Riverdale/Season Two

Season Two
Riverdale
Season Premiere	October 11, 2017
Season Finale	May 16, 2018
Episode Count	22
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Season Two of Riverdale premiered on October 11, 2017.

Episodes

#	#	Title	Written By	Directed By	Airdate	Viewers	18-49 Rating	Prod.
14	1	Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying	Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa	Rob Seidenglanz	October 11, 2017	2.342M	0.8%	T13.20801
As Fred's life hangs in the balance following the shooting at Pop's diner, Archie struggles with the emotional aftermath of what he witnessed. Meanwhile, as Veronica steps out of her comfort zone to support Archie, she learns that her father Hiram has arrived to Riverdale earlier than expected. Elsewhere, at Pop's diner, Pop Tate recounts the chilling details of the shooting, which leaves Jughead and Betty questioning the gunman's true motives. Lastly, after running into Cheryl at the hospital, Betty and Kevin are surprised to learn about the fire at Thornhill.
15	2	Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks	Michael Grassi	Allison Anders	October 18, 2017	1.764M	0.6%	T13.20802
With the gunman still at large and the residents of Riverdale on edge, Betty leads the charge to save Pop's after learning that the diner may be forced to close its doors forever. Meanwhile, the gang becomes increasingly concerned for Archie's well being after noticing a string of unusual behavior from him. Elsewhere, Betty and Veronica approach Cheryl and Josie for their help saving Pop's, while Jughead's attempt to find FP a new lawyer may have some serious repercussions. Finally, when a past betrayal unexpectedly comes to light, Veronica finds herself at a crossroads with Hiram and Hermoine.
16	3	Chapter Sixteen: The Watcher in the Woods	Ross Maxwell	Kevin Sullivan	October 25, 2017	1.617M	0.6%	T13.20803
Frustrated by the lack of progress made in catching his father's shooter, Archie takes matters into his own hands in order to send the gunman a message. Meanwhile, Veronica is thrilled when Hiram's attempt to start fresh means she gets to introduce him to her friends, including Archie. Elsewhere, Jughead starts his first day at Southside High and is befriended by a Southside Serpent named Toni, while Kevin's attempt at having a little fun causes Betty to grow concerned for his safety. Finally, an unexpected turn of events leads the town to realize their darkest chapter may be far from over.
17	4	Chapter Seventeen: The Town That Dreaded Sundown	Amanda Lasher	Allison Anders	November 1, 2017	1.509M	0.6%	T13.20804
When Archie's attempt to take matters into his own hands spirals out of control, Mayor McCoy calls an emergency town hall meeting to deal with the growing chaos in Riverdale. Meanwhile, when Betty finds herself at the center of a deepening mystery, her decision to keep some parts of it from Jughead causes further friction between the two. Elsewhere, Veronica grows concerned for Archie when she realizes the lengths he would go to seek revenge against the person terrorizing Riverdale. Finally, tensions between the North and Southside finally come to a head and leads to an unexpected showdown.
18	5	Chapter Eighteen: When a Stranger Calls	Aaron Allen	Ellen Pressman	November 8, 2017	1.469M	0.5%	T13.20805
When Alice publishes a fiery piece in the Riverdale Register blasting the Southside, Jughead is forced to take matters into his own hands to try and keep the peace. Betty turns to Archie for help after receiving an ultimatum that could potentially destroy some of her closest relationships. With their SoDale open house fast approaching, Hiram and Hermoine enlist the help of an unlikely ally to get some potential investors on board. Finally, Veronica welcomes her old friend Nick St. Clair to Riverdale, but his plans for a wild night with the gang quickly takes an unexpected turn.
19	6	Chapter Nineteen: Death Proof	Tessa Leigh Williams & Arabella Anderson	Maggie Kiley	November 15, 2017	1.431M	0.5%	T13.20806
After a charge led by Mayor McCoy threatens to further escalate tensions between the North and Southside, Jughead, along with Archie, tries to put a stop to a dangerous alliance being considered between the Serpents and a long-time rival. Betty turns to Veronica for help when she's thrust into the center of a burgeoning mystery surrounding The Sugarman. Finally, Cheryl confronts her mother Penelope after a traumatic run-in forces her to make a stark realization.
20	7	Chapter Twenty: Tales from the Darkside	James DeWille	Dawn Wilkinson	November 29, 2017	1.445M	0.5%	T13.20807
Riverdale remains on edge after a chilling letter from the Black Hood challenges the town's residents to remain sinless for 48 hours - or he'll strike again. Meanwhile, Jughead and Archie's friendship gets tested after Penny Peabody unexpectedly calls in a favor that Jughead owes her. Elsewhere, Betty and Veronica team up to investigate someone who Betty thinks could be the Black Hood killer. Finally, things take an unexpected turn for Josie when a secret admirer takes things one step too far.
21	8	Chapter Twenty-One: House of the Devil	Yolanda E. Lawrence	Kevin Sullivan	December 6, 2017	1.478M	0.5%	T13.20808
When Jughead learns that FP is getting released from prison, he and Betty organize a welcome home party with the Serpents to ease him back into his former life. Meanwhile, Archie and Veronica reach a crossroad in their relationship, but are forced to push their issues aside after Jughead and Betty ask them to take over the Black Hood investigation.
22	9	Chapter Twenty-Two: Silent Night, Deadly Night	Shepard Boucher	Rob Seidenglanz	December 13, 2017	1.432M	0.5%	T13.20809
After snooping around for Christmas gifts, Veronica uncovers a major secret Hiram has been keeping from her. Fallout from Jughead's encounter with Penny Peabody creates tension between him and FP. Meanwhile, a defiant Cheryl takes matters into her own hands after Penelope tells her they cannot afford Christmas this year. Finally, Betty and Archie's vow to take down the Black Hood once and for all leads to a dangerous showdown.
23	10	Chapter Twenty-Three: The Blackboard Jungle	Britta Lundin & Brian E. Paterson	Tim Hunter	January 17, 2018	1.444M	0.5%	T13.20810
Tensions mount when the sudden shut down of Southside High forces Jughead and his fellow serpents to transfer to Riverdale High. Veronica ensures Hiram and Hermoine that she's still on board with their plans for SoDale. Archie is conflicted when he is asked to gather some information on Hiram's suspicious business dealings. Betty sets out on a quest to find her long-lost brother, Chic.
24	11	Chapter Twenty-Four: The Wrestler	Britta Lundin & Brian E. Paterson	Greg Araki	January 24, 2018	1.386M	0.5%	T13.20811
Amidst preparations for the town's annual Picken's Day festivities, Jughead interviews Toni's grandfather and learns some shocking details about Riverdale's history. In an attempt to get closer to Hiram, Archie tries out for the Riverdale wrestling team after learning of Hiram's love of the sport. Meanwhile, Betty unearths some dark secrets about her brother Chic, and Veronica and Josie clash as they prepare for their Picken's Day performance.
25	12	Chapter Twenty-Five: The Wicked and the Divine	Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa	Rachel Talalay	January 31, 2018	1.338M	0.5%	T13.20812
As preparations for her confirmation ceremony get underway, Veronica becomes concerned that Archie, who's agreed to be Hiram's "intern," may be learning too much about her family's secret business dealings. Jughead and FP lead the charge after an incident at Pickens Park leads to increased tensions among the Serpents. Meanwhile, Chic helps Betty deal with her inner darkness, while Archie finds himself in over his head after a high-stakes poker game with Hiram's shady inner-circle goes awry.
26	13	Chapter Twenty-Six: The Tell-Tale Heart	Michael Grassi	Julie Plec	February 7, 2018	1.284M	0.5%	T13.20813
Betty turns to Jughead for help when the consequences of a hasty decision come back to haunt her. Veronica organizes a face to face meeting after tensions between Hiram, FP and Jughead spiral out of control. Elsewhere, Archie is forced to make a tough decision after Agent Adams takes things one step too far.
27	14	Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Hills Have Eyes	Ross Maxwell	David Katzenberg	March 7, 2018	1.259M	0.5%	T13.20814
When Hiram suggests that Veronica and Archie head up to their lake house for the weekend, Veronica decides to invite Betty and Jughead to join them. Determined to uncover Hiram's plans for Riverdale, Jughead uses his time at the lake house to press Veronica about what she may know. Back in Riverdale, Cheryl makes a surprising connection with an unlikely friend, while Josie lands in hot water after revealing a secret to Kevin.
28	15	Chapter Twenty-Eight: There Will Be Blood	Aaron Allen	Mark Piznarski	March 14, 2018	1.19M	0.4%	T13.20815
After learning that his dad is considering running for mayor of Riverdale, Archie begins to grow concerned that the Lodges may have found their newest pawn in Fred. Meanwhile, Betty becomes increasingly suspicious of Chic's strange behavior and enlists Kevin's help to figure out what Chic is hiding. Finally, Cheryl and Penelope are surprised when they learn that Clifford left a secret will, and Jughead makes a major discovery in his quest to take down Hiram.
29	16	Chapter Twenty-Nine: Primary Colors	James DeWille	Sherwin Shilati	March 21, 2018	1.156M	0.4%	T13.20816
In the aftermath of Hiram's newly announced plans for Riverdale, Jughead resorts to drastic measures to voice his opposition. After making her own big announcement, Hermoine's friend Andy Cohen comes to town to lend a hand. Meanwhile, Veronica goes against her parent's wishes to keep a low profile when she decides to run for student council president. Elsewhere, Mary arrives in Riverdale just as tensions between Fred and Archie reach a breaking point. Finally, following a series of mysterious events, Cheryl begins to fear that someone is out to get her.
30	17	Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens	Britta Lundin & Brian E. Paterson	Alexis Ostrander	March 28, 2018	962k	0.3%	T13.20817
Just as the town's mayoral race gets underway, Riverdale High's own student council election heats up. Archie steps up to help after learning that Hiram's mobster associates have come to Riverdale to stir up some trouble. Meanwhile, things take a dangerous turn for Alice, Betty and Chic when an unexpected guest shows up at the Cooper residence. Finally, Toni, Veronica and Josie team up to solve a strange mystery involving Cheryl.
31	18	Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember	Arabella Anderson & Tessa Leigh Williams	Jason Stone	April 18, 2018	1.104M	0.4%	T13.20818
As Riverdale High begins rehearsals for its upcoming production of "Carrie the Musical," the arrival of an ominous letter forces director Kevin to make a difficult decision about the show. Jughead uses his cover as the musical's documentarian to solve the mystery behind the letter. Meanwhile, tensions between Betty and Veronica continue to escalate just as Alice announces she is joining the musical to spend more time with Betty. Elsewhere, Hiram enacts a devious plan to further drive a wedge between Fred and Archie, while Cheryl channels Carrie White during a showdown with her mother.
32	19	Chapter Thirty-Two: Prisoners	Cristine Chambers	Jennifer Phang	April 25, 2018	1.166M	0.4%	T13.20819
After an incident at Riverdale High leaves the town on edge, Archie leads the charge to uncover the culprit. Meanwhile, the reveal of a devastating secret leads to a violent showdown between Chic, Jughead, Betty and Alice. Elsewhere, Veronica takes matters into her own hands when someone from her past comes to town seeking revenge. Finally, Hermoine and Cheryl conspire to take down Sheriff Keller.
33	20	Chapter Thirty-Three: Shadow of a Doubt	Yolonda E. Lawrence	Gregory Smith	May 2, 2018	1.111M	0.4%	T13.20820
As the town's mayoral race between Fred and Hermoine heats up, Hiram sets his sights on a new ally - Sheriff Minetta. Betty turns to Cheryl for help when she has a suspicion about the Black Hood. Meanwhile, the reveal of a dark secret forces Archie and Jughead to try and ease tensions between the Bulldogs and Serpents. Finally, on the eve of the mayoral debate, a mysterious message leaves everyone on edge.
34	21	Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgment Night The Killing of a Sacred Deer	Shepard Boucher	Cherie Nowlan	May 9, 2018	1M	0.4%	T13.20821
When an incident at the Sheriff's station triggers an all-out war between the North and the Southside, Archie and Jughead find themselves in the fight of their lives. Meanwhile Veronica makes a devastating discovery about Hiram, just as someone from his past arrives in Riverdale looking for revenge. Finally, Betty comes face to face with the Black Hood.
35	22	Chapter Thirty-Five: Brave New World	Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa	Steven A. Adelson	May 16, 2018	1.279M	0.4%	T13.20822
With Fred trailing in the polls, Archie steps in to lend a hand in his dad's mayoral campaign. Veronica stays one step ahead after uncovering Hiram's latest scheme. Elsewhere, Cheryl finalizes her emancipation from her mother, while FP makes a surprising announcement to Jughead and the Serpents. Finally, Betty confronts her darkest demons.