1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,419 [narrator] Previously on Riverdale: 2 00:00:02,502 --> 00:00:05,880 Archie Andrews. I'm Special Agent Adams with the FBI. 3 00:00:05,964 --> 00:00:08,758 We believe Hiram Lodge is conducting criminal activity. 4 00:00:08,842 --> 00:00:11,386 You are at a unique position to help us take him down. 5 00:00:11,469 --> 00:00:14,389 I need assurance from you. No matter what happens to Mr. Lodge 6 00:00:14,472 --> 00:00:16,891 -my dad is gonna be okay. -I can protect your father. 7 00:00:16,975 --> 00:00:20,353 Effective immediately, Southside High School is shut down. 8 00:00:20,437 --> 00:00:23,273 -Well, it's done. -After a few weeks, we'll quietly go about 9 00:00:23,356 --> 00:00:25,734 purchasing the land beneath Southside High. 10 00:00:25,817 --> 00:00:29,279 And you will get your sizable donation to your reelection campaign. 11 00:00:29,362 --> 00:00:30,864 And, Daddy, this is... 12 00:00:30,947 --> 00:00:34,117 Archie Andrews. The boy who's captured my daughter's heart. 13 00:00:34,200 --> 00:00:36,995 -I hope we can respect each other. -Of course, Mr. Lodge. 14 00:00:37,328 --> 00:00:39,789 No more sneaking into my daughter's bedroom. 15 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:41,291 Ever. 16 00:00:41,374 --> 00:00:44,878 You wanted me to get a job, and I did. Providing comfort and companionship 17 00:00:45,420 --> 00:00:47,297 to the lonely men of Riverdale. 18 00:00:47,380 --> 00:00:49,966 You remember that baby my mom put up for adoption? 19 00:00:50,049 --> 00:00:52,677 -Hey, let go of my brother! -[screams] 20 00:00:52,761 --> 00:00:53,762 You'll be safe here. 21 00:00:58,933 --> 00:01:03,605 [Jughead] One week after Riverdale High's absorption of its Southside counterpart, 22 00:01:03,688 --> 00:01:05,398 and everything was the same. 23 00:01:08,526 --> 00:01:10,320 And nothing was the same. 24 00:01:11,154 --> 00:01:12,572 Take Archie Andrews. 25 00:01:12,655 --> 00:01:15,325 On the surface, he's getting ready for basketball tryouts, 26 00:01:15,408 --> 00:01:16,910 as he does every winter. 27 00:01:17,869 --> 00:01:19,746 But underneath, he was churning. 28 00:01:19,829 --> 00:01:24,250 His life in chaos after an unexpected visit from the feds. 29 00:01:24,334 --> 00:01:28,213 Meanwhile, the town was preparing to honor its founding father, 30 00:01:28,296 --> 00:01:30,465 General Augustus Pickens. 31 00:01:31,007 --> 00:01:33,176 Mr. Jones. Eyes up front. 32 00:01:34,177 --> 00:01:35,428 Thank you, Mrs. Haggly. 33 00:01:37,305 --> 00:01:39,015 [sighs] As I was saying, 34 00:01:39,891 --> 00:01:42,185 each year, we honor the memory of General Pickens. 35 00:01:42,268 --> 00:01:44,771 Yet few know the truth. 36 00:01:46,397 --> 00:01:49,025 That it was my great-great-great-grandpappy, 37 00:01:49,109 --> 00:01:50,485 Colonel Barnabas B. Blossom, 38 00:01:50,568 --> 00:01:52,737 who bankrolled General Pickens' settlement of... 39 00:01:53,530 --> 00:01:55,657 an Eden along the river of Sweetwater, 40 00:01:56,366 --> 00:01:58,535 where maple trees grow taller than the steeples 41 00:01:58,618 --> 00:02:01,746 of Europe's grandest cathedrals, which is why, every year, 42 00:02:01,830 --> 00:02:04,249 I petition the mayor's office to rename Pickens Day-- 43 00:02:04,332 --> 00:02:05,333 [school bell ringing] 44 00:02:05,416 --> 00:02:07,252 [Haggly] Thank you for that, Cheryl. 45 00:02:08,711 --> 00:02:12,799 Mr. Jones, we look forward to your oral history report next week. 46 00:02:13,508 --> 00:02:16,386 The students we transferred to Riverdale High are fine, 47 00:02:16,469 --> 00:02:19,138 but their parents are in my office, every day, 48 00:02:19,222 --> 00:02:21,224 wanting me to reopen Southside High. 49 00:02:21,307 --> 00:02:24,602 Which is why we've been discussing how our new neighborhood 50 00:02:24,686 --> 00:02:26,771 could use something positive to focus on. 51 00:02:26,855 --> 00:02:30,150 With your blessing, we'd like to make Pickens Day bigger, 52 00:02:30,233 --> 00:02:31,651 more of a celebratory event. 53 00:02:31,734 --> 00:02:33,736 [Hiram] Sponsored by Lodge Industries. 54 00:02:33,820 --> 00:02:35,780 And Andrews Construction co-sponsoring. 55 00:02:35,864 --> 00:02:40,451 You mean you wanna turn Pickens Day into a commercial for your SoDale project. 56 00:02:40,535 --> 00:02:41,995 Like your open house. 57 00:02:42,078 --> 00:02:43,913 [Veronica] Au contraire, Madam Mayor. 58 00:02:44,664 --> 00:02:46,666 The open house was for investors. 59 00:02:47,333 --> 00:02:50,962 But this event would be for North- and Southsiders alike. 60 00:02:51,045 --> 00:02:52,881 Two halves of a whole coming together-- 61 00:02:52,964 --> 00:02:56,509 To distract people with a party? What if it backfires, things get violent? 62 00:02:56,593 --> 00:02:59,929 What about the Serpents? They've been quiet, but they're wildcards. 63 00:03:00,013 --> 00:03:02,307 -They could cause trouble. -[Hiram] We've thought of that. 64 00:03:02,390 --> 00:03:04,475 We're offered to hire them as event security. 65 00:03:04,559 --> 00:03:06,561 Fred, you're onboard with this? 66 00:03:06,644 --> 00:03:09,063 [Fred] Well, FP told me the Serpents are looking for work. 67 00:03:09,147 --> 00:03:10,940 Figure we let them keep the peace. 68 00:03:11,482 --> 00:03:14,193 You had your reasons for closing down Southside High, 69 00:03:14,277 --> 00:03:17,113 but this is an opportunity to let the Southside know 70 00:03:17,196 --> 00:03:19,782 -you're not turning your back on them. -Hey, Dad. 71 00:03:19,949 --> 00:03:21,492 -Hey, bud. -Archie. 72 00:03:22,285 --> 00:03:23,286 Sorry to interrupt. 73 00:03:23,369 --> 00:03:26,581 -Mind if I join you guys? -Actually, we're just finishing up. 74 00:03:26,664 --> 00:03:27,540 Mm-hm. 75 00:03:27,624 --> 00:03:29,250 -Thanks, Fred, for having us. -Yeah. 76 00:03:29,334 --> 00:03:31,502 Madam Mayor, you'll let us know in the morning? 77 00:03:32,795 --> 00:03:35,173 -Hey, Mr. Lodge. -Excuse me, Archie. 78 00:03:39,260 --> 00:03:40,178 Hey. 79 00:03:40,261 --> 00:03:41,262 Oh, um... 80 00:03:41,346 --> 00:03:43,056 I'd kiss you, but you're sweaty. 81 00:03:44,557 --> 00:03:47,769 So, how long do you plan on staying with us, Chic? 82 00:03:47,852 --> 00:03:49,228 For as long as he wants. 83 00:03:49,312 --> 00:03:51,272 I'm just trying to plan my life, Alice. 84 00:03:52,273 --> 00:03:56,277 And since we're not getting any answers about anything... 85 00:03:56,611 --> 00:03:58,154 What would you like to know, Hal? 86 00:03:58,238 --> 00:04:00,698 For starters, Betty brought you here all bloody. 87 00:04:00,782 --> 00:04:02,367 Why? What happened? 88 00:04:02,450 --> 00:04:03,284 Dad. 89 00:04:03,701 --> 00:04:05,244 You don't have to, Chic. 90 00:04:06,955 --> 00:04:09,666 The person who attacked me, his name's Marcel. 91 00:04:10,041 --> 00:04:13,461 He runs the hostel. Sometimes he books clients for us. 92 00:04:14,254 --> 00:04:17,090 The night you showed up, Betty, I wasn't in the mood to work. 93 00:04:17,215 --> 00:04:19,175 Marcel was trying to convince me otherwise. 94 00:04:19,259 --> 00:04:22,595 -So, what kind of clients? -Hal. 95 00:04:22,679 --> 00:04:24,055 No, I wanna know, too. 96 00:04:24,138 --> 00:04:24,973 Betty. 97 00:04:25,056 --> 00:04:26,140 All kinds. 98 00:04:26,224 --> 00:04:29,477 Ranging from nice to, hell, even nastier than Marcel. 99 00:04:29,560 --> 00:04:33,106 I, uh, can go into specifics, if you'd like. 100 00:04:33,189 --> 00:04:35,858 I've also got a good collection of scars I could show you. 101 00:04:35,942 --> 00:04:37,110 I have scars, too. 102 00:04:38,236 --> 00:04:39,946 Crescent moons on my palms. 103 00:04:40,029 --> 00:04:41,656 From digging your nails in? 104 00:04:42,198 --> 00:04:44,492 -Yeah. -Yeah, I used to do that, too. 105 00:04:46,661 --> 00:04:47,745 Syrup. 106 00:04:47,829 --> 00:04:48,955 [Alice clearing throat] 107 00:04:52,125 --> 00:04:56,337 If and when the U.S. government brings actions against Hiram Lodge 108 00:04:56,754 --> 00:04:59,132 before any domestic court of law, 109 00:04:59,382 --> 00:05:01,467 that agreement ensures your father's immunity. 110 00:05:01,551 --> 00:05:04,762 This is nuts. The Lodges were just at my house planning a party. 111 00:05:04,846 --> 00:05:07,348 -When was this? Who was there? -Last night. 112 00:05:07,807 --> 00:05:11,894 And it was Mr. and Mrs. Lodge, my dad, the sheriff, Mayor McCoy, and-- 113 00:05:12,562 --> 00:05:13,563 That's it. 114 00:05:13,646 --> 00:05:16,482 -Why weren't you a part of this? -I was playing basketball. 115 00:05:16,566 --> 00:05:18,735 Agent Adams, what can we do to speed things up? 116 00:05:19,277 --> 00:05:22,989 I just-- I wanna get through this, and back to my life, my normal life. 117 00:05:23,072 --> 00:05:25,908 Do you have any relationship with Hiram Lodge? Directly? 118 00:05:25,992 --> 00:05:26,993 [scoffs] 119 00:05:27,910 --> 00:05:30,955 -Nothing. He doesn't even like me. -Then let's change that. 120 00:05:31,039 --> 00:05:34,709 You have to establish trust, get him to lower his guard around you. 121 00:05:34,792 --> 00:05:36,919 The sooner you get access to his inner circle, 122 00:05:37,003 --> 00:05:39,505 the sooner we'll get what we need to bring him in. 123 00:05:39,589 --> 00:05:43,509 Then you can go back to playing in the band with your pals and gals. 124 00:05:47,055 --> 00:05:50,808 Well, he is very fetching for someone who was living on skid row. 125 00:05:50,892 --> 00:05:54,312 Yeah, he's a hottie who looks incredibly familiar to me, by the way. 126 00:05:54,395 --> 00:05:57,398 -Your adventures in the woods? -Maybe if we were allowed 127 00:05:57,482 --> 00:06:00,485 -to meet this hottie in person-- -[Betty] Chic is still acclimating. 128 00:06:00,568 --> 00:06:02,361 And I'm trying to get him to trust me, 129 00:06:02,445 --> 00:06:04,781 but my mom is treating him like he's a 10-year-old, 130 00:06:04,864 --> 00:06:07,450 and my dad's acting like he's the devil's spawn. 131 00:06:07,533 --> 00:06:09,535 Well, I have an amazing idea. 132 00:06:09,619 --> 00:06:12,163 Bring The Omen to Pickens Day, and we can all meet him. 133 00:06:12,246 --> 00:06:13,456 Everyone's coming, right? 134 00:06:13,539 --> 00:06:17,502 -No. Because the Serpents weren't invited. -Serpents were specifically asked to come. 135 00:06:17,585 --> 00:06:21,506 Yeah, to provide security. Like we're all on the Snowpiercer train, 136 00:06:21,589 --> 00:06:23,591 but the Serpents are eating the cockroaches. 137 00:06:23,674 --> 00:06:25,968 [Veronica] You don't have to work if you don't want to. 138 00:06:26,052 --> 00:06:29,305 [sighs] The damage, as they say, has already been done. 139 00:06:29,388 --> 00:06:32,266 -I'll talk to you guys later. -Plans with Toni? 140 00:06:32,850 --> 00:06:36,104 Uh, yeah. I'm interviewing her grandfather for my oral history report. 141 00:06:36,437 --> 00:06:37,855 Oldest living Serpent. 142 00:06:43,861 --> 00:06:45,279 [Veronica] Archie, what is it? 143 00:06:45,780 --> 00:06:50,868 I feel stupid even talking about this, but... it's about your dad. 144 00:06:52,537 --> 00:06:54,539 I get the feeling he doesn't really like me. 145 00:06:55,206 --> 00:06:56,040 What? 146 00:06:57,125 --> 00:06:58,417 No, that's not... 147 00:06:59,127 --> 00:07:00,211 That's not true. 148 00:07:02,338 --> 00:07:03,798 Okay, maybe it's a little true, 149 00:07:03,881 --> 00:07:06,717 but it's not anything you're doing, per se. It's more that... 150 00:07:07,885 --> 00:07:10,221 For starters, you don't speak Spanish. 151 00:07:10,304 --> 00:07:12,807 I can drop French and start taking Spanish. 152 00:07:13,015 --> 00:07:16,811 -This is really bothering you, isn't it? -To be honest, yeah. 153 00:07:16,894 --> 00:07:19,522 Do you have any suggestions on what I can do? 154 00:07:20,398 --> 00:07:22,191 To endear yourself to Daddy? 155 00:07:25,111 --> 00:07:28,239 Well... now that we're talking about it... 156 00:07:28,781 --> 00:07:30,575 [Archie] What, your dad likes wrestling? 157 00:07:30,658 --> 00:07:34,328 He was captain of Riverdale High's wrestling team back in the day. 158 00:07:34,454 --> 00:07:37,915 Says it changed his life. Now that the season's starting back up, 159 00:07:37,999 --> 00:07:40,168 it's like my mom and I are background extras 160 00:07:40,251 --> 00:07:41,711 in the movie Foxcatcher. 161 00:07:42,587 --> 00:07:44,672 Wrestling? Really? 162 00:07:44,755 --> 00:07:47,341 Lodge Industries basically bankrolls the team. 163 00:07:47,425 --> 00:07:50,761 He was just asking his old coach if he could sit in on tryouts. 164 00:07:52,638 --> 00:07:55,933 God, Ronnie, you know what's super weird? I was just telling Reggie 165 00:07:56,017 --> 00:07:58,728 how I was gonna take a break from basketball this year. 166 00:07:58,811 --> 00:08:01,564 It'd absolutely score you points with my dad. 167 00:08:02,940 --> 00:08:04,734 [Jughead] Thanks again for meeting with me. 168 00:08:05,318 --> 00:08:08,488 Toni told me that you're one of the founding members of the Serpents. 169 00:08:08,571 --> 00:08:12,074 Yes. The snake, the laws, all based on Uktena tradition. 170 00:08:13,701 --> 00:08:16,496 Who were the Uktena? 171 00:08:17,079 --> 00:08:20,541 Uktena is a serpent, a horned serpent or water serpent. 172 00:08:21,083 --> 00:08:24,837 Before there was Riverdale, all this land belonged to the Uktena. 173 00:08:25,379 --> 00:08:27,173 How'd the Uktena evolve into Serpents? 174 00:08:27,256 --> 00:08:28,841 [laughing] 175 00:08:29,383 --> 00:08:32,136 The Uktena, we didn't evolve. 176 00:08:32,845 --> 00:08:34,263 We were all slaughtered. 177 00:08:35,306 --> 00:08:37,850 When my grandpa was a baby, there was a raid. 178 00:08:37,934 --> 00:08:41,354 And it was led by your hero there, General Pickens, 179 00:08:41,437 --> 00:08:43,773 in a battle, if you wanna call it that. 180 00:08:45,691 --> 00:08:47,610 Only lasted for 12 minutes. 181 00:08:48,152 --> 00:08:50,905 But the slaughter was total and savage. 182 00:08:51,405 --> 00:08:53,115 The General Pickens? 183 00:08:53,824 --> 00:08:55,952 Whose statue stands proudly in Pickens Park? 184 00:08:56,035 --> 00:09:00,289 Yes. And every year the Northside honors this man who massacred children. 185 00:09:00,373 --> 00:09:01,791 When my grandpa died, 186 00:09:01,874 --> 00:09:04,835 we formed the Serpents as a way to keep the family together. 187 00:09:04,919 --> 00:09:07,922 -How do people not know about this? -Ah, some do, but... 188 00:09:08,839 --> 00:09:11,550 It's called the whitewashing of history, Jones. 189 00:09:12,635 --> 00:09:15,221 What, did you think Jason Blossom was the first person 190 00:09:15,304 --> 00:09:16,931 to be murdered in Riverdale? 191 00:09:21,143 --> 00:09:24,146 You know I'm down to help, but why can't it just be the two of us 192 00:09:24,230 --> 00:09:26,065 singing a duet at Pickens Day? 193 00:09:26,691 --> 00:09:30,069 I mean, it could be, but the Pussycats are a brand. 194 00:09:30,152 --> 00:09:31,529 Why let it sit fallow? 195 00:09:34,156 --> 00:09:37,326 Josie. Veronica. What's this all about? 196 00:09:38,411 --> 00:09:41,497 We are bringing back the Pussycats to play Pickens Day. 197 00:09:41,581 --> 00:09:42,957 Whose idea was that? 198 00:09:43,541 --> 00:09:44,959 Uh, it was Veronica's. 199 00:09:45,042 --> 00:09:47,211 Weren't we focusing on your solo career? 200 00:09:47,753 --> 00:09:50,631 We could bill it as a special event, one night only. 201 00:09:50,715 --> 00:09:52,174 I was talking to my daughter. 202 00:09:53,009 --> 00:09:56,137 In fact, why don't we continue this conversation later 203 00:09:56,220 --> 00:09:57,555 when it's just us two? 204 00:10:04,061 --> 00:10:05,605 [cell phone buzzing] 205 00:10:05,688 --> 00:10:08,608 -Hey, Kev, what's up? -Are you somewhere where you can talk? 206 00:10:08,691 --> 00:10:09,692 Yeah, why? 207 00:10:10,234 --> 00:10:12,153 I just remembered where I know Chic from. 208 00:10:12,236 --> 00:10:15,239 He's a video gigolo, a webcam boy, a cyber trick. 209 00:10:17,116 --> 00:10:18,409 [inaudible dialogue] 210 00:10:35,968 --> 00:10:36,802 Mom. 211 00:10:38,346 --> 00:10:42,058 A really weird thing happened when I was at Josie's last night. 212 00:10:42,141 --> 00:10:44,894 Mayor McCoy was acting like I was a bad seed, 213 00:10:44,977 --> 00:10:46,479 out to corrupt her daughter. 214 00:10:46,562 --> 00:10:48,731 I don't believe Sierra is comfortable 215 00:10:49,273 --> 00:10:51,651 with how we let you become involved in the business. 216 00:10:51,734 --> 00:10:55,029 -Why does she even care? -She's afraid you're gonna tell Josie. 217 00:10:55,112 --> 00:10:57,239 -I'd never-- -Of course not, mija. 218 00:10:58,199 --> 00:11:00,534 And I am not making excuses for Sierra. 219 00:11:02,078 --> 00:11:08,918 In fact, should her coldness persist... I'll happily have a conversation with her. 220 00:11:21,347 --> 00:11:23,265 [Hiram] Thought basketball was your sport. 221 00:11:24,225 --> 00:11:25,643 -I'm branching out. -Ah. 222 00:11:26,644 --> 00:11:29,897 -What are you doing here, Mr. Lodge? -Just, uh, checking out the team. 223 00:11:30,272 --> 00:11:31,982 -I wrestled in high school. -Really? 224 00:11:32,066 --> 00:11:34,402 -No, I didn't know that. -What weight class you in? 225 00:11:34,485 --> 00:11:36,654 One seventy-five, I'm trying to get down to 170. 226 00:11:36,737 --> 00:11:39,949 Hey, Andrews. It's a good thing you're not in my weight class. 227 00:11:40,032 --> 00:11:41,867 I'd wreck you, Gingerbread Man. 228 00:11:43,411 --> 00:11:44,662 [whistle blowing] 229 00:11:45,496 --> 00:11:46,705 Let's bring it in. 230 00:11:50,584 --> 00:11:54,130 Firstly, I wanna thank a gentleman who's really showing his support 231 00:11:54,213 --> 00:11:58,092 for the team this year. He wrestled for me my first year as coach. 232 00:11:58,592 --> 00:12:03,514 That is Hiram "The Ram" Lodge. Guys, let's show him some appreciation. 233 00:12:03,597 --> 00:12:05,099 [all applauding] 234 00:12:08,102 --> 00:12:08,978 Thank you. 235 00:12:10,771 --> 00:12:13,983 Listen up. Not everyone will make the team this year. 236 00:12:14,525 --> 00:12:18,529 There'll be cuts every day, boys, so, make each match count. 237 00:12:18,904 --> 00:12:20,614 All right. Pair off. 238 00:12:20,698 --> 00:12:21,657 Up-and-downs. 239 00:12:21,740 --> 00:12:22,575 Let's go. 240 00:12:24,493 --> 00:12:27,580 You do know wrestling's not like football or basketball, right? 241 00:12:27,663 --> 00:12:30,749 I went up against Moose in the Oklahoma Drill, Kev. I'm good. 242 00:12:32,460 --> 00:12:33,586 [sighs] 243 00:12:40,968 --> 00:12:42,470 [whistle blowing] 244 00:12:42,553 --> 00:12:43,846 [grunting] 245 00:12:44,430 --> 00:12:45,598 [Keller] Thattaboy. 246 00:12:46,223 --> 00:12:47,308 Okay, reset. 247 00:12:47,391 --> 00:12:48,225 Again. 248 00:12:51,187 --> 00:12:52,271 [whistle blowing] 249 00:12:53,772 --> 00:12:55,065 [panting] 250 00:13:00,988 --> 00:13:03,199 [Kevin] It felt so good, Betty. 251 00:13:03,282 --> 00:13:06,285 It's like, "Archie, you have the physique of a 1970s porn star, 252 00:13:06,368 --> 00:13:09,455 -but that doesn't mean you can wrestle." -Speaking of porn stars... 253 00:13:09,538 --> 00:13:11,749 Did you get lost down a webcam rabbit hole? 254 00:13:11,832 --> 00:13:14,418 It's fascinating. 255 00:13:14,502 --> 00:13:18,422 I brought Chic home to help my mom without knowing who he was, 256 00:13:18,506 --> 00:13:22,176 and now to find out he's actually multiple people, 257 00:13:22,259 --> 00:13:23,761 performing online... 258 00:13:24,595 --> 00:13:27,640 How do I broach that with him? Do I broach that with him? 259 00:13:27,723 --> 00:13:28,557 [knocking on door] 260 00:13:29,099 --> 00:13:30,476 Hey. Am I interrupting? 261 00:13:31,018 --> 00:13:31,936 Yeah, kind of-- 262 00:13:32,144 --> 00:13:34,230 I wanted to run stuff by you. I can come back. 263 00:13:34,313 --> 00:13:35,606 No, no, no, it's fine. 264 00:13:36,857 --> 00:13:37,691 Bye. 265 00:13:38,150 --> 00:13:41,820 By the way, I'm really digging Kevin's new gossip column. 266 00:13:42,988 --> 00:13:43,948 Readers love it. 267 00:13:44,657 --> 00:13:47,743 And I needed to fill the extra space when you... 268 00:13:48,494 --> 00:13:51,288 I'm actually working on a story right now. Here. 269 00:13:52,039 --> 00:13:56,126 When I interviewed Toni's grandfather, he had some pretty intense things to say 270 00:13:56,210 --> 00:13:59,630 about General Pickens. But I did some follow-up research. 271 00:13:59,713 --> 00:14:02,550 General Pickens was hired by Barnabas B. Blossom 272 00:14:02,633 --> 00:14:04,718 to remove the Uktena tribe by force. 273 00:14:04,802 --> 00:14:10,057 Betty, he killed 400 innocent men, women, and children. 274 00:14:10,140 --> 00:14:11,725 My God, that's horrible. 275 00:14:11,809 --> 00:14:13,143 And adding salt to the wound, 276 00:14:13,227 --> 00:14:15,271 the last remnants of the tribe, the Serpents, 277 00:14:15,354 --> 00:14:17,022 are being squeezed out of existence. 278 00:14:17,106 --> 00:14:20,818 Toni's grandfather lives in a trailer the size of a broom closet. 279 00:14:20,901 --> 00:14:24,238 Hiram Lodge is honoring this murderer, instead of trying to make amends. 280 00:14:24,321 --> 00:14:26,699 I think it's a story we need to tell. 281 00:14:28,701 --> 00:14:30,578 Will you try to get a quote from Hiram? 282 00:14:31,287 --> 00:14:32,872 [Veronica] Kevin told me what happened. 283 00:14:37,376 --> 00:14:38,794 -You okay? -I'm fine. 284 00:14:38,877 --> 00:14:42,047 Bruised ego, more than anything. But Kevin's gonna work with me, 285 00:14:42,131 --> 00:14:43,882 -get me up to speed. -Great. 286 00:14:44,967 --> 00:14:47,678 But should you not be a natural-born wrestler, 287 00:14:47,761 --> 00:14:50,639 I thought of another way you might curry my father's favor. 288 00:14:51,432 --> 00:14:55,352 Though Pickens Day is taking a backseat to his wrestling obsession, 289 00:14:55,436 --> 00:14:58,314 he will be there, and I suspect he'd be tickled 290 00:14:58,397 --> 00:15:00,399 to see you sing with me and Josie. 291 00:15:08,198 --> 00:15:09,950 Chic. Hey. 292 00:15:10,034 --> 00:15:13,037 -He threw out my stuff. -What? Who did? What stuff? 293 00:15:13,120 --> 00:15:15,623 Marcel, my landlord, the guy you maced? 294 00:15:15,706 --> 00:15:18,334 He got rid of everything. Everything I need to survive. 295 00:15:18,417 --> 00:15:22,087 -My laptop, my camera-- -You went back there? And talked to him? 296 00:15:22,171 --> 00:15:25,591 -After what he was doing to you? -My entire life was at that hostel. 297 00:15:25,674 --> 00:15:28,093 Like my mom said, you can stay here as long you want. 298 00:15:28,177 --> 00:15:31,639 -You don't think this is long-term. -I don't know. Maybe. 299 00:15:32,097 --> 00:15:33,849 Wow. Wow. 300 00:15:34,266 --> 00:15:37,561 If you believe that, you're even crazier than I thought. 301 00:15:39,355 --> 00:15:41,065 [phone ringing] 302 00:15:45,027 --> 00:15:47,696 -This is Hiram. -[Jughead over phone] Hi, Mr. Lodge? 303 00:15:47,988 --> 00:15:49,782 Yeah, this is Jughead Jones, 304 00:15:50,407 --> 00:15:52,618 I'm writing an article about how General Pickens 305 00:15:52,701 --> 00:15:55,704 massacred the Uktena tribe and stole the land you're building on. 306 00:16:15,265 --> 00:16:16,392 [sighs] 307 00:16:48,340 --> 00:16:49,675 [sighs] 308 00:16:51,510 --> 00:16:52,344 [door opens] 309 00:16:54,888 --> 00:16:57,099 I'm sorry he sold all your stuff. 310 00:17:07,860 --> 00:17:09,028 [sighs] 311 00:17:09,111 --> 00:17:11,739 ♪ Can you hear me? ♪ 312 00:17:13,782 --> 00:17:17,036 ♪ Am I drowned out in the crowd? ♪ 313 00:17:17,119 --> 00:17:18,579 -♪ Are you...? ♪ -[knocking on door] 314 00:17:18,662 --> 00:17:21,165 Hey. What are you guys doing in here? 315 00:17:22,166 --> 00:17:24,626 We're just working on some Pickens Day songs. 316 00:17:24,877 --> 00:17:26,086 Archie's agreed to help. 317 00:17:26,170 --> 00:17:28,047 Yeah, we can take it to the living room, 318 00:17:28,130 --> 00:17:29,339 -Mr. Lodge-- -No. No. 319 00:17:30,215 --> 00:17:31,091 Not at all. 320 00:17:31,633 --> 00:17:32,468 I have to say, 321 00:17:33,010 --> 00:17:37,598 the thought of you two being in here alone used to upset me deeply. 322 00:17:38,140 --> 00:17:41,894 After seeing your performance today, Archie, for some reason I'm less worried. 323 00:17:41,977 --> 00:17:44,730 -Daddy, be nice. -Not everyone can wrestle. 324 00:17:45,230 --> 00:17:47,649 -It takes a certain kind of man-- -Excuse me, "man"? 325 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:52,196 My point is there's no shame, Archie, in admitting defeat. 326 00:17:52,738 --> 00:17:57,076 And accepting the fact that you're more suited to singing with the Pussycats. 327 00:17:57,159 --> 00:18:01,872 Daddy, Archie may not be a star wrestler yet, 328 00:18:02,247 --> 00:18:05,542 but he's an incredible musician. 329 00:18:06,085 --> 00:18:09,171 And bonus for me, incredibly sexy when he sings. 330 00:18:11,507 --> 00:18:12,341 Thanks, babe. 331 00:18:14,051 --> 00:18:15,135 Ah. 332 00:18:21,892 --> 00:18:24,603 Maybe I shouldn't be spreading myself too thin these days. 333 00:18:25,896 --> 00:18:26,814 Honestly? 334 00:18:27,356 --> 00:18:30,234 Yeah, I should get home, practice some moves Kevin showed me. 335 00:18:31,276 --> 00:18:34,113 But I'll see you at tryouts tomorrow, I hope? 336 00:18:36,031 --> 00:18:36,865 Yeah. 337 00:18:43,622 --> 00:18:45,666 Do you know who used to sit there? 338 00:18:45,749 --> 00:18:48,293 -Dad. -Our daughter, Polly. 339 00:18:48,919 --> 00:18:51,713 You sit in her chair, you sleep in her bed. 340 00:18:52,214 --> 00:18:53,632 You're filling a void. 341 00:18:54,383 --> 00:18:57,177 That's the reason you're here. The only reason. 342 00:18:58,595 --> 00:19:00,681 It's okay, it doesn't bother me. 343 00:19:02,307 --> 00:19:03,934 Everyone needs something. 344 00:19:05,102 --> 00:19:07,896 And I don't expect to stay here for free. 345 00:19:07,980 --> 00:19:09,189 I never have. 346 00:19:13,944 --> 00:19:15,404 [whistle blowing] 347 00:19:15,779 --> 00:19:18,115 [Kleats] We're focusing on fundamentals today. 348 00:19:18,907 --> 00:19:21,535 Starting with the fireman's carry. 349 00:19:21,618 --> 00:19:24,830 And since it was his signature move, back in the day, 350 00:19:24,913 --> 00:19:27,624 I've asked Hiram Lodge here to demonstrate. 351 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:30,460 Ram, will you do us the honor? 352 00:19:32,337 --> 00:19:34,840 All right, then. I need a volunteer. 353 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:40,178 Archie Andrews. 354 00:19:42,973 --> 00:19:43,807 Come on. 355 00:19:49,354 --> 00:19:51,648 -What are you waiting for? -Mr. Lodge? 356 00:19:51,732 --> 00:19:53,358 Come at me. Come on. 357 00:20:01,408 --> 00:20:05,621 This is a simple but effective move when your opponent gets cocky. 358 00:20:06,580 --> 00:20:09,416 Dominating your rival, demoralizing him... 359 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:12,461 is the key if you want to win. 360 00:20:12,544 --> 00:20:13,670 [grunting] 361 00:20:14,254 --> 00:20:18,258 Get the message. I always win. 362 00:20:21,511 --> 00:20:23,931 [Toni] "General Pickens was a murderer, 363 00:20:24,014 --> 00:20:27,684 and ripples from his gruesome acts continue to be felt today. 364 00:20:27,768 --> 00:20:31,355 Descendants of the victims are still being displaced. 365 00:20:31,438 --> 00:20:33,315 So, I challenge the Northside, 366 00:20:33,398 --> 00:20:36,401 instead of honoring men like General Pickens and Hiram Lodge, 367 00:20:36,485 --> 00:20:38,111 hold them accountable. 368 00:20:38,195 --> 00:20:41,031 Reparations must be paid to men like Thomas Topaz, 369 00:20:41,114 --> 00:20:45,202 who are too old and beaten down to fight back for themselves"? 370 00:20:45,285 --> 00:20:48,288 This town is messed up, and it needs to own up to its history. 371 00:20:48,372 --> 00:20:51,833 My grandfather isn't some broken-down victim. Okay? 372 00:20:51,917 --> 00:20:55,587 Or some prop for your insane vendetta against the Northside. 373 00:20:55,671 --> 00:20:57,297 -No, of course not. -Look. 374 00:20:57,798 --> 00:20:58,632 I get it. 375 00:20:59,800 --> 00:21:01,385 You hate the Northside. 376 00:21:02,594 --> 00:21:06,556 You hate that instead of inviting you to a party, they asked you to work it. 377 00:21:07,099 --> 00:21:11,770 It triggers your rage about being born on the wrong side of the tracks. But this? 378 00:21:14,481 --> 00:21:16,316 This wasn't your story to tell. 379 00:21:21,488 --> 00:21:22,489 [sighs] 380 00:21:26,576 --> 00:21:30,247 [McCoy] I can't cancel Pickens Day, but I don't want you performing at it. 381 00:21:30,330 --> 00:21:33,333 With the town riled up over this article? What if there's a riot? 382 00:21:33,417 --> 00:21:36,420 No one's rioting, Mom, and I promised Veronica. 383 00:21:36,503 --> 00:21:37,879 Okay, well, I'm sorry, 384 00:21:37,963 --> 00:21:41,800 you can tell her that the Pussycats aren't hers to order around. 385 00:21:41,883 --> 00:21:44,261 Why is Veronica triggering you all of a sudden? 386 00:21:44,803 --> 00:21:47,889 Baby, let me tell you something about Veronica. 387 00:21:48,432 --> 00:21:51,143 And her parents. And the way they do business. 388 00:21:52,060 --> 00:21:55,564 And the way they use their daughter to do their business. 389 00:21:56,732 --> 00:21:59,776 ♪ Nightshades on a warning ♪ 390 00:22:00,235 --> 00:22:03,905 ♪ Give me strength or give me light ♪ 391 00:22:04,573 --> 00:22:08,201 ♪ Give me anything Even sympathy ♪ 392 00:22:08,702 --> 00:22:09,911 ♪ There's a cha-- ♪ 393 00:22:11,121 --> 00:22:12,331 -You're late. -I'm out. 394 00:22:12,414 --> 00:22:14,082 I'm not performing at Pickens Day. 395 00:22:14,166 --> 00:22:15,584 -Wait, what? -It's just-- 396 00:22:16,126 --> 00:22:18,628 I don't like being manipulated by a Lodge. 397 00:22:19,171 --> 00:22:22,132 What? Josie, is your mom making you do this? 398 00:22:23,050 --> 00:22:23,967 My mom? 399 00:22:25,343 --> 00:22:28,597 Whatever she and your parents have going on, 400 00:22:28,680 --> 00:22:31,850 that's between them. She doesn't want me to be a part of it. 401 00:22:31,933 --> 00:22:34,436 My mom says she may have to do what your parents want, 402 00:22:34,519 --> 00:22:37,314 -but I don't have to do what you want. -What? Josie... 403 00:22:53,830 --> 00:22:57,876 Cameras aren't here, Jackie O. And what about Jughead's article? 404 00:22:58,418 --> 00:22:59,878 What about it, Cheryl? 405 00:22:59,961 --> 00:23:02,672 It says that Great-great-great-grandpappy Blossom 406 00:23:02,756 --> 00:23:05,509 hired General Pickens to steal land from the Uktena. 407 00:23:05,592 --> 00:23:10,263 Well, how do you think we got started in the maple syrup business? Help me up. 408 00:23:14,893 --> 00:23:19,397 But then that means our family is partly responsible 409 00:23:19,481 --> 00:23:22,776 for killing literally hundreds of people. 410 00:23:22,859 --> 00:23:26,154 For what? A bunch of maple trees? 411 00:23:26,613 --> 00:23:28,198 It wasn't just trees. 412 00:23:28,281 --> 00:23:30,075 Dark, fertile earth. 413 00:23:30,158 --> 00:23:34,996 A mighty river. Back in those early days, we had a hand in everything. 414 00:23:35,831 --> 00:23:38,708 Building the railroads, operating the saloons. 415 00:23:39,543 --> 00:23:41,336 And, yes, even a brothel. 416 00:23:42,003 --> 00:23:44,047 The old ways die hard, it seems. 417 00:23:52,097 --> 00:23:55,892 -[Kevin] You're definitely getting better. -I appreciate the help, Kevin. 418 00:23:55,976 --> 00:23:58,770 -You're a legend. -Anytime. Can I ask something? 419 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:00,230 Why wrestling? 420 00:24:00,856 --> 00:24:03,483 Why now? I mean, trying to impress Mr. Lodge? 421 00:24:05,777 --> 00:24:08,822 To be honest, it didn't start there. 422 00:24:11,199 --> 00:24:15,370 But now... yeah, it's like there's nothing I can do to earn his respect. 423 00:24:16,746 --> 00:24:20,250 And the more he looks down on me, the more I wanna show him that he's wrong. 424 00:24:23,044 --> 00:24:26,131 Yeah. It's personal now. 425 00:24:27,299 --> 00:24:30,135 -[Chic] Why'd you buy me that laptop? -Oh, um... 426 00:24:30,927 --> 00:24:34,598 I didn't. It's just an old computer I had from the Register. 427 00:24:34,681 --> 00:24:36,099 Why'd you come get me? 428 00:24:38,185 --> 00:24:39,352 You're my brother. 429 00:24:42,022 --> 00:24:44,024 And my mom was depressed-- 430 00:24:44,107 --> 00:24:47,277 No. Sorry, everything is a transaction. 431 00:24:48,695 --> 00:24:52,949 No one, not even you, is that nice. So, why do you care, Betty? 432 00:24:53,658 --> 00:24:56,953 What do you want? And careful, I'll know if you're lying. 433 00:24:58,580 --> 00:25:01,458 To figure out why I am the way that I am. 434 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:05,587 There's a darkness in me that I don't understand. 435 00:25:06,421 --> 00:25:07,422 That scares me. 436 00:25:09,424 --> 00:25:13,386 And I thought that maybe, if you had it, too, which I think you do, 437 00:25:13,470 --> 00:25:16,014 you'd be able to help me make sense of it. 438 00:25:17,182 --> 00:25:20,977 I know about the webcamming. That's why I got you the computer. 439 00:25:21,519 --> 00:25:25,690 So, if you ever wanna talk about that, or compare scars-- 440 00:25:25,774 --> 00:25:27,484 No, thanks, I'll pass. 441 00:25:31,154 --> 00:25:33,448 [Archie] I told the doorman I was here to see Veronica. 442 00:25:33,531 --> 00:25:37,035 And I'll have speak to Andre about that. What is it, Archie? 443 00:25:37,535 --> 00:25:41,289 Why don't you like me, Mr. Lodge? Why? What did I ever do to you? 444 00:25:43,041 --> 00:25:44,459 You really asking that? 445 00:25:45,543 --> 00:25:48,713 -You really don't know? -Yeah, I am, and no, I don't. 446 00:25:48,797 --> 00:25:52,467 Your father slept with another man's wife. 447 00:25:53,009 --> 00:25:56,596 And why shouldn't I assume you have the same weak character? 448 00:25:57,347 --> 00:25:59,849 I'm not my dad, Mr. Lodge. I would never-- 449 00:25:59,933 --> 00:26:01,351 Maybe that's true, 450 00:26:01,434 --> 00:26:05,981 but still, you're not good enough for my daughter in any respect. 451 00:26:06,064 --> 00:26:08,942 You're not worthy. You'll never be able to take care of her. 452 00:26:09,025 --> 00:26:10,610 I did while you were in prison. 453 00:26:10,694 --> 00:26:11,528 Excuse me? 454 00:26:13,780 --> 00:26:15,740 When she and Mrs. Lodge moved to Riverdale, 455 00:26:15,824 --> 00:26:18,034 I was there for your daughter. You couldn't be. 456 00:26:18,118 --> 00:26:19,619 You would say that to me? 457 00:26:20,537 --> 00:26:21,746 In my house? 458 00:26:22,122 --> 00:26:24,124 [Veronica] What the hell is going on in here? 459 00:26:24,207 --> 00:26:27,252 -Veronica, ahem... -Hey, we were just... 460 00:26:27,335 --> 00:26:30,255 Having some juvenile chest-thumping contest? 461 00:26:30,338 --> 00:26:31,381 No. Not at all. 462 00:26:31,464 --> 00:26:35,552 I just asked Archie to come over and plan some one-on-one training. 463 00:26:36,094 --> 00:26:39,681 Really? That why it looks like you're about to kill each other? 464 00:26:50,525 --> 00:26:51,776 [cell phone buzzing] 465 00:26:58,950 --> 00:27:01,328 -Hello? -[Hiram] Meet me outside in five minutes. 466 00:27:03,371 --> 00:27:04,247 Mr. Lodge? 467 00:27:04,914 --> 00:27:05,874 What time is it? 468 00:27:07,459 --> 00:27:08,668 [call disconnects] 469 00:27:25,894 --> 00:27:27,729 [pop music playing] 470 00:27:28,646 --> 00:27:29,481 [Hiram] Thank you. 471 00:27:31,941 --> 00:27:34,027 You know why I love wrestling? 472 00:27:34,110 --> 00:27:37,238 Because when it's two men on the mat, it doesn't matter who you are. 473 00:27:37,614 --> 00:27:40,492 Or where you come from. Or how strong you are. 474 00:27:41,034 --> 00:27:43,787 It's about sheer will. And knowing your opponent. 475 00:27:44,329 --> 00:27:47,332 Maybe even better than he knows himself. 476 00:27:49,584 --> 00:27:52,253 Which is why, Archie... 477 00:27:53,755 --> 00:27:55,215 you will never win. 478 00:27:57,342 --> 00:27:59,177 -What are you talking about? -Veronica... 479 00:28:00,136 --> 00:28:03,973 has a lot on her plate. And I don't want her worrying about us. 480 00:28:04,516 --> 00:28:07,685 So, after this morning, we can say that I helped you. 481 00:28:08,228 --> 00:28:11,356 And that we went for a jog and we broke bread together. 482 00:28:11,439 --> 00:28:14,317 And I will tolerate you... 483 00:28:15,735 --> 00:28:19,823 -until this phase runs its course. -Runs its course? 484 00:28:19,906 --> 00:28:22,325 You're not the first boy to turn her head. 485 00:28:23,159 --> 00:28:27,956 You see, boyfriends, they come and they go. 486 00:28:29,290 --> 00:28:30,250 But fathers... 487 00:28:34,087 --> 00:28:35,588 fathers are forever. 488 00:28:39,259 --> 00:28:42,220 [Hermione] You're not hungry, mija? Is it Archie and your dad? 489 00:28:43,138 --> 00:28:44,639 No, it's Josie. 490 00:28:45,181 --> 00:28:48,893 We got into a fight and she dropped out of Pickens Day. 491 00:28:48,977 --> 00:28:50,103 I see. 492 00:28:51,980 --> 00:28:53,898 This is Sierra's doing, I assume? 493 00:28:55,608 --> 00:28:56,443 That's it. 494 00:28:57,944 --> 00:29:01,156 -I'm taking care of this. -No, Mom. It's like you said. 495 00:29:01,239 --> 00:29:04,159 Our family works differently from other families. 496 00:29:05,243 --> 00:29:08,455 If Josie and Mayor McCoy don't like how we do business, 497 00:29:08,538 --> 00:29:09,414 that's on them. 498 00:29:11,124 --> 00:29:12,542 But the show must go on. 499 00:29:14,586 --> 00:29:17,380 I was angry, because the Southside is our home. 500 00:29:18,339 --> 00:29:22,927 I'm sick of watching it get dismantled, piece by piece, in front of our eyes. 501 00:29:23,762 --> 00:29:26,514 They take our drive-in, then take our school. 502 00:29:26,598 --> 00:29:30,101 -I thought you were apologizing. -I am. 503 00:29:32,812 --> 00:29:35,690 I shouldn't have used your story or what happened to the Uktena 504 00:29:35,815 --> 00:29:38,443 against the Northside. I had no right... 505 00:29:44,365 --> 00:29:45,408 I had no right. 506 00:29:48,077 --> 00:29:49,162 I'm sorry. 507 00:29:51,915 --> 00:29:53,666 Whatever your reasons were... 508 00:29:55,251 --> 00:29:56,836 you opened an old wound. 509 00:29:59,214 --> 00:30:01,299 Now something has to be done to heal it. 510 00:30:02,634 --> 00:30:05,512 Do you have something in mind, Grandpa? 511 00:30:08,765 --> 00:30:10,558 [rock music playing on headphones] 512 00:30:25,823 --> 00:30:26,950 What are you doing here? 513 00:30:27,992 --> 00:30:29,035 Daddy invited me. 514 00:30:29,118 --> 00:30:31,788 He said it was your last day of tryouts and I should come. 515 00:30:32,956 --> 00:30:34,999 He says you guys had a good talk. 516 00:30:36,042 --> 00:30:38,837 Anyway, not that you need it, but good luck. 517 00:30:38,920 --> 00:30:41,256 I'll be in the stands, cheering you on. 518 00:30:52,642 --> 00:30:54,269 [whistle blowing] 519 00:30:54,352 --> 00:30:58,898 Gather around, boys. We're gonna change things up a bit. 520 00:30:58,982 --> 00:31:01,568 First up on the mat is Andrews, 521 00:31:02,110 --> 00:31:04,195 who is going up against Clayton. 522 00:31:06,447 --> 00:31:09,951 Wait, coach, isn't Chuck in a higher weight class than me? 523 00:31:10,034 --> 00:31:12,745 Damn, Andrews. You sound like my little sister. 524 00:31:12,996 --> 00:31:14,998 Come on, time for Thunderdome. 525 00:31:15,081 --> 00:31:17,542 [Kleats] Enough chatter. Center. Now. 526 00:31:22,922 --> 00:31:24,716 [Jaden Smith's "Watch Me" playing] 527 00:31:30,847 --> 00:31:32,265 [whistle blowing] 528 00:31:32,348 --> 00:31:36,185 ♪ Watch me, do this Watch me, watch me ♪ 529 00:31:36,269 --> 00:31:39,814 ♪ Watch me, do this Can't find me up, up and away ♪ 530 00:31:39,898 --> 00:31:43,484 ♪ I give a f*** 'bout your wave My n****, I surf every day ♪ 531 00:31:43,568 --> 00:31:47,196 ♪ Drownin' my soul in the basement I ain't got much in the bank ♪ 532 00:31:47,280 --> 00:31:48,740 ♪ I got a lot I could say ♪ 533 00:31:49,198 --> 00:31:52,327 ♪ Tied up with goddesses, hey I hope you forgive my mistakes ♪ 534 00:31:54,287 --> 00:31:55,955 Shoot. 535 00:31:56,039 --> 00:31:58,374 ♪ I try to heal the gods with a band-aid ♪ 536 00:31:58,458 --> 00:32:00,251 ♪ And in time of need You call your enemies ♪ 537 00:32:01,919 --> 00:32:04,005 ♪ That's what they yell When we come around ♪ 538 00:32:04,464 --> 00:32:06,299 That's right, Archie. Get him. 539 00:32:09,218 --> 00:32:11,304 ♪ How big is your army, a hundred thou? ♪ 540 00:32:12,805 --> 00:32:14,557 ♪ If you want the rain Then we comin' down ♪ 541 00:32:14,974 --> 00:32:18,144 ♪ Watch me, watch me Watch me, do this ♪ 542 00:32:18,227 --> 00:32:20,063 ♪ It's always been more than the music ♪ 543 00:32:20,146 --> 00:32:22,273 ♪ You riding waves On the back of my cruise ship ♪ 544 00:32:22,357 --> 00:32:23,191 ♪ Watch me ♪ 545 00:32:29,530 --> 00:32:30,782 [Kleats] One. 546 00:32:32,200 --> 00:32:33,159 Two. 547 00:32:36,245 --> 00:32:37,580 Three. 548 00:32:37,664 --> 00:32:38,873 Whoo! 549 00:32:52,845 --> 00:32:56,307 Eat up. Can't have an empty stomach for Pickens Day. 550 00:32:57,058 --> 00:32:59,852 Especially since it's our first family outing. 551 00:33:00,561 --> 00:33:03,189 Actually, I'm, uh, staying behind. 552 00:33:03,731 --> 00:33:06,901 I have a few odd jobs to catch up on around the house. 553 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:08,903 Fine, Hal. I won't beg. 554 00:33:08,986 --> 00:33:09,821 Salad. 555 00:33:10,446 --> 00:33:11,823 [marching band music playing] 556 00:33:13,825 --> 00:33:15,118 [chattering] 557 00:33:31,175 --> 00:33:33,219 Sierra. I'm so glad you made it. 558 00:33:33,928 --> 00:33:36,139 Josie, sorry you aren't singing with us today. 559 00:33:36,222 --> 00:33:40,601 After that article came out, I forbade her to, Hermione. I was worried. 560 00:33:40,685 --> 00:33:43,730 Can't be too careful when it comes to our children. 561 00:33:50,445 --> 00:33:52,113 That was a surprise, Archie. 562 00:33:53,239 --> 00:33:54,782 Your victory over Clayton. 563 00:33:56,117 --> 00:33:57,034 Thank you, sir. 564 00:33:58,327 --> 00:34:00,371 Are we done, Mr. Lodge? 565 00:34:04,167 --> 00:34:07,128 Come by The Pembrooke tonight. We should talk about some things. 566 00:34:07,587 --> 00:34:08,713 I'll be there, sir. 567 00:34:14,093 --> 00:34:15,970 [Alice] Have you ever had a maple snow cone? 568 00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:17,472 I have not. Is it delicious? 569 00:34:17,555 --> 00:34:18,556 Oh, Chic. 570 00:34:18,890 --> 00:34:21,184 Betty, I'm so happy. 571 00:34:22,435 --> 00:34:23,269 Mom, Mom, Mom. 572 00:34:23,352 --> 00:34:26,647 -Alice. -I thought you said you weren't coming. 573 00:34:26,731 --> 00:34:29,275 Do you know what you've let into our house? 574 00:34:29,358 --> 00:34:31,861 -In the room right next to Betty's? -Lower your voice. 575 00:34:31,944 --> 00:34:33,196 What are you talking about? 576 00:34:33,279 --> 00:34:35,281 I went on your computer, Chic. 577 00:34:35,364 --> 00:34:38,201 I saw what you're doing online with your clients. 578 00:34:38,284 --> 00:34:42,538 Dad, stop. Stop snooping, and stop harassing him. 579 00:34:42,622 --> 00:34:47,001 I don't wanna hear it from you. You bring home this... stranger, 580 00:34:47,085 --> 00:34:51,297 -and move him into Polly's bedroom? -It's not Polly's room anymore, Hal. 581 00:34:51,839 --> 00:34:52,757 It's Chic's. 582 00:34:52,840 --> 00:34:54,884 He has to go, Alice, 583 00:34:54,967 --> 00:34:56,594 and you know damn well why. 584 00:34:56,969 --> 00:35:00,973 Hal, I swear, I threw you out once, I'll do it again. 585 00:35:08,189 --> 00:35:11,651 I'm so sorry, honey. Come on, let's go get some food. 586 00:35:13,402 --> 00:35:14,779 [microphone feedback] 587 00:35:14,862 --> 00:35:16,739 Hello, Riverdale. Ahem. 588 00:35:16,823 --> 00:35:18,032 Happy Pickens Day. 589 00:35:18,116 --> 00:35:21,536 On behalf of Lodge Industries and Andrews Construction, 590 00:35:21,619 --> 00:35:25,706 we are thrilled to kick things off with a new twist on an old favorite. 591 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:28,376 So, Veronica and the Pussycats. 592 00:35:28,459 --> 00:35:29,961 [crowd cheering] 593 00:35:36,300 --> 00:35:39,345 ♪ Nightshades on a warning ♪ 594 00:35:39,720 --> 00:35:43,474 ♪ Give me strength or give me light ♪ 595 00:35:44,142 --> 00:35:47,979 ♪ Give me anything Even sympathy ♪ 596 00:35:48,062 --> 00:35:51,774 ♪ There's a chance you could be right ♪ 597 00:35:52,316 --> 00:35:57,280 ♪ If I listen close I can hear them singers ♪ 598 00:35:57,363 --> 00:35:59,782 ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ 599 00:36:01,492 --> 00:36:08,499 ♪ Voices in your body coming through On the radio ♪ 600 00:36:09,625 --> 00:36:12,420 ♪ The Union of the Snake ♪ 601 00:36:12,712 --> 00:36:16,549 ♪ Is on the climb ♪ 602 00:36:17,425 --> 00:36:20,887 ♪ Moving up, it's gonna race It's gonna break ♪ 603 00:36:20,970 --> 00:36:25,308 ♪ Through the borderline ♪ 604 00:36:26,309 --> 00:36:29,103 ♪ The Union of the Snake ♪ 605 00:36:29,395 --> 00:36:33,524 ♪ Is on the climb ♪ 606 00:36:34,108 --> 00:36:37,320 ♪ Moving up, it's gonna race It's gonna break ♪ 607 00:36:37,403 --> 00:36:42,408 ♪ Through the borderline ♪ 608 00:36:46,078 --> 00:36:47,121 Toni? 609 00:36:47,622 --> 00:36:49,707 Jughead? What the hell is going on? 610 00:36:50,124 --> 00:36:53,544 We're here representing the dead and the silenced. 611 00:36:54,086 --> 00:36:55,755 Pickens Day is a lie. 612 00:36:57,381 --> 00:37:00,051 General Pickens slaughtered the Uktena tribe, 613 00:37:00,301 --> 00:37:02,136 my grandfather's family, 614 00:37:02,678 --> 00:37:05,973 and this land, the land that we're standing on, 615 00:37:06,057 --> 00:37:08,935 that will soon give way to a new Southside, 616 00:37:09,018 --> 00:37:10,561 was stolen from them. 617 00:37:11,312 --> 00:37:13,397 And we can't bring them back. 618 00:37:13,481 --> 00:37:16,692 But we can and we must honor them. 619 00:37:17,610 --> 00:37:19,487 Hey, folks, hi. Uh... 620 00:37:19,570 --> 00:37:22,490 I think we can all be proud to live in a Riverdale 621 00:37:23,199 --> 00:37:26,118 where young people stand up for justice. 622 00:37:26,911 --> 00:37:30,790 Where a young woman can defend the honor and legacy of her grandfather. 623 00:37:30,873 --> 00:37:34,335 And where we can celebrate the living legacy of the Uktena, 624 00:37:34,418 --> 00:37:38,089 who contribute to the rich tapestry that is Riverdale, 625 00:37:38,172 --> 00:37:40,383 that is the Southside, 626 00:37:40,466 --> 00:37:42,301 and that will be SoDale. 627 00:37:42,385 --> 00:37:44,971 So, let's hear a round of applause for that, am I right? 628 00:37:45,972 --> 00:37:48,266 That's right. What do you say, people? 629 00:37:58,109 --> 00:37:58,943 No. 630 00:38:12,999 --> 00:38:15,501 How about we get you a proper dessert, Hal? 631 00:38:16,127 --> 00:38:18,296 It looks like you could use some company and... 632 00:38:19,255 --> 00:38:21,048 I've got nowhere I need to be. 633 00:38:23,134 --> 00:38:24,093 [chuckles] 634 00:38:32,310 --> 00:38:33,269 [Chic] Can I come in? 635 00:38:34,895 --> 00:38:35,730 Sure. 636 00:38:37,857 --> 00:38:40,151 Betty, I have a confession to make. 637 00:38:41,819 --> 00:38:45,990 The first night I was here, I came into your room while you slept. 638 00:38:47,074 --> 00:38:49,618 -What? -I kept waking up that night. 639 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:54,457 Trying to understand, why would this girl go back to that place for me? 640 00:38:57,126 --> 00:39:00,296 But I think maybe I understand now. 641 00:39:01,630 --> 00:39:02,715 You're alone here. 642 00:39:06,844 --> 00:39:08,637 We'll start with why I webcam. 643 00:39:10,598 --> 00:39:12,850 One of the reasons is to make money. 644 00:39:13,809 --> 00:39:17,188 The other reason is to escape. 645 00:39:19,231 --> 00:39:20,816 Pretend to be someone else. 646 00:39:23,110 --> 00:39:24,111 Yes, but... 647 00:39:25,863 --> 00:39:26,781 more than that. 648 00:39:29,825 --> 00:39:33,788 It's a way of getting away from the darkness I feel inside me, too. 649 00:39:40,878 --> 00:39:42,713 Can you show me how to do that? 650 00:39:53,891 --> 00:39:56,852 [Jughead] And so, with the stroke of a few keys, 651 00:39:56,936 --> 00:39:59,897 the dark education of Betty Cooper had begun. 652 00:40:01,148 --> 00:40:02,775 And also, perhaps, 653 00:40:03,192 --> 00:40:05,986 the criminal apprenticeship of Archie Andrews. 654 00:40:07,905 --> 00:40:11,617 Let's start with a blank slate, Archie. Where do you see yourself in five years? 655 00:40:12,159 --> 00:40:15,746 College. Hopefully on some type of athletic scholarship. 656 00:40:16,622 --> 00:40:17,748 To study music? 657 00:40:19,417 --> 00:40:21,377 No, that was the old me. 658 00:40:23,295 --> 00:40:26,799 Now I'm thinking more like... business. 659 00:40:29,844 --> 00:40:32,763 Maybe one day I can buy back Andrews Construction from you. 660 00:40:35,433 --> 00:40:41,230 Archie, as long as you're dating Veronica, I'm going to demand the best from you. 661 00:40:43,858 --> 00:40:45,860 And that requires learning from the best. 662 00:40:45,943 --> 00:40:48,696 Like to start your business tutelage under my shepherding? 663 00:40:50,072 --> 00:40:51,532 [cell phone buzzing] 664 00:41:02,126 --> 00:41:03,335 Sorry about that. 665 00:41:06,839 --> 00:41:08,424 Like an internship? 666 00:41:12,761 --> 00:41:15,055 [Jughead] That night, plans would be made, 667 00:41:15,139 --> 00:41:17,141 alliances would be formed, 668 00:41:17,224 --> 00:41:20,853 and a horrifying act of desecration would be committed. 669 00:41:21,353 --> 00:41:24,273 Must've happened late last night or early this morning. 670 00:41:24,356 --> 00:41:29,487 Well, Hiram, Hermione, it's your show now. How would you like this handled? 671 00:41:30,029 --> 00:41:32,990 Swiftly, and with extreme prejudice. 672 00:41:33,073 --> 00:41:35,659 We all know who the most likely suspects are. 673 00:41:36,827 --> 00:41:40,706 I mean, you tell me. Isn't it something the Serpents would do? 674 00:41:41,123 --> 00:41:44,752 [Jughead] Ensuring that the town's civil war would go from a possibility 675 00:41:45,836 --> 00:41:47,171 to an inevitability. at the town's civil war would go from a possibility