1 00:00:02,293 --> 00:00:03,795 [Jughead] There's an old adage: 2 00:00:04,379 --> 00:00:06,423 "You can't go home again." 3 00:00:07,173 --> 00:00:09,551 Which was certainly ringing true for us. 4 00:00:10,677 --> 00:00:12,387 Archie had been in a war. 5 00:00:13,096 --> 00:00:14,723 Betty was an FBI agent. 6 00:00:15,306 --> 00:00:16,850 Veronica was married. 7 00:00:16,933 --> 00:00:19,019 Toni was Queen of the Serpents. 8 00:00:19,728 --> 00:00:21,146 And I was a published writer. 9 00:00:22,021 --> 00:00:26,151 So why were we only talking about how the town of Riverdale had fallen? 10 00:00:26,568 --> 00:00:29,446 And Archie's pipe dream to somehow save it. 11 00:00:30,405 --> 00:00:33,950 Probably because it was easier than the conversations that awaited us. 12 00:00:35,368 --> 00:00:36,870 Why didn't you reach out? 13 00:00:40,081 --> 00:00:43,918 I didn't think you wanted me to, after you left me that voicemail. 14 00:00:46,379 --> 00:00:48,339 On the night of your book launch. 15 00:00:49,257 --> 00:00:53,011 After that, I just assumed you didn't want to hear from me. 16 00:00:55,805 --> 00:00:58,433 It wasn't my intention. Sorry if it came off that way. 17 00:00:59,184 --> 00:01:00,518 It is nice to see you. 18 00:01:01,895 --> 00:01:04,522 Even if it's strange to be back here. 19 00:01:04,606 --> 00:01:07,025 It's just deeply uncanny. 20 00:01:07,609 --> 00:01:11,279 Same old Archie though, trying to save everyone. 21 00:01:11,362 --> 00:01:13,364 [scoffs] Good luck with that, dude. 22 00:01:14,240 --> 00:01:16,743 I mean, I have a book to write. 23 00:01:16,826 --> 00:01:20,371 After Pop's retirement party, I have to get back to Quantico. 24 00:01:21,081 --> 00:01:23,124 It's good to see you too, Jug. 25 00:01:24,501 --> 00:01:26,836 Even though it is a bit weird. 26 00:01:26,920 --> 00:01:28,922 [melancholy music playing] 27 00:01:32,801 --> 00:01:34,719 That's some rock on your finger. 28 00:01:35,845 --> 00:01:37,347 Must be a great guy. 29 00:01:37,430 --> 00:01:38,640 Chad? 30 00:01:38,723 --> 00:01:39,808 Yeah, he is. 31 00:01:40,475 --> 00:01:42,560 Underneath the bluster and bravado. 32 00:01:45,063 --> 00:01:48,983 What about you, Bugle Boy? I'm sure you've had a swarm of lovers. 33 00:01:49,734 --> 00:01:51,152 I don't know about that. 34 00:01:52,403 --> 00:01:57,700 The last real relationship I was in was while I was with you. 35 00:02:01,621 --> 00:02:04,124 A devil-may-care fling never hurt anybody. 36 00:02:05,583 --> 00:02:08,169 You should be having fun at this point in your life. 37 00:02:08,920 --> 00:02:10,255 Once you're married... 38 00:02:11,548 --> 00:02:14,509 Well, that's why this is just a quick jaunt for me. 39 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:17,762 I have to get back to my life, my husband. 40 00:02:19,180 --> 00:02:20,181 Yeah, for sure. 41 00:02:25,562 --> 00:02:26,396 Mom? 42 00:02:26,479 --> 00:02:30,316 -[shushing] -I brought you a vanilla milkshake. 43 00:02:30,400 --> 00:02:33,319 Oh, thanks, sweetheart. Will you put it in the fridge? 44 00:02:33,403 --> 00:02:35,655 Keep your voice down, the twins are asleep. 45 00:02:35,738 --> 00:02:37,615 Sure. Is Polly home yet? 46 00:02:37,699 --> 00:02:39,242 Nope. Not yet. 47 00:02:40,743 --> 00:02:41,911 It's late. Where is she? 48 00:02:43,121 --> 00:02:45,915 Out and about. At work. You know your sister. 49 00:02:45,999 --> 00:02:48,001 [dramatic music playing] 50 00:03:11,900 --> 00:03:12,901 [hatch closes] 51 00:03:13,610 --> 00:03:14,611 [sighs] 52 00:03:15,612 --> 00:03:16,654 [cell phone chimes] 53 00:03:19,782 --> 00:03:21,242 [on recording] Jones, it's Samm. 54 00:03:21,326 --> 00:03:23,786 Where the hell are you? And where are your pages? 55 00:03:23,870 --> 00:03:26,372 -Scribners is-- -[woman] Forsythe Jones, 56 00:03:26,456 --> 00:03:29,459 you currently owe $9876 to Premiere Credit. 57 00:03:29,542 --> 00:03:32,962 If you do not pay the outstanding balance within 24 hours-- 58 00:03:38,635 --> 00:03:41,429 So how did the Bughead reunion go? 59 00:03:43,306 --> 00:03:45,558 As well as it could have, considering. 60 00:03:45,642 --> 00:03:48,937 Not all of us can be shacked up with our high school sweethearts. 61 00:03:49,020 --> 00:03:53,399 -Uh, FBI agent. High-school drama teacher. -I'm technically not an agent yet. 62 00:03:54,567 --> 00:03:57,862 [tense music playing] 63 00:03:57,946 --> 00:03:59,781 -Oh, my God. -What? What is it? 64 00:04:01,032 --> 00:04:04,494 Charles. He kept files of everyone in my family, including me. 65 00:04:05,536 --> 00:04:08,915 And tapes of our phone conversations, I think. 66 00:04:12,669 --> 00:04:13,711 [Polly on tape] Edgar? 67 00:04:13,795 --> 00:04:16,673 -Is it really you? -[Betty] No, bitch. It's your sister. 68 00:04:16,756 --> 00:04:19,467 -[Polly] What? -[Betty] You're as good as dead to me now. 69 00:04:19,550 --> 00:04:21,511 -[Polly] What? Betty--? -[tape stops] 70 00:04:21,594 --> 00:04:23,096 -Is that--? -Me. 71 00:04:24,013 --> 00:04:26,599 Calling Polly on Halloween, years ago. 72 00:04:29,644 --> 00:04:30,603 [Betty sighs] 73 00:04:30,687 --> 00:04:34,357 Let's get right to it. I want back in on the family businesses. 74 00:04:34,440 --> 00:04:36,192 Don't you live in New York? 75 00:04:36,776 --> 00:04:40,780 As it so happens, Chadwick and I are looking for a weekend home. 76 00:04:40,863 --> 00:04:42,240 Possibly here in Riverdale. 77 00:04:43,116 --> 00:04:44,242 I see. 78 00:04:44,325 --> 00:04:48,579 Well, unfortunately for you, Hermosa moved the rum business to Miami. 79 00:04:48,663 --> 00:04:52,875 And I sold La Bonne Nuit to Toni Topaz years ago. 80 00:04:52,959 --> 00:04:55,378 -Without telling me? -It must have slipped my mind. 81 00:04:56,129 --> 00:04:58,965 Like how you forgot to tell me that you were marrying Chad. 82 00:04:59,590 --> 00:05:02,385 If you're truly interested in a weekend home, 83 00:05:02,468 --> 00:05:04,554 may I suggest a property in SoDale? 84 00:05:04,637 --> 00:05:08,558 Oh, you mean Stepford for bougie mobsters? No, thanks. I'm good. 85 00:05:13,730 --> 00:05:15,523 [Toni] You want me to give you a job? 86 00:05:15,606 --> 00:05:19,694 I need cash. I was hoping you could set me up with some short-term. 87 00:05:20,737 --> 00:05:23,489 You're lucky I'm even willing to serve you. 88 00:05:23,573 --> 00:05:24,657 What? Why? 89 00:05:24,741 --> 00:05:27,493 What the hell is he doing here? No way, Toni. 90 00:05:27,577 --> 00:05:31,497 Gathering some research for your next book there, Jones? 91 00:05:33,499 --> 00:05:36,794 Hang on. Are you guys actually upset about my novel? 92 00:05:36,878 --> 00:05:39,797 -You made the Serpents look like fools. -You mean, the Vipers? 93 00:05:39,881 --> 00:05:43,176 The Vipers were the good guys. I didn't use your names. 94 00:05:43,259 --> 00:05:46,512 You think people around here couldn't figure out who--? 95 00:05:46,596 --> 00:05:49,307 What was that one character's name? Toothy? 96 00:05:49,390 --> 00:05:50,850 Yeah, or Popeye? 97 00:05:50,933 --> 00:05:53,311 You mocked our traditions and codes, 98 00:05:53,394 --> 00:05:55,480 and now you're asking for our help? 99 00:05:55,563 --> 00:05:56,939 Toni. 100 00:05:58,024 --> 00:05:59,984 -Guys. -[Toni] Okay, I'll help. 101 00:06:00,068 --> 00:06:03,404 I'll give you some advice. Watch your back, Jones. 102 00:06:03,905 --> 00:06:05,656 You've made a lot of enemies in this town. 103 00:06:07,325 --> 00:06:10,369 ♪ You got me crawling back to you ♪ 104 00:06:10,870 --> 00:06:12,330 ♪ You got me crawling back ♪ 105 00:06:12,413 --> 00:06:14,540 Principal Weatherbee, as I wrote in my e-mail, 106 00:06:14,624 --> 00:06:17,502 I'm here to relaunch the RROTC program. 107 00:06:17,585 --> 00:06:20,713 Archie, I meant to reply, but it's been chaotic. 108 00:06:20,797 --> 00:06:21,631 What's up? 109 00:06:22,381 --> 00:06:25,927 Riverdale High might not be opening up its doors next Monday. 110 00:06:26,010 --> 00:06:27,637 Like everything else in this town, 111 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:30,848 -our budget's been cut, thanks to-- -Hiram Lodge. 112 00:06:31,974 --> 00:06:35,269 -Is there anything I can do? -[Toni] Alice, you're on the PTA. 113 00:06:35,353 --> 00:06:37,647 Any word on which way the school board's leaning? 114 00:06:37,730 --> 00:06:41,150 The board has some serious doubts. We're a skeleton crew. 115 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:45,404 Kevin, you're teaching, what, five classes? 116 00:06:45,488 --> 00:06:48,866 Drama, debate, biology, gym, and... 117 00:06:49,784 --> 00:06:50,618 And sex ed. 118 00:06:50,701 --> 00:06:52,829 -[Toni] Are we dead in the water? -[Alice] Not yet. 119 00:06:52,912 --> 00:06:56,666 Some board members would like to see the school stay open, 120 00:06:56,749 --> 00:07:00,378 if we can prove that we have the personnel and resources, 121 00:07:00,461 --> 00:07:02,171 which is questionable. 122 00:07:02,255 --> 00:07:04,841 The board will hear arguments before the vote, right? 123 00:07:05,424 --> 00:07:07,510 We should all be there. I'll speak. 124 00:07:07,593 --> 00:07:08,678 In the meantime, 125 00:07:08,761 --> 00:07:12,306 let's target the board members who are still waffling and work on them. 126 00:07:12,390 --> 00:07:14,976 If we lose this vote, we lose the school. 127 00:07:15,059 --> 00:07:16,853 Another nail in Riverdale's coffin. 128 00:07:16,936 --> 00:07:18,771 [dramatic music playing] 129 00:07:26,362 --> 00:07:29,365 -[oldies music playing over speakers] -[singer vocalizing] 130 00:07:46,257 --> 00:07:48,384 It's Tabitha, right? Tabitha Tate? 131 00:07:49,594 --> 00:07:50,803 It is. 132 00:07:50,887 --> 00:07:52,889 And you're Jughead Jones. 133 00:07:52,972 --> 00:07:57,727 Yeah, I am. I noticed that you're looking for a new waiter. I'm interested. 134 00:07:58,811 --> 00:08:01,606 Thanks, but this isn't the right job for you. 135 00:08:02,440 --> 00:08:03,524 You don't even know me. 136 00:08:03,608 --> 00:08:05,318 Also, you can't sit here all day. 137 00:08:05,401 --> 00:08:11,199 You have to order food, not just coffee, and then you have to pay for said food. 138 00:08:11,282 --> 00:08:14,368 My grandfather did things his way and I do them mine. 139 00:08:14,452 --> 00:08:18,623 And the first rule of my diner is no running tabs. 140 00:08:19,457 --> 00:08:23,961 ♪ I gotta strive to move on ♪ 141 00:08:24,045 --> 00:08:26,047 [rock music playing over speakers] 142 00:08:31,344 --> 00:08:32,178 Toni Topaz. 143 00:08:33,721 --> 00:08:36,140 -You lost, old man? -[Toni] It's okay, guys. 144 00:08:36,224 --> 00:08:37,308 I got this. 145 00:08:38,518 --> 00:08:40,269 You can save your breath. 146 00:08:40,353 --> 00:08:45,107 If you're here to bribe me or threaten me into giving up Riverdale High-- 147 00:08:46,442 --> 00:08:49,445 -How many students do you have? -A hundred or so. 148 00:08:49,529 --> 00:08:52,657 What if I offer them all a scholarship to Stonewall? 149 00:08:52,740 --> 00:08:55,785 They'd get a world-class education at zero cost. 150 00:08:55,868 --> 00:08:58,788 Except that you're on the board at Stonewall Prep. 151 00:08:58,871 --> 00:09:01,791 Which means the school must reflect your morals, 152 00:09:01,874 --> 00:09:03,668 which I'm not okay with. 153 00:09:04,335 --> 00:09:07,630 What if I told you that there was an open position 154 00:09:07,713 --> 00:09:11,008 with a corner office and a big, fat paycheck? 155 00:09:11,592 --> 00:09:12,843 Thanks but no thanks. 156 00:09:13,427 --> 00:09:16,430 -So we're playing hardball, huh? -I guess so. 157 00:09:16,514 --> 00:09:18,516 [dramatic music playing] 158 00:09:27,358 --> 00:09:30,695 Kevin and I used to sneak peeks through that window, 159 00:09:30,778 --> 00:09:32,613 hoping you were shirtless. 160 00:09:33,155 --> 00:09:34,824 And now you're spying on...? 161 00:09:35,408 --> 00:09:38,953 Ghoulies. They've turned my house into a drug den. 162 00:09:39,579 --> 00:09:42,999 [Betty] That tracks with everything my mom says about this block. 163 00:09:44,250 --> 00:09:45,501 I'm sorry, Arch. 164 00:09:46,669 --> 00:09:47,878 It's only temporary. 165 00:09:47,962 --> 00:09:51,048 Like Hiram Lodge trying to close down Riverdale High. 166 00:09:51,132 --> 00:09:52,717 I'm taking this town back. 167 00:09:53,509 --> 00:09:56,762 -Building by building, if I have to. -Well, I can help. 168 00:09:58,472 --> 00:10:00,349 I mean, I trained with the FBI. 169 00:10:01,017 --> 00:10:02,852 I may just take you up on that. 170 00:10:03,936 --> 00:10:06,939 But first, I need a little more information. 171 00:10:08,524 --> 00:10:10,318 [Archie] Where's the rest of your team? 172 00:10:10,401 --> 00:10:13,904 You're looking at him. Mayor Lodge cut my budget. 173 00:10:13,988 --> 00:10:16,574 I've got no support staff and no deputies, 174 00:10:16,657 --> 00:10:19,035 and I'm covering a whole damn county by myself. 175 00:10:19,827 --> 00:10:23,664 Unless, of course, you count Hiram's private security force. 176 00:10:23,748 --> 00:10:24,832 They're connected to SoDale? 177 00:10:24,915 --> 00:10:27,126 They work out of SoDale. They're corrupt as hell. 178 00:10:27,209 --> 00:10:30,463 You should know who's running the force. Reggie Mantle. 179 00:10:32,256 --> 00:10:34,634 Maybe Reggie can help me with my Ghoulie problem. 180 00:10:34,717 --> 00:10:37,553 No. You call him, he'll tip them off. 181 00:10:37,637 --> 00:10:40,097 He's getting a kickback from them. 182 00:10:40,181 --> 00:10:43,768 -You won't get any help from Reggie. -Not knowingly, anyway. 183 00:10:44,852 --> 00:10:48,272 You may not have any deputies left, but you still have their gear, right? 184 00:10:48,356 --> 00:10:49,857 Kevlar vests, batons? 185 00:10:49,940 --> 00:10:51,984 You might wanna dust them off. 186 00:10:52,068 --> 00:10:54,779 I gotta do some recon first, but after that... 187 00:10:56,030 --> 00:10:58,616 -we're going in. -Hm. 188 00:11:01,077 --> 00:11:04,830 I've been thinking about your offer, Trudy. Is that job still on the table? 189 00:11:04,914 --> 00:11:05,915 Hell, yes, it is. 190 00:11:05,998 --> 00:11:09,126 The Morris William Agency would love to have you as a sports agent. 191 00:11:09,210 --> 00:11:11,087 But what about the whole L.A. of it all? 192 00:11:11,170 --> 00:11:14,715 I've been wanting to give the West Coast a try for a while. 193 00:11:14,799 --> 00:11:17,802 Let me make some arrangements and I'll get back to you, okay? 194 00:11:17,885 --> 00:11:18,719 Okay. 195 00:11:19,720 --> 00:11:22,807 -First class, of course. -Yes, of course, Miss Lodge. 196 00:11:23,933 --> 00:11:28,020 But I'm having a little trouble with the credit card on file. 197 00:11:28,604 --> 00:11:29,438 Really? 198 00:11:30,564 --> 00:11:33,359 That doesn't make sense. Let me get back to you. 199 00:11:34,568 --> 00:11:35,778 It's so weird, Chad. 200 00:11:35,861 --> 00:11:41,033 I was doing some online shopping and our American Excess card was declined. 201 00:11:41,117 --> 00:11:43,369 All of our credit cards were declined. 202 00:11:43,452 --> 00:11:45,621 The same thing happened to me. But don't worry. 203 00:11:45,704 --> 00:11:47,790 I'll have it sorted by the time you get back. 204 00:11:48,416 --> 00:11:49,750 Which is when exactly? 205 00:11:50,876 --> 00:11:54,797 The retirement party is in two days so probably the day after that. 206 00:11:54,880 --> 00:11:56,549 Well, hurry. 207 00:11:57,299 --> 00:11:58,134 I miss you. 208 00:11:58,759 --> 00:11:59,593 I will. 209 00:12:00,136 --> 00:12:01,679 I miss you too. Bye. 210 00:12:03,013 --> 00:12:05,516 Miss Veronica, excuse me for interrupting. 211 00:12:05,599 --> 00:12:07,143 No problem. What is it? 212 00:12:07,226 --> 00:12:10,062 I've noticed the same car parked out front for two days. 213 00:12:10,146 --> 00:12:14,191 A black sedan with tinted windows. I fear you're being watched. 214 00:12:14,275 --> 00:12:15,109 Followed. 215 00:12:16,110 --> 00:12:17,611 I wouldn't be surprised. 216 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:21,532 Is it a "welcome back to Riverdale" gift from my father 217 00:12:21,615 --> 00:12:25,035 or a not-so-subtle message from my over-possessive husband? 218 00:12:25,744 --> 00:12:27,538 It's time to get creative. 219 00:12:28,706 --> 00:12:31,292 And bring an old friend out of mothballs. 220 00:12:33,711 --> 00:12:36,213 How high are you willing to jump for these? 221 00:12:36,839 --> 00:12:39,467 Let's say 20 grand for both. 222 00:12:39,550 --> 00:12:40,551 I'll take 30. 223 00:12:41,302 --> 00:12:43,012 But it has to be in cash. 224 00:12:43,095 --> 00:12:44,472 Like, right now. 225 00:12:46,599 --> 00:12:48,392 [safe opens] 226 00:12:48,476 --> 00:12:52,521 Also, you wouldn't by chance happen to have any... 227 00:12:53,439 --> 00:12:55,232 tasteful, discreet, 228 00:12:55,983 --> 00:12:57,359 ladylike revolvers 229 00:12:57,443 --> 00:12:59,612 tucked away somewhere, would you? 230 00:12:59,695 --> 00:13:03,449 -This being Riverdale and all. -I might have something. 231 00:13:16,962 --> 00:13:18,631 [floorboards creaking] 232 00:13:18,714 --> 00:13:21,300 -[shocking music playing] -[Betty screams] 233 00:13:22,218 --> 00:13:24,220 [suspenseful music playing] 234 00:13:26,722 --> 00:13:28,265 [objects clattering] 235 00:13:50,037 --> 00:13:51,163 [footsteps approaching] 236 00:13:51,247 --> 00:13:52,373 [gasps] 237 00:13:52,456 --> 00:13:55,876 Oh, my God. Polly. You gave me a heart attack. 238 00:13:55,960 --> 00:13:58,587 -You're the one pointing a gun at me. -Sorry. 239 00:13:58,671 --> 00:13:59,672 Old habits. 240 00:14:00,381 --> 00:14:02,007 It's also 3 in the morning. 241 00:14:02,091 --> 00:14:04,593 You can go back to bed. I'm not a burglar. 242 00:14:06,220 --> 00:14:07,304 Hey, can I... 243 00:14:09,974 --> 00:14:11,976 make you a cup of tea, at least? 244 00:14:14,144 --> 00:14:16,146 [tender music playing] 245 00:14:19,817 --> 00:14:21,735 Polly, I wanna apologize to you. 246 00:14:25,239 --> 00:14:26,824 I wasn't there for you... 247 00:14:27,783 --> 00:14:30,536 on the other side of The Farm when you needed me most. 248 00:14:32,788 --> 00:14:35,916 Also, for prank-calling you that year on Halloween. 249 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:39,128 I really didn't mean what I said. 250 00:14:41,338 --> 00:14:42,172 Wow. 251 00:14:42,798 --> 00:14:44,675 -It's a deep cut. -Yeah, I know. 252 00:14:46,343 --> 00:14:47,636 I haven't forgotten. 253 00:14:51,515 --> 00:14:55,895 If it's not too late, I'd like for us to be real sisters to each other. 254 00:14:58,022 --> 00:15:01,066 -How long you in town for? -Just a couple days. 255 00:15:01,150 --> 00:15:03,444 Once I finish at the academy, I'll be home a lot. 256 00:15:04,028 --> 00:15:06,864 I'm surprised you're not already running the FBI. 257 00:15:07,364 --> 00:15:08,490 I don't know about that. 258 00:15:12,244 --> 00:15:13,412 I've missed you. 259 00:15:14,914 --> 00:15:16,624 Ma, the twins... 260 00:15:18,667 --> 00:15:20,169 We've all missed you. 261 00:15:35,768 --> 00:15:39,063 -Good morning. -Good morning, honey. How'd you sleep? 262 00:15:40,022 --> 00:15:44,818 Well, I woke up when Polly got home. Does she usually stay out that late? 263 00:15:44,902 --> 00:15:47,905 She's working at that nightclub, the Roving Eye. 264 00:15:47,988 --> 00:15:49,782 She waitresses a few nights a week. 265 00:15:52,368 --> 00:15:53,827 Is that a good thing? 266 00:15:53,911 --> 00:15:57,122 She helps with the mortgage, gets the twins everything they need. 267 00:15:57,206 --> 00:15:58,707 She's doing her best. 268 00:15:58,791 --> 00:15:59,625 We all are. 269 00:15:59,708 --> 00:16:03,796 No, I know. I just remember the Roving Eye can be sketchy. 270 00:16:03,879 --> 00:16:05,964 Okay, that's not fair, Elizabeth. 271 00:16:06,048 --> 00:16:09,093 You don't get to pop in and judge your sister. 272 00:16:09,176 --> 00:16:10,761 Or me, for that matter. 273 00:16:10,844 --> 00:16:13,222 -[knock on door] -Ooh. Can you get that? Might be Toni. 274 00:16:14,890 --> 00:16:16,433 [Toni] You see the morning paper? 275 00:16:16,517 --> 00:16:20,938 "Local school counselor runs seedy bar and snake-dances." 276 00:16:21,021 --> 00:16:22,064 [Toni] It's a hit piece. 277 00:16:22,147 --> 00:16:25,192 Hiram's trying to ruin my credibility with the school board. 278 00:16:25,275 --> 00:16:28,654 I'll run damage control. I'll call each board member. 279 00:16:28,737 --> 00:16:29,613 Good. 280 00:16:29,697 --> 00:16:33,367 If Hiram is trying to drag the Serpent Queen down to his level, 281 00:16:33,450 --> 00:16:34,743 he's gonna get himself bit. 282 00:16:41,500 --> 00:16:44,086 [cell phone rings] 283 00:16:45,629 --> 00:16:47,131 -Archie. What's up? -Jug. 284 00:16:47,965 --> 00:16:50,300 How's the Five Seasons? Room service every meal? 285 00:16:51,301 --> 00:16:52,720 Morning, noon and night. 286 00:16:52,803 --> 00:16:55,431 I got an idea for Pop Tate's retirement gift. 287 00:16:55,514 --> 00:16:58,142 But I was wondering if one of us should say something. 288 00:16:58,225 --> 00:17:00,269 Give a speech about Pop Tate. 289 00:17:00,352 --> 00:17:04,273 -Since you're the world-famous writer-- -Yeah. Yeah, I'd love that. 290 00:17:04,356 --> 00:17:06,024 Okay, great. Thanks, Jug. 291 00:17:16,952 --> 00:17:20,039 Reggie. Good to see you. I appreciate you coming out. 292 00:17:20,122 --> 00:17:24,126 Duty calls, Mantle answers. You're having trouble with your tenants? 293 00:17:24,209 --> 00:17:28,547 I'm having trouble with the gangbangers using my house as a drug den. 294 00:17:29,381 --> 00:17:32,176 Let's see if there's any merit to your claims. 295 00:17:34,970 --> 00:17:37,139 [rock music playing over speakers] 296 00:17:37,222 --> 00:17:41,393 It's messy, but I'm not seeing any evidence of drug paraphernalia. 297 00:17:42,603 --> 00:17:44,146 Okay if we keep looking? 298 00:17:47,775 --> 00:17:51,070 -Nothing here but stale cereal. -Let's check upstairs. 299 00:17:56,075 --> 00:17:58,869 Sorry, but I didn't see any contraband anywhere. 300 00:17:59,536 --> 00:18:00,370 Yeah. 301 00:18:01,497 --> 00:18:04,416 It's almost like somebody tipped off the Ghoulies. 302 00:18:08,879 --> 00:18:11,423 There's nothing more for me to say or do. 303 00:18:12,966 --> 00:18:15,344 -But thanks for your help. -My pleasure. 304 00:18:20,849 --> 00:18:23,143 [dramatic music playing] 305 00:18:31,068 --> 00:18:34,113 [Pop] Feels strange to think of not working at this place. 306 00:18:34,196 --> 00:18:37,407 You won't have to deal with annoying customers like me. 307 00:18:37,491 --> 00:18:41,203 Now, you know I had a lot worse than you in here, Jughead. 308 00:18:41,286 --> 00:18:42,621 It all worked out, didn't it? 309 00:18:42,704 --> 00:18:46,542 I lived to see my retirement. And you're a bigtime writer now. 310 00:18:46,625 --> 00:18:48,377 -Always knew you'd make good. -I'm sorry. 311 00:18:48,460 --> 00:18:53,173 Uh... Those are debt collectors. 312 00:18:55,425 --> 00:18:56,885 [jingles] 313 00:18:58,220 --> 00:19:00,222 Hi there. Counter or booth? 314 00:19:00,305 --> 00:19:02,933 We're looking for someone. Been known to hang around here. 315 00:19:03,016 --> 00:19:04,726 Jughead Jones. Seen him? 316 00:19:04,810 --> 00:19:07,020 [tense music playing] 317 00:19:10,732 --> 00:19:14,570 No. I think I'd remember a weird-ass name like that. 318 00:19:15,237 --> 00:19:16,446 What do you want with him? 319 00:19:18,115 --> 00:19:20,784 Give us a call if he comes in. Okay, sweetie? 320 00:19:21,577 --> 00:19:23,996 Oh. I'll be sure to do that, pumpkin. 321 00:19:24,621 --> 00:19:25,455 Bye now. 322 00:19:29,126 --> 00:19:30,002 [bell jingles] 323 00:19:33,755 --> 00:19:37,259 Thank you. It's not the greatest first impression. 324 00:19:37,843 --> 00:19:40,971 How much you need? I can loan you some. I've been saving up-- 325 00:19:41,054 --> 00:19:43,932 I'm not low enough to take your retirement money. 326 00:19:44,016 --> 00:19:47,019 I'll figure something out. Thanks for the interview. 327 00:19:47,102 --> 00:19:49,354 -See you tomorrow. -Hey, Jones? 328 00:19:50,230 --> 00:19:52,524 If you still want it, the waiter job's available. 329 00:19:54,610 --> 00:19:55,444 Okay. 330 00:19:56,445 --> 00:20:01,158 In a couple days, could you just call them and vouch for me and say I have a job? 331 00:20:01,241 --> 00:20:06,163 I'll send them half of my weekly salary so they don't break my legs? 332 00:20:07,289 --> 00:20:09,708 Yeah. I think I can do that. 333 00:20:10,709 --> 00:20:12,211 [Reggie] Long time no see, Ronnie. 334 00:20:12,753 --> 00:20:13,754 Reginald. 335 00:20:14,421 --> 00:20:17,424 You've been working for my father, so let's skip the pleasantries. 336 00:20:17,507 --> 00:20:19,509 -Fair enough. -I need to buy a car. 337 00:20:19,593 --> 00:20:22,596 Nothing flashy, just in good shape and with excellent gas mileage. 338 00:20:22,679 --> 00:20:25,015 -I'm paying cash. -Who you running from? 339 00:20:25,599 --> 00:20:28,143 Your husband? Is that how you roll now? 340 00:20:28,226 --> 00:20:30,687 I'm not running from anyone, Reggie. 341 00:20:30,771 --> 00:20:34,566 I'm taking the path of least resistance, and I'd rather not leave a paper trail. 342 00:20:34,650 --> 00:20:37,694 Now, will you sell me a car or not? 343 00:20:37,778 --> 00:20:41,365 If you're in trouble, talk to your dad. Really. Talk to him. 344 00:20:41,448 --> 00:20:44,618 He'll help you, even now, with whatever you need. 345 00:20:52,459 --> 00:20:54,461 [muffled rock music playing] 346 00:20:56,546 --> 00:20:59,341 -You're sure you saw Polly? -No doubt about it. 347 00:20:59,424 --> 00:21:01,885 She's hanging with the Ghoulies, probably using. 348 00:21:01,969 --> 00:21:03,679 Seems like that's a safe bet. 349 00:21:04,638 --> 00:21:05,639 I'm sorry, Betty. 350 00:21:05,722 --> 00:21:06,807 I'm not sorry. 351 00:21:07,641 --> 00:21:08,642 I'm pissed. 352 00:21:09,393 --> 00:21:12,813 So my question is, when do we kick their asses? 353 00:21:13,939 --> 00:21:17,776 Thanks to Reggie Mantle, I have intel to sweep and clear the site. 354 00:21:17,859 --> 00:21:21,321 -How many Ghoulies are in your house? -[Archie] I counted a dozen. 355 00:21:21,405 --> 00:21:23,991 We hit them hard. We hit them fast. 356 00:21:24,074 --> 00:21:26,576 It's been too long since the Serpents rumbled with the Ghoulies. 357 00:21:26,660 --> 00:21:30,664 Calm down. I don't want anyone dying, especially not my boyfriend. 358 00:21:30,747 --> 00:21:33,792 Hopefully, they've dropped their guard and we find narcotics. 359 00:21:33,875 --> 00:21:36,169 And like Kev said, no one gets killed. 360 00:21:36,253 --> 00:21:39,423 None of us and none of them. Wouldn't mind breaking a few bones though. 361 00:21:39,506 --> 00:21:40,424 Hell, yeah. 362 00:21:40,507 --> 00:21:46,013 ♪ Don't you ever feel sad Lean on me ♪ 363 00:21:46,096 --> 00:21:50,017 Ready? Three, two, one. Go. 364 00:21:51,852 --> 00:21:53,145 ♪ I'm comin' ♪ 365 00:21:54,187 --> 00:21:57,482 ♪ Hold on, I'm comin' ♪ 366 00:21:58,692 --> 00:22:02,321 ♪ I'm goin' my way, your lover ♪ 367 00:22:03,280 --> 00:22:06,783 ♪ If you get cold, I will be your cover ♪ 368 00:22:07,451 --> 00:22:11,621 ♪ Don't have to worry 'cause I'm here ♪ 369 00:22:12,456 --> 00:22:15,667 ♪ Hold on, I'm comin' ♪ 370 00:22:16,460 --> 00:22:17,836 ♪ Hold on ♪ 371 00:22:17,919 --> 00:22:19,004 You good? 372 00:22:19,087 --> 00:22:20,464 -Yeah, you? -Yeah. 373 00:22:21,340 --> 00:22:22,591 ♪ Hold on ♪ 374 00:22:22,674 --> 00:22:24,676 [dramatic music playing] 375 00:22:27,888 --> 00:22:32,559 Jingle-jangle. Just like the old days. They've got a lab set up in the bathroom. 376 00:22:32,642 --> 00:22:35,437 Will that be enough to put them behind bars, Agent Cooper? 377 00:22:35,520 --> 00:22:37,564 Yeah, Kev. That should do it. 378 00:22:42,861 --> 00:22:45,030 -[man on phone] The Roving Eye. -Hi, this is Polly. 379 00:22:45,113 --> 00:22:47,324 I'm just calling to get my schedule. 380 00:22:47,407 --> 00:22:48,658 Polly Cooper? 381 00:22:48,742 --> 00:22:51,286 You haven't worked here for over a year. 382 00:22:51,369 --> 00:22:52,370 Who is this? 383 00:22:52,454 --> 00:22:54,456 -[dramatic music playing] -[keypad beeps] 384 00:22:55,791 --> 00:22:56,792 [Weatherbee] Bad news. 385 00:22:56,875 --> 00:22:59,002 Two more teachers have defected to Stonewall Prep. 386 00:22:59,086 --> 00:23:00,629 Miss Crouton and Mr. Cedars. 387 00:23:00,712 --> 00:23:03,090 Damn, Miss Crouton! That backstabbing-- 388 00:23:03,173 --> 00:23:05,050 [Toni] We've got a bigger problem. 389 00:23:05,133 --> 00:23:08,970 One of my girls broke into Hiram's office to see what dirt we could use against him, 390 00:23:09,054 --> 00:23:11,348 and she found his agenda for the town hall meeting. 391 00:23:11,431 --> 00:23:13,725 It feels like we're in an episode of Succession. 392 00:23:13,809 --> 00:23:15,894 [Toni] And besides deciding about Riverdale High, 393 00:23:15,977 --> 00:23:19,106 Hiram's also putting forth a vote to unincorporate the town. 394 00:23:19,189 --> 00:23:21,691 Based on the receipts, he has enough people bribed 395 00:23:21,775 --> 00:23:23,527 or terrorized into passing the motion. 396 00:23:23,610 --> 00:23:25,529 Unincorporate? What does that mean? 397 00:23:25,612 --> 00:23:28,406 It means that all the money that the town gets from the state 398 00:23:28,490 --> 00:23:32,452 for public services, for maintenance, for education, it goes away. 399 00:23:32,536 --> 00:23:34,913 It means that Riverdale, as a town, ceases to exist. 400 00:23:34,996 --> 00:23:38,917 Hiram will get what he's wanted for years, the death of Riverdale. 401 00:23:39,000 --> 00:23:40,710 So his SoDale can thrive. 402 00:23:40,794 --> 00:23:44,714 If that happens, would we be able to keep the school open with the board's support? 403 00:23:44,798 --> 00:23:48,343 -Yes, but it will be much harder. -We need to fight harder. 404 00:23:48,426 --> 00:23:52,139 Alice, go on RIVW and blow the whistle on Hiram's plan. 405 00:23:52,222 --> 00:23:55,725 He was trying to keep it secret so no one would oppose him. 406 00:23:55,809 --> 00:23:58,728 We need the public there so they can vote against his plan. 407 00:23:58,812 --> 00:24:01,731 -What about our teacher problem? -I can maybe help with that. 408 00:24:01,815 --> 00:24:05,443 How? Do you know any qualified teachers with degrees? 409 00:24:05,527 --> 00:24:07,654 That's what it takes to be a schoolteacher. 410 00:24:07,737 --> 00:24:10,657 What if Riverdale went private? We could choose who we wanted. 411 00:24:10,740 --> 00:24:12,617 Yes, but we'd lose all public funding. 412 00:24:12,701 --> 00:24:14,828 If the town unincorporates, we lose funding anyway. 413 00:24:14,911 --> 00:24:16,580 We need an investor. 414 00:24:17,747 --> 00:24:19,457 I think I might know someone. 415 00:24:19,541 --> 00:24:20,542 Archie, 416 00:24:20,625 --> 00:24:24,087 if you have any favors to call in, now's the time. 417 00:24:26,173 --> 00:24:28,258 [Veronica] Reggie suggested I see you again. 418 00:24:28,884 --> 00:24:31,970 I've been running around town, trying to vamp my way out of a problem, 419 00:24:32,053 --> 00:24:34,764 when, really, I should be facing it head-on. 420 00:24:34,848 --> 00:24:37,601 With, maybe, your help. 421 00:24:39,936 --> 00:24:41,062 Go on. 422 00:24:42,022 --> 00:24:46,109 Chad is threatened by my "alpha-ness." 423 00:24:46,735 --> 00:24:50,739 Because of that, he can be somewhat possessive and controlling. 424 00:24:50,822 --> 00:24:55,619 He was having me followed, but I shot out his goon's tires, so... 425 00:24:55,702 --> 00:24:59,164 Ah. Young love. I remember those days. 426 00:24:59,247 --> 00:25:00,457 I knew you'd relate. 427 00:25:01,416 --> 00:25:05,045 Which is why I'd appreciate you having a little chat with him. 428 00:25:05,128 --> 00:25:07,005 As only you can, Daddykins. 429 00:25:07,088 --> 00:25:09,049 Nothing too draconian. 430 00:25:09,132 --> 00:25:11,635 Just tell him to stop trying to manage me. 431 00:25:11,718 --> 00:25:14,971 -Or track me when I leave town. -Why don't you tell him yourself? 432 00:25:15,055 --> 00:25:16,848 He's not taking my hints. 433 00:25:16,932 --> 00:25:19,684 But I'm betting the Hiram Lodge... 434 00:25:20,685 --> 00:25:22,520 could be a lot more persuasive. 435 00:25:23,897 --> 00:25:28,401 And then you don't get your little Barnard-educated hands dirty, right? 436 00:25:28,485 --> 00:25:30,237 [dramatic music playing] 437 00:25:30,779 --> 00:25:35,325 Hmm. So, just to be clear, you're officially asking me for my help? 438 00:25:37,786 --> 00:25:38,828 Sure. 439 00:25:39,996 --> 00:25:41,581 Yes, I am. 440 00:25:42,249 --> 00:25:43,500 Well, in that case... 441 00:25:45,001 --> 00:25:45,835 no. 442 00:25:47,963 --> 00:25:49,214 Come again. 443 00:25:51,258 --> 00:25:55,595 Remember you called me a dog? That I needed to be taught a lesson? 444 00:25:55,679 --> 00:25:58,515 It was about seven years ago. You were cruel, Veronica. 445 00:25:59,099 --> 00:25:59,933 Brutal. 446 00:26:00,642 --> 00:26:02,769 When my body was a mass of bruises. 447 00:26:02,852 --> 00:26:05,897 Well, now it's my turn to teach you a lesson. 448 00:26:05,981 --> 00:26:07,774 I warned you, from the start, 449 00:26:07,857 --> 00:26:12,612 that no one outside of this family would understand the Lodge ambition. 450 00:26:13,238 --> 00:26:16,783 You made your bed. You'll have to deal with Chad yourself. 451 00:26:16,866 --> 00:26:20,078 If that means you have to crawl into the mud to do it, then so be it. 452 00:26:20,954 --> 00:26:22,664 You're a Lodge after all. 453 00:26:22,747 --> 00:26:27,168 You never had any intention of helping me. You just wanted to hear me beg. 454 00:26:27,252 --> 00:26:30,588 Hmm. I assume you don't need my help finding the exit. 455 00:26:39,973 --> 00:26:43,226 But, Polly, it's not every day that Pop Tate retires. 456 00:26:43,310 --> 00:26:45,395 -We can bring the twins. -[Polly] I have to work. 457 00:26:45,478 --> 00:26:48,398 -[Alice] Can't you take the night off? -Get off my back. 458 00:26:48,481 --> 00:26:51,151 Polly. Give Mom a break. 459 00:26:51,234 --> 00:26:53,153 It's fine. Polly has to work. 460 00:26:56,364 --> 00:26:58,283 I'm not so sure she does, Mom. 461 00:27:00,035 --> 00:27:02,245 I know you don't waitress at the Roving Eye. 462 00:27:02,329 --> 00:27:04,289 You've been hanging out with the Ghoulies. 463 00:27:04,372 --> 00:27:07,334 -Elizabeth, stop it! -How are you making all of this money? 464 00:27:07,417 --> 00:27:10,211 To help out with the mortgage and support the twins. 465 00:27:10,295 --> 00:27:13,548 -Are you dealing? Tricking? Both? -It's none of your business. 466 00:27:13,631 --> 00:27:16,551 Actually, it is. Because I care about you. 467 00:27:16,634 --> 00:27:19,846 You don't live here. You deserted us. 468 00:27:19,929 --> 00:27:22,307 Being a sister doesn't mean coming in for one day 469 00:27:22,390 --> 00:27:25,977 and telling me how to live my life when you don't know anything about it. 470 00:27:26,603 --> 00:27:27,604 Wait, Polly-- 471 00:27:28,855 --> 00:27:30,857 [dramatic music playing] 472 00:27:42,077 --> 00:27:44,704 [cell phone rings] 473 00:27:46,748 --> 00:27:48,708 -Samm. How are you? -[Samm] At the end of my rope. 474 00:27:48,792 --> 00:27:51,294 Scribners wants pages or their money back. 475 00:27:51,378 --> 00:27:53,838 Yeah, I know. I'm working on something. 476 00:27:53,922 --> 00:27:55,507 What have you been working on? 477 00:27:55,590 --> 00:27:59,177 Actually, uh, let me send it to you. Let me know what you think. 478 00:27:59,260 --> 00:28:01,846 It might convince Scribners I'm not a one-hit wonder. 479 00:28:01,930 --> 00:28:07,560 Okay, I'm e-mailing you right now. 480 00:28:09,396 --> 00:28:10,313 [computer whooshes] 481 00:28:17,278 --> 00:28:18,530 I'm grateful for your help. 482 00:28:20,407 --> 00:28:24,077 I'd rather be dealing with this mess than the one I made at my own house. 483 00:28:24,160 --> 00:28:25,703 Sorry to hear about that. 484 00:28:28,748 --> 00:28:29,999 That's okay. 485 00:28:30,083 --> 00:28:31,835 It'll be okay. I hope. 486 00:28:35,880 --> 00:28:39,509 After Pop's party, I thought you, me, Jughead, and Veronica could hang out. 487 00:28:40,051 --> 00:28:42,345 Just the four of us. We haven't done that yet. 488 00:28:42,429 --> 00:28:45,682 No, yeah, that's a nice idea. Let's do that. 489 00:28:48,309 --> 00:28:49,352 Cool. 490 00:28:54,774 --> 00:28:58,278 Hey, do you want some pizza? It's the least I can do. 491 00:28:59,028 --> 00:29:01,990 -Yeah. Pizza. Yeah, that sounds great. -Okay. 492 00:29:05,452 --> 00:29:08,079 -Gonna take a shower first. -Oh, I should-- 493 00:29:08,913 --> 00:29:10,540 I-- Me too. 494 00:29:10,623 --> 00:29:12,333 -Wanna go first? -Should I go home first? 495 00:29:14,377 --> 00:29:16,379 ["Honey" playing] 496 00:29:29,893 --> 00:29:32,103 ♪ Say my name now ♪ 497 00:29:34,063 --> 00:29:36,149 ♪ Don't make me wait now ♪ 498 00:29:38,526 --> 00:29:42,864 ♪ You knew you weren't ready For a girl like me ♪ 499 00:29:42,947 --> 00:29:46,117 ♪ My honey's only sweet If you can take the sting ♪ 500 00:29:48,995 --> 00:29:50,997 [tender music playing] 501 00:29:54,709 --> 00:29:56,085 Betty, what just happened? 502 00:29:58,046 --> 00:29:59,130 I don't know. 503 00:30:00,006 --> 00:30:03,551 Something we've been wanting to do since high school but never got around to. 504 00:30:03,635 --> 00:30:05,261 Yeah. Sounds about right. 505 00:30:06,513 --> 00:30:09,098 -Just to be clear, we're-- -Friends. 506 00:30:10,099 --> 00:30:12,060 Just good old friends. 507 00:30:12,143 --> 00:30:15,355 We're both single adults. We're allowed to have fun every now and then. 508 00:30:16,356 --> 00:30:17,190 Yeah. 509 00:30:18,274 --> 00:30:20,360 And it's okay if we keep this to ourselves? 510 00:30:21,444 --> 00:30:23,655 Yeah. Veronica's a married woman. 511 00:30:23,738 --> 00:30:27,242 And Jughead and I haven't dated for seven years, so... 512 00:30:29,035 --> 00:30:30,495 I think it's okay. 513 00:30:30,578 --> 00:30:31,955 Okay. Good. 514 00:30:36,042 --> 00:30:38,169 -[applause] -What a gift. 515 00:30:38,253 --> 00:30:39,379 Thank you, Archie. 516 00:30:39,462 --> 00:30:41,089 It's from all of us, Pop. 517 00:30:41,172 --> 00:30:43,466 A small token to show how much you mean to us. 518 00:30:43,550 --> 00:30:46,845 -To Riverdale High. To the whole town. -[woman] Yeah. 519 00:30:46,928 --> 00:30:52,183 You know, I had to drop out of school to take over this place after my pop-- 520 00:30:53,142 --> 00:30:55,728 The original Pop passed away. 521 00:30:56,229 --> 00:30:57,897 I never got to graduate. 522 00:30:59,232 --> 00:31:01,568 This means the world to me. 523 00:31:01,651 --> 00:31:03,611 [applause] 524 00:31:04,195 --> 00:31:05,530 Jug's gonna say a few words. 525 00:31:11,286 --> 00:31:13,746 Sometimes it can be hard to put our faith in this town. 526 00:31:17,166 --> 00:31:19,627 But I think Pop created something really special here. 527 00:31:20,253 --> 00:31:23,590 A place for the lost and wayward souls of Riverdale to come to. 528 00:31:23,673 --> 00:31:25,341 [tender music playing] 529 00:31:25,425 --> 00:31:29,178 And I think that's more than a jukebox or vinyl booths. 530 00:31:29,262 --> 00:31:32,140 It's like a lighthouse in a storm. 531 00:31:33,808 --> 00:31:37,228 Now, Pop himself is many things. 532 00:31:38,980 --> 00:31:40,148 He's a joker. 533 00:31:41,691 --> 00:31:42,692 He's a soldier. 534 00:31:44,152 --> 00:31:45,111 He's a cook. 535 00:31:45,194 --> 00:31:48,072 -[all laugh] -He's a really good listener. 536 00:31:49,490 --> 00:31:50,617 He's also a father. 537 00:31:51,367 --> 00:31:52,368 He's a son. 538 00:31:52,452 --> 00:31:53,620 And a grandfather. 539 00:31:54,871 --> 00:31:56,080 And to many of us... 540 00:31:57,832 --> 00:31:59,292 and to me personally... 541 00:32:04,130 --> 00:32:06,382 he's about the only reason that I made it through. 542 00:32:07,425 --> 00:32:08,843 You gave us a home, Pop. 543 00:32:11,262 --> 00:32:12,138 Thank you. 544 00:32:12,221 --> 00:32:14,390 [applause] 545 00:32:15,934 --> 00:32:16,935 To Pop Tate. 546 00:32:18,144 --> 00:32:21,105 -Who never let the lights go dark. -[all] To Pop Tate! 547 00:32:21,189 --> 00:32:22,774 [applause] 548 00:32:22,857 --> 00:32:24,609 [crowd cheering and whistling] 549 00:32:24,692 --> 00:32:26,694 [country music playing over speakers] 550 00:32:28,780 --> 00:32:30,031 I'm glad you came. 551 00:32:30,448 --> 00:32:33,534 I wasn't sure you would, after I sent you my message. 552 00:32:33,618 --> 00:32:34,994 It sounded rather dire. 553 00:32:35,745 --> 00:32:39,248 Plus, Pop always added a drop of human kindness to my order. 554 00:32:39,332 --> 00:32:41,125 Have you considered my ask? 555 00:32:42,001 --> 00:32:44,170 To fund Riverdale and the new teachers it needs? 556 00:32:45,088 --> 00:32:47,256 It's the only thing that might-- 557 00:32:47,340 --> 00:32:49,550 Might save the school. 558 00:32:49,634 --> 00:32:54,263 Look, I came here to celebrate Pop, not get caught up in small-town politics. 559 00:32:55,598 --> 00:32:58,685 I can barely afford Thornhill's renovations as it is. 560 00:32:59,268 --> 00:33:01,104 I know you think you're cursed 561 00:33:01,187 --> 00:33:05,274 and the sins of your family are so great, you can't atone for them. 562 00:33:05,358 --> 00:33:06,943 But you're wrong. 563 00:33:07,527 --> 00:33:10,446 There's a war going on in Riverdale for Riverdale. 564 00:33:11,114 --> 00:33:12,407 We need you. 565 00:33:14,158 --> 00:33:15,159 Sorry. I can't. 566 00:33:15,743 --> 00:33:20,164 It will start as something good and end up corrupted like everything I try to do. 567 00:33:22,542 --> 00:33:24,460 If you won't do it for the town, 568 00:33:25,628 --> 00:33:27,004 would you do it for me? 569 00:33:28,506 --> 00:33:29,340 Please? 570 00:33:29,966 --> 00:33:31,342 [dramatic music playing] 571 00:33:31,426 --> 00:33:33,761 If our love ever meant anything to you, 572 00:33:34,971 --> 00:33:35,972 help us. 573 00:33:40,727 --> 00:33:43,521 If I gave you the money, who would these new teachers even be? 574 00:33:48,317 --> 00:33:50,028 You're really gonna do this? 575 00:33:50,111 --> 00:33:54,365 You know, run the RROTC out of your old high school, huh? 576 00:33:54,449 --> 00:33:56,117 If I get a chance to, yeah. 577 00:33:57,493 --> 00:34:00,621 It's why I wanted us to sneak in here, the four of us. 578 00:34:01,831 --> 00:34:03,708 Hiram's trying to shut this place down. 579 00:34:04,876 --> 00:34:08,129 He's pushing to unincorporate the town, which would wipe out Riverdale. 580 00:34:08,212 --> 00:34:10,506 My father is nothing if not consistent. 581 00:34:10,590 --> 00:34:13,342 We can stop him. Or at least slow him down. 582 00:34:13,426 --> 00:34:14,510 How? 583 00:34:14,594 --> 00:34:16,137 [dramatic music playing] 584 00:34:17,138 --> 00:34:18,765 We become teachers here. 585 00:34:18,848 --> 00:34:19,891 [Veronica chuckles] 586 00:34:19,974 --> 00:34:23,227 I know it sounds crazy, but it's a way to keep the school going. 587 00:34:23,311 --> 00:34:27,398 Which means, if Hiram wins the vote, we still have a defendable position. 588 00:34:27,482 --> 00:34:28,608 This school. 589 00:34:28,691 --> 00:34:30,276 And if we can save it, 590 00:34:30,359 --> 00:34:33,821 we can give people one more reason to stay in Riverdale. 591 00:34:34,489 --> 00:34:37,116 In time, we can bring this town back to life. 592 00:34:37,200 --> 00:34:41,037 Archie, I'm married. I have a life back in New York. 593 00:34:41,120 --> 00:34:43,790 Yeah, and I have a novel to write. 594 00:34:43,873 --> 00:34:46,667 Veronica, plenty of people commute to the city. 595 00:34:46,751 --> 00:34:48,294 Jug, you always said, 596 00:34:48,920 --> 00:34:51,589 you do your best writing in a booth at Pop's. 597 00:34:52,882 --> 00:34:55,635 And it's not gonna be long. A month or two. 598 00:34:56,219 --> 00:34:59,222 Just to give Weatherbee enough time to find permanent replacements. 599 00:34:59,305 --> 00:35:00,807 I'm in. 600 00:35:02,058 --> 00:35:03,601 Quantico can wait a couple months. 601 00:35:03,684 --> 00:35:06,229 And I need to be here right now for my mom and Polly. 602 00:35:06,312 --> 00:35:07,230 Thanks, Betty. 603 00:35:09,107 --> 00:35:09,941 Jug? 604 00:35:11,692 --> 00:35:13,486 I'd have to clear it with my new job. 605 00:35:14,237 --> 00:35:15,071 But why not? 606 00:35:15,780 --> 00:35:19,116 I'd like to shape some impressionable, young minds. 607 00:35:19,200 --> 00:35:21,828 I'm in too. I'll make it work with Chad. 608 00:35:21,911 --> 00:35:25,331 Considering that what's happening here is all my dad's fault, 609 00:35:25,414 --> 00:35:26,916 I need to give back more than anyone. 610 00:35:28,125 --> 00:35:30,253 I didn't really wanna be a sports agent anyway. 611 00:35:30,336 --> 00:35:31,254 That's awesome. 612 00:35:32,338 --> 00:35:34,715 So Bulldogs forever? 613 00:35:40,680 --> 00:35:42,640 [all] Bulldogs forever! 614 00:35:44,225 --> 00:35:47,770 Before the school board votes on the fate of Riverdale High, 615 00:35:47,854 --> 00:35:51,023 Toni Topaz has asked to say a few words. 616 00:35:51,107 --> 00:35:52,066 Good afternoon. 617 00:35:52,150 --> 00:35:56,404 My name is Toni Topaz, and I am a guidance counselor at Riverdale High. 618 00:35:57,947 --> 00:36:01,701 "The point of a school board is to make sure there is equity. 619 00:36:01,784 --> 00:36:05,454 That kids of all ages, from all different backgrounds, 620 00:36:05,538 --> 00:36:07,874 have equal access to education. 621 00:36:08,875 --> 00:36:13,379 Well, with the help of one very generous donor, 622 00:36:14,881 --> 00:36:18,342 I'm happy to announce that Riverdale High will be able to do that 623 00:36:18,426 --> 00:36:19,927 as a private school. 624 00:36:20,011 --> 00:36:21,554 [applause] 625 00:36:21,637 --> 00:36:24,140 And, unlike other private schools, 626 00:36:24,223 --> 00:36:26,267 Riverdale will be tuition-free. 627 00:36:27,018 --> 00:36:29,395 And we're bolstering our teaching staff 628 00:36:29,478 --> 00:36:32,773 with notable alums, like Sergeant Archie Andrews, 629 00:36:33,774 --> 00:36:37,778 FBI trainee and Yale graduate Betty Cooper, 630 00:36:38,779 --> 00:36:41,908 businesswoman and Barnard grad Veronica Gekko, 631 00:36:42,491 --> 00:36:47,079 and acclaimed author Forsythe Jones III. 632 00:36:47,163 --> 00:36:49,248 So spread the news far and wide 633 00:36:49,332 --> 00:36:52,919 that Riverdale and its children will not be at the mercy 634 00:36:53,002 --> 00:36:56,214 of Hiram Lodge's destructive whims." 635 00:36:56,797 --> 00:36:57,632 Thank you. 636 00:36:57,715 --> 00:36:59,425 [applause] 637 00:36:59,508 --> 00:37:00,718 That's very nice. 638 00:37:03,763 --> 00:37:06,933 That was better than Kendall Roy's speech at the end of Season 2. 639 00:37:07,016 --> 00:37:11,812 And now I'd like to introduce what I hope will be my last motion as mayor, 640 00:37:11,896 --> 00:37:15,107 a proposition to unincorporate the town of Riverdale. 641 00:37:15,191 --> 00:37:16,817 [tense music playing] 642 00:37:16,901 --> 00:37:19,195 -[crowd murmuring] -All those opposed? 643 00:37:20,613 --> 00:37:21,822 All those in favor? 644 00:37:26,243 --> 00:37:27,161 Majority wins. 645 00:37:27,245 --> 00:37:30,164 The township of Riverdale is hereby dissolved. 646 00:37:30,915 --> 00:37:32,375 [indistinct chatter] 647 00:37:38,714 --> 00:37:42,718 [Jughead] What had taken decades to build was toppled in the blink of an eye. 648 00:37:43,219 --> 00:37:46,138 With the rap of a gavel, Riverdale was no more. 649 00:37:46,222 --> 00:37:48,683 And yet, life continues. 650 00:37:49,267 --> 00:37:52,019 -[cell phone rings] -[sighs] 651 00:37:54,772 --> 00:37:56,107 Samm, I was gonna call you. 652 00:37:56,190 --> 00:37:59,026 Scribners loved your story about the old man. 653 00:38:00,194 --> 00:38:03,155 -They what? -Yeah. They think it's your next book. 654 00:38:03,239 --> 00:38:06,325 There's a huge market right now for tragic Americana. 655 00:38:06,409 --> 00:38:07,994 Dying community, 656 00:38:08,077 --> 00:38:10,329 all of the miserable people who live there. 657 00:38:10,413 --> 00:38:13,124 We'll call it Elegy for a Small Town. What do you think? 658 00:38:14,208 --> 00:38:15,042 Uh... 659 00:38:16,419 --> 00:38:19,213 -I don't wanna write about that. -You don't have a choice. 660 00:38:19,297 --> 00:38:22,758 This is your ticket out of the literary grave you dug. 661 00:38:22,842 --> 00:38:26,220 -Now you need to deliver. Understood? -Yeah, understood. 662 00:38:26,304 --> 00:38:27,138 Thank you. 663 00:38:43,779 --> 00:38:45,781 Hey, Mom. I checked upstairs. 664 00:38:45,865 --> 00:38:49,160 The twins are playing, but Polly's still not home. I'm worried. 665 00:38:49,243 --> 00:38:51,495 You know your sister. She gets angry, storms off. 666 00:38:51,579 --> 00:38:54,081 God knows when she'll be back. This is what happens. 667 00:38:54,915 --> 00:38:56,417 But this one's on you. 668 00:38:56,500 --> 00:38:58,502 [dramatic music playing] 669 00:39:00,421 --> 00:39:01,922 [Veronica] I'm not coming home yet. 670 00:39:02,006 --> 00:39:04,759 I'm gonna stay in Riverdale a little bit longer, Chad. 671 00:39:04,842 --> 00:39:05,760 Oh. 672 00:39:06,385 --> 00:39:07,219 Why's that? 673 00:39:07,303 --> 00:39:12,016 My alma mater, Riverdale High, has fallen on hard times and needs my help. 674 00:39:12,641 --> 00:39:14,143 I'll be teaching there. 675 00:39:14,226 --> 00:39:16,479 -That's absurd. -No, no. 676 00:39:16,562 --> 00:39:19,857 What's absurd is you freezing our credit cards. 677 00:39:19,940 --> 00:39:23,736 Especially since I made most of the money in our joint accounts. 678 00:39:23,819 --> 00:39:24,653 Yeah. 679 00:39:25,363 --> 00:39:29,617 So, if they're not unfrozen in the next, say, 30 minutes, 680 00:39:30,493 --> 00:39:34,413 I'll consider it an act of aggression. Like you having me followed. 681 00:39:34,497 --> 00:39:38,626 And the next time you see me, it'll be on Wall Street, on the floor, 682 00:39:38,709 --> 00:39:40,419 when the markets open Monday morning. 683 00:39:40,503 --> 00:39:42,838 This She-Wolf will tear out your throat 684 00:39:42,922 --> 00:39:45,883 in front of all the other alpha dogs with zero hesitation. 685 00:39:45,966 --> 00:39:48,719 Is that it, then? Are we done? 686 00:39:48,803 --> 00:39:51,347 You have 30 minutes to reactivate our cards. 687 00:39:56,102 --> 00:39:58,104 [car alarm wailing in distance] 688 00:40:12,952 --> 00:40:13,953 [text whooshes] 689 00:40:18,082 --> 00:40:19,291 [knocking on door] 690 00:40:28,717 --> 00:40:29,552 Jug. 691 00:40:29,635 --> 00:40:31,679 Hey. Yeah. Sorry, it's late. 692 00:40:32,805 --> 00:40:35,224 Wondering if you could use a roommate, 693 00:40:35,307 --> 00:40:37,560 now that you're in this big house all by yourself. 694 00:40:38,227 --> 00:40:42,815 -What happened to the Five Seasons? -It's a little rich for my blood. 695 00:40:43,399 --> 00:40:44,233 Come in. 696 00:40:46,735 --> 00:40:48,737 [dramatic music playing] 697 00:40:50,990 --> 00:40:52,241 [line ringing] 698 00:40:54,410 --> 00:40:57,997 -[recording] It's Polly. Leave a message. -Polly, it's me again. 699 00:40:59,206 --> 00:41:02,126 I'm sorry about what I said before. 700 00:41:03,043 --> 00:41:07,798 I really had no right to judge you, especially after being gone for so long. 701 00:41:07,882 --> 00:41:09,467 It wasn't my place, so... 702 00:41:09,550 --> 00:41:13,512 I wanna tell you that I love you and that I'm here for you, 703 00:41:13,596 --> 00:41:17,266 so just call me and I'll come find you, wherever you are. 704 00:41:17,349 --> 00:41:19,435 Or I'll see you when you get home. 705 00:41:19,518 --> 00:41:21,896 Just, please, please, please, come home. 706 00:41:28,944 --> 00:41:30,946 [theme music playing] please, come home.