Riverdale: Season 3

2018 · 22 episodes · ★ 6.4

What Season 3 of Riverdale

Season 3 kicks off with Archie charged with murder as the jury begins deliberating. Jughead leads the Serpents against the latest attacks by the Ghoulies. The town is divided by a high-stakes political battle, and Hiram and Gladys are determined to take control. Veronica tries to open her bar amid suspicious setbacks, while Betty and Jughead follow different leads to uncover what's really going on. Alice is hiding a secret about a game the parents played back in the nineties. Archie, meanwhile, will have to fight like never before.

22episodes

Oct 10, 2018aired

May 15, 2019latest episode

15.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 Chapter Thirty-Six: Labor Day
Oct 10, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 7.0
As the jury begins deliberations in his murder trial, 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.
Directing: Kevin Rodney Sullivan · Writing: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Tommy Martinez
3x02 Chapter Thirty-Seven: Fortune and Men's Eyes
Oct 17, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.9
After a gruesome discovery is made in the forest, Jughead and Betty team up to investigate Riverdale's latest mystery. 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.
Directing: Jeff Woolnough · Writing: Michael Grassi · Starring: Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Laura Drummond, Rob Raco
3x03 Chapter Thirty-Eight: As Above, So Below
Oct 24, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.7
When a series of suspicious roadblocks threaten to delay the opening of the speakeasy, 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.
Directing: Jeffrey G. Hunt · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Rob Raco
3x04 Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club
Nov 7, 2018 · 41 min · ★ 7.8
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 90's – and how a shocking mystery has been plaguing them all ever since.
Directing: Dawn Wilkinson · Writing: Tessa Leigh Williams · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Ashleigh Murray, Major Curda, Anthony Michael Hall
3x05 Chapter Forty: The Great Escape
Nov 14, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.3
After weeks go by with no contact from Archie, Veronica devises a dangerous plan to break him out of juvie. Meanwhile, when Betty learns that Jughead has taken their investigation into Griffins & Gargoyles a step too far, she finds herself in a race against the clock to save him.
Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Ashleigh Murray, Rob Raco, William MacDonald
3x06 Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter
Nov 28, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.4
After confronting the parents, who were part of "The Midnight Club" twenty-five years ago, Betty follows some strong leads in hopes of finding out who the true Gargoyle King is. Meanwhile, Veronica's attempt to prove Archie's innocence lands her in hot water. Finally, Archie turns to Kevin for help making things right.
Directing: Rachel Talalay · Writing: Cristine Chambers · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Rob Raco
3x07 Chapter Forty-Two: The Man in Black
Dec 5, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.5
Fearful that he will be caught, Archie hits the road and ends up at a farm outside Riverdale, where he meets Laurie Lake. Meanwhile, after Alice takes extreme measures to ensure Betty's safety from the Gargoyle King, 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.
Directing: Alex Pillai · Writing: Janine Salinas Schoenberg · Starring: Riley Keough, Yasmeene Ball, Nancy Amelia Bell, Brad Bergeron
3x08 Chapter Forty-Three: Outbreak Mid-Season Finale
Dec 12, 2018 · 41 min · ★ 6.8
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.
Directing: John T. Kretchmer · Writer: James DeWille · Starring: Luke Perry, Wolsey Brooks, Angela Moore, Brit Morgan
3x09 Chapter Forty-Four: No Exit
Jan 16, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.2
With Riverdale in disarray following Hiram's takeover, Veronica leads the charge against her father after he takes aim at La Bonne Nuit. Meanwhile, as Betty reluctantly houses the group of patients who escaped the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, 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.
Directing: Jeffrey G. Hunt · Writer: Arabella Anderson · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Kendall Cross
3x10 Chapter Forty-Five: The Stranger
Jan 23, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.5
With SAT's 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.
Directing: Maggie Kiley · Writer: Brian E. Paterson · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luke Perry, Elizabeth Thai, Sam Spear
3x11 Chapter Forty-Six: The Red Dahlia
Jan 30, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.7
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.
Directing: Gregory Smith · Writers: Devon Turner, Will Ewing · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Kelly Ripa
3x12 Chapter Forty-Seven: Bizarrodale
Feb 6, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 5.9
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. Cheryl learns some unexpected news about the college she has set her sights on. Lastly, Kevin gives Moose an ultimatum.
Directing: Harry Jierjian · Writing: Britta Lundin · Starring: Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Nneka Croal, Simon C. Hussey
3x13 Chapter Forty-Eight: Requiem for a Welterweight
Feb 27, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 5.9
Archie steps back into the ring; Alice goes deeper with the Farm; Jughead visits the Heart of Darkness; Veronica juggles dueling villains.
Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Ashleigh Murray, Victoria Bidewell, Seth Ranaweera
3x14 Chapter Forty-Nine: Fire Walk with Me
Mar 6, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.4
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.
Directing: Marisol Adler · Writing: Aaron Allen · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Seth Ranaweera
3x15 Chapter Fifty: American Dreams
Mar 13, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.2
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.
Directing: Gabriel Correa · Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luke Perry, Link Baker, Riun Garner
3x16 Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun
Mar 20, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 4.7
As rehearsals for this year's musical "Heathers: The Musical" get underway, 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,
Directing: Maggie Kiley · Writer: Tessa Leigh Williams · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Ashleigh Murray, Emilija Baranac, Robyn Ross
3x17 Chapter Fifty-Two: The Raid
Mar 27, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.3
As Betty enlists Cheryl's help to infiltrate The Farm, 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.
Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Colm Hill, Gina Gershon, Jonathan Whitesell
3x18 Chapter Fifty-Three: Jawbreaker
Apr 17, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.0
When a tainted batch of fizzle rocks makes its way through Riverdale, 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.
Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Dean Aylesworth
3x19 Chapter Fifty-Four: Fear the Reaper
Apr 24, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.6
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.
Directing: Alexandra La Roche · Writing: Janine Salinas Schoenberg, Will Ewing · Starring: Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray, Wolsey Brooks, Sam Spear
3x20 Chapter Fifty-Five: Prom Night
May 1, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.9
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.
Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luvia Petersen, Carlo Fortin, Andrew Wheeler
3x21 Chapter Fifty-Six: The Dark Secret of Harvest House
May 8, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.7
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.
Directing: Rob Seidenglanz · Writing: Cristine Chambers · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Luke Roessler, Nico Bustamante, Michael Denis
3x22 Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive the Night Season Finale
May 15, 2019 · 42 min · ★ 6.0
After receiving mysterious invitations, Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead 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.
Directing: Rachel Talalay · Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · Starring: Drew Ray Tanner, Hart Denton, Mike Veal, Justin Howell