfer to Riverdale High. Though Veronica arranges a warm welcome for the new students, per her father's request, the Vixens and the Bulldogs have other plans. Archie receives a visit from Agent Adams of the FBI, who ropes him into a dangerous task under the threat of his father being arrested. Archie discovers more about the events following Nick's party and pays him a visit for revenge. Jughead is outraged when Weatherbee bans all gang paraphernalia from Riverdale High and demands that the Serpents remove their jackets and wear a new uniform. Veronica confronts Archie about him keeping a secret. Betty searches for her long-lost brother, Charles Smith, after Polly makes it clear that she does not want Alice and Hal in her children's lives. As Charles "Chic" is welcomed into the Cooper home after a near-death experience, a new threat looms. Archie reveals a nagging thought about the Black Hood.
Episode 11
Chapter Twenty-Four: The Wrestler
Wed, Jan 24, 201842 mins
Jughead learns some shocking details about Riverdale's history and uses an interview with Toni's grandfather, the oldest living Serpent, to write a wrong. Archie tries out for the Riverdale High wrestling team in an effort to get in Hiram's good graces. Betty learns secrets about her brother as she discovers they may have something in common. Veronica and Josie clash as they prepare for their Picken's Day performance.
Episode 12
Chapter Twenty-Five: The Wicked and the Divine
Wed, Jan 31, 201842 mins
As preparations for her confirmation ceremony get underway, Veronica becomes concerned that Archie, who's agreed to be Hiram's "intern," may be learning too much about her family's secret business dealings. Jughead and FP lead the charge after an incident at Pickens Park leads to increased tensions among the Serpents. Meanwhile, Chic helps Betty deal with her inner darkness, while Archie finds himself in over his head after a high-stakes poker game with Hiram's shady inner-circle goes awry.
Episode 13
Chapter Twenty-Six: The Tell-Tale Heart
Wed, Feb 7, 201842 mins
Betty turns to Jughead for help when the aftermath of the shady man's arrival causes her to spiral. A series of desperate attempts to tie up loose ends leads to a dark confrontation. Hal becomes increasingly suspicious of Chic's shady activities, while Cheryl grows uneasy about her mother's affair with Hal. Veronica organizes a face-to-face meeting after tensions between Hiram, FP and Jughead spiral out of control. When Sierra becomes an obstacle and the Lodges form a plan to "take care" of her, Veronica stops playing by her parents' game and makes a bold move. Archie is forced to make a tough decision after Agent Adams takes things one step too far, leading to a confrontation and a revelation at a private meeting spot.
Episode 14
Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Hills Have Eyes
Wed, Mar 7, 201842 mins
Hiram arranges for a weekend getaway for Veronica and her friends, as some mob families come to Riverdale for a secret meeting. The four friends start off having a good time, but tensions quickly bubble to the surface between Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica when a Barchie kiss is exposed, Hiram's capo is found to be lurking in the forest, and phone calls from their respective parents rattle Betty and Jughead. Determined to learn Hiram's plans for Riverdale, Jughead presses Veronica about what she may know. Tensions come to a head when a home invasion threatens all of their safety and pushes Archie to a place he may never come back from. Meanwhile, back in Riverdale, a movie night is the backdrop for fostering new and old bonds as Moose, Midge, and Kevin hang out amidst some awkwardness, Cheryl opens up to Toni about a past trauma, and Josie lands in hot water after revealing a secret to Kevin.
Episode 15
Chapter Twenty-Eight: There Will Be Blood
Wed, Mar 14, 201842 mins
Archie learns that his dad is considering running for mayor of Riverdale; Betty becomes increasingly suspicious of Chic's strange behavior; Cheryl and Penelope learn that Clifford left a secret will; Jughead makes a major discovery about Hiram's grand plan.
Episode 16
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Primary Colors
Wed, Mar 21, 201842 mins
Jughead takes drastic measures to voice his opposition to Hiram's plans for Riverdale; Veronica decides to run for student council president; Cheryl worries that she is being targeted; tensions between Fred and Archie reach a breaking point.
Episode 17
Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens
Wed, Mar 28, 201842 mins
When Penelope spins an unconvincing tale to explain Cheryl's sudden disappearance, Veronica, Toni, and Josie team up to find and save her. A troubling discovery causes Josie to re-evaluate her allegiances. Nana Rose steps up to protect Cheryl in the face of Penelope and Claudius' manipulation. As the town's mayoral race gets underway, a question-and-answer seminar is held for Riverdale High's student council election, where Archie makes it clear that he stands with the Lodges and their plans. He reaffirms his loyalty again when he joins Hiram at his meeting with Lenny and Kowalski, which quickly takes a dark turn. When it becomes apparent that Hiram is being blackmailed into paying protection money and one of his own capos is turned against him, the Lodges must step up to protect their own. Hiram and Archie come up with a bold short-term solution involving the help of the Bulldogs. Fred is left in the cold by his son when an ultimatum arises. Elsewhere, things take a dangerous turn for Betty, Alice, and Chic when a stranger shows up asking questions about the shady man's disappearance and soon attempts to extort the Coopers. Betty reaches out to Jughead for help. Finally, Toni and Veronica craft a daring plan to help Cheryl escape from conversion therapy, just in time for Carrie the Musical auditions at Riverdale High.
Episode 18
Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember
Wed, Apr 18, 201842 mins
As rehearsals begin for Carrie the Musical, the arrival of an ominous letter forces Kevin to make a difficult decision about the show.
Episode 19
Chapter Thirty-Two: Prisoners
Wed, Apr 25, 201842 mins
The Black Hood's latest murder leaves the town on edge as residents lose confidence in Sheriff Keller. Hermione teams up with Cheryl to seal his fate. Betty and Jughead are determined to find out more about Chic and pay a visit to the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, where they make a shocking discovery. The Coopers are blind-sighted as the horrifying truth about Chic is revealed. Alice makes a heartbreaking discovery and tells FP the truth. Betty receives a call from the Black Hood with a dark request that she may just fulfill. Elsewhere, Nick St. Clair returns to town to get revenge on Archie. Hiram refuses to pay Archie's ransom, leading to Veronica being forced to take matters into her own hands and make a horrifying sacrifice for Archie's life. Finally, Archie is determined to catch the Black Hood and enlists Hiram's help, while Betty has a sinister realization following a dark choice.
Episode 20
Chapter Thirty-Three: Shadow of a Doubt
Wed, May 2, 201842 mins
As the town's mayoral race between Fred and Hermoine heats up, Hiram sets his sights on a new ally - Sheriff Minetta. Betty turns to Cheryl for help when she has a suspicion about the Black Hood. Meanwhile, the reveal of a dark secret forces Archie and Jughead to try and ease tensions between the Bulldogs and Serpents. Finally, on the eve of the mayoral debate, a mysterious message leaves everyone on edge.
Episode 21
Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgment Night
Wed, May 9, 201842 mins
An all-out war with the North and the Southside triggers; Veronica makes a devastating discovery; Betty comes face to face with the Black Hood.
Episode 22
Chapter Thirty-Five: Brave New World
Wed, May 16, 201842 mins
Veronica stays one step ahead after uncovering Hiram's latest scheme; FP makes a surprising announcement to Jughead and the Serpents; Betty confronts her darkest demons.
