The BEST episodes of Riverdale season 1

Every episode of Riverdale season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Riverdale season 1!

A subversive take on Archie and his friends, exploring small town life, the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale's wholesome facade.

Last Updated: 11/25/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter
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8.16
2099 votes

#1 - Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/11/2017

Jughead finds himself in an unexpected situation; The truth about Blossoms' family business is revealed, leaving Cheryl to take matters into her own hands.

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Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder
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8.03
2093 votes

#2 - Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/4/2017

Archie and Veronica are shocked to learn of the arrest, and must come clean to their parents about what they uncovered; Jason's killer is revealed.

Directors: Rob Seidenglanz
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Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again
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7.88
2040 votes

#3 - Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/27/2017

Cheryl and Polly decide to attend the Homecoming in Jason's honor, until a revelation waylays their plans; Alice turns to Archie and Veronica for help.

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Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend
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7.79
2135 votes

#4 - Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/13/2017

Fred decides to finalize his divorce; Archie plans to win Valerie back; Betty plans a surprise birthday party for Jughead, until Cheryl spirals things out of control.

Directors: Dawn Wilkinson
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Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place
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7.72
2376 votes

#5 - Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2017

New rumors swirl when a major piece of evidence is mysteriously destroyed; Cheryl approaches Betty with an unexpected proposal.

Directors: Allison Anders
Writer: Aaron Allen
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Chapter Three: Body Double
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7.70
2840 votes

#6 - Chapter Three: Body Double

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/9/2017

Cheryl comes clean about when she last saw Jason; Betty and Jughead investigate Jason's death; Veronica and Ethel investigate a shame book.

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Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
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7.69
2542 votes

#7 - Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2017

Valerie's efforts to help Archie leads to a major fallout with Josie; Betty and Jughead's investigation brings them face-to-face with Polly.

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Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show
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7.67
2658 votes

#8 - Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/16/2017

Jughead fights to keep the local drive-in open; Betty and Veronica investigate Ms Grundy, uncovering some startling information about her past.

Directors: Mark Piznarski
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Chapter Eight: The Outsiders
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7.63
2271 votes

#9 - Chapter Eight: The Outsiders

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/30/2017

Archie and his friends pitch in to help Fred, but when one of them is attacked, they come up with a plan that lands them in Southside Serpent territory.

Directors: David Katzenberg
Writer: Julia Cohen
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Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness
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7.62
2593 votes

#10 - Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/23/2017

The Blossom family move forward with Jason's funeral, and a secret agenda; Hermonie seeks Fred's help; Betty dives deeper into Jason's death.

Directors: Jesse Warn
Writer: Ross Maxwell
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Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion
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7.59
2184 votes

#11 - Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/6/2017

Archie receives an offer from Cheryl; Veronica befriends a classmate that her father's illegal doings has hurt; Alice prepares for revenge on the Blossoms.

Directors: Lee Rose
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Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil
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7.57
3015 votes

#12 - Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/2017

Archie pleads with Ms Grundy to come forward with what they heard; Cheryl deals with the pressure of Jason's death; Jughead stumbles upon Archie's secret.

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Chapter One: The River's Edge
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7.39
3801 votes

#13 - Chapter One: The River's Edge

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/26/2017

As a new school year begins, the town still reels from Jason Blossom's tragic death; Archie decides to pursue a career in music; Cheryl Blossom stirs up trouble.

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