1 00:00:02,919 --> 00:00:06,005 There's a town that exists at the borderlands. 2 00:00:06,089 --> 00:00:08,842 A place of nightmares and dreamscapes. 3 00:00:08,925 --> 00:00:13,847 A place where folklore and myth carry the weight of fact and truth. 4 00:00:14,597 --> 00:00:19,519 A place where superstitions and their laws overshadow the laws of science. 5 00:00:19,602 --> 00:00:22,272 And a place where old traditions die hard, 6 00:00:22,355 --> 00:00:23,606 if they die at all. 7 00:00:24,441 --> 00:00:26,109 The name of this place... 8 00:00:27,193 --> 00:00:28,278 is Rivervale. 9 00:00:29,237 --> 00:00:31,740 And though it might seem familiar to you, 10 00:00:31,823 --> 00:00:36,327 like a town you've visited before, I can assure you it is not that same town. 11 00:00:37,078 --> 00:00:39,289 Don't worry. I'll show you around. 12 00:00:39,372 --> 00:00:41,833 First stop, Toni and Fangs' apartment. 13 00:00:41,916 --> 00:00:44,002 A portrait of a couple in distress. 14 00:00:44,085 --> 00:00:46,171 Baby Anthony finally fell asleep? 15 00:00:46,254 --> 00:00:48,715 More like he passed out from exhaustion. 16 00:00:48,798 --> 00:00:52,927 He can't keep going like this, Fangs. He's literally crying 24/7. 17 00:00:53,428 --> 00:00:54,262 Something's wrong. 18 00:00:54,345 --> 00:00:57,724 Look, we'll call Doc Curdle, get Anthony an appointment. 19 00:00:58,391 --> 00:01:00,810 It's gonna be okay. I promise. 20 00:01:05,815 --> 00:01:06,983 Ah. 21 00:01:07,734 --> 00:01:09,986 There she is, Ms. Tabitha Tate. 22 00:01:10,070 --> 00:01:12,739 And that is our real estate agent. 23 00:01:12,822 --> 00:01:14,741 And if I'm not mistaken, those are our-- 24 00:01:14,824 --> 00:01:16,451 Here are your keys. 25 00:01:17,285 --> 00:01:19,954 Thank you, Ms. Gordon. We are so excited. 26 00:01:20,038 --> 00:01:21,206 Oh. 27 00:01:21,289 --> 00:01:23,958 So is this your first time living with a beau? 28 00:01:24,042 --> 00:01:25,960 Actually, yes. 29 00:01:26,044 --> 00:01:28,254 I've never taken that step before. 30 00:01:28,338 --> 00:01:31,424 I've always been too guarded, I guess. 31 00:01:31,508 --> 00:01:32,592 Too nervous. 32 00:01:32,675 --> 00:01:34,052 Of course. 33 00:01:34,135 --> 00:01:37,013 This day and age, you can't be too careful. 34 00:01:39,724 --> 00:01:42,519 Let's check in with Rivervale's premier power couple, 35 00:01:42,602 --> 00:01:44,646 Reggie Mantle and Veronica Lodge. 36 00:01:44,729 --> 00:01:46,940 I'm sorry, Mr. Banks, but if you hesitate, 37 00:01:47,023 --> 00:01:49,567 I can't guarantee this opportunity will be here tomorrow. 38 00:01:49,651 --> 00:01:52,737 You'd be getting in on the ground floor of a goldmine, Mr. Lyons. 39 00:01:52,821 --> 00:01:54,072 Yes, that is correct. 40 00:01:54,155 --> 00:01:56,449 A casino, right here in Rivervale. 41 00:01:58,785 --> 00:02:00,453 Exhausting, aren't they? 42 00:02:00,537 --> 00:02:02,038 Let's head over to Elm Street. 43 00:02:02,997 --> 00:02:06,876 The Cooper house, where Alice is doing a lot better, 44 00:02:06,960 --> 00:02:09,796 but her appliances, not so much. 45 00:02:10,463 --> 00:02:13,049 Well, that should clear that up. 46 00:02:13,132 --> 00:02:18,638 -What was it, Frank? More chicken bones? -No, not this time. It was a dish rag. 47 00:02:19,222 --> 00:02:22,475 I have quiche in the oven. Would you stay for breakfast? 48 00:02:25,395 --> 00:02:27,730 Tempting. But let's go next door... 49 00:02:28,690 --> 00:02:31,025 where my old chum Archie Andrews 50 00:02:31,109 --> 00:02:33,987 is living with my ex-girlfriend Betty Cooper. 51 00:02:34,487 --> 00:02:36,531 Let that one sink in for a minute. 52 00:02:37,031 --> 00:02:40,368 And while we're all good friends, I should probably end the tour here 53 00:02:40,451 --> 00:02:44,539 and leave whatever's happening upstairs to your imaginations. 54 00:02:47,125 --> 00:02:49,627 [clock ticking, then explosion] 55 00:02:52,171 --> 00:02:53,006 Arch. 56 00:02:55,466 --> 00:02:57,552 You okay? Was it another nightmare? 57 00:02:57,635 --> 00:02:59,971 -Yeah. Sorry I woke you. -No, it's okay. 58 00:03:01,180 --> 00:03:02,390 Was it a bad one? 59 00:03:04,183 --> 00:03:05,393 It was surreal. 60 00:03:06,853 --> 00:03:12,150 We were hooking up here in my room and we heard this ticking noise. 61 00:03:12,233 --> 00:03:13,568 Mm-hm. 62 00:03:13,651 --> 00:03:15,570 There was a bomb under the bed. 63 00:03:15,653 --> 00:03:16,988 Oh, my God. 64 00:03:17,488 --> 00:03:18,323 That's awful. 65 00:03:19,032 --> 00:03:23,286 Yeah, and the weirdest part, we were living in a town called Riverdale. 66 00:03:24,078 --> 00:03:25,580 Riverdale. 67 00:03:25,663 --> 00:03:26,789 With a D. 68 00:03:26,873 --> 00:03:27,707 Yeah. 69 00:03:29,167 --> 00:03:32,545 Okay, no more Twilight Zone marathons before bed, okay? 70 00:03:35,715 --> 00:03:40,220 Let's make all those bad dreams go away with some early morning delight. 71 00:03:48,645 --> 00:03:50,063 [cell phone ringing] 72 00:03:52,190 --> 00:03:53,650 [groaning] 73 00:03:58,947 --> 00:04:00,198 Kev, what's going on? 74 00:04:03,701 --> 00:04:04,786 Where are you? 75 00:04:04,869 --> 00:04:06,663 [Kevin] I was jogging when I found it. 76 00:04:07,789 --> 00:04:08,790 [Archie] Whoa. 77 00:04:11,209 --> 00:04:13,419 The way the deer's laid out looks... 78 00:04:14,712 --> 00:04:17,465 ritualistic, like it was sacrificed. 79 00:04:19,425 --> 00:04:23,513 And its blood was used to draw these runic symbols all over the stone. 80 00:04:23,596 --> 00:04:24,681 [Archie] Who would do that? 81 00:04:24,764 --> 00:04:27,767 I don't know, but whoever did took the deer's heart. 82 00:04:28,601 --> 00:04:31,145 Okay, uh, never gonna jog here again. 83 00:04:31,229 --> 00:04:33,272 [Cheryl] Nor should you, interloper. 84 00:04:33,356 --> 00:04:34,899 You merry three are trespassing 85 00:04:34,983 --> 00:04:37,527 on the sacred sovereign nation of Thornhill. 86 00:04:37,610 --> 00:04:39,570 Begone from its borders immediately, 87 00:04:39,654 --> 00:04:42,782 or else my pupils will shoot you full of arrows. Like who, girls? 88 00:04:42,865 --> 00:04:45,201 St. Sebastian, Mistress Blossom. 89 00:04:45,284 --> 00:04:46,869 Cheryl, this is a crime scene, 90 00:04:46,953 --> 00:04:49,706 so I need to collect all of the evidence, including the deer. 91 00:04:49,789 --> 00:04:51,249 You will do nothing of the sort. 92 00:04:51,332 --> 00:04:54,043 -We'll assume possession of that carcass. -To do what? 93 00:04:54,127 --> 00:04:57,672 Make a stew from its meat, a pelt from its hide, and paste from its hooves. 94 00:04:57,755 --> 00:04:59,173 That's a little barbaric. 95 00:04:59,257 --> 00:05:02,051 No, you sad, simple she-child. 96 00:05:03,469 --> 00:05:06,973 It's a part of a sacred circle of life and death, 97 00:05:07,056 --> 00:05:10,310 of use, reuse and rebirth, 98 00:05:10,393 --> 00:05:13,771 of paying respect to what the Earth gives us. 99 00:05:13,855 --> 00:05:16,316 All of what she gives us. 100 00:05:18,609 --> 00:05:20,737 Now, leave my land, heathens. 101 00:05:23,323 --> 00:05:24,157 Girls. 102 00:05:28,453 --> 00:05:29,537 Toodles. 103 00:05:40,590 --> 00:05:42,717 I'm afraid Baby Anthony has colic. 104 00:05:42,800 --> 00:05:44,010 Colic? 105 00:05:44,093 --> 00:05:47,388 It's quite common and can last indefinitely. 106 00:05:47,472 --> 00:05:50,600 There might be gas in his intestines causing the discomfort. 107 00:05:50,683 --> 00:05:52,351 What can we do, doc? 108 00:05:52,435 --> 00:05:54,937 Because he's crying 24/7. 109 00:05:55,021 --> 00:05:56,898 It's agony for all of us. 110 00:05:56,981 --> 00:05:59,025 I do know of an old folk remedy. 111 00:06:01,944 --> 00:06:04,989 I'd like to put this toad in Baby Anthony's mouth. 112 00:06:05,073 --> 00:06:07,075 It'll suck the colic right out of him. 113 00:06:07,158 --> 00:06:08,826 Absorb it. 114 00:06:09,619 --> 00:06:10,745 No more crying. 115 00:06:11,370 --> 00:06:13,873 I'm sorry, but there's no chance in hell 116 00:06:13,956 --> 00:06:17,418 I'm letting you put a fricking frog in my baby's mouth. 117 00:06:18,669 --> 00:06:23,424 In that case, the only other recommendation I can make is earplugs. 118 00:06:26,844 --> 00:06:29,263 How many more boxes of comic books do you have? 119 00:06:29,347 --> 00:06:31,057 This is just a fraction. 120 00:06:31,140 --> 00:06:33,142 The rest is still in storage. 121 00:06:33,226 --> 00:06:36,395 I'll be honest with you, Jug. I didn't know you were that into comics. 122 00:06:36,479 --> 00:06:39,107 What can I say? I contain multitudes. 123 00:06:39,190 --> 00:06:40,441 Come on. 124 00:06:41,025 --> 00:06:42,151 [groans] 125 00:06:42,235 --> 00:06:44,445 I really appreciate your help, Betty. 126 00:06:44,529 --> 00:06:47,115 -I hope you don't feel weird being here. -No. Not at all. 127 00:06:47,198 --> 00:06:51,202 Honestly, I'm happy you and Jughead are taking this step together. 128 00:06:51,285 --> 00:06:53,913 Meanwhile, what about you and Archie? 129 00:06:53,996 --> 00:06:55,832 Are you all in? 130 00:06:55,915 --> 00:06:57,250 It's really weird, Tabitha. 131 00:06:57,333 --> 00:07:00,837 Back in high school, one of the biggest questions in my life was... 132 00:07:02,171 --> 00:07:04,590 am I gonna end up with Archie or Jughead? 133 00:07:04,674 --> 00:07:06,509 And now... 134 00:07:07,009 --> 00:07:09,220 it seems like we have a definitive answer. 135 00:07:12,849 --> 00:07:15,059 [Veronica] Today's your lucky day, Cameron. 136 00:07:15,143 --> 00:07:17,728 I'm wondering if you or any of your boys 137 00:07:17,812 --> 00:07:20,690 want to invest in a boutique casino 138 00:07:20,773 --> 00:07:22,692 a colleague and I are opening in Rivervale. 139 00:07:22,775 --> 00:07:25,403 So this is what you've been up to, Veronica. 140 00:07:25,486 --> 00:07:28,489 As usual, the She-Wolf is making lemonade out of lemons. 141 00:07:28,573 --> 00:07:30,700 I don't even know what that means, Cameron. 142 00:07:30,783 --> 00:07:33,202 This casino or whatever is obviously a distraction 143 00:07:33,286 --> 00:07:36,038 until you can come back to New York, where you belong. 144 00:07:36,706 --> 00:07:40,334 As usual, Cameron, you are totally wrong about everything. 145 00:07:40,418 --> 00:07:42,962 I'm all in on the casino and Rivervale. 146 00:07:43,045 --> 00:07:44,088 [computer beeps] 147 00:07:47,758 --> 00:07:49,302 Tell me straight, Ronnie. 148 00:07:49,844 --> 00:07:51,429 Do you want this casino or not? 149 00:07:51,512 --> 00:07:52,972 Of course I do. 150 00:07:53,931 --> 00:07:55,725 Ignore Cameron. He's an idiot. 151 00:07:55,808 --> 00:07:59,770 So it's just not another stopgap till you get your old job back? 152 00:07:59,854 --> 00:08:00,897 Reggie. 153 00:08:01,689 --> 00:08:04,734 I did wanna go back to Wall Street initially, 154 00:08:04,817 --> 00:08:06,819 but now? 155 00:08:07,528 --> 00:08:10,072 I'm having a ball doing this with you. 156 00:08:10,573 --> 00:08:13,951 And I think our casino is gonna be huge. 157 00:08:15,495 --> 00:08:18,206 Everything happens for a reason, lover. 158 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:21,334 Everything that's meant to be... 159 00:08:21,417 --> 00:08:22,960 finally is. 160 00:08:24,879 --> 00:08:25,922 [Tabitha screams] 161 00:08:26,797 --> 00:08:28,216 Jughead! Spider! 162 00:08:28,299 --> 00:08:29,425 Spider! Jughead! 163 00:08:31,177 --> 00:08:33,095 No. Jughead. Jughead, don't-- Ugh! 164 00:08:33,179 --> 00:08:35,431 Oh, my God, Jughead. I didn't want you to kill it. 165 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:38,935 I wanted you to take it outside. You never kill a spider. It's bad luck. 166 00:08:39,018 --> 00:08:41,562 Come on. That's just a superstition. 167 00:08:41,646 --> 00:08:46,984 Maybe so, but we just moved in together, and I don't want anything to jinx us. 168 00:08:47,068 --> 00:08:49,445 Tabitha, it's just an itsy-bitsy spider. 169 00:08:49,529 --> 00:08:51,405 What's the worst that's gonna happen? 170 00:08:51,489 --> 00:08:53,533 It's not like we're cursed now. 171 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:58,579 [gavel banging] 172 00:08:58,663 --> 00:09:03,459 And next on the agenda, we have an update on the town's reforestation plans. 173 00:09:03,543 --> 00:09:04,919 Archie Andrews. 174 00:09:05,503 --> 00:09:06,420 Thanks, Toni. 175 00:09:07,338 --> 00:09:09,131 Basically we're good to go. 176 00:09:09,215 --> 00:09:13,135 As you may know, since Cheryl declared Thornhill a sovereign state, 177 00:09:13,219 --> 00:09:15,471 we've lost our local supply of maple syrup 178 00:09:15,555 --> 00:09:17,557 as well as the revenue it was bringing in. 179 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:19,475 Aren't her trees tapped out? 180 00:09:19,559 --> 00:09:20,643 They are, Tom, 181 00:09:20,726 --> 00:09:25,356 which is why I proposed we buy and distribute maple saplings. 182 00:09:25,439 --> 00:09:28,609 One per family to be planted in each family's yard. 183 00:09:28,693 --> 00:09:31,904 My crew and I will take point on seeding a grove of maple trees 184 00:09:31,988 --> 00:09:33,114 the town will own. 185 00:09:33,197 --> 00:09:36,158 -Have we secured the saplings? -We just got the shipment. 186 00:09:36,242 --> 00:09:40,329 Frank and I will be setting up a distribution center outside of Pop's. 187 00:09:41,080 --> 00:09:42,373 [townsfolk murmuring] 188 00:09:47,628 --> 00:09:48,713 Riveting. 189 00:09:49,422 --> 00:09:52,425 You might find the discussion underway at Thornhill, 190 00:09:52,508 --> 00:09:55,136 also about maple syrup, more interesting. 191 00:09:55,928 --> 00:09:57,722 [classical music playing over speakers] 192 00:09:59,849 --> 00:10:00,891 [clears throat] 193 00:10:02,893 --> 00:10:04,270 Today... 194 00:10:04,353 --> 00:10:07,189 before we came upon those intruders in my forest, 195 00:10:07,273 --> 00:10:10,067 I was pointing out our precious maple trees. 196 00:10:10,151 --> 00:10:12,987 How dry and lifeless they have become. 197 00:10:13,988 --> 00:10:17,325 I believe our maple groves have withered away because... 198 00:10:18,075 --> 00:10:20,870 we have forgotten the Old Ways. 199 00:10:20,953 --> 00:10:23,164 Ah. The Old Ways. 200 00:10:23,247 --> 00:10:26,167 Before we built our first settlement in Rivervale, 201 00:10:26,250 --> 00:10:30,463 when this area was just land and river and rocks... 202 00:10:31,213 --> 00:10:32,923 it all belonged to her. 203 00:10:33,507 --> 00:10:35,426 She Who Walks Amongst the Trees. 204 00:10:36,510 --> 00:10:38,137 We worshiped her. 205 00:10:38,220 --> 00:10:40,765 We gave offerings to her. 206 00:10:40,848 --> 00:10:43,017 And she provided. 207 00:10:43,893 --> 00:10:45,978 Maple sap, yes. 208 00:10:46,062 --> 00:10:51,942 But also life, in all its beautiful, glorious facets. 209 00:10:53,110 --> 00:10:56,864 Over time, we left the Old Ways behind. 210 00:10:56,947 --> 00:10:59,116 We started taking the Maple Maiden for granted, 211 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:03,829 and she, in turn, punished us. 212 00:11:05,289 --> 00:11:08,751 All that was once fecund is now barren. 213 00:11:10,461 --> 00:11:14,298 We must again pay tribute to her like our ancestors once did. 214 00:11:14,382 --> 00:11:18,761 We must return to the Old Ways, the blood ways, the pagan ways. 215 00:11:18,844 --> 00:11:21,847 And by hoof and by horn, girls, return we shall. 216 00:11:23,516 --> 00:11:24,475 But first... 217 00:11:25,601 --> 00:11:27,812 we have to go into town tomorrow. 218 00:11:27,895 --> 00:11:31,941 My spies have told me that Archie Andrews is trying to steal my maple thunder. 219 00:11:32,024 --> 00:11:34,944 And that simply will not do. 220 00:11:45,621 --> 00:11:47,665 Yes, Mom. I promise. 221 00:11:49,834 --> 00:11:50,668 Hey. 222 00:11:51,293 --> 00:11:52,920 Okay, yeah. I love you too. 223 00:11:53,671 --> 00:11:54,630 All right, bye. 224 00:11:56,215 --> 00:11:57,049 Hey. 225 00:11:57,967 --> 00:11:59,093 How's your mom? 226 00:11:59,176 --> 00:12:01,095 Honestly? Yeah, she's good. 227 00:12:01,178 --> 00:12:02,388 She says hi 228 00:12:02,471 --> 00:12:07,393 and, uh, she's wondering if we've put any more thought into what she asked 229 00:12:07,476 --> 00:12:09,061 last time she was here. 230 00:12:10,271 --> 00:12:11,313 Arch. 231 00:12:12,106 --> 00:12:14,733 I thought we decided marriage wasn't for us 232 00:12:14,817 --> 00:12:19,029 because everyone we know who's married is either divorced or dead. 233 00:12:19,113 --> 00:12:19,947 No, totally. 234 00:12:20,030 --> 00:12:22,283 She was actually asking about the other thing. 235 00:12:23,784 --> 00:12:26,996 "When am I gonna have a grandkid?" thing. 236 00:12:27,079 --> 00:12:29,540 Mm. And what did you say? 237 00:12:30,458 --> 00:12:32,126 I told her if it were up to me, 238 00:12:32,209 --> 00:12:34,003 I'd want it to happen sooner rather than later. 239 00:12:34,086 --> 00:12:36,505 -Mm-hm. -My dad was a young dad. 240 00:12:36,589 --> 00:12:37,715 Arch, for the record, 241 00:12:37,798 --> 00:12:41,927 I've been dreaming about starting a family with you since, mm... 242 00:12:42,470 --> 00:12:43,637 sixth grade? 243 00:12:45,723 --> 00:12:47,516 But let's just take our time. 244 00:12:48,267 --> 00:12:50,811 There's no rush. We're in our 20s. 245 00:12:50,895 --> 00:12:54,440 Let's keep doing our thing and let nature run its course. 246 00:12:54,523 --> 00:12:56,066 -Yeah. -Like, right now. 247 00:12:56,150 --> 00:12:57,234 [giggles] 248 00:13:07,203 --> 00:13:09,371 [groans] What the hell? 249 00:13:13,209 --> 00:13:14,460 [garbage disposal rattling] 250 00:13:17,713 --> 00:13:19,423 Shades of Creepshow. 251 00:13:19,507 --> 00:13:22,092 One per household. Plant them in your yard. 252 00:13:22,176 --> 00:13:25,429 Make sure there's space for their roots to grow wide and deep, okay? 253 00:13:26,055 --> 00:13:30,226 ♪ The horizon's where the starlight... ♪ 254 00:13:30,309 --> 00:13:31,685 [Cheryl] Well, well, well. 255 00:13:31,769 --> 00:13:32,728 So it is true. 256 00:13:32,811 --> 00:13:35,981 You are making a play for my maple birthright and empire. 257 00:13:36,065 --> 00:13:39,276 Cheryl, you don't own maple trees or maple syrup for that matter. 258 00:13:39,360 --> 00:13:43,322 I believe every citizen of Rivervale should be able to tap their own tree. 259 00:13:43,405 --> 00:13:46,158 Then I'd like 13 saplings, please. 260 00:13:46,242 --> 00:13:48,118 We can plant them in the Thornhill groves 261 00:13:48,202 --> 00:13:52,122 and they can grow in the shadow of She Who Walks Amongst the Trees. 262 00:13:52,206 --> 00:13:53,666 You seceded, remember? 263 00:13:54,792 --> 00:13:58,087 These saplings are reserved for taxpaying citizens of Rivervale 264 00:13:58,170 --> 00:14:00,172 to be planted in Rivervale. 265 00:14:01,298 --> 00:14:04,510 -Unless you wanna rejoin our ranks? -Rejoin? Rivervale? 266 00:14:04,593 --> 00:14:06,512 After you tried to erase the sins this town 267 00:14:06,595 --> 00:14:09,557 perpetrated against my ancestor Abigail Blossom? 268 00:14:10,099 --> 00:14:14,520 You and I both know there is only one way that will ever happen. 269 00:14:14,603 --> 00:14:16,146 Over your dead body. 270 00:14:17,398 --> 00:14:18,315 No, Archie. 271 00:14:18,816 --> 00:14:19,984 Over yours. 272 00:14:20,067 --> 00:14:21,652 Come along, girls. 273 00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:27,324 I'm afraid, Ms. Cooper, that the test came back conclusive. 274 00:14:27,408 --> 00:14:30,536 You don't seem to be producing any viable eggs. 275 00:14:30,619 --> 00:14:33,664 It will be difficult for you to conceive a child. 276 00:14:36,834 --> 00:14:37,960 Oh, my God. 277 00:14:40,546 --> 00:14:43,215 If it's any consolation, you're not alone in this dilemma. 278 00:14:43,299 --> 00:14:45,759 No, actually, it's not a consolation. 279 00:14:45,843 --> 00:14:47,261 But what are you talking about? 280 00:14:47,344 --> 00:14:52,308 You're the fifth young, healthy woman to come see me who is essentially... 281 00:14:53,559 --> 00:14:54,393 barren. 282 00:14:57,980 --> 00:14:59,315 [Anthony crying] 283 00:15:00,524 --> 00:15:01,692 [groans] 284 00:15:05,905 --> 00:15:08,198 Look. I know if we pick up Baby Anthony 285 00:15:08,282 --> 00:15:11,076 it'll validate his crying, but this is torture. 286 00:15:11,160 --> 00:15:14,538 I was talking to my grandma about Anthony's colic. 287 00:15:14,622 --> 00:15:16,540 She said back in the day, 288 00:15:16,624 --> 00:15:19,126 Serpent mothers would leave their babies on tree stumps 289 00:15:19,209 --> 00:15:20,961 in Fox Forest overnight. 290 00:15:21,045 --> 00:15:23,797 They just left their babies in the woods? 291 00:15:23,881 --> 00:15:24,757 Yes. 292 00:15:25,257 --> 00:15:29,386 When the mothers went back in the morning, the babies were sleeping peacefully. 293 00:15:29,470 --> 00:15:30,930 They'd cried the colic out. 294 00:15:31,013 --> 00:15:34,266 There's no way a Serpent mother would abandon her baby like that. 295 00:15:34,350 --> 00:15:35,517 Well, apparently... 296 00:15:36,810 --> 00:15:38,312 my mom did it to me. 297 00:15:40,147 --> 00:15:41,523 It worked. 298 00:15:41,607 --> 00:15:45,569 Leaving Baby Anthony in the woods, it would...toughen him up. 299 00:15:46,403 --> 00:15:47,571 Just like his mama. 300 00:15:49,490 --> 00:15:50,783 [Veronica] Reginald. 301 00:15:50,866 --> 00:15:52,660 Will you come with me, please? 302 00:15:58,457 --> 00:15:59,792 Surprise! 303 00:16:03,420 --> 00:16:06,298 In case you were worried that I don't appreciate you, 304 00:16:06,382 --> 00:16:09,510 here is cold hard proof that I do value you. 305 00:16:10,010 --> 00:16:11,595 Your bonus, sir. 306 00:16:12,096 --> 00:16:13,555 And, not only that... 307 00:16:14,348 --> 00:16:18,602 there's one thing I've fantasized about doing, but never have. 308 00:16:21,271 --> 00:16:24,358 I've always wanted to make it on a bed full of money. 309 00:16:24,441 --> 00:16:25,943 ["Need To Know" playing] 310 00:16:26,026 --> 00:16:27,319 ♪ I need to know ♪ 311 00:16:28,404 --> 00:16:32,157 ♪ I just been fantasizin' And we got a lot of time ♪ 312 00:16:32,241 --> 00:16:35,327 ♪ Baby, come throw the pipe Gotta know what it's like ♪ 313 00:16:35,411 --> 00:16:38,580 ♪ Yeah, yeah Oh, whoa, whoa ♪ 314 00:16:40,541 --> 00:16:42,668 Bratwurst was delicious as usual. 315 00:16:42,751 --> 00:16:45,879 Thank you, Frank. It's one of my go-to recipes. 316 00:16:47,381 --> 00:16:49,174 Well, I should probably head back home. 317 00:16:49,258 --> 00:16:51,510 Archie and I have a big day of planting tomorrow. 318 00:16:51,593 --> 00:16:54,430 Frank. It's the same thing every time. 319 00:16:54,513 --> 00:16:57,808 I make you a delicious meal and you sprint for the door. 320 00:16:59,268 --> 00:17:02,229 So I'm gonna make this plain as day for you. 321 00:17:02,938 --> 00:17:05,023 I like you, Frank Andrews. 322 00:17:06,734 --> 00:17:09,903 I find you very attractive. 323 00:17:11,030 --> 00:17:14,074 And I would like for you to stay the night with me. 324 00:17:15,784 --> 00:17:16,994 In my bed. 325 00:17:19,496 --> 00:17:22,124 Wow. I am very flattered, Alice. 326 00:17:22,207 --> 00:17:25,169 You are such a beautiful woman. 327 00:17:26,545 --> 00:17:27,546 But I just-- 328 00:17:28,338 --> 00:17:29,256 You just what? 329 00:17:30,340 --> 00:17:31,216 I just, uh... 330 00:17:34,762 --> 00:17:37,347 can't go there. 331 00:17:40,434 --> 00:17:42,978 Wow. I don't believe it. When will I ever learn? 332 00:17:44,313 --> 00:17:47,274 I fall for the strong silent type every time. 333 00:17:55,407 --> 00:17:56,658 I've been thinking. 334 00:18:00,621 --> 00:18:02,748 What if we adopted a baby? 335 00:18:10,005 --> 00:18:10,839 Betty. 336 00:18:14,218 --> 00:18:16,720 My dad always used to tell me... 337 00:18:17,596 --> 00:18:20,849 that the most fulfilling thing that he ever did was become a father. 338 00:18:22,476 --> 00:18:24,102 I wanna do that with you. 339 00:18:24,186 --> 00:18:26,313 Every step of the process. 340 00:18:27,815 --> 00:18:28,649 Arch. 341 00:18:31,860 --> 00:18:34,363 You need to believe me when I tell you... 342 00:18:36,657 --> 00:18:39,910 there's nothing more that I want than to have your baby. 343 00:18:41,328 --> 00:18:43,497 Not just for you, but for me. 344 00:18:44,248 --> 00:18:45,415 I love you. 345 00:18:46,708 --> 00:18:48,085 So much. 346 00:18:49,461 --> 00:18:52,005 I want to create a life with you. 347 00:18:54,424 --> 00:18:56,260 I wanna be the mother of your child. 348 00:18:56,343 --> 00:18:57,594 Our child. 349 00:18:58,637 --> 00:18:59,555 Then you will. 350 00:19:02,266 --> 00:19:03,350 It'll happen. 351 00:19:05,686 --> 00:19:06,854 [Anthony crying] 352 00:19:18,657 --> 00:19:19,491 It's okay, baby. 353 00:19:20,826 --> 00:19:21,660 Okay-- 354 00:19:21,743 --> 00:19:23,453 -[Cheryl] Bonsoir, Antoinette. -[gasps] 355 00:19:24,913 --> 00:19:27,666 Cheryl, what are you doing here? 356 00:19:27,749 --> 00:19:30,043 I'm just taking in some night air. 357 00:19:30,127 --> 00:19:32,462 What are you doing with that little bundle of babe? 358 00:19:32,546 --> 00:19:37,050 It's a long story. I'm just trying to cure his colic. 359 00:19:37,134 --> 00:19:37,968 I see. 360 00:19:40,888 --> 00:19:42,014 May I? 361 00:19:45,267 --> 00:19:47,144 Okay. Shh, shh, shh. 362 00:19:47,227 --> 00:19:48,687 [Anthony stops crying] 363 00:19:53,275 --> 00:19:54,484 How did you do that? 364 00:19:54,568 --> 00:19:57,654 Must be the calming perfume I concocted in my greenhouse. 365 00:19:57,738 --> 00:20:01,783 The ingredients of which I could mix into a more permanent solution for his colic. 366 00:20:01,867 --> 00:20:04,995 But then you must help me embrace Rivervale's oldest of Old Ways. 367 00:20:05,078 --> 00:20:06,288 Fine. 368 00:20:06,371 --> 00:20:07,915 Just tell me what to do. 369 00:20:07,998 --> 00:20:08,957 Not much. 370 00:20:09,041 --> 00:20:13,003 I just need you to bear witness, and then, per tradition... 371 00:20:13,795 --> 00:20:15,714 everything will be as it should. 372 00:20:16,632 --> 00:20:19,217 -[Tabitha screaming] -Hey, hey. 373 00:20:19,843 --> 00:20:21,845 -What's going on? -Do you not feel them? 374 00:20:21,929 --> 00:20:24,139 -Feel what? -Something is biting me. 375 00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:27,184 Do you seriously not feel like you're being eaten alive? 376 00:20:29,978 --> 00:20:33,190 Well, I'm not seeing any critters in the bed. 377 00:20:34,358 --> 00:20:36,777 Or on us. 378 00:20:36,860 --> 00:20:38,278 -[panting] -Hey. 379 00:20:38,362 --> 00:20:42,032 I was having a nightmare about spiders. 380 00:20:42,991 --> 00:20:46,411 And it felt like the spiders were biting me. 381 00:20:46,495 --> 00:20:48,997 Okay. Well, that's what it is. 382 00:20:49,081 --> 00:20:51,917 You're just having a dream. There's no spiders. 383 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:55,545 These sheets are fresh. I just got them brand new. 384 00:20:55,629 --> 00:20:57,130 You're okay. You're okay. 385 00:20:58,799 --> 00:21:00,008 Come here. 386 00:21:07,641 --> 00:21:10,143 Jug, don't think I'm crazy, but can you check out...? 387 00:21:10,978 --> 00:21:12,562 Oh, my God, your back. 388 00:21:13,480 --> 00:21:15,691 Your back is covered in welts, bites. 389 00:21:15,774 --> 00:21:17,901 Same as my arms and legs. 390 00:21:17,985 --> 00:21:20,195 I was just about to ask you to check them out. 391 00:21:20,279 --> 00:21:23,407 I told you we were being eaten alive, probably by bed bugs. 392 00:21:23,490 --> 00:21:25,534 -We checked the sheets. -Then it's scabies, 393 00:21:25,617 --> 00:21:28,537 which you can't see with the naked eye, but they are vicious. 394 00:21:28,620 --> 00:21:30,831 We'll wash the sheets with hot water and bleach. 395 00:21:30,914 --> 00:21:32,749 Are you kidding? That won't do anything. 396 00:21:32,833 --> 00:21:35,752 We're infested. I'm calling an exterminator. 397 00:21:35,836 --> 00:21:36,712 [groans] 398 00:21:42,509 --> 00:21:44,303 It's time for arts and crafts. 399 00:21:44,386 --> 00:21:47,180 Take some twine and fabric from the basket, and pass it along. 400 00:21:47,264 --> 00:21:49,766 Today, we are making poppets to honor the Maple Maiden. 401 00:21:49,850 --> 00:21:52,769 -Are the poppets to play with? -[Cheryl] No, Britta. 402 00:21:52,853 --> 00:21:57,190 They serve a myriad of purposes, but these ones will be a warning. 403 00:22:06,616 --> 00:22:07,951 What in the hell? 404 00:22:10,662 --> 00:22:12,622 This is Cheryl 101. 405 00:22:12,706 --> 00:22:14,041 It's gotta be. 406 00:22:14,124 --> 00:22:16,293 Let's dig these out, make room for the saplings. 407 00:22:16,376 --> 00:22:18,670 -You sure you wanna do that? -[Archie] Positive. 408 00:22:19,796 --> 00:22:21,048 Double time, boys. 409 00:22:28,930 --> 00:22:30,057 Hey. 410 00:22:30,932 --> 00:22:32,267 How'd the planting go? 411 00:22:34,352 --> 00:22:37,105 I know that look. What's wrong? 412 00:22:40,233 --> 00:22:41,109 Cheryl. 413 00:22:41,902 --> 00:22:45,697 She impaled these dolls all over the forest, 414 00:22:45,781 --> 00:22:47,491 where we were gonna plant our saplings. 415 00:22:48,408 --> 00:22:49,868 She did? Why? 416 00:22:51,495 --> 00:22:52,954 To spook my crew. 417 00:22:54,247 --> 00:22:57,167 Which she did. They were anxious all day long. 418 00:22:57,250 --> 00:22:58,919 That's so bizarre. 419 00:22:59,002 --> 00:23:00,670 And I feel like I've seen... 420 00:23:01,588 --> 00:23:03,507 -one of these before. -Where? 421 00:23:03,590 --> 00:23:06,259 I've been sorting through evidence boxes at the FBI office, 422 00:23:06,343 --> 00:23:10,097 and I feel like there was a cold case with totems like this one. 423 00:23:10,180 --> 00:23:11,348 Can I borrow this? 424 00:23:11,431 --> 00:23:13,725 -Knock yourself out. -Okay. See you later. 425 00:23:21,983 --> 00:23:24,486 Well, Reginald, what do you think? 426 00:23:24,569 --> 00:23:27,322 These are the finalized blueprints for our casino. 427 00:23:28,073 --> 00:23:29,199 Exquisite, no? 428 00:23:29,825 --> 00:23:32,911 And the best part is, you and I are gonna christen 429 00:23:32,994 --> 00:23:35,288 every square inch of this place. 430 00:23:40,335 --> 00:23:41,586 Well, that's a first. 431 00:23:41,670 --> 00:23:43,255 Question for you, Ronnie. 432 00:23:43,338 --> 00:23:48,009 If the casino was my idea, which it was, and we'd be equal partners, 433 00:23:48,093 --> 00:23:51,138 then how come you forgot to give me an office? 434 00:23:53,682 --> 00:23:54,641 Shoot. 435 00:23:55,892 --> 00:23:57,811 That's a good question. Um... 436 00:23:58,436 --> 00:24:02,315 Let me call the architect, and I'll have them redraw the plans. 437 00:24:02,399 --> 00:24:03,650 It won't be an issue. 438 00:24:03,733 --> 00:24:07,237 Too late. A picture's worth a thousand words, Ronnie. 439 00:24:12,742 --> 00:24:14,077 [cell phone chiming] 440 00:24:17,622 --> 00:24:18,582 Kev, what's up? 441 00:24:18,665 --> 00:24:21,042 I came back to the forest, 'cause I forgot my shovel, 442 00:24:21,126 --> 00:24:22,752 and the saplings, Archie... 443 00:24:22,836 --> 00:24:23,795 What about them? 444 00:24:24,546 --> 00:24:27,382 Someone ripped them out of the ground. They're all destroyed. 445 00:24:30,927 --> 00:24:33,638 -What do you think you're doing, Cheryl? -Archie, calm down. 446 00:24:33,722 --> 00:24:35,932 I know you and your girls left those dolls. 447 00:24:36,016 --> 00:24:37,684 Did you rip up our saplings too? 448 00:24:37,767 --> 00:24:40,437 Why would I, Keeper of the Maple Flame, 449 00:24:40,520 --> 00:24:43,315 murder innocent nascent maple saplings? 450 00:24:43,398 --> 00:24:45,609 You can't stand the fact there might be a time 451 00:24:45,692 --> 00:24:48,486 when Rivervale isn't dependent on your family for maple syrup. 452 00:24:48,570 --> 00:24:50,030 You're out of line. 453 00:24:50,113 --> 00:24:52,991 If I may enlighten you, I requested this audience of the Four 454 00:24:53,074 --> 00:24:54,451 to offer an olive branch. 455 00:24:54,534 --> 00:24:57,996 Specifically, to invite the entire town of Rivervale to Thornhill 456 00:24:58,079 --> 00:25:00,207 for a good old-fashioned Maple Festival. 457 00:25:00,290 --> 00:25:02,209 [Toni] And just so you know, Archie, 458 00:25:02,292 --> 00:25:06,796 we, the council, have accepted Cheryl's invitation on behalf of the town. 459 00:25:08,131 --> 00:25:09,674 -We'll all be there. -[Archie sighs] 460 00:25:13,303 --> 00:25:14,179 [sighs] 461 00:25:20,018 --> 00:25:21,228 [ominous music playing] 462 00:25:40,830 --> 00:25:41,957 "R.B." 463 00:25:46,544 --> 00:25:48,213 Rose Blossom. 464 00:25:52,008 --> 00:25:53,176 [door opens] 465 00:25:55,428 --> 00:25:56,513 Cousin. 466 00:25:56,596 --> 00:25:58,807 How for did you get into my house? 467 00:25:58,890 --> 00:26:00,058 A bobby pin. 468 00:26:00,767 --> 00:26:02,978 But I'm here on official FBI business 469 00:26:03,061 --> 00:26:05,605 regarding that deer you killed in the woods. 470 00:26:05,689 --> 00:26:07,732 You and Archie are just too much. 471 00:26:07,816 --> 00:26:09,818 I mean, I'd be obsessed with me too. 472 00:26:09,901 --> 00:26:12,779 But what makes you think I had a hand in that dreadful business? 473 00:26:12,862 --> 00:26:14,489 So let me put it this way, 474 00:26:14,572 --> 00:26:18,743 that deer was not the first blood sacrifice on Thornhill's grounds, 475 00:26:18,827 --> 00:26:23,206 because 50 years ago, a drifter was murdered on your property, 476 00:26:23,290 --> 00:26:26,459 heart ripped out and poppet shoved down their throat. 477 00:26:26,543 --> 00:26:28,461 What do you want, Betty? Hmm? 478 00:26:28,962 --> 00:26:32,299 I have a Maple Harvest Festival to plan, so can we cut to the heart of it? 479 00:26:33,300 --> 00:26:34,301 [door opens] 480 00:26:34,384 --> 00:26:36,970 You didn't have to walk me home, Frank. 481 00:26:37,053 --> 00:26:39,723 I was hoping that maybe we could talk. 482 00:26:42,517 --> 00:26:43,935 What is there left to say? 483 00:26:44,019 --> 00:26:45,437 How about: 484 00:26:46,604 --> 00:26:49,316 "You're not the problem, Alice, I am"? 485 00:26:51,860 --> 00:26:52,819 Years ago... 486 00:26:54,029 --> 00:26:56,364 when I was a mercenary, I was married. 487 00:26:57,866 --> 00:26:58,825 No one knew. 488 00:26:59,409 --> 00:27:00,869 Not even Fred or Archie. 489 00:27:02,245 --> 00:27:05,582 Because if anyone found out, it'd put my wife and my daughter at risk. 490 00:27:07,792 --> 00:27:09,336 And then, of course, um... 491 00:27:11,254 --> 00:27:14,424 my wife and my daughter ended up, um... 492 00:27:14,507 --> 00:27:16,343 Oh, I'm so sorry, Frank. 493 00:27:16,426 --> 00:27:17,469 Alice... 494 00:27:18,720 --> 00:27:21,556 I want to open myself up to those feelings again. 495 00:27:23,933 --> 00:27:26,811 I just don't know if I'm ready yet. I'm sorry. 496 00:27:26,895 --> 00:27:28,438 It's okay, Frank. 497 00:27:31,066 --> 00:27:32,233 I understand. 498 00:27:33,902 --> 00:27:34,986 But maybe... 499 00:27:36,946 --> 00:27:39,366 Maybe we can go to the Maple Festival together. 500 00:27:40,450 --> 00:27:41,785 Maybe that'll be okay? 501 00:27:51,586 --> 00:27:53,963 There you are. Straight off the griddle. 502 00:27:54,047 --> 00:27:55,757 Delicious, fluffy pancakes to go. 503 00:27:55,840 --> 00:27:59,177 Just what I need for my pancake-eating contest. [gasps] 504 00:28:00,261 --> 00:28:02,514 But what are these welts on your arm? 505 00:28:03,598 --> 00:28:05,725 And sleepless eyes to boot? 506 00:28:07,227 --> 00:28:10,605 Tell me, what demons torment you, Tab Tab? 507 00:28:12,399 --> 00:28:15,068 Turns out, our apartment is riddled with bugs. 508 00:28:15,151 --> 00:28:18,488 Jughead and I are being eaten alive, and we can't afford to move. 509 00:28:18,571 --> 00:28:21,574 And even if we could, I mean, who's to say the bugs won't follow us 510 00:28:21,658 --> 00:28:23,284 now that they're in everything? 511 00:28:23,368 --> 00:28:25,662 Tabitha, methinks I can help. 512 00:28:26,830 --> 00:28:29,999 With an ancient cleansing formula, I could prepare that will take care 513 00:28:30,083 --> 00:28:33,378 of any and all bugs and curses. 514 00:28:34,129 --> 00:28:39,300 -But said formula does come with a price. -What doesn't? I'll pay anything. 515 00:28:39,384 --> 00:28:40,760 If that's true, 516 00:28:40,844 --> 00:28:44,889 I'll need your full participation in all my Maple Festival's events. 517 00:28:44,973 --> 00:28:46,141 But not just yours. 518 00:28:46,224 --> 00:28:47,851 Jughead's too. 519 00:28:48,518 --> 00:28:50,937 If we want our fortunes to turn around for the better, 520 00:28:51,020 --> 00:28:53,189 we all need to be united on this. 521 00:28:56,234 --> 00:28:59,446 Pay close attention for this is a special confection 522 00:28:59,529 --> 00:29:01,322 based on an old family recipe. 523 00:29:01,406 --> 00:29:04,492 Back in the early days, the village priestess used to bake a Sin Pie. 524 00:29:04,576 --> 00:29:06,911 It was meant to contain the sins of the entire town, 525 00:29:06,995 --> 00:29:09,998 and once it was consumed, the sins would be absolved 526 00:29:10,081 --> 00:29:12,459 and the town and her folk would prosper. 527 00:29:12,542 --> 00:29:14,169 Consumed? By who? 528 00:29:14,252 --> 00:29:17,005 Someone chosen. 529 00:29:17,088 --> 00:29:19,048 Someone special and strong enough 530 00:29:19,132 --> 00:29:22,177 to shoulder the weight of the sins of an entire town. 531 00:29:23,303 --> 00:29:27,974 So I was at the FBI office researching this poppet doll that you gave me, 532 00:29:28,057 --> 00:29:31,019 then I paid Cheryl a visit, and she is definitely up to something. 533 00:29:31,102 --> 00:29:32,812 I just don't know what. 534 00:29:32,896 --> 00:29:34,063 I'll tell you. 535 00:29:34,147 --> 00:29:40,195 For starters, she invited the whole town to a Maple Harvest Festival at Thornhill. 536 00:29:40,278 --> 00:29:42,614 And shockingly, everyone wants to go. 537 00:29:42,697 --> 00:29:45,325 I don't get it. Is the world crazy, or am I? 538 00:29:45,408 --> 00:29:46,701 No, you're not. 539 00:29:47,368 --> 00:29:51,456 Something evil is happening at Thornhill with that deer sacrifice, 540 00:29:51,539 --> 00:29:55,084 these little pagan dolls, and maybe even a cold case murder. 541 00:29:55,168 --> 00:29:58,505 When I tried to confront Cheryl about it, she gave me the total runaround. 542 00:29:59,005 --> 00:30:01,424 -But she's planning something. -Thank you. 543 00:30:01,508 --> 00:30:04,093 That is why the festival is a hard pass. 544 00:30:04,177 --> 00:30:05,470 Oh, we're going. 545 00:30:06,221 --> 00:30:09,307 Because while Cheryl is outside playing hostess of the year, 546 00:30:09,390 --> 00:30:12,811 I'll be inside Thornhill doing some old-fashioned snooping. 547 00:30:12,894 --> 00:30:15,438 Then we can get to the bottom of what's happening 548 00:30:15,522 --> 00:30:17,732 in that pastoral house of horrors. 549 00:30:26,199 --> 00:30:28,618 Hey! Get away from me! 550 00:30:28,701 --> 00:30:29,702 [Fangs] Hey, guys. 551 00:30:30,495 --> 00:30:32,330 Hey, Fangs, Toni. 552 00:30:32,413 --> 00:30:34,832 How is this little cutie-patootie doing? 553 00:30:34,916 --> 00:30:36,793 A lot better, actually. 554 00:30:36,876 --> 00:30:39,128 He's had colic, but it's cleared up. 555 00:30:39,212 --> 00:30:41,840 That's good. Did you guys get help from Doc Curdle? 556 00:30:42,423 --> 00:30:44,551 We found our own remedy. 557 00:30:46,010 --> 00:30:50,265 Anyway, um, we're gonna go milk the goat, but it was so nice seeing you guys. 558 00:30:50,348 --> 00:30:52,767 -Yeah, you too. -Good luck today, Archie. 559 00:30:54,686 --> 00:30:57,981 -"Good luck"? What does that mean? -Who knows? 560 00:30:58,064 --> 00:31:02,694 But seeing Baby Anthony just makes me much more excited to make one of our own. 561 00:31:02,777 --> 00:31:05,405 [Cheryl] I see you and Reggie arrived together. 562 00:31:05,488 --> 00:31:07,615 So, which ship name do you prefer? 563 00:31:07,699 --> 00:31:09,242 "Veggie?" "Veginald?" 564 00:31:09,325 --> 00:31:11,411 I'd hold off on trademarking either of those. 565 00:31:11,494 --> 00:31:14,247 What? Don't tell me something already happened. 566 00:31:14,330 --> 00:31:16,916 No, no. We haven't broken up... yet. 567 00:31:17,667 --> 00:31:21,296 But all of his old insecurities started rearing their ugly heads again. 568 00:31:21,379 --> 00:31:25,091 Soon, he'll be comparing himself to Archie, despite all my reassurances. 569 00:31:25,717 --> 00:31:30,263 If you wanna make it clear that you're no longer carrying a torch for your ex, 570 00:31:30,346 --> 00:31:31,681 I may have an idea. 571 00:31:33,057 --> 00:31:35,268 [Jughead] Hey, Archie. Hey. 572 00:31:35,351 --> 00:31:38,313 I need you. Tabitha's been flipping flapjacks for like 18 hours. 573 00:31:38,396 --> 00:31:41,733 Now no one wants to go against me in the pancake-eating competition, so... 574 00:31:42,609 --> 00:31:44,611 Come on. Starts in five minutes. 575 00:31:46,905 --> 00:31:48,531 This is good. If you're competing, 576 00:31:48,615 --> 00:31:51,200 then all eyes will be on you, including Cheryl's. 577 00:31:51,284 --> 00:31:55,413 I'll sneak off and do some sleuthing while you keep Cheryl distracted. 578 00:32:02,670 --> 00:32:03,588 [rock music playing] 579 00:32:03,671 --> 00:32:05,256 -[crowd cheering] -[man] Come on! 580 00:32:06,633 --> 00:32:08,259 And time! 581 00:32:08,343 --> 00:32:09,719 [bell ringing] 582 00:32:10,428 --> 00:32:12,639 -What's the final count? -By my tally, 583 00:32:12,722 --> 00:32:15,808 Jughead Jones, 116 pancakes. 584 00:32:15,892 --> 00:32:16,935 [crowd cheering] 585 00:32:22,523 --> 00:32:25,443 And Archie Andrews, 119. 586 00:32:25,693 --> 00:32:26,569 [crowd cheering] 587 00:32:27,612 --> 00:32:29,197 We have a winner. 588 00:32:34,077 --> 00:32:37,789 You're like a brother to me. I love you. 589 00:32:39,207 --> 00:32:40,541 You know that, right? 590 00:32:41,376 --> 00:32:43,211 Yeah. I love you back, Jug. 591 00:32:52,804 --> 00:32:54,931 Cheryl, you think it's possible? 592 00:32:55,723 --> 00:33:00,937 If you two want a path forward together, unencumbered by the past, then yes. 593 00:33:01,020 --> 00:33:02,897 I believe this is the way. 594 00:33:02,981 --> 00:33:04,983 Perhaps the only way. 595 00:33:07,902 --> 00:33:09,654 -Perfection. -[bell rings] 596 00:33:09,737 --> 00:33:11,656 And just in time for our next challenge. 597 00:33:11,739 --> 00:33:13,032 [rock music playing] 598 00:33:26,796 --> 00:33:28,089 Let's go! 599 00:33:33,636 --> 00:33:35,096 [crowd cheering] 600 00:33:41,227 --> 00:33:43,563 And the winner is Archie Andrews. 601 00:33:43,646 --> 00:33:44,772 [crowd cheering] 602 00:33:46,566 --> 00:33:49,485 Hey. What the hell was that? 603 00:33:49,569 --> 00:33:51,571 Me losing to Archie, again. 604 00:33:52,155 --> 00:33:53,906 You were supposed to lose. 605 00:33:53,990 --> 00:33:55,324 But after tonight, 606 00:33:55,825 --> 00:34:00,288 you won't have to worry about playing second fiddle to Archie again. Okay? 607 00:34:02,665 --> 00:34:04,042 I promise. 608 00:34:04,125 --> 00:34:07,253 According to my sundial, it's time for sudden death. 609 00:34:07,336 --> 00:34:10,256 Who is brave enough to challenge Archie Andrews 610 00:34:10,339 --> 00:34:13,301 for the crown of Maple King or Maple Queen? 611 00:34:13,384 --> 00:34:14,552 I am. 612 00:34:22,685 --> 00:34:24,353 J'adore a good plot twist. 613 00:34:24,437 --> 00:34:25,855 Step right up, cousin. 614 00:34:26,731 --> 00:34:31,235 Fittingly, it all comes down to the most primal of conflicts, 615 00:34:31,319 --> 00:34:32,695 man versus woman, 616 00:34:32,779 --> 00:34:35,698 the all-American boy versus the girl next door. 617 00:34:35,782 --> 00:34:37,617 I'm giving myself chills. 618 00:34:40,912 --> 00:34:42,955 -Hi. -I thought you were sleuthing. 619 00:34:43,039 --> 00:34:46,334 I was. And I found something big. I'll tell you about it when we get home. 620 00:34:49,837 --> 00:34:52,006 All right. The rules are simple. 621 00:34:52,089 --> 00:34:54,926 You each get one throw, closest to the bull's eye wins it all, 622 00:34:55,009 --> 00:34:57,011 the title, the crown, everything. 623 00:34:57,094 --> 00:34:59,931 Wait, wait. I thought I won the last two rounds? 624 00:35:00,014 --> 00:35:02,642 Don't question my authority, Archie. 625 00:35:02,725 --> 00:35:04,560 For that, you're up first. 626 00:35:16,072 --> 00:35:17,156 [crowd cheering] 627 00:35:21,410 --> 00:35:23,496 Feel free to bow out now, Betty. 628 00:35:30,461 --> 00:35:33,089 -[crowd cheering] -[man] Oh, my God. 629 00:35:33,673 --> 00:35:35,883 I give you our Maple Harvest Queen. 630 00:35:38,719 --> 00:35:39,887 Good job, Betty. 631 00:35:40,763 --> 00:35:42,640 For our runner-up, a pie. 632 00:35:51,232 --> 00:35:53,693 You didn't tell me. What did you find out at Thornhill? 633 00:35:53,776 --> 00:35:56,988 There's some definite weirdness going on there. Like, those poppets? 634 00:35:57,071 --> 00:35:59,782 They're actually fertility dolls. 635 00:36:00,366 --> 00:36:02,034 -What? Really? -Mm-hm. 636 00:36:03,411 --> 00:36:06,414 So why don't we put this little sucker under our mattress tonight 637 00:36:06,497 --> 00:36:07,957 and try to make a baby? 638 00:36:09,041 --> 00:36:10,585 After you have some pie. 639 00:36:11,085 --> 00:36:12,753 Can we skip the pie? 640 00:36:15,882 --> 00:36:16,716 No. 641 00:36:18,759 --> 00:36:23,681 My Maple King is gonna need all the energy he can muster up for what I have planned. 642 00:36:29,770 --> 00:36:31,439 When you put it like that... 643 00:36:33,774 --> 00:36:35,610 ["U&ME" playing] 644 00:36:38,446 --> 00:36:40,448 ♪ It's just you and me now ♪ 645 00:36:59,967 --> 00:37:01,719 ♪ It's just you and me now ♪ 646 00:37:05,514 --> 00:37:06,974 [ominous music playing] 647 00:37:09,852 --> 00:37:11,395 [cell phone chiming] 648 00:37:17,401 --> 00:37:19,528 -Betty? -[Kevin] It's me. They have Betty. 649 00:37:19,612 --> 00:37:20,696 Kevin? 650 00:37:23,366 --> 00:37:26,786 -What do you mean? Who's they? -Cheryl, some of the others. 651 00:37:26,869 --> 00:37:31,207 They're performing some crazy ritual at Thornhill. You need to hurry! 652 00:37:31,290 --> 00:37:32,708 [suspenseful music playing] 653 00:37:49,392 --> 00:37:50,226 Stop! 654 00:37:51,978 --> 00:37:55,022 -Don't hurt her. -Archie. Welcome. 655 00:37:55,106 --> 00:37:57,066 We've been expecting you. 656 00:38:01,153 --> 00:38:02,613 -What is this? -A ritual. 657 00:38:04,240 --> 00:38:07,451 For me and for all of us here... 658 00:38:08,160 --> 00:38:10,329 something has been made abundantly clear. 659 00:38:11,497 --> 00:38:14,792 If we want our maple trees to thrive again... 660 00:38:15,376 --> 00:38:19,088 if we want Rivervale to have a bountiful year in all respects... 661 00:38:20,256 --> 00:38:22,008 a sacrifice has to be made. 662 00:38:22,091 --> 00:38:22,925 But... 663 00:38:23,426 --> 00:38:25,428 the right kind of sacrifice. 664 00:38:26,595 --> 00:38:29,515 This is insane. I won't let you sacrifice Betty. 665 00:38:30,349 --> 00:38:31,350 Archie... 666 00:38:32,643 --> 00:38:34,937 something amazing happened. 667 00:38:36,564 --> 00:38:37,815 I'm with child. 668 00:38:39,358 --> 00:38:41,610 Earlier tonight, we conceived... 669 00:38:42,403 --> 00:38:44,155 a baby, a son. 670 00:38:44,238 --> 00:38:46,782 I know it. I can feel it in my bones. 671 00:38:46,866 --> 00:38:48,909 It's what I've always wanted. 672 00:38:49,869 --> 00:38:54,040 And in 25 years, he'll be crowned the Maple King, just like his father. 673 00:38:54,123 --> 00:38:54,957 Betty... 674 00:38:57,168 --> 00:38:58,711 what are you saying? 675 00:38:58,794 --> 00:39:03,966 What she's saying is that women can't be sacrifices. 676 00:39:04,050 --> 00:39:06,927 Women must bear children. 677 00:39:07,011 --> 00:39:08,804 But men... 678 00:39:09,930 --> 00:39:11,932 their blood is the seed. 679 00:39:12,016 --> 00:39:15,353 Their blood is what nourishes the ground and the furrows. 680 00:39:15,436 --> 00:39:18,773 Their blood is what will bring Rivervale back to its glory. 681 00:39:21,609 --> 00:39:25,529 -The most potent kind of blood is that-- -I'm not a virgin. 682 00:39:26,489 --> 00:39:28,574 No, you're certainly not. 683 00:39:29,200 --> 00:39:34,121 But you have the distinction of being our town's one true pure heart. 684 00:39:34,997 --> 00:39:40,169 We needed a king who was willing to die for his queen. 685 00:39:41,045 --> 00:39:42,463 Only he would be worthy. 686 00:39:43,422 --> 00:39:44,256 Jug? 687 00:39:52,473 --> 00:39:54,266 Uncle Frank, you're in on this too? 688 00:39:55,726 --> 00:39:59,355 You spent your entire life trying to preserve and save this town. 689 00:39:59,438 --> 00:40:02,066 Tonight, you will succeed in doing exactly that. 690 00:40:02,149 --> 00:40:03,943 You will be a martyr to your cause. 691 00:40:04,026 --> 00:40:04,860 But-- 692 00:40:13,327 --> 00:40:14,620 [dramatic music playing] 693 00:40:24,547 --> 00:40:27,049 -Betty. -He's awake, Cheryl. Do it now. 694 00:40:40,146 --> 00:40:42,440 She Who Walks Amongst the Trees 695 00:40:42,523 --> 00:40:45,526 Accept our sacrifice and be appeased 696 00:40:52,116 --> 00:40:53,451 [gasping] 697 00:41:20,394 --> 00:41:24,857 So ends the heroic life of Archie Andrews. 698 00:41:24,940 --> 00:41:28,986 Born 25 years ago in the sleepy town of Riverdale, 699 00:41:29,069 --> 00:41:31,238 died tonight... 700 00:41:31,322 --> 00:41:33,657 in its shadow town, Rivervale. 701 00:41:35,868 --> 00:41:37,912 I hope you've been enjoying your visit so far, 702 00:41:37,995 --> 00:41:40,080 because no one is going anywhere. 703 00:41:40,789 --> 00:41:43,042 We're just getting started. 704 00:41:53,135 --> 00:41:54,553 [theme music playing] rted.