1 00:00:03,337 --> 00:00:07,090 [Jughead] Our story is about a town, a small town, 2 00:00:07,132 --> 00:00:10,260 and the people who live in the town. 3 00:00:10,302 --> 00:00:12,554 From a distance, it presents itself 4 00:00:12,596 --> 00:00:15,891 like so many other small towns all over the world... 5 00:00:15,933 --> 00:00:17,058 Safe. 6 00:00:17,100 --> 00:00:18,226 Decent. 7 00:00:18,268 --> 00:00:19,561 Innocent. 8 00:00:20,312 --> 00:00:22,189 Get closer, though, 9 00:00:22,230 --> 00:00:25,609 and you start seeing the shadows underneath. 10 00:00:25,651 --> 00:00:28,696 The name of our town is Riverdale. 11 00:00:39,331 --> 00:00:41,249 And our story begins, I guess, 12 00:00:41,291 --> 00:00:43,627 with what the Blossom twins did this summer. 13 00:00:50,342 --> 00:00:52,594 On the Fourth of July, just after dawn, 14 00:00:52,636 --> 00:00:55,305 Jason and Cheryl Blossom drove out to Sweetwater River 15 00:00:55,347 --> 00:00:57,432 for an early morning boat ride. 16 00:00:58,475 --> 00:00:59,768 Are you scared, Jason? 17 00:01:06,441 --> 00:01:08,569 [thunder crashing] 18 00:01:10,153 --> 00:01:12,406 [Jughead] The next thing we know happened for sure 19 00:01:12,447 --> 00:01:13,741 is that Dilton Doiley, 20 00:01:13,782 --> 00:01:15,534 who was leading Riverdale's Boy Scout Troop 21 00:01:15,576 --> 00:01:17,494 on a bird watching expedition, 22 00:01:17,536 --> 00:01:20,247 came upon Cheryl by the river's edge. 23 00:01:23,500 --> 00:01:24,919 Jason... 24 00:01:33,719 --> 00:01:37,222 Riverdale Police dragged Sweetwater River for Jason's body, 25 00:01:37,264 --> 00:01:39,098 but never found it. 26 00:01:39,140 --> 00:01:41,643 If he is dead, Hal, 27 00:01:41,685 --> 00:01:44,229 I hope in those last moments he suffered. 28 00:01:45,397 --> 00:01:47,691 May Jason Blossom burn in hell. 29 00:01:50,527 --> 00:01:52,654 So a week later, 30 00:01:52,696 --> 00:01:55,741 the Blossom family buried an empty casket 31 00:01:55,783 --> 00:01:59,286 and Jason's death was ruled an accident, 32 00:01:59,327 --> 00:02:01,538 as the story that Cheryl told made the rounds. 33 00:02:03,040 --> 00:02:05,208 That Cheryl dropped a glove in the water, 34 00:02:05,250 --> 00:02:08,211 and Jason reached down to get it, 35 00:02:08,253 --> 00:02:10,171 and accidentally tipped the boat, 36 00:02:10,213 --> 00:02:13,467 and panicked, and drowned. 37 00:02:13,508 --> 00:02:17,679 As for us, we were still talking about the "July Fourth tragedy" 38 00:02:17,721 --> 00:02:19,556 on the last day of summer vacation, 39 00:02:19,598 --> 00:02:22,517 when a new mystery rolled into town. 40 00:02:29,232 --> 00:02:32,152 Now brace yourself. The apartment's small, a pied-a-terre, 41 00:02:32,193 --> 00:02:35,447 -but "quality, always." -"Quality, always." 42 00:02:35,489 --> 00:02:38,158 Plus, it's the only piece of property in my name 43 00:02:38,199 --> 00:02:39,409 and not your father's. 44 00:02:43,998 --> 00:02:46,041 Ms. Hermione. 45 00:02:46,083 --> 00:02:48,085 -Welcome home! -Smithers. 46 00:02:48,127 --> 00:02:50,420 You're a sight for sore eyes. 47 00:02:50,462 --> 00:02:52,881 -How was the ride? -No traffic, thank God. 48 00:02:52,923 --> 00:02:56,468 Smithers, I'd like to introduce you to my daughter, Veronica. 49 00:02:56,510 --> 00:02:58,929 -It's a pleasure, miss. -Hi. 50 00:02:58,971 --> 00:03:01,473 -I'll get the bags. -Would you? 51 00:03:01,515 --> 00:03:03,684 Oh, and would you like some menus, ma'am? So you can order in? 52 00:03:03,725 --> 00:03:07,437 Oh, no. I have been craving one of Pop Tate's cheeseburgers since noon. 53 00:03:07,479 --> 00:03:09,230 Is his Chock'lit Shoppe still open? 54 00:03:09,272 --> 00:03:12,734 What is a Chock'lit shoppe and why does it sell burgers? 55 00:03:15,112 --> 00:03:17,572 [pop music playing] 56 00:03:24,955 --> 00:03:26,999 Are you excited? Nervous? 57 00:03:28,249 --> 00:03:31,419 Both. I haven't seen him all summer. 58 00:03:31,461 --> 00:03:33,421 Which is why nerves are acceptable, 59 00:03:33,463 --> 00:03:35,799 but we agreed, Betty... It's time. 60 00:03:36,717 --> 00:03:38,552 You like him, he likes you. 61 00:03:38,593 --> 00:03:40,595 Well, then why, Kevin, 62 00:03:40,637 --> 00:03:42,389 hasn't he ever said or done anything? 63 00:03:42,430 --> 00:03:45,225 Because Archie's swell, 64 00:03:45,266 --> 00:03:47,352 but like most millennial straight guys, 65 00:03:47,394 --> 00:03:48,603 he needs to be told what he wants. 66 00:03:48,645 --> 00:03:50,564 So tell him, finally. 67 00:03:50,605 --> 00:03:52,440 Well, we'll see. I mean, it depends. 68 00:03:52,482 --> 00:03:54,693 Oh, my God! 69 00:03:54,735 --> 00:03:56,528 What? 70 00:03:56,570 --> 00:03:59,447 Game-changer. Archie got hot! 71 00:04:00,824 --> 00:04:03,243 He's got abs now. 72 00:04:03,284 --> 00:04:07,414 Six more reasons for you to take that ginger bull by the horns tonight. 73 00:04:08,582 --> 00:04:10,000 [Archie] So, what was the highlight? 74 00:04:10,042 --> 00:04:11,626 [Betty] Of my internship? 75 00:04:11,668 --> 00:04:15,130 The Toni Morrison book release party I organized, by far. 76 00:04:15,172 --> 00:04:16,590 At the end of the night, Toni Morrison, 77 00:04:16,631 --> 00:04:18,217 who is, as you know, 78 00:04:18,257 --> 00:04:21,136 -my literary hero, says to me... -Yes. Yes. 79 00:04:21,178 --> 00:04:22,846 "Don't rush this time, Betty. 80 00:04:22,888 --> 00:04:25,724 "It goes by so fast at your age. 81 00:04:25,766 --> 00:04:27,851 "One summer can change everything." 82 00:04:29,019 --> 00:04:32,355 Wow. That's so true. 83 00:04:32,397 --> 00:04:33,648 How was working for your dad? 84 00:04:33,690 --> 00:04:36,443 It was... Pouring concrete, 85 00:04:36,484 --> 00:04:38,277 every day, all day long. 86 00:04:39,821 --> 00:04:42,699 To pass time, I would start composing 87 00:04:42,741 --> 00:04:44,201 these poems, in my head. 88 00:04:44,243 --> 00:04:45,660 And at night, I'd go home, I'd write them down... 89 00:04:45,702 --> 00:04:47,162 You don't even like reading poetry. 90 00:04:47,204 --> 00:04:50,582 They weren't poems, they were song lyrics. 91 00:04:52,709 --> 00:04:54,502 And working on them made me feel like... 92 00:04:55,545 --> 00:04:57,172 What, Archie? 93 00:04:57,214 --> 00:04:58,799 It made me feel like 94 00:04:58,840 --> 00:05:00,675 I'd finally broken through to something real. 95 00:05:01,802 --> 00:05:02,970 About my life 96 00:05:03,011 --> 00:05:04,345 and what I should be trying to do with it. 97 00:05:05,430 --> 00:05:06,723 Music. 98 00:05:06,765 --> 00:05:09,143 Starting this year, tomorrow. 99 00:05:09,184 --> 00:05:10,560 Amazing. 100 00:05:11,728 --> 00:05:14,148 Will you ask Ms. Grundy to tutor you? 101 00:05:14,189 --> 00:05:15,774 -I'm not sure, maybe. -What about football? 102 00:05:15,816 --> 00:05:17,692 -Can you do both? -I'll try out, at least. 103 00:05:17,734 --> 00:05:19,945 -Well, have you told your dad? -No. 104 00:05:19,987 --> 00:05:21,196 Until I've got things more figured out, 105 00:05:21,238 --> 00:05:22,530 you're the only person I'm telling, okay? 106 00:05:24,741 --> 00:05:26,910 Well, I'd love to hear them sometime. 107 00:05:26,952 --> 00:05:28,287 Your songs. 108 00:05:28,328 --> 00:05:29,579 -Yeah? -Yes. 109 00:05:29,621 --> 00:05:31,165 Yeah, I'm finishing a couple of demos tonight. 110 00:05:31,206 --> 00:05:34,542 Great. Also... 111 00:05:34,584 --> 00:05:36,670 I've been thinking 112 00:05:36,711 --> 00:05:39,006 about us, Archie, 113 00:05:39,047 --> 00:05:42,717 and our friendship, and how it's time we... [fading out] 114 00:05:57,941 --> 00:05:59,860 I called in an order, for Lodge? 115 00:05:59,901 --> 00:06:01,402 Two burgers, yeah, almost ready, 116 00:06:01,444 --> 00:06:03,071 but you gotta wait. 117 00:06:04,447 --> 00:06:05,740 -[Veronica] Hi. -Hey. 118 00:06:07,075 --> 00:06:08,743 How are the onion rings here? 119 00:06:08,785 --> 00:06:09,995 So good. 120 00:06:10,037 --> 00:06:11,663 Can we get some onion rings, too, please? 121 00:06:11,705 --> 00:06:14,082 -[Pop] Yeah. -Thanks. 122 00:06:14,124 --> 00:06:15,750 My mom and I just moved here, so... 123 00:06:15,792 --> 00:06:17,502 -From where? -New York. 124 00:06:17,544 --> 00:06:18,586 Wow. 125 00:06:19,629 --> 00:06:21,298 Do you guys go to Riverdale? 126 00:06:21,340 --> 00:06:23,382 -We do. Both of us. Together. -We're sophomores. 127 00:06:23,424 --> 00:06:25,177 [Veronica] Me too. 128 00:06:25,219 --> 00:06:28,013 -I'm filled with dread. -Why is that? 129 00:06:28,055 --> 00:06:30,557 Are you familiar with the works of Truman Capote? 130 00:06:31,641 --> 00:06:33,101 I'm Breakfast at Tiffany's, 131 00:06:33,143 --> 00:06:35,062 but this place is strictly In Cold Blood. 132 00:06:35,103 --> 00:06:36,188 [laughing] 133 00:06:38,190 --> 00:06:39,524 Veronica Lodge. 134 00:06:39,566 --> 00:06:40,734 Archie Andrews. 135 00:06:42,236 --> 00:06:43,402 Uh, this is Betty Cooper. 136 00:06:44,279 --> 00:06:46,405 Wait, are you... 137 00:06:46,447 --> 00:06:48,950 Supposed to give you your tour tomorrow? Yes. 138 00:06:49,993 --> 00:06:51,452 I'm your peer mentor. 139 00:06:51,494 --> 00:06:52,954 Do you want to join us? 140 00:06:52,996 --> 00:06:55,414 Hey, maybe we can un-fill you with dread. 141 00:06:55,456 --> 00:06:56,666 My mom's waiting for me. 142 00:06:57,376 --> 00:06:59,336 But, to be continued. 143 00:06:59,378 --> 00:07:00,379 Yeah. 144 00:07:04,341 --> 00:07:06,509 -What were you saying? -Nothing. 145 00:07:09,388 --> 00:07:12,682 Hey, Dad. First day of school and I'm already late. 146 00:07:12,724 --> 00:07:14,226 Hey, Vegas. 147 00:07:16,019 --> 00:07:18,105 Hey, you, uh, you stopping by the site later? 148 00:07:18,146 --> 00:07:19,564 Dad, it's my first day. 149 00:07:19,606 --> 00:07:21,233 Oh, we got to get you going in the office, 150 00:07:21,275 --> 00:07:22,984 so next summer you're not on the crew. 151 00:07:24,527 --> 00:07:26,196 Well, I can't. I've got football tryouts. 152 00:07:28,323 --> 00:07:29,574 Or is that not okay? 153 00:07:29,616 --> 00:07:33,120 No, it's, uh... It's okay. Good luck. 154 00:07:33,787 --> 00:07:35,914 [pop music playing] 155 00:07:35,956 --> 00:07:36,957 Hmm. 156 00:07:38,457 --> 00:07:41,669 [Alice] Betty, this coming year is critical for colleges. 157 00:07:41,711 --> 00:07:45,465 Grades are important. Extracurriculars, athletics. 158 00:07:45,506 --> 00:07:49,677 Maintaining a decent character is hugely important. They do look at that. 159 00:07:49,719 --> 00:07:51,346 Mom, I'm a sophomore. 160 00:07:51,388 --> 00:07:53,265 You've accomplished so much. 161 00:07:53,307 --> 00:07:57,018 I just don't want anything jeopardizing that. 162 00:07:57,060 --> 00:08:00,439 I mean, just think of your poor sister. 163 00:08:00,521 --> 00:08:03,400 She was such a shining star before she let that Blossom boy ruin her. 164 00:08:03,442 --> 00:08:05,152 Mom, I'm not Polly. 165 00:08:05,193 --> 00:08:06,945 You missed curfew last night. 166 00:08:06,987 --> 00:08:08,405 By seven minutes. 167 00:08:08,447 --> 00:08:10,824 I was with Archie, who has red hair, yes. 168 00:08:10,865 --> 00:08:13,452 But is nothing like Jason Blossom. 169 00:08:13,493 --> 00:08:16,788 Oh, but sweetie, all boys are like Jason Blossom. 170 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:19,749 -[sighs] -I love you so much, Elizabeth. 171 00:08:21,542 --> 00:08:24,296 I just need you to be smart, okay? 172 00:08:25,630 --> 00:08:27,590 And stay 173 00:08:27,966 --> 00:08:29,801 focused. 174 00:08:30,593 --> 00:08:33,638 I refilled your Adderall. 175 00:08:33,680 --> 00:08:35,849 Seems you forgot to pick up your prescription. 176 00:08:50,280 --> 00:08:52,491 Bro, you are ready for football. 177 00:08:52,531 --> 00:08:53,950 I'm not kidding you, dude. You got ripped. 178 00:08:53,992 --> 00:08:55,910 Dude, you're a beast. Look at this arm, it's diesel! 179 00:08:55,952 --> 00:08:57,954 How much are you benching, like 220? 225? 180 00:08:57,996 --> 00:08:59,331 You got to give me some tips, man. 181 00:08:59,373 --> 00:09:02,083 Romanian deadlifts, right? Taking some T? 182 00:09:02,125 --> 00:09:04,002 Ginseng? 183 00:09:04,044 --> 00:09:05,920 Maca root? 184 00:09:05,962 --> 00:09:07,088 Tribulus terrestris? 185 00:09:07,130 --> 00:09:08,589 It's from working construction, Reg. 186 00:09:08,631 --> 00:09:11,134 Oh, yeah, yeah, that's right. Yo, Moose. 187 00:09:11,176 --> 00:09:12,760 -Look who grew up over the summer. -[Moose] Hey! 188 00:09:12,802 --> 00:09:14,095 [Reggie] Yo, be honest with me. 189 00:09:14,137 --> 00:09:16,723 You work on any houses? Any private homes? 190 00:09:16,764 --> 00:09:17,891 Yeah, a couple. 191 00:09:17,932 --> 00:09:20,768 Did you tap some cougar ass this summer? 192 00:09:20,810 --> 00:09:22,603 You know what, I think that's more a fantasy 193 00:09:22,645 --> 00:09:24,439 from your wank-bank, Reggie. 194 00:09:24,481 --> 00:09:26,733 -I'll catch you guys soon. -Peace out, brother. 195 00:09:26,774 --> 00:09:28,609 -Totally did it, bro. -He totally did it. 196 00:09:29,694 --> 00:09:31,571 So, I usually start off my tours 197 00:09:31,612 --> 00:09:34,199 with a little history and context. 198 00:09:34,241 --> 00:09:37,077 Riverdale High first opened its doors in 1941 and... 199 00:09:37,118 --> 00:09:40,372 And hasn't been redecorated since, apparently. 200 00:09:40,414 --> 00:09:41,789 Honestly, I feel like I'm wandering 201 00:09:41,831 --> 00:09:43,624 through the lost epilogue of Our Town. 202 00:09:44,792 --> 00:09:46,169 -Uh-huh. -[giggles] 203 00:09:46,211 --> 00:09:48,463 So what's the social scene like here? Any night clubs? 204 00:09:48,505 --> 00:09:50,340 A strip club called the Ho Zone 205 00:09:50,382 --> 00:09:52,759 and a tragic gay bar called Innuendo. 206 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:54,177 Friday nights, football games 207 00:09:54,219 --> 00:09:56,346 and then tailgate parties at the Mallmart parking lot. 208 00:09:56,388 --> 00:09:57,847 Saturday night is movie night, 209 00:09:57,889 --> 00:09:59,015 regardless of what's playing at the Bijou, 210 00:09:59,057 --> 00:10:00,434 and you better get there early, 211 00:10:00,475 --> 00:10:01,893 because we don't have reserved seating in Riverdale. 212 00:10:01,935 --> 00:10:05,397 And Sunday nights... Thank God for HBO. 213 00:10:05,439 --> 00:10:07,732 Veronica Lodge, Kevin Keller. 214 00:10:07,774 --> 00:10:10,068 -Veronica's new here. Kevin is... -...gay, thank God. 215 00:10:10,110 --> 00:10:11,445 Let's be best friends. 216 00:10:11,486 --> 00:10:12,987 Is it true what they say about your dad? 217 00:10:15,490 --> 00:10:17,242 That he's the devil incarnate? 218 00:10:18,201 --> 00:10:19,453 I stand by my father. 219 00:10:20,537 --> 00:10:21,996 Does everyone here know? 220 00:10:25,333 --> 00:10:27,461 Wonderful. Ten minutes in and I'm already 221 00:10:27,502 --> 00:10:28,962 the Blue Jasmine of Riverdale High. 222 00:10:30,171 --> 00:10:31,172 What? 223 00:10:32,966 --> 00:10:35,009 [girls singing on stage] 224 00:10:51,401 --> 00:10:52,860 Mm-mm. 225 00:10:52,902 --> 00:10:55,614 Excuse me, this is a closed rehearsal. 226 00:10:55,655 --> 00:10:57,616 I'm sorry, I... 227 00:10:58,492 --> 00:11:00,577 Josie, right? 228 00:11:00,619 --> 00:11:01,911 I was hoping I could talk to you 229 00:11:01,953 --> 00:11:03,330 about some songs that I wrote? 230 00:11:03,371 --> 00:11:05,999 [Josie] Let me just stop you right there. 231 00:11:06,040 --> 00:11:07,917 You're staring at our pussycat ears, 232 00:11:07,959 --> 00:11:09,294 which is rude, 233 00:11:09,336 --> 00:11:12,506 but let me break it, and them, down for you. 234 00:11:12,547 --> 00:11:14,924 The Pussycats are building a brand, 235 00:11:14,966 --> 00:11:19,220 creating a signature look, okay? We're telling a story. 236 00:11:19,262 --> 00:11:22,474 Last year, we won Rockland County's Battle of the Bands. 237 00:11:22,516 --> 00:11:23,766 That we did. 238 00:11:23,808 --> 00:11:27,061 This year, we'd like to build on that success, 239 00:11:27,103 --> 00:11:30,148 continue telling our story 240 00:11:30,190 --> 00:11:32,651 with songs we write. 241 00:11:32,691 --> 00:11:34,319 I get that. It's just... 242 00:11:34,361 --> 00:11:36,988 Read my glossed lips, 243 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:38,448 Justin Gingerlake. 244 00:11:39,157 --> 00:11:40,158 Not... 245 00:11:40,659 --> 00:11:42,118 Gonna... 246 00:11:42,160 --> 00:11:43,578 Happen. 247 00:11:46,331 --> 00:11:47,666 Oh, and of course there's the Back-to-School 248 00:11:47,706 --> 00:11:49,750 -semiformal dance this weekend. -Oh! 249 00:11:49,792 --> 00:11:52,003 There's the hottie we were with last night. 250 00:11:52,045 --> 00:11:54,088 The red-headed Ansel Elgort. 251 00:11:54,130 --> 00:11:55,549 Is he your boyfriend? 252 00:11:55,590 --> 00:11:57,300 -No, he's straight. -No, we're just friends. 253 00:11:58,635 --> 00:12:01,137 In that case, mind putting in a word? 254 00:12:01,179 --> 00:12:03,223 I've tried every flavor of boy but orange. 255 00:12:03,264 --> 00:12:05,016 Actually, to clarify... 256 00:12:05,058 --> 00:12:06,851 Betty and Archie aren't dating, 257 00:12:06,893 --> 00:12:08,395 but they are endgame. 258 00:12:10,063 --> 00:12:11,648 You should ask him to the semiformal then. 259 00:12:11,690 --> 00:12:14,025 She should, but I heard it might be getting canceled. 260 00:12:14,067 --> 00:12:15,902 Because of what happened to Jason. 261 00:12:15,943 --> 00:12:17,612 They're gonna tell us at the assembly. 262 00:12:17,654 --> 00:12:20,407 Who's Jason and what happened to him? 263 00:12:20,448 --> 00:12:22,783 [Cheryl] Thank you for that moment of silence. 264 00:12:22,825 --> 00:12:24,452 Many of you were lucky enough 265 00:12:24,494 --> 00:12:26,787 to have known my brother personally. 266 00:12:26,829 --> 00:12:30,833 Each and every one of you meant the world to Jason. 267 00:12:30,875 --> 00:12:32,711 I loved my brother. 268 00:12:32,751 --> 00:12:35,547 He was and always will be my soulmate. 269 00:12:36,464 --> 00:12:37,716 So I speak with the confidence 270 00:12:37,756 --> 00:12:39,718 only a twin could have... 271 00:12:39,758 --> 00:12:43,804 Jason wouldn't want us to spend the year mourning. 272 00:12:43,846 --> 00:12:47,892 Jason would want us to move on with our lives. 273 00:12:47,934 --> 00:12:49,519 Which is why I've asked the School Board 274 00:12:49,561 --> 00:12:51,563 not to cancel the Back-to-School semiformal. 275 00:12:51,605 --> 00:12:53,147 [cheering] 276 00:12:53,189 --> 00:12:54,190 But rather, to let us use it 277 00:12:54,232 --> 00:12:57,235 as a way to heal, collectively, 278 00:12:57,277 --> 00:13:00,988 and celebrate my brother's too, too short life on this mortal coil. 279 00:13:02,115 --> 00:13:03,366 Thank you all. 280 00:13:09,788 --> 00:13:12,667 -Ms. Grundy? Hey. -Archie. 281 00:13:12,709 --> 00:13:14,419 What are you doing walking in this heat? 282 00:13:15,128 --> 00:13:16,755 Um... Building character? 283 00:13:16,795 --> 00:13:17,796 [chuckles] 284 00:13:19,299 --> 00:13:20,383 Do you want a ride? 285 00:13:48,495 --> 00:13:51,122 Ms. Grundy. Ms. Grundy. 286 00:13:53,249 --> 00:13:54,334 Geraldine. 287 00:13:56,795 --> 00:13:58,630 What can I do for you, Mr. Andrews? 288 00:13:59,922 --> 00:14:01,758 Can we talk, Ms. Grundy, please? 289 00:14:02,509 --> 00:14:04,843 It depends. About what? 290 00:14:06,262 --> 00:14:07,764 Music. 291 00:14:07,806 --> 00:14:09,557 You're the music teacher. Can we talk about music? 292 00:14:10,057 --> 00:14:11,392 Of course. 293 00:14:12,602 --> 00:14:14,354 Make an appointment. 294 00:14:14,395 --> 00:14:17,023 During my office hours, my official office hours. 295 00:14:24,823 --> 00:14:27,534 Hermione Lodge. 296 00:14:27,575 --> 00:14:32,497 [chuckles] My day just got a lot more interesting. 297 00:14:32,539 --> 00:14:35,124 Hello, Fred. How are you? 298 00:14:35,166 --> 00:14:38,586 Surprised. 299 00:14:38,628 --> 00:14:40,839 Can I get you anything? Would you like a water...? 300 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:43,132 A job. 301 00:14:43,174 --> 00:14:47,136 I saw on your website that you are looking for a seasonal hire, 302 00:14:47,178 --> 00:14:48,596 someone to help with the books? 303 00:14:48,638 --> 00:14:51,474 Yeah, my guy's on paternity leave. 304 00:14:51,516 --> 00:14:55,102 You know, I think my daughter's going to school with your son, 305 00:14:55,144 --> 00:14:57,605 isn't that funny? 306 00:14:57,647 --> 00:14:59,399 We'll have to tell them that we knew each other, 307 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:02,318 that we even dated, for a little while 308 00:15:02,360 --> 00:15:05,822 -Well, at least until I-- -Chose the rich kid. 309 00:15:05,864 --> 00:15:07,741 And now a reversal of fortune. 310 00:15:09,992 --> 00:15:11,786 How's Mary doing? 311 00:15:11,828 --> 00:15:13,705 She's in Chicago. 312 00:15:13,747 --> 00:15:16,123 We split up. We're civil. 313 00:15:16,165 --> 00:15:18,042 How about you? 314 00:15:18,084 --> 00:15:20,336 How are you holding up, really? 315 00:15:22,338 --> 00:15:24,674 I have a little money saved. 316 00:15:24,716 --> 00:15:27,926 I was praying that someone in Riverdale, 317 00:15:29,011 --> 00:15:30,971 maybe an old friend, 318 00:15:31,013 --> 00:15:33,767 would be willing to give me the benefit of the doubt. 319 00:15:33,808 --> 00:15:37,061 -If it were up to me. -Isn't it up to you? 320 00:15:37,103 --> 00:15:38,646 It's your company. 321 00:15:39,313 --> 00:15:41,524 Well, I have clients. 322 00:15:41,566 --> 00:15:45,278 I can't very well have Hermione Lodge, the wife of Hiram Lodge, 323 00:15:45,319 --> 00:15:48,823 on trial for fraud and embezzlement, balancing my books. 324 00:15:49,407 --> 00:15:51,117 Can I? 325 00:15:51,158 --> 00:15:53,870 [chuckles] No. 326 00:15:53,912 --> 00:15:56,289 I suppose you can't. 327 00:15:57,373 --> 00:15:59,208 [folk-pop music playing] 328 00:16:06,507 --> 00:16:08,551 [breathes deeply] 329 00:16:08,593 --> 00:16:09,968 [folk-pop music continues through speakers] 330 00:16:17,101 --> 00:16:18,102 Can I join? 331 00:16:18,937 --> 00:16:19,938 Yeah. 332 00:16:20,855 --> 00:16:22,022 What are we doing? 333 00:16:22,064 --> 00:16:23,733 Listening to one of Archie's songs. 334 00:16:23,775 --> 00:16:25,359 I thought we were going to have to pretend 335 00:16:25,401 --> 00:16:28,070 to like it, but it's actually really good. 336 00:16:28,112 --> 00:16:30,197 Wait, that was you singing? 337 00:16:30,239 --> 00:16:32,325 -Something you wrote? -It's rough. 338 00:16:32,366 --> 00:16:33,743 No, it's great. 339 00:16:33,785 --> 00:16:36,412 It's incredible, actually, the little snippet I heard. 340 00:16:36,454 --> 00:16:38,748 Is that your thing? Music? 341 00:16:38,790 --> 00:16:40,750 Are you doing something with that? 342 00:16:40,792 --> 00:16:42,752 Yeah, that's the plan. 343 00:16:42,794 --> 00:16:44,712 So how's your first day going? Good? 344 00:16:44,754 --> 00:16:46,673 Not to be a complete narcissist, 345 00:16:46,714 --> 00:16:48,257 but I thought people would be more... 346 00:16:48,299 --> 00:16:49,968 Obsessed with you? 347 00:16:50,008 --> 00:16:52,136 Any other year, you'd be trending number one, for sure. 348 00:16:52,178 --> 00:16:54,096 This year, though, it's all about Cheryl 349 00:16:54,138 --> 00:16:56,056 trying to win the Best Supporting Psycho Oscar 350 00:16:56,098 --> 00:16:59,185 for her role as Riverdale High's bereaved Red Widow. 351 00:16:59,226 --> 00:17:01,061 Hey, I should go. I got that meeting with Grundy 352 00:17:01,103 --> 00:17:02,396 and then football tryouts, so. 353 00:17:02,438 --> 00:17:05,107 You play football, too? What don't you do? 354 00:17:06,776 --> 00:17:08,235 Before you ask, Blue Jasmine, no, 355 00:17:08,277 --> 00:17:09,696 she has not invited him to the dance yet... 356 00:17:09,737 --> 00:17:11,280 Not yet, and don't talk about Archie. 357 00:17:11,322 --> 00:17:14,367 Veronica Lodge, I'd heard whisperings. 358 00:17:14,408 --> 00:17:16,870 I'm Cheryl Blossom, may I sit? 359 00:17:16,911 --> 00:17:17,996 Betty, would you mind? 360 00:17:21,415 --> 00:17:24,335 So, what are you three hens gossiping about? 361 00:17:24,377 --> 00:17:26,963 Archie's Efron-esque emergence from the chrysalis of puberty? 362 00:17:29,256 --> 00:17:31,091 Extracurriculars. 363 00:17:31,133 --> 00:17:33,177 Weatherbee wants me to sign up for a few. 364 00:17:33,219 --> 00:17:35,346 Cheerleading. You must. 365 00:17:35,388 --> 00:17:37,724 I'm senior captain of the River Vixens. 366 00:17:37,765 --> 00:17:39,517 Is cheerleading still a thing? 367 00:17:39,559 --> 00:17:42,812 Is being the Gay Best Friend still a thing? 368 00:17:42,854 --> 00:17:46,983 Some people say it's retro, I say it's eternal and iconic. 369 00:17:47,025 --> 00:17:49,527 At Spence, I sat at the top of the Elites' pyramid. 370 00:17:49,569 --> 00:17:51,278 I'm in. 371 00:17:51,320 --> 00:17:52,947 Betty, you're trying out, too. 372 00:17:52,989 --> 00:17:55,909 Of course, anyone's welcome to try out, 373 00:17:55,950 --> 00:17:57,618 but Betty's already got so much 374 00:17:57,660 --> 00:17:59,161 on her plate right now 375 00:17:59,203 --> 00:18:01,288 and being a Vixen is kind of a full-time thing. 376 00:18:01,330 --> 00:18:04,375 But open to all! 377 00:18:04,417 --> 00:18:06,085 Follow me on Twitter and I'll do the same. 378 00:18:07,086 --> 00:18:09,047 My handle is @cherylbombshell. 379 00:18:11,049 --> 00:18:13,217 Okay. Go ahead and hate on cheerleading, 380 00:18:13,259 --> 00:18:14,552 but if Hipster Prince Harry... 381 00:18:14,594 --> 00:18:18,222 I'd love to be a cheerleader. 382 00:18:18,264 --> 00:18:19,974 It would look great on my college applications. 383 00:18:20,016 --> 00:18:22,184 But last year, when I tried out, 384 00:18:22,226 --> 00:18:23,770 Cheryl said I was too fat. 385 00:18:23,811 --> 00:18:25,354 "Too season 5 Betty Draper." 386 00:18:25,396 --> 00:18:26,898 It was a great line, 387 00:18:26,940 --> 00:18:28,900 but not at all true. 388 00:18:28,942 --> 00:18:32,194 Well, you're a total smoke show now. 389 00:18:32,236 --> 00:18:33,320 I mean it. 390 00:18:33,362 --> 00:18:36,532 As hot and as smart as you are, 391 00:18:36,574 --> 00:18:40,078 you should be the Queen Bey of this drab hive. 392 00:18:40,119 --> 00:18:42,747 Look, if you want to be a River Vixen, 393 00:18:42,789 --> 00:18:44,749 I'll help you prep. I have moves. 394 00:18:46,834 --> 00:18:50,880 Okay. You know what? Show me your moves. 395 00:18:50,922 --> 00:18:53,049 [Archie's song playing through earbuds] 396 00:19:00,932 --> 00:19:02,140 They're... 397 00:19:03,309 --> 00:19:04,435 Very real, 398 00:19:05,645 --> 00:19:07,313 very personal. 399 00:19:07,354 --> 00:19:08,731 I took your advice and wrote them down. 400 00:19:08,773 --> 00:19:10,900 Polished them. 401 00:19:10,942 --> 00:19:12,944 But I was wondering maybe if you could help me... 402 00:19:12,986 --> 00:19:15,780 With what, Archie? 403 00:19:15,822 --> 00:19:17,531 You went to Julliard, Miss Grundy. 404 00:19:17,573 --> 00:19:19,450 There is no one else in Riverdale I can take lessons from. 405 00:19:19,492 --> 00:19:20,660 Believe me, I've looked. 406 00:19:20,701 --> 00:19:23,203 Well, I don't think that's a good idea. 407 00:19:25,665 --> 00:19:27,458 [whispering] I don't think we should be alone together. 408 00:19:30,503 --> 00:19:34,465 If this is you trying to restart something 409 00:19:34,507 --> 00:19:36,926 that never should've started in the first... 410 00:19:36,968 --> 00:19:39,929 No, it's not. It is about the music. 411 00:19:43,016 --> 00:19:44,433 But it's also... [sighs] 412 00:19:47,645 --> 00:19:48,813 Come on, I need to be able 413 00:19:48,855 --> 00:19:50,230 to talk about what happened with someone. 414 00:19:51,065 --> 00:19:52,150 We heard what we heard 415 00:19:52,191 --> 00:19:54,152 and afterwards, we didn't do anything. 416 00:19:54,193 --> 00:19:55,319 We didn't say anything. 417 00:19:57,404 --> 00:19:58,781 [gunshot in distance] 418 00:20:02,743 --> 00:20:06,122 We heard fireworks. 419 00:20:06,164 --> 00:20:08,415 Who's lighting fireworks at 6:00 in the morning? 420 00:20:08,457 --> 00:20:11,502 How would we explain why we were together 421 00:20:11,544 --> 00:20:13,629 at Sweetwater River at 6:00 a.m. on the Fourth of July? 422 00:20:14,714 --> 00:20:15,798 And you're right. 423 00:20:17,299 --> 00:20:18,968 We didn't say anything. 424 00:20:21,179 --> 00:20:23,347 We're both going to have to live with that choice. 425 00:20:25,558 --> 00:20:26,851 Do you understand? 426 00:20:28,268 --> 00:20:30,146 I think you should pursue your music, 427 00:20:31,605 --> 00:20:32,857 but not with me. 428 00:20:38,320 --> 00:20:40,656 [both] We're blue and gold! 429 00:20:40,698 --> 00:20:42,449 We're dynamite! 430 00:20:43,076 --> 00:20:44,952 We'll take you down, 431 00:20:44,994 --> 00:20:47,329 and fight the fight! 432 00:20:47,371 --> 00:20:49,415 Whoo! Go, Bulldogs! 433 00:20:50,499 --> 00:20:51,792 Hmm. 434 00:20:51,834 --> 00:20:55,379 Ladies, where's the heat? Where's the sizzle? 435 00:20:55,421 --> 00:20:58,925 Well, you haven't seen our big finish yet. 436 00:20:58,966 --> 00:21:00,509 [whispering] Don't freak out. Just trust me. 437 00:21:15,691 --> 00:21:17,568 Check your sell-by date, ladies, 438 00:21:17,610 --> 00:21:21,614 faux lesbian kissing hasn't been taboo since 1994. 439 00:21:21,655 --> 00:21:25,076 So let's see if you do better with the interview portion of our audition. 440 00:21:25,118 --> 00:21:27,620 Betty, how's your sister doing? 441 00:21:27,661 --> 00:21:30,414 Um, Polly's fine, thanks for asking. 442 00:21:30,456 --> 00:21:32,499 Veronica, has Betty told you about her sister yet? 443 00:21:32,541 --> 00:21:35,836 -Uh, no. -Go ahead, Betty. 444 00:21:35,878 --> 00:21:38,297 Tell Veronica about your sister and my dear brother. 445 00:21:38,965 --> 00:21:40,007 Polly and Jason dated. 446 00:21:40,049 --> 00:21:42,301 [scoffs] I wouldn't say "dated". 447 00:21:42,342 --> 00:21:45,096 -It didn't end well. -In fact, 448 00:21:45,138 --> 00:21:47,974 Jason's probably why your sister had a nervous breakdown 449 00:21:48,015 --> 00:21:50,601 and now lives in a group home, isn't it? 450 00:21:50,643 --> 00:21:52,311 That's what my parents think. 451 00:21:52,352 --> 00:21:54,230 What do you have to say about that, Betty? 452 00:21:54,272 --> 00:21:56,356 Go ahead, the floor is yours. 453 00:21:56,398 --> 00:21:58,442 Whatever you've been dying to spew about Jason 454 00:21:58,484 --> 00:22:01,154 and how he treated Polly, unleash it. 455 00:22:01,195 --> 00:22:03,614 Destroy me. Tear me a new one. 456 00:22:03,656 --> 00:22:05,616 Rip me to shreds. Annihilate me. 457 00:22:05,658 --> 00:22:06,700 I just... 458 00:22:07,827 --> 00:22:08,953 Finally. 459 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:16,043 I just wanted to say I'm sorry 460 00:22:17,461 --> 00:22:19,297 about what happened to Jason. 461 00:22:19,338 --> 00:22:21,590 I can't even imagine what you and your family 462 00:22:21,632 --> 00:22:22,675 must be going through. 463 00:22:24,468 --> 00:22:25,886 Right. 464 00:22:27,180 --> 00:22:29,974 Veronica, welcome to the River Vixens. 465 00:22:30,016 --> 00:22:32,893 Betty, better luck next time. 466 00:22:34,603 --> 00:22:38,774 Wait, what? Why? 467 00:22:38,816 --> 00:22:41,652 Because you couldn't bully Betty into being a bitch? 468 00:22:41,694 --> 00:22:43,445 I need girls with fire on my squad. 469 00:22:44,362 --> 00:22:47,283 I know what you need, Cheryl, 470 00:22:47,325 --> 00:22:49,243 because I know who you are. 471 00:22:49,285 --> 00:22:52,746 You would rather people fear than like you, 472 00:22:52,788 --> 00:22:55,708 so you traffic in terror and intimidation. 473 00:22:55,749 --> 00:22:58,752 You're rich, so you've never been held accountable, 474 00:22:58,794 --> 00:23:00,713 but I'm living proof. 475 00:23:00,754 --> 00:23:03,257 That certainty, that entitlement 476 00:23:03,299 --> 00:23:04,884 you wear on your head like a crown? 477 00:23:04,925 --> 00:23:06,219 It won't last. 478 00:23:06,260 --> 00:23:08,804 Eventually, there will be a reckoning. 479 00:23:11,640 --> 00:23:13,642 Or... 480 00:23:13,684 --> 00:23:16,729 Maybe that reckoning is now. 481 00:23:16,770 --> 00:23:18,981 And maybe, that reckoning... 482 00:23:20,566 --> 00:23:21,734 Is me. 483 00:23:22,985 --> 00:23:25,029 Betty and I come as a matching set. 484 00:23:25,071 --> 00:23:26,864 You want one, you take us both. 485 00:23:27,781 --> 00:23:29,867 You wanted fire? 486 00:23:29,909 --> 00:23:33,371 Sorry, Cherrybombshell, my specialty's ice. 487 00:23:33,913 --> 00:23:34,914 [inhales sharply] 488 00:23:37,541 --> 00:23:39,293 Go, get around him. Get around him. 489 00:23:39,335 --> 00:23:40,836 [whistle blows] 490 00:23:40,878 --> 00:23:42,213 Let's move. 491 00:23:42,255 --> 00:23:43,672 Andrews! 492 00:23:47,551 --> 00:23:49,720 There we go. Looking good. 493 00:23:51,555 --> 00:23:53,557 -What's up, Coach? -Here. 494 00:23:59,355 --> 00:24:00,856 This is Jason's number. 495 00:24:00,898 --> 00:24:02,191 It's yours now. 496 00:24:02,233 --> 00:24:04,318 Usually, sophomores, they only play JV. 497 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:06,528 This year, we've got an open spot in varsity. 498 00:24:06,570 --> 00:24:09,365 From what you've been showing us, well, I want you to fill it. 499 00:24:09,407 --> 00:24:13,369 Varsity's got longer practices. 500 00:24:13,411 --> 00:24:14,578 More away games. 501 00:24:14,620 --> 00:24:15,955 Yeah, bigger commitment, yeah. 502 00:24:15,996 --> 00:24:18,291 Well, I need to think about it, Coach. I... 503 00:24:18,332 --> 00:24:20,084 Oh, what, you got something better to do? 504 00:24:22,253 --> 00:24:23,921 My dad's company. 505 00:24:23,963 --> 00:24:25,214 It's our family business, 506 00:24:25,256 --> 00:24:26,464 and he's sort of counting on me to help out 507 00:24:26,506 --> 00:24:27,758 after school, on weekends-- 508 00:24:27,800 --> 00:24:29,802 Hold up, Jackson, hold the ball. 509 00:24:29,843 --> 00:24:32,054 You know what, why don't you sleep on it. 510 00:24:32,096 --> 00:24:33,639 Let's go. Bring it in, guys. Come on. 511 00:24:43,316 --> 00:24:45,401 -[giggling] -Perfect. 512 00:24:45,443 --> 00:24:47,653 Very Betty Draper, season 1. 513 00:24:53,367 --> 00:24:54,368 Veronica. 514 00:24:55,911 --> 00:24:58,705 Why did... Why did you defend me? 515 00:25:00,416 --> 00:25:03,377 I know the crowd you ran with in New York. 516 00:25:04,337 --> 00:25:07,714 Why are you being so... Nice? 517 00:25:08,506 --> 00:25:11,593 When my father got arrested, 518 00:25:11,635 --> 00:25:14,763 it was the worst thing ever. 519 00:25:14,805 --> 00:25:17,515 All these trolls started writing 520 00:25:17,557 --> 00:25:19,101 horrible things about us. 521 00:25:20,602 --> 00:25:23,189 We'd get letters and e-mails saying that 522 00:25:23,230 --> 00:25:24,398 my dad was a thief, 523 00:25:25,358 --> 00:25:27,318 my mom was a clueless socialite, 524 00:25:27,360 --> 00:25:30,946 and that I was the spoiled rich-bitch ice princess. 525 00:25:32,239 --> 00:25:36,076 And what hurt the most about it was... 526 00:25:36,118 --> 00:25:39,621 The things the trolls were writing were true. 527 00:25:40,998 --> 00:25:44,960 I was like Cheryl. I was worse than Cheryl. 528 00:25:45,002 --> 00:25:47,963 So, when my mom said we were moving to Riverdale, 529 00:25:48,839 --> 00:25:51,342 I made a pact with myself 530 00:25:51,384 --> 00:25:54,720 to use this as an opportunity to become 531 00:25:54,761 --> 00:25:58,556 maybe, hopefully, a better version of myself. 532 00:26:00,267 --> 00:26:02,436 That's a lot of pressure. 533 00:26:06,524 --> 00:26:09,860 When Polly and Jason got together... 534 00:26:09,902 --> 00:26:12,029 It meant everything to her 535 00:26:12,071 --> 00:26:14,490 and nothing to him, 536 00:26:14,532 --> 00:26:17,951 and... [sighs] 537 00:26:17,993 --> 00:26:21,955 And things got super intense and weird and toxic 538 00:26:21,997 --> 00:26:24,500 and my mom turned on Polly. 539 00:26:24,542 --> 00:26:26,877 Said Polly wasn't her daughter anymore, 540 00:26:26,919 --> 00:26:29,505 said all these awful things to her. 541 00:26:30,256 --> 00:26:31,924 Jason hurt Polly, 542 00:26:34,468 --> 00:26:36,387 but it's my mom who broke her. 543 00:26:42,726 --> 00:26:44,144 Archie. 544 00:26:44,186 --> 00:26:45,729 -You're so doing this. -What? 545 00:26:45,771 --> 00:26:47,773 Slaying your dragons, Betty Cooper, one by one. 546 00:26:50,276 --> 00:26:52,403 -Hi, Teen Outlander. -Hey. 547 00:26:53,112 --> 00:26:54,530 Nice outfits. 548 00:26:54,572 --> 00:26:58,075 Betty here has something she wants to ask you 549 00:26:58,117 --> 00:26:59,159 about the Back-to-School dance. 550 00:27:00,327 --> 00:27:01,703 Go on, Betty, ask. 551 00:27:03,456 --> 00:27:07,376 I was wondering if you wanted to come 552 00:27:07,418 --> 00:27:10,170 with both of us. 553 00:27:10,212 --> 00:27:11,547 -Huh? -What? 554 00:27:13,090 --> 00:27:15,301 It's your first dance at Riverdale. 555 00:27:15,342 --> 00:27:16,552 You should have someone to go with, 556 00:27:16,594 --> 00:27:18,304 even if it's just a friend. 557 00:27:20,598 --> 00:27:23,016 I mean, I'd love to. 558 00:27:23,058 --> 00:27:24,560 I'm not really in the headspace for a dance. 559 00:27:25,852 --> 00:27:27,313 Oh. That's okay. 560 00:27:28,897 --> 00:27:32,985 Totally unacceptable, Archiekins. We need an escort. 561 00:27:33,026 --> 00:27:35,362 Take a break from being a tortured musical genius 562 00:27:35,404 --> 00:27:37,323 and come spend a blissful evening 563 00:27:37,364 --> 00:27:41,910 with not one, but two newly-minted River Vixens. 564 00:27:41,952 --> 00:27:43,954 We'll text you time and place. 565 00:27:43,996 --> 00:27:47,207 [chuckles] Okay. Yeah, okay. 566 00:27:47,916 --> 00:27:48,917 -Bye. -Bye. 567 00:27:51,211 --> 00:27:53,464 [upbeat pop music playing] 568 00:28:07,978 --> 00:28:09,938 -[music stops] -What is that? 569 00:28:12,816 --> 00:28:14,485 I made the cheerleading squad. 570 00:28:15,819 --> 00:28:17,446 Cheryl Blossom's cheerleading squad? 571 00:28:19,072 --> 00:28:20,866 After what Jason did to Polly? 572 00:28:21,867 --> 00:28:24,370 No, I'm sorry. I won't allow it. 573 00:28:25,538 --> 00:28:26,704 Take that off right now. 574 00:28:28,248 --> 00:28:29,791 No. 575 00:28:29,833 --> 00:28:32,002 What did you say to me? 576 00:28:32,044 --> 00:28:34,380 I do everything for everyone. 577 00:28:35,255 --> 00:28:37,841 Everything to be perfect. 578 00:28:37,883 --> 00:28:41,887 The perfect daughter, the perfect sister, the perfect student... 579 00:28:41,928 --> 00:28:44,598 Can't I do this one thing just for me? 580 00:28:44,640 --> 00:28:45,849 -Wait. -Get out of my way. 581 00:28:45,891 --> 00:28:48,143 -Where are you going? -To buy a dress. 582 00:28:48,185 --> 00:28:50,728 Because guess what? 583 00:28:50,770 --> 00:28:52,772 I'm also going to the dance with Archie. 584 00:28:54,191 --> 00:28:56,026 And Veronica. 585 00:28:56,068 --> 00:28:58,404 Wait. Hermione Lodge's daughter? 586 00:28:58,445 --> 00:29:00,113 She's actually really nice. 587 00:29:00,155 --> 00:29:01,699 And trying to be a good person. 588 00:29:01,740 --> 00:29:03,200 You think so? 589 00:29:03,242 --> 00:29:05,327 You think she's going to be your friend? 590 00:29:05,369 --> 00:29:06,995 Let me tell you something. 591 00:29:07,037 --> 00:29:09,747 Girls like Cheryl and Veronica Lodge, 592 00:29:09,789 --> 00:29:11,124 they don't like girls like us. 593 00:29:11,166 --> 00:29:13,335 I don't want to hear it, Mom. 594 00:29:13,377 --> 00:29:15,754 It's happening. I'm going. 595 00:29:18,798 --> 00:29:21,843 Thank you, Smithers. As always, you're a godsend. 596 00:29:21,885 --> 00:29:23,803 Happy to help, Ms. Hermione. 597 00:29:23,845 --> 00:29:25,805 Unlike the rest of Riverdale. 598 00:29:26,599 --> 00:29:28,183 What's that? 599 00:29:28,225 --> 00:29:31,270 Um, a spot of good news. 600 00:29:31,311 --> 00:29:34,607 The car service found and dropped off your missing bag. 601 00:29:36,774 --> 00:29:38,776 Missing bag? 602 00:29:47,827 --> 00:29:49,871 Oh, Hiram. 603 00:29:49,913 --> 00:29:51,998 What have you done? 604 00:29:53,875 --> 00:29:55,877 [playing guitar] 605 00:30:07,473 --> 00:30:10,517 I, um... I got a call from your coach today. 606 00:30:11,851 --> 00:30:12,894 He's under the impression 607 00:30:12,936 --> 00:30:14,313 that you can't play varsity football 608 00:30:14,354 --> 00:30:17,232 because I'm making you work for me. 609 00:30:17,274 --> 00:30:19,526 Which is odd, because you made it seem like 610 00:30:19,568 --> 00:30:20,611 you couldn't work for me 611 00:30:20,653 --> 00:30:22,237 because you were playing football. 612 00:30:22,279 --> 00:30:24,657 So my first question is... 613 00:30:25,574 --> 00:30:27,743 Who are you lying to? 614 00:30:28,577 --> 00:30:29,911 Me or your coach? 615 00:30:32,748 --> 00:30:34,124 Neither. 616 00:30:36,126 --> 00:30:37,419 [sighs] 617 00:30:37,461 --> 00:30:38,504 Both. 618 00:30:43,049 --> 00:30:44,718 Dad... [sighs] 619 00:30:47,220 --> 00:30:48,555 I want to study music, 620 00:30:49,348 --> 00:30:51,224 I want to write music. 621 00:30:51,266 --> 00:30:53,393 Football takes you to college. 622 00:30:53,435 --> 00:30:55,103 College takes you to business school. 623 00:30:55,145 --> 00:30:57,523 -Business school... -Takes me back here. 624 00:30:57,564 --> 00:30:59,191 To work for you in Riverdale. 625 00:30:59,232 --> 00:31:01,443 Not for me, with me. 626 00:31:03,028 --> 00:31:05,614 And eventually for yourself, son. 627 00:31:05,656 --> 00:31:07,157 The company would be yours. 628 00:31:09,201 --> 00:31:10,577 No disrespect, Dad, 629 00:31:13,955 --> 00:31:15,582 but I don't want it. 630 00:31:16,916 --> 00:31:18,836 Three months ago, you did. 631 00:31:20,462 --> 00:31:23,048 What happened? 632 00:31:23,089 --> 00:31:26,426 I've changed. Everything's changed. 633 00:31:27,177 --> 00:31:28,345 This summer... 634 00:31:29,388 --> 00:31:30,681 This summer what? 635 00:31:31,889 --> 00:31:32,890 [sighs] 636 00:31:35,644 --> 00:31:37,813 That's it? 637 00:31:37,855 --> 00:31:39,231 We don't talk anymore? 638 00:31:42,526 --> 00:31:43,652 Dad. 639 00:31:43,694 --> 00:31:46,029 I would never force you to play football. 640 00:31:47,656 --> 00:31:49,783 I don't care if you play football. 641 00:31:49,825 --> 00:31:53,746 And you don't have to work with me or for me, ever again. 642 00:31:55,664 --> 00:31:57,916 But some advice, man-to-man? 643 00:31:57,957 --> 00:32:00,419 These decisions that you're making now, son, 644 00:32:01,628 --> 00:32:02,796 they have consequences. 645 00:32:02,838 --> 00:32:04,214 They go on to form who you are 646 00:32:04,256 --> 00:32:06,091 and who you'll become. 647 00:32:06,132 --> 00:32:08,218 Whatever you decide, 648 00:32:08,260 --> 00:32:11,805 be confident enough in it that you don't have to lie. 649 00:32:28,697 --> 00:32:30,824 [upbeat dance music playing] 650 00:32:36,538 --> 00:32:38,039 Well, it's not the Met Ball. 651 00:32:40,834 --> 00:32:43,169 Hey. When do you have to let Coach Clayton 652 00:32:43,211 --> 00:32:45,213 -know about football? -This weekend. 653 00:32:45,255 --> 00:32:48,133 Guys, can't we just liberate ourselves 654 00:32:48,174 --> 00:32:51,344 from the tired dichotomy of jock/artist? 655 00:32:51,386 --> 00:32:54,306 Can't we, in this post James Franco world, 656 00:32:54,347 --> 00:32:56,600 be all things at once? 657 00:32:56,642 --> 00:32:58,184 I've been working on it, Veronica. 658 00:32:59,561 --> 00:33:03,064 Work faster. I'm getting punch. 659 00:33:03,106 --> 00:33:04,441 [whispering] You got this. 660 00:33:07,360 --> 00:33:09,279 It's about following your heart, right? 661 00:33:11,990 --> 00:33:14,701 What does your heart say? Music or football? 662 00:33:16,202 --> 00:33:17,788 Betty, will you give me one minute? 663 00:33:17,830 --> 00:33:18,956 And I promise, when I get back, 664 00:33:18,996 --> 00:33:20,582 I'll be a much better date, okay? 665 00:33:20,624 --> 00:33:21,917 I have a plan. 666 00:33:24,837 --> 00:33:27,004 Betty, you will not believe who just propositioned me 667 00:33:27,046 --> 00:33:28,841 in the bathroom. Give you a hint... 668 00:33:28,882 --> 00:33:30,383 His name may be Moose, 669 00:33:30,425 --> 00:33:32,302 but I'd describe a certain appendage of his 670 00:33:32,344 --> 00:33:33,929 as horse-like. 671 00:33:41,060 --> 00:33:42,562 Don't panic, I'm not stalking you. 672 00:33:43,939 --> 00:33:47,442 Archie, didn't we have a deal? 673 00:33:49,110 --> 00:33:51,530 No, Geraldine, we have a secret, 674 00:33:51,571 --> 00:33:54,240 Multiple secrets, actually. 675 00:33:54,282 --> 00:33:56,242 And maybe we could've done something to help Jason that morning, 676 00:33:56,284 --> 00:33:57,452 or maybe we couldn't have. 677 00:33:58,620 --> 00:34:00,205 And I won't tell anyone anything, 678 00:34:00,246 --> 00:34:02,415 but you need to help me. 679 00:34:02,457 --> 00:34:04,292 This summer, the only thing that kept me sane 680 00:34:04,334 --> 00:34:05,377 was writing these songs. 681 00:34:06,920 --> 00:34:09,715 So here's my not-so-indecent proposal. 682 00:34:09,756 --> 00:34:11,633 I want to do an independent study with you, 683 00:34:11,675 --> 00:34:13,802 as many mornings a week as you can spare, and I swear 684 00:34:13,844 --> 00:34:15,220 that's all it'll be. 685 00:34:17,096 --> 00:34:19,307 And I won't tell anyone about July Fourth, ever. 686 00:34:20,017 --> 00:34:21,018 Deal? 687 00:34:22,728 --> 00:34:28,567 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30 a.m., before first period. 688 00:34:28,608 --> 00:34:30,694 I'll set it up 689 00:34:30,736 --> 00:34:32,111 and see about getting you credit. 690 00:34:43,707 --> 00:34:45,000 [Cheryl] Good evening, friends. 691 00:34:45,042 --> 00:34:46,501 Are you all having a good time? 692 00:34:46,543 --> 00:34:48,712 [cheering] 693 00:34:51,006 --> 00:34:53,592 As honorary chairperson and de facto queen 694 00:34:53,633 --> 00:34:54,718 of tonight's semiformal, 695 00:34:54,760 --> 00:34:56,135 it is my great pleasure 696 00:34:56,177 --> 00:34:57,930 to introduce this evening's main entertainment. 697 00:34:57,971 --> 00:35:00,807 To know them is to be obsessed with them. 698 00:35:00,849 --> 00:35:02,935 Though they usually perform their own material, 699 00:35:02,976 --> 00:35:04,895 tonight, they're making an exception 700 00:35:04,937 --> 00:35:07,105 and debuting a cover of the song my parents claim they were listening to 701 00:35:07,146 --> 00:35:08,815 the night Jason and I were conceived. 702 00:35:09,983 --> 00:35:11,276 This one's for you, JJ. 703 00:35:13,445 --> 00:35:15,321 -Sorry about that. -I give you Josie and the Pussycats. 704 00:35:16,197 --> 00:35:17,741 [crowd cheering] 705 00:35:18,700 --> 00:35:20,035 [mellow rock music playing] 706 00:35:20,994 --> 00:35:22,662 [singing] 707 00:35:25,665 --> 00:35:27,375 -Wanna dance? -Yeah. 708 00:35:30,336 --> 00:35:32,130 Did that go okay? 709 00:35:32,171 --> 00:35:35,174 Yeah, yes. I'll study with Ms. Grundy before school, 710 00:35:35,216 --> 00:35:37,010 football practice after school, 711 00:35:37,052 --> 00:35:38,637 and work with my dad on the weekends. 712 00:35:38,678 --> 00:35:40,097 It's going to be nuts. 713 00:35:40,138 --> 00:35:42,140 So long as you don't give up your passion. 714 00:35:55,403 --> 00:35:56,404 [mouthing] 715 00:35:57,280 --> 00:35:59,074 Um... 716 00:35:59,116 --> 00:36:02,577 Now that I'm a River Vixen 717 00:36:02,619 --> 00:36:06,247 and you're gonna be on varsity football, 718 00:36:06,289 --> 00:36:10,127 I have this fantasy of us as a power couple... 719 00:36:11,419 --> 00:36:13,088 Or maybe even just a couple. 720 00:36:13,839 --> 00:36:15,007 Betty... 721 00:36:16,424 --> 00:36:18,426 Is that so impossible to imagine? 722 00:36:23,932 --> 00:36:25,475 [crowd applauding and cheering] 723 00:36:33,358 --> 00:36:36,194 Make sure those two turtledoves come to my after-party. 724 00:36:36,235 --> 00:36:37,946 Veronica too. 725 00:36:37,988 --> 00:36:39,698 I'm in the mood for chaos. 726 00:36:45,037 --> 00:36:47,998 [Cheryl] It's game time at Chez Blossom, kiddies. 727 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:49,833 We're going old-school tonight. 728 00:36:49,875 --> 00:36:51,543 Seven Minutes in Heaven. 729 00:36:51,584 --> 00:36:54,004 Who wants to tryst in the Closet of Love first? 730 00:36:54,046 --> 00:36:55,714 My vote is "A" for Archie. 731 00:36:57,256 --> 00:36:58,550 Anyone care to second it? 732 00:36:58,591 --> 00:37:01,386 -Wait, actually-- -Yes, Andrews! Yes. [snickers] 733 00:37:01,427 --> 00:37:04,514 All right. Gather round, kids. 734 00:37:04,556 --> 00:37:06,725 Let's see who's riding the ginger stallion tonight. 735 00:37:17,027 --> 00:37:20,155 [Reggie snickering] Oh, no way! 736 00:37:20,197 --> 00:37:23,658 It's clearly pointing to... The new girl. 737 00:37:23,700 --> 00:37:24,826 This should be fun. 738 00:37:24,868 --> 00:37:26,995 Um... I'm not doing this. 739 00:37:27,579 --> 00:37:29,206 That's up to you. 740 00:37:29,247 --> 00:37:30,832 But, if you don't, 741 00:37:30,874 --> 00:37:33,376 house rules decree the hostess gets to take your turn. 742 00:37:39,049 --> 00:37:40,633 [both sighing] 743 00:37:42,635 --> 00:37:45,722 I know her brother died and everything, 744 00:37:45,764 --> 00:37:47,015 but... 745 00:37:47,057 --> 00:37:50,102 Cheryl Blossom truly is the antichrist. 746 00:37:50,143 --> 00:37:51,978 [laughs] 747 00:37:55,272 --> 00:37:57,901 So, uh, do you miss New York? 748 00:37:59,569 --> 00:38:01,362 It's been less than a week. 749 00:38:02,655 --> 00:38:04,323 But... Yes. 750 00:38:07,160 --> 00:38:08,995 Six minutes, twenty seconds. 751 00:38:09,955 --> 00:38:11,706 Okay. Your turn. 752 00:38:11,748 --> 00:38:14,209 Ask me a deep, probing question 753 00:38:14,251 --> 00:38:15,794 -to kill time. -[chuckles] 754 00:38:18,296 --> 00:38:21,883 It looked like you and Betty were having fun at the dance. 755 00:38:21,925 --> 00:38:24,719 Definitely. We've been friends forever. 756 00:38:24,761 --> 00:38:26,888 -My turn. -I didn't ask my question yet. 757 00:38:27,931 --> 00:38:30,225 Is that all it is? 758 00:38:30,267 --> 00:38:32,102 Just friends? 759 00:38:33,519 --> 00:38:35,272 We're not just friends, we're best friends. 760 00:38:35,313 --> 00:38:36,773 [chuckles] 761 00:38:36,815 --> 00:38:40,986 My turn. Did you have a boyfriend in New York? 762 00:38:42,612 --> 00:38:43,613 No. 763 00:38:44,239 --> 00:38:45,949 My turn. 764 00:38:45,991 --> 00:38:49,619 Could it ever possibly become something more? 765 00:38:49,661 --> 00:38:51,579 Are you asking for Betty or for yourself? 766 00:38:51,621 --> 00:38:54,958 For Betty, and you didn't answer my question. 767 00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:57,836 I have never felt... Whatever it is 768 00:38:57,877 --> 00:39:00,255 I'm supposed to feel 769 00:39:00,297 --> 00:39:01,798 with Betty. 770 00:39:01,840 --> 00:39:03,091 Have you felt it, though? 771 00:39:04,717 --> 00:39:06,219 With anyone? 772 00:39:06,261 --> 00:39:07,887 Yeah. 773 00:39:10,849 --> 00:39:12,475 This summer. 774 00:39:12,517 --> 00:39:15,895 -Have you? -Maybe once. 775 00:39:19,774 --> 00:39:22,235 You're a little more dangerous than you look, aren't you? 776 00:39:24,362 --> 00:39:25,864 All boy-next-door-ish? 777 00:39:28,074 --> 00:39:29,242 You have no idea. 778 00:39:32,453 --> 00:39:33,788 Your turn. 779 00:39:37,209 --> 00:39:40,628 Ask me a question, Archie. 780 00:39:44,924 --> 00:39:46,176 Ask me anything you want. 781 00:39:53,099 --> 00:39:55,143 We shouldn't do this. 782 00:39:55,185 --> 00:39:56,353 We definitely shouldn't do this. 783 00:40:09,490 --> 00:40:10,992 -[boy whistles] -[Reggie] Nailed it. 784 00:40:11,034 --> 00:40:12,035 Yes. 785 00:40:13,619 --> 00:40:14,662 Where's Betty? 786 00:40:15,580 --> 00:40:17,040 She spiraled and fled. 787 00:40:17,082 --> 00:40:19,209 Between us, she's a lot more high-strung than she looks. 788 00:40:19,792 --> 00:40:21,627 You shady bitch. 789 00:40:24,923 --> 00:40:26,132 Crap. Betty's cell is off. 790 00:40:26,174 --> 00:40:27,466 -I'm getting an Uber. -Can I come with you? 791 00:40:27,508 --> 00:40:28,760 We should probably try to find her. 792 00:40:28,801 --> 00:40:30,762 Believe me. The last thing Betty wants 793 00:40:30,803 --> 00:40:32,722 is us tracking her down together. 794 00:40:33,890 --> 00:40:35,100 We messed up. 795 00:40:45,860 --> 00:40:48,405 Hey, you're home early. How was the dance? 796 00:40:49,989 --> 00:40:52,325 It was fine. 797 00:40:52,367 --> 00:40:55,370 I mean, it's not the Met Ball or anything... 798 00:40:55,412 --> 00:40:56,829 Tell me about it. You can cheer me up. 799 00:40:58,039 --> 00:40:59,416 I'm super tired, Mom. 800 00:41:05,255 --> 00:41:06,423 Is everything okay? 801 00:41:09,384 --> 00:41:11,052 Ronnie, what is it? 802 00:41:19,144 --> 00:41:22,397 [Jughead] It was midnight, and my old friend Archie Andrews 803 00:41:22,439 --> 00:41:25,900 arrived at the one place in town that was still open. 804 00:41:25,942 --> 00:41:28,486 He was looking for the girl next door. 805 00:41:30,655 --> 00:41:32,698 Instead, he found me. 806 00:41:35,910 --> 00:41:39,538 Hey, Pop. Betty hasn't come in tonight, has she? 807 00:41:39,580 --> 00:41:42,708 Nope. Just the night hawks in tonight. 808 00:41:44,085 --> 00:41:45,295 Thanks. 809 00:41:52,677 --> 00:41:54,304 Uh, can I sit, Jughead? 810 00:41:54,846 --> 00:41:55,972 If you want. 811 00:41:58,724 --> 00:42:02,103 -What are you working on? -My novel. 812 00:42:02,145 --> 00:42:04,772 It's about this summer, and Jason Blossom. 813 00:42:04,814 --> 00:42:06,941 Seventeen years old and how will he be remembered? 814 00:42:08,485 --> 00:42:10,362 As captain of the water polo team? 815 00:42:10,403 --> 00:42:12,613 The Aquaholics? 816 00:42:12,655 --> 00:42:15,325 Considering how he died, probably not. 817 00:42:15,367 --> 00:42:17,035 No, what I mean is... 818 00:42:19,496 --> 00:42:22,499 Was he doing everything he was supposed to do, 819 00:42:22,540 --> 00:42:25,168 everything he wanted. I mean, did he even know what that was? 820 00:42:30,215 --> 00:42:32,300 Coach Clayton was in here talking to Pop Tate. 821 00:42:32,342 --> 00:42:33,468 Varsity. 822 00:42:35,387 --> 00:42:38,264 Does that make you, what, Mr. Popular Football God now? 823 00:42:38,597 --> 00:42:39,807 No. 824 00:42:42,101 --> 00:42:43,269 In fact, I'm kind of terrified 825 00:42:43,311 --> 00:42:45,397 I lost my best friend tonight. 826 00:42:45,438 --> 00:42:46,856 If you mean Betty, 827 00:42:46,898 --> 00:42:49,608 whatever happened, just talk to her. 828 00:42:49,650 --> 00:42:52,153 You know, it'd go a long way. 829 00:42:56,782 --> 00:42:58,243 Would've gone a long way with me. 830 00:43:29,732 --> 00:43:31,109 I'm not going to ask what you did 831 00:43:31,150 --> 00:43:32,735 with Veronica at Cheryl's. 832 00:43:35,947 --> 00:43:37,740 But I'm asking you now, right now, 833 00:43:37,782 --> 00:43:39,451 if you love me, Archie. 834 00:43:41,869 --> 00:43:43,455 Or even like me? 835 00:43:43,496 --> 00:43:45,248 Of course I love you, Betty. 836 00:43:48,625 --> 00:43:50,545 But I can't give you the answer you want. 837 00:43:51,504 --> 00:43:52,671 Why? 838 00:43:56,551 --> 00:43:58,511 You are so perfect. 839 00:43:58,553 --> 00:44:00,221 [sighs and sniffles] 840 00:44:00,263 --> 00:44:02,265 I've never been good enough for you. 841 00:44:04,142 --> 00:44:05,684 I'll never be good enough for you. 842 00:44:25,121 --> 00:44:28,791 [Jughead] And so, it wasn't one heart that broke that night. 843 00:44:28,833 --> 00:44:30,126 It was two. 844 00:44:32,629 --> 00:44:34,755 And the night was far from over. 845 00:44:39,927 --> 00:44:42,347 For the record, I'm not gay. 846 00:44:42,388 --> 00:44:45,266 [chuckles] Obviously not, Moose. You're on the football team. 847 00:44:45,308 --> 00:44:47,768 But if you were gay, what would you like to do? 848 00:44:48,894 --> 00:44:51,022 Everything but kiss. 849 00:44:51,063 --> 00:44:53,065 [laughs] I love a good closet case. 850 00:44:53,107 --> 00:44:56,486 So, let's start with skinny-dipping 851 00:44:56,528 --> 00:44:58,112 and then see what happens? 852 00:44:58,154 --> 00:45:01,157 Dude, are you okay? 853 00:45:17,756 --> 00:45:19,342 Oh, my God, it's Jason. 854 00:45:19,384 --> 00:45:20,677 He was shot. 855 00:45:22,887 --> 00:45:26,432 [Jughead] By morning, everyone would be talking, texting, 856 00:45:26,474 --> 00:45:28,267 and posting about it. 857 00:45:28,309 --> 00:45:30,769 We'd all be feeling it. 858 00:45:30,811 --> 00:45:34,773 The world around us had changed, maybe forever. 859 00:45:36,234 --> 00:45:39,862 That Riverdale wasn't the same town as before. 860 00:45:39,904 --> 00:45:43,324 That it was a town of shadows and secrets now. 861 00:45:43,366 --> 00:45:46,619 On Monday, the autopsy on Jason's body 862 00:45:46,661 --> 00:45:48,287 would take place. 863 00:45:48,329 --> 00:45:52,333 And on Tuesday, halfway through fifth period, 864 00:45:52,375 --> 00:45:54,627 the first arrest would be made. fifth period,