Riverdale Season 1

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Riverdale Season 1 is available on and right now. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. KJ Apa's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Riverdale Season 1 earns its spot. Riverdale Season 1 treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. Season 1 of Riverdale includes 13 episodes. It aired from January 2017 to May 2017. This season stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes. KJ Apa and Lili Reinhart lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Riverdale Season 1 passes that test consistently. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Riverdale Season 1. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Watch KJ Apa work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

🎬 Riverdale Season 1 — Episode Guide

Chapter One: The River's Edge

2017-01-26

As a new school year begins, the town of Riverdale is reeling from the recent, tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom — and nothing feels the same.

Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil

2017-02-02

As new details of Jason’s death begin to emerge, Archie pleads with Miss Grundy to come forward with what they heard at Sweetwater River. Betty makes an effort to mend her friendship with Archie but takes a different stance with Veronica who is trying to make up for her actions. With rumors around...

Chapter Three: Body Double

2017-02-09

After new information surrounding Jason's death comes to light, Cheryl finds herself under a cloud of suspicion and forced to come clean about the last time she saw her brother. Meanwhile, Archie makes a tough decision that puts a major strain on his relationship with Miss Grundy. Elsewhere, Betty d...

Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show

2017-02-16

When Jughead learns that an anonymous buyer has plans to tear down the local drive-in, he fights desperately to keep it open. Betty finds her friendship with Archie on the line after stumbling upon some startling information she's uncovered about Miss Grundy's past. Elsewhere, Veronica confronts her...

Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness

2017-02-23

With Jason's funeral around the corner, the Blossom family moves forward with last minute preparations - and a secret agenda. Meanwhile, Archie's attempt to refocus his energy on football comes to a halt when an opportunity to work with a new music mentor presents itself. Betty dives deeper into her...

Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!

2017-03-02

With Riverdale High's annual variety show around the corner, Valerie's efforts to help Archie prepare for his big performance lead to some major fallout between her and Josie. Meanwhile, Betty and Jughead's investigation into Jason's death brings them to a home for troubled youth and face-to-face wi...

Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place

2017-03-09

When a major piece of evidence is mysteriously destroyed, new rumors begin to swirl as to who was really behind Jason's murder. Tensions build when Jughead's father returns to the fray and it's revealed that he and Fred have some unresolved issues between them. Meanwhile, Veronica takes matters into...

Chapter Eight: The Outsiders

2017-03-30

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 J...

Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion

2017-04-06

Archie reluctantly agrees to escort Cheryl to her family’s official start of maple syrup tapping because he gets an offer that could help his future. Archie starts to become skeptical of the real reason the Blossoms are so eager to help him, however he gets some helpful information for Betty about h...

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Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend

2017-04-13

When Fred decides to finalize the divorce with Archie’s mother Mary, Archie hides his true feelings. Archie tries to win Valerie back with a romantic evening, however, Betty hijacks his plans when she decides to throw Jughead a surprise birthday party. Once Cheryl learns of the party, she decides ...

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Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again

2017-04-27

Betty is slammed overseeing Homecoming and Reunion weekend, but Alice wants her to help with the Jason Blossom investigation. Alice turns to Archie and Veronica for help, but when Betty discovers they are working with her mom, she is not happy. After seeing his father FP start to clean up his act, J...

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Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder

2017-05-04

Archie and Veronica are shocked to learn of the arrest but know they need to come clean to their parents about what they uncovered. Still hurt by the betrayal of his friends and torn over who to trust, Jughead reluctantly joins them in a quest for truth. Meanwhile, Cheryl confronts her mom about why...

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Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter

2017-05-11

Archie and Veronica continue to grow closer. Betty is tired of her family acting as if nothing has happened and confronts her mother. Jughead finds himself in an unexpected situation, leaving Archie and the gang scrambling. Hermione makes Fred an offer that seems too good to be true. Meanwhile, ...

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