As Fred and his crew are about to start construction he loses his crew, which could put his livelihood in jeopardy. Wanting to help his dad, Archie and his friends pitch in to help but after one of them is attacked, the gang comes up with a plan that lands them in Southside Serpent territory. With Jughead's secret revealed, he is worried about how his friends will react. Meanwhile, Veronica and Betty suggest throwing Polly a baby shower to make her feel better, but Polly is hesitant knowing how everyone feels.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 8 of Riverdale was watched by 990,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.40 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Is Riverdale Renewed or Cancelled for Season 2?

Riverdale Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Chapter One: The River's Edge
• s01e02 - Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil
• s01e03 - Chapter Three: Body Double
• s01e04 - Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show
• s01e05 - Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness
• s01e06 - Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
• s01e07 - Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place
• s01e08 - Chapter Eight: The Outsiders
• s01e09 - Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion
• s01e10 - Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend
• s01e11 - Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again
• s01e12 - Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder
• s01e13 - Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter

Riverdale Show Summary

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 darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale's wholesome facade.