1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,836 [rock music playing over headphones] 2 00:00:02,919 --> 00:00:07,298 ♪ It's filling up right to the rafters Shake it down tonight... ♪ 3 00:00:07,382 --> 00:00:10,260 [Percival] I don't understand the kids. Not this generation. 4 00:00:10,343 --> 00:00:11,302 Oh, hell no. 5 00:00:11,386 --> 00:00:13,638 -Different from ours back then. -Right? 6 00:00:14,931 --> 00:00:17,726 -What are you doing in my house? -Archie, don't be rude. 7 00:00:17,809 --> 00:00:21,312 I was just talking to your uncle about the, uh, town-wide census. 8 00:00:22,522 --> 00:00:23,481 Census? 9 00:00:24,190 --> 00:00:25,442 Under what authority? 10 00:00:25,525 --> 00:00:27,110 With Council approval. 11 00:00:27,193 --> 00:00:28,737 Well, Alice and Frank's. 12 00:00:28,820 --> 00:00:31,781 I assure you, the questions are standard. 13 00:00:31,865 --> 00:00:34,075 How long have you lived in Riverdale? 14 00:00:34,159 --> 00:00:36,995 What problems are you most concerned with in your neighborhood? 15 00:00:37,078 --> 00:00:40,206 And people's answers will help guide the council. 16 00:00:40,290 --> 00:00:42,542 And, of course, I'll get to meet my neighbors. 17 00:00:42,625 --> 00:00:44,127 Door by door. 18 00:00:44,210 --> 00:00:45,253 Face by face. 19 00:00:46,546 --> 00:00:47,881 Tell me, Archie, 20 00:00:47,964 --> 00:00:49,799 would you like to answer some questions? 21 00:00:50,967 --> 00:00:51,801 No. 22 00:00:52,302 --> 00:00:53,261 I would not. 23 00:00:54,971 --> 00:00:56,514 And I'd like you to leave. 24 00:00:58,349 --> 00:00:59,267 Now. 25 00:01:02,437 --> 00:01:04,439 I gotta say, I am shocked, Archie. 26 00:01:05,398 --> 00:01:06,691 He's not a good guy. 27 00:01:06,775 --> 00:01:08,651 Oh, good grief, Archie. 28 00:01:09,652 --> 00:01:12,572 You've clearly made up your mind against Percival. 29 00:01:12,655 --> 00:01:13,490 It's a shame. 30 00:01:13,990 --> 00:01:15,241 He has a lot of great ideas 31 00:01:15,325 --> 00:01:17,619 about how to make Riverdale a better place to live. 32 00:01:21,706 --> 00:01:23,041 [thunder rumbling] 33 00:01:25,585 --> 00:01:27,921 It's damp and chilly, Mistress Abigail. 34 00:01:28,421 --> 00:01:30,006 Why don't we go back to Thornhill? 35 00:01:30,089 --> 00:01:33,760 I'll brew that yummy tea you like and get you warm and cozy. 36 00:01:33,843 --> 00:01:35,094 No. 37 00:01:35,178 --> 00:01:37,764 As restorative as your tea is, 38 00:01:37,847 --> 00:01:41,601 it's time to vanquish my enemies and reunite with my Thomasina. 39 00:01:41,684 --> 00:01:43,436 [ominous music playing] 40 00:01:44,312 --> 00:01:45,438 How? 41 00:01:46,189 --> 00:01:50,068 I shall reincarnate Thomasina's soul into Toni Topaz's body. 42 00:01:50,151 --> 00:01:53,947 The blood moon will be rising soon. Perfect time for a reincarnation spell. 43 00:01:54,030 --> 00:01:56,032 Then once my beloved is returned to me, 44 00:01:56,116 --> 00:01:58,535 together we will slay Fangs Fogarty 45 00:01:59,160 --> 00:02:01,454 and seal our love for all eternity. 46 00:02:01,955 --> 00:02:06,793 And is Mr. Fogarty the only, um, enemy you wish to vanquish? 47 00:02:06,876 --> 00:02:08,127 No. 48 00:02:08,211 --> 00:02:11,005 There are still the three descendants of my assassins. 49 00:02:11,506 --> 00:02:12,841 Come along, Brittania. 50 00:02:13,466 --> 00:02:14,384 Oh! 51 00:02:26,104 --> 00:02:27,856 You're in a good mood today. 52 00:02:27,939 --> 00:02:28,773 I am. 53 00:02:28,857 --> 00:02:32,110 I just spoke to my dad and he wants to visit the casino. 54 00:02:32,193 --> 00:02:33,027 Really? 55 00:02:33,528 --> 00:02:34,946 How's his health? 56 00:02:35,029 --> 00:02:36,447 He's on the mend. 57 00:02:36,531 --> 00:02:38,908 But it's like he lost his mojo. 58 00:02:38,992 --> 00:02:40,326 The truth is, 59 00:02:40,410 --> 00:02:43,329 my dad's always wanted to feel like the big shot. 60 00:02:44,080 --> 00:02:45,874 That's what's most important. 61 00:02:45,957 --> 00:02:48,001 To make him feel like one. 62 00:02:48,084 --> 00:02:49,586 Well, in that case... 63 00:02:50,211 --> 00:02:51,212 leave it to me. 64 00:02:52,171 --> 00:02:54,507 The sheriff's department is pleased to announce 65 00:02:54,591 --> 00:02:56,718 that the town-wide census is complete, 66 00:02:56,801 --> 00:02:58,636 and the people of Riverdale have spoken. 67 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:02,765 And since the, uh, unhoused problem has been dealt with, 68 00:03:03,516 --> 00:03:06,936 their main source of anxiety is the ongoing gang warfare 69 00:03:07,020 --> 00:03:09,272 between the Serpents and the Ghoulies. 70 00:03:09,856 --> 00:03:11,024 Ms. Topaz. 71 00:03:11,107 --> 00:03:14,777 Since you're a member of the Council of Four and Serpent queen, 72 00:03:14,861 --> 00:03:16,738 what have you got to say about that? 73 00:03:17,530 --> 00:03:18,573 Well, to begin with, 74 00:03:18,656 --> 00:03:21,492 there is no war between the Serpents and the Ghoulies. 75 00:03:21,576 --> 00:03:23,786 I've been in constant contact 76 00:03:23,870 --> 00:03:25,663 with the Ghoulies' leader, Twyla Twyst, 77 00:03:25,747 --> 00:03:27,707 in efforts to deescalate tension. 78 00:03:27,790 --> 00:03:31,419 And I believe we're very close to declaring a ceasefire. 79 00:03:31,502 --> 00:03:34,797 I wonder, have you considered disbanding the Serpents? 80 00:03:36,382 --> 00:03:38,968 Okay, if I could just interject here, 81 00:03:39,052 --> 00:03:41,888 Ms. Topaz is not on trial. 82 00:03:41,971 --> 00:03:44,766 Your point has been noted, Mr. Pickens. 83 00:03:45,516 --> 00:03:49,020 Now, let's please move on to the next item on our agenda. 84 00:03:50,313 --> 00:03:52,273 [pensive music playing] 85 00:03:52,357 --> 00:03:54,275 What the hell was that? 86 00:03:54,359 --> 00:03:55,526 An ambush. 87 00:03:55,610 --> 00:03:57,654 Percival went after the folks in Sketch Alley. 88 00:03:57,737 --> 00:03:58,988 Now he's corning after us. 89 00:03:59,072 --> 00:04:00,782 Hey, Toni, Fangs. 90 00:04:00,865 --> 00:04:02,825 My prince! 91 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:03,785 [Fangs] Hi. 92 00:04:03,868 --> 00:04:06,955 How's my baby boy doing? 93 00:04:07,538 --> 00:04:08,831 Great. He's great. 94 00:04:08,915 --> 00:04:10,833 I'm bummed to let him go. 95 00:04:10,917 --> 00:04:13,294 Nervous, given everything going on. 96 00:04:13,378 --> 00:04:14,712 Oh. Don't be. 97 00:04:15,421 --> 00:04:16,255 I gotta be honest, 98 00:04:16,339 --> 00:04:18,132 I'm having second thoughts 99 00:04:18,216 --> 00:04:21,678 about Baby Anthony being raised around gang culture. 100 00:04:22,262 --> 00:04:23,346 You mean as a Serpent? 101 00:04:23,429 --> 00:04:26,099 Kevin, I was raised as a Serpent. 102 00:04:26,182 --> 00:04:27,016 So was Fangs. 103 00:04:27,100 --> 00:04:30,144 I know, I know. I'm just concerned for his safety, 104 00:04:30,228 --> 00:04:31,229 that's all. 105 00:04:32,814 --> 00:04:35,275 [Veronica] Welcome to Babylonium, Mr. Mantle. 106 00:04:35,942 --> 00:04:37,527 And here we are, 107 00:04:37,610 --> 00:04:40,405 our best table and our best dealer. 108 00:04:40,488 --> 00:04:42,865 Brian is one of my favorites. 109 00:04:43,408 --> 00:04:45,618 Is there anything else we can get for you? 110 00:04:45,702 --> 00:04:48,162 No, this is all very impressive. 111 00:04:48,246 --> 00:04:49,664 We aim to please. 112 00:04:49,747 --> 00:04:53,835 I'll come by to check on you later. But in the meantime, have fun. 113 00:04:54,877 --> 00:04:56,963 [Archie] Thanks for hanging back, guys. 114 00:04:57,672 --> 00:05:00,383 Something very, very weird is happening. 115 00:05:00,466 --> 00:05:04,262 You mean besides us suddenly developing mutant abilities? 116 00:05:04,345 --> 00:05:05,972 I'm talking about Percival Pickens. 117 00:05:06,723 --> 00:05:08,474 You heard him. He's been going around, 118 00:05:08,558 --> 00:05:10,435 meeting with everyone in town. 119 00:05:10,518 --> 00:05:12,061 Trying to recruit them. 120 00:05:12,145 --> 00:05:14,689 Your mom. My Uncle Frank. Sheriff Keller. 121 00:05:14,772 --> 00:05:15,940 God knows who else. 122 00:05:16,024 --> 00:05:19,861 Ever since Percival sensed me in his mind, I've been doing some research 123 00:05:19,944 --> 00:05:21,571 on heightened psychic abilities. 124 00:05:21,654 --> 00:05:24,073 Some people think mind control is real. 125 00:05:24,157 --> 00:05:26,534 Like a skill. The power of persuasion. 126 00:05:26,617 --> 00:05:28,911 But persuading people to do what? 127 00:05:28,995 --> 00:05:31,789 What does Percival want with Riverdale? 128 00:05:31,873 --> 00:05:34,375 His family was one of the original settlers of the town. 129 00:05:34,459 --> 00:05:37,837 -Maybe he feels like he has a claim to it? -Whatever it is, it's not good. 130 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:42,550 Jug, if he made your friend Doc attack Kev, 131 00:05:42,633 --> 00:05:45,178 what's to say he didn't compel the people of Sketch Alley 132 00:05:45,261 --> 00:05:46,596 to up and leave the same way? 133 00:05:46,679 --> 00:05:49,640 If he can control people's thoughts and actions-- 134 00:05:49,724 --> 00:05:51,517 Yeah, he needs to be stopped. 135 00:05:52,101 --> 00:05:53,770 Classic superhero narrative. 136 00:05:53,853 --> 00:05:56,064 Betty, can we throw this guy in jail? 137 00:05:56,147 --> 00:05:57,315 -You're the FBI. -Yeah. 138 00:05:57,398 --> 00:05:59,609 But not if we can't prove he's breaking any laws. 139 00:05:59,692 --> 00:06:01,652 All right, then, Archie, you are invulnerable. 140 00:06:01,736 --> 00:06:04,113 Let's beat him up. Break every bone in his body. 141 00:06:04,197 --> 00:06:06,449 I can't do that, Jug. I'd be just as bad as he is. 142 00:06:06,532 --> 00:06:08,951 Besides, we tried those with Hiram. 143 00:06:09,035 --> 00:06:11,037 They're temporary solutions, at best. 144 00:06:11,120 --> 00:06:13,915 Percival is going around recruiting people. 145 00:06:13,998 --> 00:06:15,708 What if we do the same? 146 00:06:15,792 --> 00:06:17,627 We go to our friends, 147 00:06:17,710 --> 00:06:20,838 the people we trust, to make sure he's not turning them to his side. 148 00:06:20,922 --> 00:06:24,383 It would stop Percival from amassing too much power. 149 00:06:24,467 --> 00:06:27,720 We'd be concerned citizens talking to our neighbors. 150 00:06:27,804 --> 00:06:30,765 Guys, what if this is why we were given our powers? 151 00:06:30,848 --> 00:06:33,101 To protect the town from Percival? 152 00:06:33,684 --> 00:06:36,104 Okay, relax, Professor Xavier. 153 00:06:36,187 --> 00:06:37,730 [ominous music playing] 154 00:06:39,732 --> 00:06:40,983 Who do we start with? 155 00:06:41,067 --> 00:06:43,111 [Abigail as Cheryl] Well, isn't this fortuitous? 156 00:06:43,194 --> 00:06:48,324 Cheryl, have you had any private contact with Percival Pickens? 157 00:06:49,033 --> 00:06:50,743 Did he interview you? 158 00:06:50,827 --> 00:06:52,036 For his census? 159 00:06:52,120 --> 00:06:55,123 Yes, but I was taking a buttermilk bath so I couldn't receive him. 160 00:06:55,206 --> 00:06:56,040 Why for? 161 00:06:56,124 --> 00:07:00,962 We're worried that his intentions for Riverdale may not be above board. 162 00:07:01,796 --> 00:07:04,632 We think he is recruiting people to his side. 163 00:07:05,967 --> 00:07:08,427 For some nefarious agenda? 164 00:07:09,345 --> 00:07:12,515 I'd be more worried about a mob dragging me into the forest 165 00:07:12,598 --> 00:07:14,142 and burning me at the stake. 166 00:07:14,225 --> 00:07:19,438 As Archibald Andrews, Jedidiah Jones and Beatrice Cooper did to my ancestor. 167 00:07:19,522 --> 00:07:20,731 Not this again. 168 00:07:20,815 --> 00:07:21,732 Yes, again. 169 00:07:22,233 --> 00:07:24,861 That transgression hasn't been settled or forgotten. 170 00:07:24,944 --> 00:07:29,866 Will you let us know if Percival tries to influence you in any way? 171 00:07:29,949 --> 00:07:31,200 And for what? 172 00:07:31,284 --> 00:07:32,952 Regarding Mr. Pickens, 173 00:07:33,035 --> 00:07:35,663 I'll keep my own counsel, as I always have. 174 00:07:35,746 --> 00:07:37,290 And as for you three, 175 00:07:37,373 --> 00:07:40,251 my patience, and this audience, is at an end. 176 00:07:40,334 --> 00:07:42,837 Come on, Cheryl, we're the good guys. 177 00:07:43,546 --> 00:07:45,173 Spoken like a true villain. 178 00:07:47,967 --> 00:07:49,510 Let me show you the door. 179 00:07:54,348 --> 00:07:57,018 Stoke the fires and heat the ovens, Brittania. 180 00:07:57,518 --> 00:08:00,229 We're preparing arsenic-laced scones. 181 00:08:00,313 --> 00:08:01,189 For who? 182 00:08:01,772 --> 00:08:05,026 For that unholy trinity of self-obsessed malefactors. 183 00:08:05,109 --> 00:08:07,486 The timing couldn't be more perfect. 184 00:08:07,570 --> 00:08:10,156 I need a corpse for my reincarnation ritual. 185 00:08:11,657 --> 00:08:14,160 Hurry, lest we bake a scone for you too. 186 00:08:14,243 --> 00:08:16,913 [ominous music playing] 187 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:20,833 [car approaching] 188 00:08:27,381 --> 00:08:29,634 [dramatic music playing] 189 00:08:39,185 --> 00:08:40,144 [screaming] 190 00:08:48,444 --> 00:08:50,238 Toni, where are you right now? 191 00:08:50,321 --> 00:08:52,657 At school. Why, what's up? 192 00:08:52,740 --> 00:08:54,575 More trouble with the Ghoulies? 193 00:08:54,659 --> 00:08:55,785 Not the Ghoulies, 194 00:08:55,868 --> 00:08:58,246 but I just got a call from Alice. 195 00:08:58,329 --> 00:09:01,791 She and Frank are convening an emergency meeting of the Council. 196 00:09:01,874 --> 00:09:03,417 Why wasn't I told? 197 00:09:03,501 --> 00:09:07,213 It's because the meeting is to remove you from the council. 198 00:09:07,296 --> 00:09:09,382 What? Why? 199 00:09:09,465 --> 00:09:12,134 It's Percival's idea, says Alice. 200 00:09:12,218 --> 00:09:15,805 He's using the drive-by last night as an excuse. 201 00:09:15,888 --> 00:09:17,682 What's his grudge with me? 202 00:09:17,765 --> 00:09:18,849 I don't know. 203 00:09:18,933 --> 00:09:23,145 You're a pillar of the community and he sees you as a threat. 204 00:09:23,229 --> 00:09:25,731 At any rate, it is classic fearmongering. 205 00:09:25,815 --> 00:09:28,568 That is why you need to come with me to this meeting. 206 00:09:28,651 --> 00:09:29,610 I'm on my way. 207 00:09:30,820 --> 00:09:32,196 [Veronica] What's going on? 208 00:09:32,822 --> 00:09:34,949 We wanna talk about Percival Pickens. 209 00:09:35,032 --> 00:09:36,617 We don't think he's a good guy. 210 00:09:36,701 --> 00:09:38,953 [Betty] Did he come by here for his census? 211 00:09:39,036 --> 00:09:41,122 To put ideas into your head 212 00:09:41,205 --> 00:09:43,291 or try to shift your point of view? 213 00:09:43,374 --> 00:09:45,793 Or to recruit you for anything? 214 00:09:45,876 --> 00:09:47,003 No. 215 00:09:47,086 --> 00:09:48,504 And no. 216 00:09:48,588 --> 00:09:51,173 But the male Mary Poppins 217 00:09:51,257 --> 00:09:54,343 is definitely up to some serious shadiness. 218 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:56,012 Why do you say that? 219 00:09:56,095 --> 00:10:00,391 I had one of my associates look into him for me. 220 00:10:00,474 --> 00:10:02,101 And Percival... 221 00:10:03,060 --> 00:10:04,228 doesn't exist. 222 00:10:04,895 --> 00:10:08,983 There's literally no trace of him before he showed up in Riverdale. 223 00:10:09,066 --> 00:10:11,402 And this sounds crazy, but... 224 00:10:12,486 --> 00:10:16,532 he said something to one of our clients, I don't know what, 225 00:10:16,616 --> 00:10:19,660 and then that client... 226 00:10:19,744 --> 00:10:21,746 [ominous music playing] 227 00:10:22,663 --> 00:10:23,706 killed himself. 228 00:10:26,626 --> 00:10:30,087 Okay, now can we beat this guy up? Get him thrown in jail? 229 00:10:30,171 --> 00:10:31,922 How does he even have powers? 230 00:10:32,006 --> 00:10:33,716 We were in that explosion. 231 00:10:33,799 --> 00:10:35,259 Not that that makes sense. 232 00:10:35,343 --> 00:10:36,886 None of this makes sense. 233 00:10:36,969 --> 00:10:40,139 But how can Percival control people's minds? 234 00:10:40,222 --> 00:10:41,349 [elevator chimes] 235 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:43,476 [cell phones beeping] 236 00:10:46,437 --> 00:10:49,357 It's Tabitha. She says we need to go to the El Royale. 237 00:10:53,361 --> 00:10:55,696 Thank you for assembling. 238 00:10:55,780 --> 00:10:58,449 We've all heard about the act of gang violence 239 00:10:58,532 --> 00:11:01,285 that happened at Pop's just last night. 240 00:11:01,369 --> 00:11:03,162 In response to that incident, 241 00:11:03,245 --> 00:11:05,998 Percival Pickens would like to submit a motion. 242 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:11,087 My motion is for the immediate removal 243 00:11:11,170 --> 00:11:14,006 of Antoinette Topaz from the Council of Four. 244 00:11:14,090 --> 00:11:15,841 [ominous music playing] 245 00:11:15,925 --> 00:11:17,551 How can Riverdale feel safe 246 00:11:17,635 --> 00:11:19,887 with a known gang member shaping town policy? 247 00:11:19,970 --> 00:11:23,432 I think Toni can and should speak for herself. 248 00:11:24,141 --> 00:11:25,726 Thank you, Tabitha. 249 00:11:28,771 --> 00:11:30,314 Mr. Pickens, 250 00:11:30,398 --> 00:11:31,982 I know you're new here, 251 00:11:32,483 --> 00:11:34,985 but I've spent my entire life in service to Riverdale. 252 00:11:35,736 --> 00:11:39,782 After high school, I graduated college with a degree in social work. 253 00:11:39,865 --> 00:11:43,619 I then became guidance counselor at Riverdale High. 254 00:11:43,702 --> 00:11:47,706 I kept its doors open as Hiram Lodge fought to shut us down. 255 00:11:47,790 --> 00:11:50,126 I then used my position as a small-business owner 256 00:11:50,209 --> 00:11:54,088 and proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community 257 00:11:54,171 --> 00:11:57,591 to help with various charities and organizations. 258 00:11:57,675 --> 00:12:00,344 And if there's any doubt about my integrity, 259 00:12:01,137 --> 00:12:03,556 just know that I'm raising my son here. 260 00:12:04,598 --> 00:12:07,810 And I'm invested in Riverdale because of him. 261 00:12:09,019 --> 00:12:13,774 And I hope you all let me continue to advocate for you and this town. 262 00:12:15,109 --> 00:12:16,527 Thank you. 263 00:12:16,610 --> 00:12:18,612 [indistinct chatter] 264 00:12:20,030 --> 00:12:23,200 Well, let's put it to a vote. See what happens. 265 00:12:31,542 --> 00:12:32,710 [Jay] Ms. Lodge. 266 00:12:33,294 --> 00:12:34,170 Sorry to interrupt. 267 00:12:34,253 --> 00:12:36,380 But Mr. Mantle is back 268 00:12:36,464 --> 00:12:37,756 at Table 12. 269 00:12:37,840 --> 00:12:39,091 And he's in pretty deep. 270 00:12:39,175 --> 00:12:41,302 To the tune of 7 grand. 271 00:12:43,721 --> 00:12:45,598 All right. I will deal with it. 272 00:12:45,681 --> 00:12:46,891 Thank you. 273 00:12:50,853 --> 00:12:51,687 [Betty] Mom? 274 00:12:52,229 --> 00:12:53,647 -Oh, hey, honey. -[Betty] Hey. 275 00:12:53,731 --> 00:12:54,773 What's going on? 276 00:12:54,857 --> 00:12:57,067 We heard that there was a meeting? 277 00:12:57,151 --> 00:12:58,486 Uh, yeah, there was. 278 00:12:58,569 --> 00:13:01,238 Unfortunately, Toni was voted off the council. 279 00:13:02,865 --> 00:13:05,993 And let me guess, Alice. This was Percival's idea? 280 00:13:06,076 --> 00:13:08,787 Except for Tabitha, it was a unanimous vote. 281 00:13:08,871 --> 00:13:10,080 Unanimous? 282 00:13:11,540 --> 00:13:12,374 Against Toni? 283 00:13:12,458 --> 00:13:13,792 How is that possible? 284 00:13:21,050 --> 00:13:22,635 How are you boys doing? 285 00:13:22,718 --> 00:13:24,803 The house is calling for a break. 286 00:13:32,394 --> 00:13:34,438 How are you feeling, Mr. Mantle? 287 00:13:34,522 --> 00:13:35,898 Are you doing okay? 288 00:13:36,899 --> 00:13:38,984 Yeah. Yeah, I'm good. Um... 289 00:13:39,944 --> 00:13:41,487 I'm a little bit down. 290 00:13:41,570 --> 00:13:43,906 But my luck is turning. I can feel it. 291 00:13:44,698 --> 00:13:46,033 As a matter of fact, 292 00:13:46,534 --> 00:13:50,746 I was wondering if you guys could float me maybe, uh, 5 grand? 293 00:13:52,706 --> 00:13:53,749 Oh, uh... 294 00:13:54,792 --> 00:13:57,336 We don't really do that here. 295 00:13:58,170 --> 00:14:01,465 But maybe you should step away from the table and slow down a bit. 296 00:14:01,549 --> 00:14:02,883 You know, cut your losses. 297 00:14:02,967 --> 00:14:06,971 So you're throwing me out of my own son's casino? 298 00:14:07,763 --> 00:14:10,516 You can't embarrass me in front of these guys. 299 00:14:10,599 --> 00:14:12,518 ["Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing" playing] 300 00:14:12,601 --> 00:14:14,728 ♪ Baby did a bad, bad thing ♪ 301 00:14:16,272 --> 00:14:17,773 ♪ Baby did a bad, bad thing ♪ 302 00:14:19,275 --> 00:14:21,694 ♪ Baby did a bad, bad thing ♪ 303 00:14:22,486 --> 00:14:24,113 ♪ Baby did a bad, bad thing ♪ 304 00:14:25,531 --> 00:14:28,033 ♪ You ever love someone so much You thought your little heart... ♪ 305 00:14:28,117 --> 00:14:30,119 [Abigail as Cheryl] Archie Andrews. 306 00:14:30,661 --> 00:14:33,122 Just the he-man I was looking for. 307 00:14:34,957 --> 00:14:37,668 Sorry I was so cold at Thornhill yesterday. 308 00:14:38,168 --> 00:14:40,629 May I interest you in an apology treat? 309 00:14:42,381 --> 00:14:43,591 Dearest Jug-Jug. 310 00:14:46,010 --> 00:14:50,556 May I offer you a sugary sweet, mea culpa for my foul mood yesterday? 311 00:14:53,601 --> 00:14:54,852 Sweet cousin! 312 00:14:56,770 --> 00:14:59,440 I come bearing gifts to mend hurt feelings. 313 00:15:06,030 --> 00:15:07,656 What are you doing, Cheryl? 314 00:15:08,490 --> 00:15:10,242 Offering you an olive branch. 315 00:15:10,951 --> 00:15:13,579 Why won't you take one like your cohorts did? 316 00:15:14,872 --> 00:15:16,874 What did you put in those scones? 317 00:15:19,293 --> 00:15:21,337 Are you trying to poison me? 318 00:15:27,301 --> 00:15:28,510 Cohorts? 319 00:15:30,638 --> 00:15:32,097 Jug. Archie. 320 00:15:34,934 --> 00:15:36,352 Don't eat that scone! 321 00:15:39,104 --> 00:15:40,272 I already did. 322 00:15:41,523 --> 00:15:44,318 -What's the problem? -I think she poisoned them. 323 00:15:44,401 --> 00:15:46,320 [dramatic music playing] 324 00:15:46,403 --> 00:15:48,489 Okay, well, I'm invulnerable, remember? 325 00:15:48,572 --> 00:15:50,282 Okay, well, Jughead isn't. 326 00:15:50,366 --> 00:15:54,328 Get a glass of water and a salt shaker and meet me by the bathrooms. 327 00:15:54,954 --> 00:15:56,455 Don't take another bite! 328 00:15:57,915 --> 00:15:59,333 Bathroom, now. 329 00:16:01,460 --> 00:16:03,963 Cheryl gave us poisoned scones? 330 00:16:04,046 --> 00:16:05,130 Yeah, we think so. 331 00:16:05,214 --> 00:16:08,384 Yes, I saw her aura, okay? Drink this then throw up. 332 00:16:14,890 --> 00:16:15,808 Stall. 333 00:16:16,725 --> 00:16:17,977 [retching] 334 00:16:19,436 --> 00:16:21,814 -I've been thinking, Fangs. -Mm-hm. 335 00:16:21,897 --> 00:16:26,735 What if the Serpents shed their skin and rebranded a little bit? 336 00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:31,073 So we'd no longer be a gang, 337 00:16:31,156 --> 00:16:33,367 which is triggering, 338 00:16:34,076 --> 00:16:36,203 but a political activist group. 339 00:16:36,286 --> 00:16:38,831 Like the Black Panthers. 340 00:16:39,456 --> 00:16:43,377 We'd focus more on community-driven programs, 341 00:16:43,460 --> 00:16:46,213 helping the town's youths and seniors. 342 00:16:46,296 --> 00:16:50,217 Wouldn't we be handing the town over to the Ghoulies at that point? 343 00:16:50,300 --> 00:16:53,262 We could ask Betty for help from the FBI. 344 00:16:53,345 --> 00:16:56,932 You want the FBI to fight our battles for us? 345 00:16:57,016 --> 00:16:58,350 Where's all this coming from? 346 00:16:58,434 --> 00:17:00,894 Becoming a political activist group... 347 00:17:02,146 --> 00:17:04,732 It would take the wind out of the witch hunter's sails. 348 00:17:07,234 --> 00:17:10,529 I gotta be honest. I don't think the Serpents are gonna go for it, Toni. 349 00:17:12,031 --> 00:17:14,241 They will if we stay united on this. 350 00:17:15,367 --> 00:17:16,535 Fangs? 351 00:17:17,745 --> 00:17:18,620 Are we? 352 00:17:20,205 --> 00:17:21,206 United? 353 00:17:25,210 --> 00:17:26,545 Oh, my God! 354 00:17:28,088 --> 00:17:30,632 [dramatic music playing] 355 00:17:30,716 --> 00:17:33,719 Kevin? What the hell? You can't just come in here. 356 00:17:33,802 --> 00:17:35,304 We got a warrant, Fangs. 357 00:17:35,387 --> 00:17:38,474 We received reports of illegal weapons in this apartment. 358 00:17:38,974 --> 00:17:42,811 Weapons? Absolutely not. And reports from whom? 359 00:17:50,652 --> 00:17:53,072 -I'll check the baby's room. -The hell you will. 360 00:17:53,155 --> 00:17:55,282 -That's it. He's done. -Come on. 361 00:17:57,326 --> 00:17:59,286 What the hell? Let him go! 362 00:18:00,329 --> 00:18:01,330 [handcuffs clicking] 363 00:18:02,331 --> 00:18:04,166 Kevin, why are you doing this? 364 00:18:17,930 --> 00:18:20,766 Fangs, I'm gonna get you out of here. 365 00:18:21,975 --> 00:18:25,896 But I need to know. Where did the weapons come from? 366 00:18:29,441 --> 00:18:30,359 They were mine. 367 00:18:33,320 --> 00:18:34,863 Fangs, why? 368 00:18:36,198 --> 00:18:37,783 In our house? 369 00:18:38,534 --> 00:18:39,952 With Baby Anthony? 370 00:18:40,035 --> 00:18:44,832 I was storing them for a battle royale with the Ghoulies. 371 00:18:44,915 --> 00:18:46,667 You stopped talking to Twyla Twist, 372 00:18:46,750 --> 00:18:50,337 but she reached out to me, challenged me to a rumble. 373 00:18:50,420 --> 00:18:53,799 The other Serpents? They wanna fight. 374 00:18:57,219 --> 00:18:58,178 I'm sorry, Toni. 375 00:19:05,936 --> 00:19:06,770 [door opens] 376 00:19:09,523 --> 00:19:11,233 -Hey. -Hi. 377 00:19:11,316 --> 00:19:15,070 How was the scene at the casino? Dad said he had a blast again. 378 00:19:17,072 --> 00:19:20,659 To be honest, we kind of had a moment. 379 00:19:21,994 --> 00:19:26,665 He was losing a lot of money, and I asked him if he wanted to step away. 380 00:19:27,291 --> 00:19:32,671 He didn't, and it's not a big deal, but it kind of got me wondering. 381 00:19:32,754 --> 00:19:35,549 How did your dad get into debt with my dad? 382 00:19:36,425 --> 00:19:37,926 Was it gambling? 383 00:19:38,510 --> 00:19:42,723 He was making improvements to the car lot, and the bank didn't wanna give him a loan. 384 00:19:44,141 --> 00:19:48,228 Ronnie, the guy's having a good time and you wanna squash that? 385 00:19:49,646 --> 00:19:53,942 Not at all. I only wanted to make sure he was okay. 386 00:19:54,902 --> 00:19:56,570 Trust me. He's fine. 387 00:19:59,489 --> 00:20:01,491 [pensive music playing] 388 00:20:05,704 --> 00:20:07,748 Horrid news about Archie, Betty, and Jughead. 389 00:20:07,831 --> 00:20:10,125 Oh, no. Are they...? 390 00:20:10,208 --> 00:20:14,421 Very much alive, I'm afraid. How, I have no clue. No matter. 391 00:20:14,922 --> 00:20:19,676 Tomorrow, I shall pay Toni a visit. I need some of her blood for my rituals. 392 00:20:20,260 --> 00:20:23,180 Does that mean that you're done trying to kill the others? 393 00:20:23,263 --> 00:20:27,100 Of course not. I still hate them and I still need a body. 394 00:20:27,935 --> 00:20:32,231 It's just a matter of devising how I might go about vanquishing them. 395 00:20:37,694 --> 00:20:39,279 How are you feeling, Jug? 396 00:20:39,363 --> 00:20:42,908 Like I swam in the ocean and swallowed a bunch of sea water. 397 00:20:42,991 --> 00:20:45,327 It was the best way to flush Cheryl's poison out. 398 00:20:45,410 --> 00:20:48,872 Why is Cheryl trying to kill us all of a sudden? 399 00:20:48,956 --> 00:20:53,543 Because of something that happened to Abigail centuries ago? Really? 400 00:20:53,627 --> 00:20:57,756 Or it was Percival. Maybe he got there, suggested that she take us out. 401 00:20:58,256 --> 00:21:00,926 What better way to get rid of us without leaving any fingerprints? 402 00:21:01,009 --> 00:21:02,386 Well, there's one way to find out. 403 00:21:02,469 --> 00:21:05,222 Jug, you can't read Percival's mind because he'll sense it, 404 00:21:05,305 --> 00:21:07,140 but maybe try reading Cheryl's? 405 00:21:07,224 --> 00:21:10,394 -Maybe you'll pick up a trace of Percival? -Yeah, I'll do it. 406 00:21:10,477 --> 00:21:12,938 Just let me get my sea legs back first. 407 00:21:16,358 --> 00:21:18,986 Behold, a bouquet of roses so beautiful, 408 00:21:19,069 --> 00:21:21,446 they needed your presence to keep them company. 409 00:21:21,530 --> 00:21:23,991 Cheryl. What's the occasion? 410 00:21:24,533 --> 00:21:28,787 Oh, I just had a sixth sense that you needed a pick-me-up. Was I wrong? 411 00:21:29,621 --> 00:21:33,166 No. On the contrary, I-- Ow! 412 00:21:33,250 --> 00:21:36,878 Oh, no. Did those roses still have thorns? 413 00:21:37,462 --> 00:21:39,006 Poor hand. Let me see. 414 00:21:41,383 --> 00:21:44,177 Pray tell. What ails you? 415 00:21:46,388 --> 00:21:50,392 I got voted off the council, Fangs is in jail, 416 00:21:50,475 --> 00:21:53,770 and the Ghoulies are determined to start war with the Serpents. 417 00:21:54,479 --> 00:21:59,026 Remind me again. What is the origin of your troubles with, um, the Ghoulies? 418 00:21:59,109 --> 00:22:03,780 Most recently? Well, Archie went ballistic on them after they blew up his house. 419 00:22:04,740 --> 00:22:07,075 For all I know, they're still trying to kill him. 420 00:22:07,159 --> 00:22:10,537 Probably planning another drive-by even as we speak. 421 00:22:10,620 --> 00:22:13,540 The Ghoulies wish to kill Archie? 422 00:22:15,459 --> 00:22:16,877 Tell me more about that. 423 00:22:18,003 --> 00:22:19,171 [Reggie] You called, Dad? 424 00:22:25,469 --> 00:22:26,762 I'm in trouble, Reg. 425 00:22:28,638 --> 00:22:30,348 I lost the car lot. 426 00:22:30,432 --> 00:22:31,808 The dealership? 427 00:22:35,645 --> 00:22:38,065 How? When? 428 00:22:38,148 --> 00:22:39,483 Last night. 429 00:22:41,693 --> 00:22:44,988 After we left the casino, these wiseguys invited me 430 00:22:45,072 --> 00:22:47,699 to a private poker game at Cucina Sacasa. 431 00:22:47,783 --> 00:22:49,076 You went with them? 432 00:22:49,159 --> 00:22:50,869 We were having a great time. 433 00:22:51,912 --> 00:22:58,043 Okay? And one thing led to another. It was like that time at the racetrack. 434 00:22:58,126 --> 00:23:01,797 Remember? I... I couldn't stop. 435 00:23:03,799 --> 00:23:07,260 And the more I lost, the more I had to keep on playing. 436 00:23:11,431 --> 00:23:17,187 I was wondering, um, maybe you could talk to Veronica. 437 00:23:17,270 --> 00:23:21,858 And she could talk to the wiseguys. 438 00:23:21,942 --> 00:23:24,986 They're sort of her crowd, aren't they? 439 00:23:27,906 --> 00:23:28,907 Let me see, Dad. 440 00:23:29,991 --> 00:23:32,077 Janet. What can I help you with? 441 00:23:32,160 --> 00:23:35,956 I hate having to do this, Toni, but I'm here conducting a wellness check. 442 00:23:37,040 --> 00:23:40,210 I've been informed this may be an unsafe environment for Baby Anthony. 443 00:23:40,794 --> 00:23:42,796 I received an anonymous complaint. 444 00:23:42,879 --> 00:23:46,216 I'm here on a wellness check, Toni. For Baby Anthony. 445 00:23:49,094 --> 00:23:51,805 Toni? Is everything all right? 446 00:23:51,888 --> 00:23:55,350 Yeah. Yeah, I was just having déjà vu. 447 00:23:56,017 --> 00:23:58,520 Janet, I don't know what you've heard, 448 00:23:58,603 --> 00:24:02,774 but I would never do anything to put Baby Anthony in harm's way, ever. 449 00:24:02,858 --> 00:24:07,571 Of course. But as a social worker, I have to investigate every claim. 450 00:24:09,030 --> 00:24:10,490 Where is he now? Can I see him? 451 00:24:11,241 --> 00:24:15,287 Sure. Follow me. He's asleep in his bedroom. 452 00:24:19,791 --> 00:24:20,876 Wait, where is he? 453 00:24:22,711 --> 00:24:24,129 Toni, the window. 454 00:24:27,591 --> 00:24:28,425 Oh, my God. 455 00:24:31,928 --> 00:24:33,722 Oh, Archibald! 456 00:24:40,103 --> 00:24:41,980 [Abigail as Cheryl laughing] 457 00:24:52,699 --> 00:24:54,618 All right, everybody, listen up. 458 00:24:55,327 --> 00:24:59,247 The sheriff's department and the FBI are leading their own search for Baby Anthony. 459 00:24:59,331 --> 00:25:02,209 But here in Riverdale, we take care of our own. 460 00:25:02,918 --> 00:25:07,297 We've divided the town into a grid, so we'll hit every house on every block 461 00:25:07,756 --> 00:25:09,174 until we find Baby Anthony. 462 00:25:09,257 --> 00:25:12,719 This is a 24/7 operation, and we'll be working in shifts. 463 00:25:13,303 --> 00:25:15,096 Let's bring Baby Anthony home. 464 00:25:19,517 --> 00:25:20,352 [man] Let's go. 465 00:25:21,645 --> 00:25:23,688 [indistinct chatter] 466 00:25:25,523 --> 00:25:27,567 [man 1] Poor kid. Hope he's okay. 467 00:25:28,235 --> 00:25:30,237 [woman 1] She's not fit to be a mother. 468 00:25:31,196 --> 00:25:34,532 [woman 2] She's the leader of a gang. Put her child in harm's way. 469 00:25:35,283 --> 00:25:36,743 [woman 3] What kind of mother is she? 470 00:25:36,826 --> 00:25:38,995 [man 2] No one is safe in this town anymore. 471 00:25:45,043 --> 00:25:46,419 Picking up on anything? 472 00:25:46,503 --> 00:25:50,590 Nothing. If the kidnappers are keeping tabs, they're not doing it nearby. 473 00:25:50,674 --> 00:25:52,300 But I'll keep looking. 474 00:25:52,384 --> 00:25:55,595 Okay, well, take a break. Archie just texted me. He's outside. 475 00:25:56,429 --> 00:26:00,016 Cheryl? Dressed as a Ghoulie, threw a Molotov cocktail at you? 476 00:26:00,100 --> 00:26:03,436 It's hard to mistake Cheryl, Betty, no matter what she's wearing. 477 00:26:04,437 --> 00:26:07,232 We'll stay here and join the search for Baby Anthony. 478 00:26:07,315 --> 00:26:11,695 -Will you please read Cheryl's mind now? -Definitely. And hope I don't get killed. 479 00:26:13,989 --> 00:26:15,156 [Reggie] We've got a problem. 480 00:26:18,785 --> 00:26:23,373 My dad lost Mantle Motors to one of Heraldo's wiseguys in a game of poker. 481 00:26:24,457 --> 00:26:25,417 What can we do? 482 00:26:26,293 --> 00:26:28,503 [pensive music playing] 483 00:26:28,586 --> 00:26:30,255 I'll talk to Heraldo's pals. 484 00:26:31,715 --> 00:26:34,426 But now can you admit that your dad has a problem 485 00:26:35,176 --> 00:26:36,678 and needs to be cut off? 486 00:26:36,761 --> 00:26:41,224 What? Your dad killed people and blew up the entire town 487 00:26:41,308 --> 00:26:43,268 and you hung up his portrait. 488 00:26:43,351 --> 00:26:47,939 But my dad has a streak of bad luck and you wanna bar him from my casino? 489 00:26:49,357 --> 00:26:52,527 You know what? This is my dad's mess, I'll handle it. 490 00:27:02,495 --> 00:27:03,747 [phone rings] 491 00:27:05,457 --> 00:27:06,291 Hello? 492 00:27:06,374 --> 00:27:10,086 [Twyla] Toni Topaz. It's your old friend, Twyla Twist. 493 00:27:10,170 --> 00:27:13,590 You'll never guess what cutie patootie I'm looking at right now. 494 00:27:17,510 --> 00:27:20,180 You have Anthony? Where are you? 495 00:27:20,263 --> 00:27:23,641 It's time to end this, Topaz. The Serpents versus the Ghoulies. 496 00:27:23,725 --> 00:27:28,646 The winner gets Riverdale. And this little heartbreaker right here. 497 00:27:29,522 --> 00:27:31,191 Name the place and I'll be there. 498 00:27:31,858 --> 00:27:33,193 Under one condition. 499 00:27:33,735 --> 00:27:35,612 You deliver Anthony to Pop's. 500 00:27:36,321 --> 00:27:39,991 And I'm not gonna fight until I get word from Tabitha that Anthony's safe. 501 00:27:40,075 --> 00:27:41,659 -Deal? -Deal. 502 00:27:43,119 --> 00:27:46,122 See you at 10 in front of the tuna fish warehouse on the docks. 503 00:27:46,206 --> 00:27:48,792 And come armed, because we will be. 504 00:27:53,797 --> 00:27:57,384 I'm not comfortable with this, Toni. Can't we at least loop in Betty? 505 00:27:57,467 --> 00:28:01,763 No. This is how it works. And this is how it has to be. 506 00:28:01,846 --> 00:28:04,432 Twyla doesn't wanna hurt Baby Anthony. 507 00:28:04,516 --> 00:28:09,396 She wants bragging rights that she took me down. Or the Serpents. Or both. 508 00:28:10,688 --> 00:28:15,402 Okay. Okay, then I will wait for Baby Anthony, and then I will call you. 509 00:28:17,904 --> 00:28:20,115 [Bobby] What year do you think it is, 1922? 510 00:28:23,618 --> 00:28:25,620 Having a good time, fellas? 511 00:28:30,208 --> 00:28:32,085 What's it look like, pal? 512 00:28:33,211 --> 00:28:37,507 Can I ask you about a game you played yesterday with my father, Marty Mantle? 513 00:28:37,590 --> 00:28:40,927 Oh, yeah. How's he doing? 514 00:28:41,010 --> 00:28:44,723 To be honest, he's heartbroken that our family business is gone. 515 00:28:45,932 --> 00:28:47,642 I wondered if I could buy it back. 516 00:28:48,935 --> 00:28:53,273 Yeah, that may not work for us since it's already gone up in value. 517 00:28:53,356 --> 00:28:56,025 See, we're expanding some of our operations, 518 00:28:56,109 --> 00:28:59,362 and we've been looking for a business like your dad's car lot. 519 00:28:59,446 --> 00:29:01,364 So if you were to buy it off us, 520 00:29:01,448 --> 00:29:05,827 the price would now include the projected income for the next five years, 521 00:29:05,910 --> 00:29:07,662 not just the 100 grand. 522 00:29:08,621 --> 00:29:10,790 What sort of operation are you planning for? 523 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:14,085 I don't think it'd be your cup of tea. 524 00:29:14,169 --> 00:29:15,795 You're talking a chop shop? 525 00:29:17,130 --> 00:29:21,050 Running contraband, money laundering, counterfeit play, what? 526 00:29:22,385 --> 00:29:26,097 -Get a load of this guy, will you? -Please. I was bootlegging in high school. 527 00:29:27,682 --> 00:29:31,186 And you might want someone to interface with the public. 528 00:29:31,269 --> 00:29:34,564 Someone trustworthy and familiar with how car lots work. 529 00:29:35,315 --> 00:29:38,902 To keep the trains running so no one gets suspicious. 530 00:29:39,569 --> 00:29:44,616 What I'm saying is, maybe we can help each other. 531 00:29:45,992 --> 00:29:47,994 [pensive music playing] 532 00:29:48,870 --> 00:29:49,954 [knocking on door] 533 00:29:52,665 --> 00:29:56,669 Oh, hi. Britta, right? Can I see Cheryl? 534 00:29:57,170 --> 00:29:58,755 Uh, no. 535 00:29:58,838 --> 00:30:03,092 Um, Mistress Cheryl's getting ready for something. 536 00:30:03,885 --> 00:30:04,761 For what? 537 00:30:04,844 --> 00:30:06,012 [Britta] A ritual. 538 00:30:07,931 --> 00:30:11,976 I can't say. She made me promise, and she knows... 539 00:30:14,229 --> 00:30:15,855 She knows when I'm lying. 540 00:30:18,066 --> 00:30:23,363 Okay, listen to me. If you think it, really loudly, I might be able to hear it. 541 00:30:23,446 --> 00:30:24,489 You understand? 542 00:30:26,950 --> 00:30:29,118 [Britta] I'm living a captive existence here. 543 00:30:29,202 --> 00:30:31,496 You won't believe me, but Mistress Cheryl's asleep 544 00:30:31,579 --> 00:30:33,831 and Abigail Blossom has possessed her body, 545 00:30:33,915 --> 00:30:36,960 and she's been trying to kill you on the eve of the blood moon, 546 00:30:37,043 --> 00:30:39,045 so Miss Topaz's soul will go into the corpse 547 00:30:39,128 --> 00:30:42,131 and Thomasina can be reincarnated into Miss Topaz's body. 548 00:30:43,299 --> 00:30:46,094 Are you going to be okay until the blood moon? 549 00:30:46,177 --> 00:30:48,179 [ominous music playing] 550 00:30:51,975 --> 00:30:54,143 [Walker] I can't believe Keller put us on patrol duty 551 00:30:54,227 --> 00:30:57,647 while everyone gets to be part of the turkey shoot. I wanna see some action. 552 00:30:57,730 --> 00:31:01,109 -Exterminate those Serpents. -Shut your damn mouth, Walker. 553 00:31:02,944 --> 00:31:07,866 What are you talking about? What turkey shoot? With the Serpents? 554 00:31:10,410 --> 00:31:14,163 Kevin, whatever else is happening, Toni is still the mother of your child. 555 00:31:15,164 --> 00:31:18,084 Tell me. What is going on? 556 00:31:21,504 --> 00:31:23,631 -[cell phone chiming] -[gun cocks] 557 00:31:24,299 --> 00:31:25,800 Hey, Tabitha, what's up? 558 00:31:26,467 --> 00:31:28,761 The Ghoulies aren't here. Do you have Baby Anthony? 559 00:31:28,845 --> 00:31:32,640 [Tabitha] No, and, Toni, get out of there. I think you walked into a trap. 560 00:31:34,684 --> 00:31:36,978 -What? -It's the sheriff and his deputies. 561 00:31:37,061 --> 00:31:40,189 They're out for blood. Kevin told me it will be a turkey shoot. 562 00:31:40,273 --> 00:31:43,610 -Don't let it become one. -I'll call you right back. 563 00:31:44,360 --> 00:31:47,155 Everyone, we gotta go. We gotta get out of here right now. 564 00:31:47,238 --> 00:31:48,406 [police sirens wailing] 565 00:31:55,413 --> 00:31:56,915 Hands in the air! 566 00:31:56,998 --> 00:31:59,334 Hands in the air! Guns on the ground! 567 00:32:00,835 --> 00:32:02,879 Freeze! Stay where you are! 568 00:32:02,962 --> 00:32:06,841 Serpents, put your weapons on the ground, and put your hands in the air! 569 00:32:08,801 --> 00:32:11,554 Don't give them a reason to shoot. That's exactly what they want. 570 00:32:11,638 --> 00:32:14,098 You heard her. The Serpents are resisting arrest. 571 00:32:15,516 --> 00:32:19,646 The hell we are! And I'm livestreaming this right now, you scumbag. 572 00:32:21,064 --> 00:32:24,484 So be careful what you do. The whole world is watching. 573 00:32:33,660 --> 00:32:36,955 Reggie, how are things going? 574 00:32:37,038 --> 00:32:40,500 I cleaned up my dad's mess, and I got the dealership back. 575 00:32:41,542 --> 00:32:44,128 Oh, and also, don't worry about my dad coming back. 576 00:32:45,004 --> 00:32:47,966 I told him he has a problem and barred him from the Babylonium. 577 00:32:50,218 --> 00:32:54,722 That's not what I wanted, but okay. 578 00:32:56,557 --> 00:32:58,434 Is he gonna get help? 579 00:32:59,310 --> 00:33:02,188 He's fine. That's all you need to know. 580 00:33:10,071 --> 00:33:10,905 -Hey. -[Archie] Hey. 581 00:33:10,988 --> 00:33:11,823 Hey. 582 00:33:11,906 --> 00:33:15,368 -Your mom isn't here, right? -No, she's at another council meeting. 583 00:33:15,451 --> 00:33:16,661 Which we have to go to. 584 00:33:16,744 --> 00:33:18,663 I think that Cheryl needs our help more. 585 00:33:21,624 --> 00:33:22,625 [knocking on door] 586 00:33:23,084 --> 00:33:24,794 -[sobbing] -[Abigail as Cheryl] Cousin? 587 00:33:25,670 --> 00:33:26,629 Why for this crying? 588 00:33:26,713 --> 00:33:29,132 Have you heard about Archie? 589 00:33:30,258 --> 00:33:31,467 He's dead. 590 00:33:32,552 --> 00:33:35,555 He was burned alive by a Ghoulie. 591 00:33:36,055 --> 00:33:37,140 Oh, dear. 592 00:33:37,724 --> 00:33:38,808 Can I come in? 593 00:33:39,308 --> 00:33:43,021 Of course. Follow me into the parlor and I'll put on the kettle. 594 00:33:45,815 --> 00:33:47,191 [muffled grunting] 595 00:33:47,275 --> 00:33:49,277 [dramatic music playing] 596 00:33:52,697 --> 00:33:55,867 Cheryl, if you can hear me, help is on the way. 597 00:33:59,412 --> 00:34:00,455 [door opens] 598 00:34:00,538 --> 00:34:02,540 [ominous music playing] 599 00:34:13,134 --> 00:34:16,554 Ms. Topaz, are you comfortable? 600 00:34:17,138 --> 00:34:21,350 I'm fine. Are you sorry your turkey shoot didn't happen? 601 00:34:22,351 --> 00:34:23,811 I can't think what you mean. 602 00:34:24,854 --> 00:34:29,025 I've got good news for you. Your bail's been posted by Tabitha Tate. 603 00:34:29,108 --> 00:34:30,443 You're being released. 604 00:34:32,278 --> 00:34:33,529 In the morning. 605 00:34:35,406 --> 00:34:39,494 I don't suppose I can appeal to you as a mother looking for her child? 606 00:34:39,577 --> 00:34:41,704 Oh, you mustn't worry about Anthony. 607 00:34:43,122 --> 00:34:45,750 We, uh, raided a Ghoulie lair earlier this evening 608 00:34:45,833 --> 00:34:47,210 and we found your son. 609 00:34:47,960 --> 00:34:50,505 -Luckily, we got him out safely. -Oh. 610 00:34:51,089 --> 00:34:53,591 Alas, the same can't be said about the Ghoulies. 611 00:34:54,383 --> 00:34:56,844 It was an absolute bloodbath. 612 00:34:58,429 --> 00:35:02,100 Unfortunately, only one of them survived, Twyla Twyst. 613 00:35:03,101 --> 00:35:04,352 She escaped. 614 00:35:04,435 --> 00:35:09,023 Like the roach that she is. Where the hell is my son now? 615 00:35:09,607 --> 00:35:10,817 Safe and sound. 616 00:35:12,610 --> 00:35:13,694 With his father. 617 00:35:17,073 --> 00:35:19,075 [ominous music playing] 618 00:35:26,916 --> 00:35:28,960 You villains! 619 00:35:30,753 --> 00:35:34,465 You'll never get me out of this body. It's mine now. Mine! 620 00:35:34,549 --> 00:35:37,677 We'll see how long you last once this fire gets going. 621 00:35:42,140 --> 00:35:44,684 You dare burn me again? 622 00:35:45,268 --> 00:35:47,520 As many times as it takes, bitch. 623 00:35:48,229 --> 00:35:50,231 [dramatic music playing] 624 00:35:57,446 --> 00:36:00,700 -[all chanting] -[Betty] By the power of fire 625 00:36:00,783 --> 00:36:03,327 The elements of your original destruction 626 00:36:03,411 --> 00:36:05,746 -So, too, are you banished -I'll kill you all! 627 00:36:05,830 --> 00:36:07,540 From this fleshy vessel 628 00:36:07,623 --> 00:36:10,418 -Spirit, we compel you... -Leave her 629 00:36:11,460 --> 00:36:12,920 [screaming] 630 00:36:14,964 --> 00:36:17,300 [Alice] Friends, as you have no doubt heard, 631 00:36:17,383 --> 00:36:21,846 Percival Pickens has been nominated for emergency election 632 00:36:21,929 --> 00:36:23,181 to the town council, 633 00:36:23,931 --> 00:36:25,725 filling the vacancy left 634 00:36:25,808 --> 00:36:29,687 by the currently incarcerated Antoinette Topaz. 635 00:36:30,271 --> 00:36:31,898 All those in favor? 636 00:36:34,609 --> 00:36:38,613 And with that, a huge congratulations 637 00:36:38,696 --> 00:36:43,868 to the newest member of the Riverdale Town Council, Percival Pickens. 638 00:36:45,036 --> 00:36:46,245 [all applauding] 639 00:36:46,704 --> 00:36:49,081 [Abigail as Cheryl] You're all gonna die for this! 640 00:36:50,583 --> 00:36:51,876 [screaming] 641 00:36:55,129 --> 00:36:56,214 [gasps] 642 00:36:57,757 --> 00:37:01,552 It twitched. In my hands. 643 00:37:02,511 --> 00:37:03,471 Um... 644 00:37:05,014 --> 00:37:06,015 [groans] 645 00:37:08,643 --> 00:37:09,852 Mistress Cheryl. 646 00:37:11,354 --> 00:37:12,188 Cheryl... 647 00:37:13,147 --> 00:37:14,148 is that you? 648 00:37:16,359 --> 00:37:17,234 Yeah. 649 00:37:19,070 --> 00:37:20,238 Where's Abigail? 650 00:37:21,239 --> 00:37:22,698 [ominous music playing] 651 00:37:35,378 --> 00:37:36,879 Oh, thank God. 652 00:37:36,963 --> 00:37:41,300 Oh, honey. I'm so, so sorry. 653 00:37:41,926 --> 00:37:44,011 -Hi. -He's okay. 654 00:37:44,887 --> 00:37:46,597 Yeah. We got lucky this time. 655 00:37:46,681 --> 00:37:50,559 But now he is safe. And exactly where he should be. 656 00:37:53,270 --> 00:37:55,231 I should tell you, Toni... 657 00:37:56,399 --> 00:37:59,568 It's not easy for me to say this, but I'm filing for primary custody 658 00:37:59,652 --> 00:38:00,528 of Baby Anthony. 659 00:38:01,487 --> 00:38:04,365 Don't, Kevin. Please don't do this. 660 00:38:04,448 --> 00:38:06,450 I've been talking with Ms. Weiss. 661 00:38:07,118 --> 00:38:08,869 Given Fangs' and your recent behavior, 662 00:38:08,953 --> 00:38:11,330 it shouldn't be hard for me to win guardianship. 663 00:38:13,708 --> 00:38:17,128 Kevin, why the hell are you doing this? I don't understand. 664 00:38:17,211 --> 00:38:20,506 My only concern is for Anthony's safety. 665 00:38:23,009 --> 00:38:25,011 [dramatic music playing] 666 00:38:30,683 --> 00:38:32,685 [all laughing and shouting] 667 00:38:36,647 --> 00:38:37,857 How's it going, Dad? 668 00:38:37,940 --> 00:38:40,985 Oh, it's great. Everything's great. 669 00:38:41,694 --> 00:38:42,945 [all laughing] 670 00:38:43,029 --> 00:38:45,072 Glad to hear it. You look happy, Dad. 671 00:38:45,156 --> 00:38:49,452 I am. Having the time of my life, son. Time of my life. 672 00:38:50,619 --> 00:38:52,330 [doctor] It's not looking good, I'm afraid. 673 00:38:53,122 --> 00:38:54,957 Your father is on the donor list, 674 00:38:55,583 --> 00:38:59,086 but at this point, it's highly unlikely he'll get a transplant in time. 675 00:39:00,671 --> 00:39:03,549 Barring that, what do you think, doc? 676 00:39:05,551 --> 00:39:06,969 He's looking at a year. 677 00:39:08,220 --> 00:39:09,889 Maybe two, if he's lucky. 678 00:39:09,972 --> 00:39:11,974 [poignant music playing] 679 00:39:17,271 --> 00:39:18,647 Is there anything I can do? 680 00:39:19,398 --> 00:39:20,649 Not at this point. 681 00:39:21,859 --> 00:39:26,322 Except maybe just make sure your dad enjoys what little time he's got left. 682 00:39:47,802 --> 00:39:48,803 [phone ringing] 683 00:39:52,640 --> 00:39:53,724 This is Agent Cooper. 684 00:39:53,808 --> 00:39:55,643 [Curdle] Ms. Cooper. So sorry to bother you. 685 00:39:56,435 --> 00:39:58,771 Have you heard about the Ghoulie slaughter? 686 00:39:59,772 --> 00:40:03,776 Yeah, I did, 22 Ghoulies dead. It's horrible. 687 00:40:03,859 --> 00:40:06,028 I'm sure you've got your hands full. 688 00:40:06,112 --> 00:40:07,029 I do. 689 00:40:07,738 --> 00:40:11,158 But there's something off about the bodies. 690 00:40:12,326 --> 00:40:13,577 Off in what way? 691 00:40:14,161 --> 00:40:15,955 According to the sheriff report, 692 00:40:16,038 --> 00:40:20,167 the Ghoulies were killed in a gunfight with deputies on the scene. 693 00:40:20,835 --> 00:40:25,214 But I would say the Ghoulies' wounds were self-inflicted. 694 00:40:25,297 --> 00:40:29,093 Hang on, they shot themselves? 695 00:40:29,718 --> 00:40:30,594 Yes. 696 00:40:31,178 --> 00:40:36,058 I believe the Ghoulies turned their guns on themselves. 697 00:40:44,608 --> 00:40:49,864 There. Sealed away forever. 698 00:40:50,614 --> 00:40:52,158 One more thing, Nana. 699 00:41:04,128 --> 00:41:07,298 It falls to us three women to keep the eternal flames burning 700 00:41:07,923 --> 00:41:12,178 so that Abigail will never escape or lay claim to my body again. 701 00:41:17,433 --> 00:41:20,478 Well, at least we saved Cheryl from being possessed, 702 00:41:20,561 --> 00:41:21,645 so that's a win, right? 703 00:41:21,729 --> 00:41:23,105 But while we were doing that, 704 00:41:23,189 --> 00:41:25,691 Percival got himself elected on the town council. 705 00:41:25,774 --> 00:41:27,568 The council that we formed. 706 00:41:27,651 --> 00:41:32,615 After killing 22 Ghoulies. And almost killing the Serpents. Maybe. 707 00:41:32,698 --> 00:41:36,202 So he wants to take over the town? Like Hiram Lodge? 708 00:41:36,285 --> 00:41:38,871 We stopped Hiram, we can stop Percival. 709 00:41:38,954 --> 00:41:42,208 I don't think Percival wants to take over Riverdale. 710 00:41:43,000 --> 00:41:45,252 Something tells me he wants to destroy it. 711 00:41:45,336 --> 00:41:47,129 [ominous music playing] 712 00:41:56,931 --> 00:41:58,849 [theme music playing] ]