Riverdale: Season 5

2021 · 19 episodes · ★ 6.3

What Season 5 of Riverdale

Season 5 kicks off with Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead in their final months of high school. As graduation and the senior prom approach, each of them must decide what comes next. Betty and Jughead follow a lead that takes them to an underground ring of 'snuff movies,' while Archie tries to get into the Naval Academy by fighting in boxing matches. At the same time, he must decide whether to help in the trial against the person responsible for his father's death. Veronica and Hermosa want their father to retire, and FP faces a difficult decision about his future and Jellybean's.

19episodes

Jan 20, 2021premiered

Oct 6, 2021final episode

13.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Chapter Seventy-Seven: Climax
Jan 20, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 7.5
Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur leads them to the discovery of a secret underground for red-band screenings. Elsewhere, in order to impress the visiting Naval Academy Commandant, Archie agrees to participate in a boxing exhibition against another candidate - KO Kelly. Meanwhile, as Cheryl prepares for prom, she stumbles upon a major secret that Toni's been keeping from her.
Directing: Pamela Romanowsky · Writing: Greg Murray, Ace Hasan · Cast: Skeet Ulrich, Marisol Nichols, Luvia Petersen, Garfield Wilson
5x02 Chapter Seventy-Eight: The Preppy Murders
Jan 27, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 5.7
Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur takes a twisted turn after receiving a call from Bret. Meanwhile, Archie is forced to make an impossible decision when the person responsible for his father's death needs his help. Elsewhere, Veronica and Hermosa come up with a plan to force Hiram into early retirement, and Cheryl makes a business move.
Directed by: Gabriel Correa · Written by: Janine Salinas Schoenberg, Devon Turner · Starring: Skeet Ulrich, Marisol Nichols, Sarah Desjardins, Blake Stadel
5x03 Chapter Seventy-Nine: Graduation Season Finale
Feb 3, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 7.4
With Graduation Day around the corner, the gang consider their next steps beyond Riverdale High. Archie learns whether he will be able to graduate with his classmates. FP makes a difficult decision about his and Jellybean's future.
Directed by: Gabriel Correa · Written by: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · Starring: Skeet Ulrich, Marisol Nichols, Doreen Calderon, Gaston Morrison
5x04 Chapter Eighty: Purgatorio
Feb 10, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 7.5
After spending seven years away from Riverdale, Archie returns to find the town is now under Hiram Lodge's grip and on the verge of becoming a ghost town. When Toni catches him up on what's been going on, Archie reaches out to the rest of the gang to return home.
Directing: Steven A. Adelson · Writing: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · Cast: Marisol Nichols, Ese Atawo, Jayce Barreiro, Anna Diaz
5x05 Chapter Eighty-One: The Homecoming
Feb 17, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 6.8
Toni, Alice, Archie and Kevin fight to keep Riverdale High's doors open after learning that its budget had been cut by Hiram Lodge. Veronica gets creative when she discovers Chad is having her followed. Jughead starts a new job after debt collectors show up in Riverdale.
Directed by: Steven A. Adelson · Written by: Michael Grassi · Starring: Gurb Johal, Jeremy Jones, Stella Lai, Sam Rahmani
5x06 Chapter Eighty-Two: Back to School
Feb 24, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 7.0
Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead prepare for their first day as Riverdale High's newest teachers. Veronica introduces her husband Chad to the group after he shows up unexpectedly in Riverdale. After realizing they are out of funds, Archie and Toni turn to Cheryl for help restarting the football and cheer teams. Finally, Betty, Kevin and Alice follow a lead after learning that Polly may be in trouble.
Directed by: Gabriel Correa · Written by: Ariana Jackson · Starring: Kevin Flatley, Shakil Jessa, Uma Kaler, Johnnier Mejia
5x07 Chapter Eighty-Three: Fire in the Sky
Mar 10, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 6.1
Following in his Grandpa Artie's footsteps, Archie begins to recruit Riverdale's new volunteer fire department. Toni's attempt to lure Cheryl out of Thornhill and back into daily life in Riverdale leads to more tension between the two. Elsewhere, Betty, Alice and Kevin's latest investigation leads them into conflict with Hiram. Finally, as Veronica comes up with a risky plan to support Riverdale's local businesses, Jughead and Tabitha begin to unravel an old mystery surrounding some strange sightings in the town.
Directed by: Gabriel Correa · Written by: Ted Sullivan · Starring: Ryan Faucett, David LeReaney, Carmen Aguirre, Jericho Cabinas
5x08 Chapter Eighty-Four: Lock & Key
Mar 17, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 5.9
A big announcement forces everyone to take stock of their current lives. Cheryl sets a risky plan in motion after learning some surprising news about Toni. Jughead tries to make sense of a strange encounter he had. Kevin and Fangs make a big decision about their future together.
Directed by: Rachel Talalay · Written by: Arabella Anderson · Starring: Ben Sullivan, Neemish Parekh, Bentley Storteboom, Adeline Rudolph
5x09 Chapter Eighty-Five: Destroyer
Mar 24, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 6.1
After the Bulldogs lose several football games, Archie and Veronica come up with a plan to boost school spirit. Jughead turns his attention to a student who he thinks might need his help. Betty seeks guidance from Cheryl after being faced with a difficult decision to make. Finally, Kevin is forced to face a dark moment from his past.
Directing: Rob Seidenglanz · Writing: Ace Hasan · Cast: Michelle Addison, Rocky Anderson, AC Bonifacio, Lydia Campbell
5x10 Chapter Eighty-Six: The Pincushion Man Mid-Season Finale
Mar 31, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 5.6
While preparing for the school's Parent-Teacher night, Archie is caught off guard when his former Army General shows up in Riverdale with some unexpected news. Cheryl pushes back after hearing that Hiram and Reggie have expressed interest in taking over the Blossom maple groves. Jughead's unconventional way to get through a case of writer's block causes Tabitha to be concerned for his safety. Finally, Betty and Alice receive some unexpected visitors.
Directed by: Gabriel Correa · Written by: Chrissy Maroon · Starring: Hart Denton, Grace Chin, Jason William Day, Paul Lazenby
5x11 Chapter Eighty-Seven: Strange Bedfellows
Aug 11, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 6.1
In the aftermath of the prison break at Hiram's jail, Archie leads the charge to round up the remaining convicts on the loose. Tabitha reaches out for Betty's help when she realizes Jughead is missing. When Penelope re-enters the fold, Cheryl becomes suspicious of her true intentions.
Directing: Tessa Blake · Writing: Aaron Allen · Cast: Trevor Stines, Juan Riedinger, Jonathan Bryant, Sean Millington
5x12 Chapter Eighty-Eight: Citizen Lodge
Aug 18, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 7.0
Hiram shares with Reggie his origin story and how he went from a young Jaime Luna to the powerful kingpin of Riverdale. Elsewhere, Reggie reflects on his relationship with his father.
Directed by: James DeWille · Written by: Brian E. Paterson · Starring: Ana Carrizales, Jihan Amer, Nickolas Baric, Wyatt Cameron
5x13 Chapter Eighty-Nine: Reservoir Dogs
Aug 25, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 6.0
While helping Eric deal with his PTSD, Archie is forced to confront his own past trauma in the Army. To find the Lonely Highway killer, Betty and Tabitha come up with a way to lure truckers to Pop's. Cheryl extends an invitation to Kevin and Veronica gives Reggie a shot to prove her wrong.
Directing: Gabriel Correa · Writing: Evan Kyle · Cast: Kory Grim, Adrian Neblett, T.J. Riley, Corey Turner
5x14 Chapter Ninety: The Night Gallery
Sep 1, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 6.0
Cheryl enlists the help of Archie, Kevin, Fangs and Reggie after she learns there is palladium underneath her maple groves. Meanwhile, Betty and Alice confront a trucker who may have been involved in Polly's disappearance. Elsewhere, Jughead and Archie each confront events from their past.
Directed by: Mädchen Amick · Written by: James DeWille · Starring: Crystal Balint, Phoebe Miu, Adeline Rudolph, Thomas Nicholson
5x15 Chapter Ninety-One: The Return of the Pussycats
Sep 8, 2021 · 44 min · ★ 3.9
After going MIA during the middle of her world tour, mega-star Josie McCoy returns to Riverdale unexpectedly. But it's not until she reunites with her former bandmates Valerie and Melody, that she opens up about the real reason why she's back. Elsewhere, Veronica gets creative after a surprise visit from her old friend Alexandra Cabot. Finally, Toni steps in to help Tabitha and Veronica land a deal.
Directing: Robin Givens · Writing: Ariana Jackson, Evan Kyle · Cast: Ashleigh Murray, Hayley Law, Djouliet Amara, Chris McNally
5x16 Chapter Ninety-Two: Band of Brothers
Sep 15, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 6.2
After hearing some unexpected news about his former commanding officer, Archie opens up to Uncle Frank about his time in the Army. Veronica comes up with a clever way to raise funds after Chad calls the SEC on her. Finally, Cheryl and Kevin attempt to take control of the ministry, and Jughead goes on an apology tour.
Directed by: Robin Givens · Written by: Janine Salinas Schoenberg · Starring: Kathleen Duborg, Matthew Graham, Jaleese Green, Alykhan Gulamani
5x17 Chapter Ninety-Three: Dance of Death
Sep 22, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 6.9
After learning that a friend has gone missing, Tabitha enlists help from Jughead and Betty to investigate the disappearance. Penelope plants doubt in Kevin's mind, which leads him to confront Cheryl about the ministry. Finally, an explosion at the mines leaves several lives hanging in the balance.
Directing: Nathalie Boltt · Writing: Devon Turner · Starring: Chris Mason, Sommer Carbuccia, John Prowse, David Christopher Baron
5x18 Chapter Ninety-Four: Next to Normal
Sep 29, 2021 · 45 min · ★ 4.8
Refusing to accept what's going on around her, Alice creates an imaginary musical fantasy world in which the Coopers are one big happy family again. But as her mother continues to spiral, Betty does her best to pull her back to reality.
Directed by: Ronald Richard · Written by: Tessa Leigh Williams · Starring: Benton Greene, Catherine Lough Haggquist, Nathalie Boltt, Alison Araya
5x19 Chapter Ninety-Five: RIVERDALE: RIP (?) Season Finale
Oct 6, 2021 · 42 min · ★ 6.4
As the gang pick up the pieces after a rough year back in Riverdale, an incident at Pop's forces them to make a difficult decision about the future of the town.
Directed by: Gabriel Correa · Written by: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Murray · Starring: Simon Alexander, Addison Tessema, Sam Scherzer, Liam Tait