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Riverdale Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2018 - 2019
At the beginning of Season 3, Archie (KJ Apa) is waiting for the verdict of his trial and decides to spend one last free weekend with Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Jughead (Cole Sprouse). After he's sentenced to two years in jail, Archie is caught in a power struggle inside the prison, while Veronica tries to find a way to break him out. Meanwhile, Betty and Jughead investigate a series of strange incidents that seem to be connected, uncovering a weird cult that somehow managed to bring a fantasy game to life.
Episode 1
Chapter Thirty-Six: Labor Day
Wed, Oct 10, 2018 60 mins
The Season 3 premiere: The jury begins deliberations in the murder trial; and Archie makes a surprising request about how he wants to spend his final days of summer. Betty is forced to deal with her problems head-on after a heated confrontation with Alice and Polly brings up some dark secrets she's kept hidden. Veronica pleads with Hiram to step in and help Archie before a verdict is announced. Finally, Jughead leads the Serpents against the Ghoulies latest attack.
Episode 2
Chapter Thirty-Seven: Fortune and Men's Eyes
Wed, Oct 17, 2018 60 mins
After a gruesome discovery is made in the forest, Jughead and Betty team up to investigate. As Archie navigates his new surroundings, Veronica devises a plan to bring a bit of home to him. Elsewhere, when Moose decides to join the RROTC, Kevin worries he may be pulling away from him.
Episode 3
Chapter Thirty-Eight: As Above, So Below
Wed, Oct 24, 2018 60 mins
A series of suspicious roadblocks threaten to delay the opening of the speakeasy, so Veronica enlists the help of Cheryl, Toni, Reggie, Kevin and Josie to ensure opening night goes off without a hitch. Elsewhere, Betty and Jughead follow different leads to learn more about the strange incidents going on in the town. Finally, some unwanted attention forces Archie to make a difficult decision about his future.
Episode 4
Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club
Wed, Nov 7, 2018 60 mins
When Betty confronts Alice about Gryphons and Gargoyles, Alice has no choice but to come clean about how she, along with a young Fred, FP, Hermoine, Hiram, Sierra, Penelope and Tom played the game in the early '90s—and how a shocking mystery has been plaguing them all ever since.
Episode 5
Chapter Forty: The Great Escape
Wed, Nov 14, 2018 60 mins
After weeks go by with no contact from Archie, Veronica devises a plan to break him out of juvie. Meanwhile, Betty learns that Jughead has taken their investigation into Griffins & Gargoyles a step too far, and she finds herself in a race against the clock to save him.
Episode 6
Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter
Wed, Nov 28, 2018 60 mins
Betty follows some strong leads in hopes of finding out who the true Gargoyle King is after confronting the parents, who were part of "The Midnight Club" 25 years ago. Meanwhile, Veronica's attempt to prove Archie's innocence lands her in hot water. Finally, Archie turns to Kevin (Casey Cott) for help making things right.
Episode 7
Chapter Forty-Two: The Man in Black
Wed, Dec 5, 2018 60 mins
Fearful that he will be caught, Archie hits the road and ends up at a farm outside Riverdale, where he meets Laurie Lake. Meanwhile, Alice takes extreme measures to ensure Betty's safety from the Gargoyle King, and Betty finds herself up against a formidable foe from her past. Finally, after learning that La Bonne Nuit is in trouble, Veronica makes a risky business decision that could cost her everything.
Episode 8
Chapter Forty-Three: Outbreak
Wed, Dec 12, 2018 60 mins
On the road and running out of places to stay, Jughead and Archie head to Toledo to visit Jughead's mother Gladys and sister Jellybean. Back in Riverdale, Betty inches closer to uncovering the truth about Griffins & Gargoyles, while Veronica and Cheryl take on Hiram, Hermoine and Penelope after more students fall victim to seizures.
Episode 9
Chapter Forty-Four: No Exit
Wed, Jan 16, 2019 60 mins
With Riverdale in disarray following Hiram's takeover, Veronica leads the charge against her father after he takes aim at La Bonne Nuit. Meanwhile, Betty reluctantly houses the group of patients who escaped the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, and Jughead confronts a group of desperate Serpents who have resorted to drastic measures to make ends meet. Finally, Archie is forced to face his demons.
Episode 10
Chapter Forty-Five: The Stranger
Wed, Jan 23, 2019 60 mins
With SATs around the corner, Alice and FP urge Jughead and Betty to stop investigating G&G and start focusing on their SAT prep. However, when Alice takes things one step too far, Betty is forced to come face-to-face with someone from her past. Finally, Jughead makes a bold move against the Gargoyle Gang.
Episode 11
Chapter Forty-Six: The Red Dahlia
Thu, Jan 31, 2019 60 mins
After one of their own becomes the target of an unseen assailant, the gang works together to get to the bottom of Riverdale's latest mystery. Meanwhile, Betty works with a surprising ally to piece together clues about a series of deaths in the town. Elsewhere, a spiraling Archie sets out on a new path, while Jughead comes face to face with Ms. Mulwray, Hiram's alleged mistress.
Episode 12
Chapter Forty-Seven: Bizarrodale
Wed, Feb 6, 2019 60 mins
Amidst preparations for their upcoming wedding, Sierra and Tom receive an unsettling message, which forces "The Midnight Club" to reunite. Meanwhile, Veronica and Reggie take drastic measures to clean up a mess they created.
Episode 13
Chapter Forty-Eight: Requiem for a Welterweight
Wed, Feb 27, 2019 60 mins
Veronica attempts to steer Hiram away from the drug business, but Gladys' return to Riverdale throws a wrench into her plan. Betty grows concerned when Alice decides to take her commitment with The Farm to the next level. Elsewhere, Archie's rush to get into the boxing ring lands him in hot water, while Cheryl's attempt to send the Serpents a message causes tension between her and Toni.
Episode 14
Chapter Forty-Nine: Fire Walk With Me
Wed, Mar 6, 2019 60 mins
Betty takes matters into her own hands when she learns that The Farm has set their sights on someone in her inner circle. Meanwhile, when Hiram and Gladys' control over Veronica becomes too much to handle, she sets a plan in motion to turn the tables on them. Elsewhere, Archie grows concerned about a young runaway he meets at the gym, while Jughead struggles to maintain control over the Serpents.
Episode 15
Chapter Fifty: American Dreams
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 60 mins
As Gladys prepares for FP's 50th birthday party, Jughead questions his mom's motives for returning to Riverdale. When an unexpected encounter brings Archie back into the world of G&G, Jughead and Betty devise a plan to help him face his past head-on. Finally, Cheryl and Toni find themselves at a crossroads, and Veronica reveals a damaging secret to Betty.
Episode 16
Chapter Fifty-One: BIG FUN
Wed, Mar 20, 2019 60 mins
Rehearsals for this year's musical, "Heathers: The Musical," get underway, and 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.
Episode 17
Chapter Fifty-Two: The Raid
Wed, Mar 27, 2019 60 mins
Betty enlists Cheryl's help to infiltrate The Farm, while Archie and Veronica help an ally from his past. Meanwhile, Jughead's attempt to put a stop to Riverdale's drug trade puts him on a collision course with Gladys. Finally, Hiram breaks some surprising news to Veronica.
Episode 18
Chapter Fifty-Three: Jawbreaker
Wed, Apr 17, 2019 60 mins
A tainted batch of fizzle rocks makes its way through Riverdale, and Jughead and FP set out to find who's responsible. After asking Veronica to help get him into an upcoming boxing tournament, Archie quickly learns he may be in over his head. Elsewhere, Betty makes one last attempt to rescue Alice from The Farm's grip, and Toni becomes unsettled by a sudden change in Cheryl's behavior.
Episode 19
Chapter Fifty-Four: Fear the Reaper
Wed, Apr 24, 2019 60 mins
When Jellybean goes missing, Jughead, Gladys and FP follow a series of cryptic clues to get her home. Elsewhere, Archie faces the fallout from his latest boxing match, while Betty makes a major discovery about Evelyn's past. Finally, Josie makes a big decision about her future.
Episode 20
Chapter Fifty-Five: Prom Night
Wed, May 1, 2019 60 mins
Betty takes matters into her own hands after learning some unsettling news about her father. Mary grows concerned by Archie's desire to take boxing to the next level. Elsewhere, Cheryl runs into a roadblock during her campaign for prom queen, while Jughead and Betty's plan to confront the Gargoyle King takes an unexpected turn.
Episode 21
Chapter Fifty-Six: The Dark Secret of Harvest House
Wed, May 8, 2019 60 mins
Veronica turns to Mary and Archie for help after uncovering a secret that Hiram had been keeping from her. Betty raises questions after witnessing some strange activities at The Farm. Jughead finds himself one step closer to uncovering the Gargoyle King's identity.
Episode 22
Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive the Night
Wed, May 15, 2019 60 mins
In the Season 3 finale, Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead receive mysterious invitations, and band together to confront the evils of their past once and for all. Meanwhile, chaos ensues at The Farm after Edgar makes a chilling announcement.
