1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,544 [swing music playing] 2 00:00:02,627 --> 00:00:04,754 [Jughead] Some towns are football towns. 3 00:00:04,838 --> 00:00:07,298 Some are hockey towns. 4 00:00:07,382 --> 00:00:09,968 Riverdale High had a so-so football team. 5 00:00:10,051 --> 00:00:11,177 And in the dead of winter, 6 00:00:11,261 --> 00:00:15,056 kids played hockey on Sweetwater River once it had frozen solid. 7 00:00:15,140 --> 00:00:17,851 But at its heart, Riverdale was a basketball town, 8 00:00:18,852 --> 00:00:21,229 long past its heyday, some would say. 9 00:00:21,312 --> 00:00:23,064 Which was when the Riverdale High Bulldogs, 10 00:00:23,148 --> 00:00:25,567 led by point guard Fred Andrews, 11 00:00:25,650 --> 00:00:27,944 were State Champions three years running. 12 00:00:29,320 --> 00:00:30,655 [buzzer sounds] 13 00:00:32,073 --> 00:00:34,159 [announcer] That's another big loss for Riverdale. 14 00:00:43,334 --> 00:00:44,544 [Archie] Hey, look, fellas. 15 00:00:46,129 --> 00:00:48,214 We fought the good fight out there. 16 00:00:49,299 --> 00:00:52,802 We got the rest of the season to dust ourselves off. 17 00:00:52,886 --> 00:00:56,097 -Get back on top. -Not if we keep playing like pansies. 18 00:00:56,765 --> 00:01:01,603 You're all a bunch of spineless, pillow-soft chumps. 19 00:01:01,686 --> 00:01:05,607 You're lucky my parents still sponsor us. We're a panic and a half! 20 00:01:05,690 --> 00:01:07,358 Cut the gas, captain. 21 00:01:08,568 --> 00:01:11,321 Nobody's jazzed about what happened out there. 22 00:01:12,030 --> 00:01:15,408 The Bulldogs? We used to be unstoppable. 23 00:01:16,367 --> 00:01:19,245 Back when your dad played, they were the champs, not the chumps. 24 00:01:19,329 --> 00:01:23,792 Now, I know that you don't wanna spoil that legacy. 25 00:01:34,469 --> 00:01:36,054 What did Mr. Blossom want? 26 00:01:36,137 --> 00:01:39,933 I finally convinced our lead sponsor to let me recruit an outside player. 27 00:01:40,558 --> 00:01:42,519 Kid who knows how to win games. 28 00:01:42,602 --> 00:01:44,521 You know me. I'll take any help we can get. 29 00:01:44,604 --> 00:01:48,024 -Who's the guy? A ringer? -A farm kid out of Duck Creek. 30 00:01:48,107 --> 00:01:51,361 6'3", 220 pounds, pure muscle. But fast. 31 00:01:52,112 --> 00:01:54,239 -What's his name? -Mantle. 32 00:01:55,323 --> 00:01:56,950 Reggie "The Blur" Mantle. 33 00:01:57,033 --> 00:01:59,702 -"The Blur"? -'Cause you never see him coming. 34 00:01:59,786 --> 00:02:01,329 ["Gee I Wish" playing] 35 00:02:08,503 --> 00:02:12,132 ♪ Well, gee, I wish I had a little girl like you ♪ 36 00:02:13,216 --> 00:02:15,176 ♪ Yes, gee, I wish ♪ 37 00:02:15,260 --> 00:02:17,178 ♪ I had a little girl like you ♪ 38 00:02:18,138 --> 00:02:22,016 ♪ Well, nobody, nobody Knows what I would do... ♪ 39 00:02:23,268 --> 00:02:25,645 You know, I've been thinking. 40 00:02:26,896 --> 00:02:29,023 What if you and I went steady? 41 00:02:29,732 --> 00:02:32,485 Went steady? How would that work? 42 00:02:32,569 --> 00:02:34,529 It's not like you can pin me. 43 00:02:34,612 --> 00:02:37,323 Or like we can walk down the halls holding hands. 44 00:02:37,407 --> 00:02:38,908 I know, but... 45 00:02:39,868 --> 00:02:41,494 it could be just for us. 46 00:02:42,370 --> 00:02:43,997 Our secret. 47 00:02:44,873 --> 00:02:45,915 Only we'd know. 48 00:02:49,002 --> 00:02:51,337 Unless you don't want to. 49 00:02:51,421 --> 00:02:57,051 That's just kind of a thing squares do, you know? "Go steady." 50 00:02:57,135 --> 00:02:59,721 That's a fair point. 51 00:03:00,597 --> 00:03:04,642 Anyway, it's kind of like we're already secretly going steady 52 00:03:04,726 --> 00:03:06,394 if you think about it, so... 53 00:03:22,785 --> 00:03:23,912 [grunts] 54 00:03:27,582 --> 00:03:30,877 -You sure I can't give you a hand? -No. I'm good. 55 00:03:35,882 --> 00:03:37,175 So you're from Korea? 56 00:03:39,594 --> 00:03:40,887 My mom's Korean. 57 00:03:41,512 --> 00:03:44,182 My dad was born here. I was born here. 58 00:03:45,516 --> 00:03:48,561 My Uncle Frank said you played basketball for Stonewall Prep. 59 00:03:49,103 --> 00:03:51,397 -What happened? -You writing a book? 60 00:03:52,732 --> 00:03:54,901 There's not much to tell. I dropped out. 61 00:03:56,527 --> 00:03:58,947 [Frank] Had a great chat with your folks, Reggie. 62 00:03:59,530 --> 00:04:02,867 We're all squared away, if you wanna say your "see you laters." 63 00:04:02,951 --> 00:04:03,785 All right. 64 00:04:14,545 --> 00:04:16,881 Archie and Frank tell me that you grew up on a farm? 65 00:04:16,965 --> 00:04:17,924 Yes, ma'am. 66 00:04:18,007 --> 00:04:19,342 What was that like? 67 00:04:19,425 --> 00:04:22,679 The farm's everything we have. It's our family's legacy. 68 00:04:23,554 --> 00:04:27,350 My dad came home from the war with a chunk of shrapnel stuck in his shoulder. 69 00:04:27,433 --> 00:04:29,519 So it slowed him down. 70 00:04:29,602 --> 00:04:33,314 I couldn't let the family business fall behind, so I stepped up. 71 00:04:34,315 --> 00:04:36,234 Pitching in as much as I can. 72 00:04:36,317 --> 00:04:38,987 What about the GI Bill? Doesn't the government help you? 73 00:04:39,070 --> 00:04:42,865 The Army doesn't give us any money. We're not considered eligible. 74 00:04:43,491 --> 00:04:45,118 Well, we are. Why not you guys? 75 00:04:47,370 --> 00:04:48,496 Why do you think? 76 00:04:51,374 --> 00:04:52,583 That's terrible. 77 00:04:52,667 --> 00:04:56,921 Mayor Blossom will make sure your family's farm stays afloat financially. 78 00:04:57,005 --> 00:04:59,465 So you can just concentrate on playing ball. 79 00:05:00,425 --> 00:05:01,259 Thanks, coach. 80 00:05:04,304 --> 00:05:05,305 [Archie] This is your cot. 81 00:05:06,389 --> 00:05:09,267 There's more blankets down the hall if you get cold or anything. 82 00:05:09,892 --> 00:05:13,187 Oh, I emptied a drawer, if you need any more space. 83 00:05:13,730 --> 00:05:14,814 I can make some... 84 00:05:15,606 --> 00:05:16,691 Who's that? 85 00:05:19,569 --> 00:05:22,113 Uh, that is my neighbor. 86 00:05:25,742 --> 00:05:27,285 Uh, you'll meet her at school. 87 00:05:27,910 --> 00:05:30,580 We're actually supposed to be keeping our curtains closed from now on. 88 00:05:30,663 --> 00:05:32,123 [knock on door] 89 00:05:32,206 --> 00:05:34,959 Betty, can I talk to you for a minute? 90 00:05:35,918 --> 00:05:37,628 Sure, Dad. What's the word? 91 00:05:39,213 --> 00:05:40,298 Uh, well... 92 00:05:41,758 --> 00:05:43,926 I was talking to Dr. Werthers. 93 00:05:44,010 --> 00:05:49,432 He wonders if it might not be prudent to get you exercising more. 94 00:05:49,515 --> 00:05:52,852 You know, to burn off some of your excess energy. 95 00:05:53,811 --> 00:05:56,773 He doesn't want me to go back on Riverdale Grandstand, does he? 96 00:05:56,856 --> 00:05:58,149 No, no, no. 97 00:05:58,232 --> 00:06:01,569 He, uh... He says too many temptations there. 98 00:06:01,652 --> 00:06:02,528 Hmm. 99 00:06:03,029 --> 00:06:04,197 Boys. 100 00:06:04,781 --> 00:06:06,240 Well, he wondered if you-- 101 00:06:06,324 --> 00:06:12,121 If you might not fare better spending more time with nice, decent girls. 102 00:06:12,205 --> 00:06:13,748 Mm. Unlike Veronica. 103 00:06:13,831 --> 00:06:16,334 Now, I've spoken with Clifford Blossom, 104 00:06:16,417 --> 00:06:18,836 and he's going to arrange it all with Cheryl. 105 00:06:18,920 --> 00:06:21,881 Cheryl? What does Cheryl have to do with any of this? 106 00:06:23,216 --> 00:06:29,138 Um, well, Dr. Werthers thinks, and your mother and I both agree, 107 00:06:29,222 --> 00:06:30,807 you should join... 108 00:06:32,308 --> 00:06:33,476 the Vixens. 109 00:06:35,520 --> 00:06:36,562 [scoffs] 110 00:06:46,197 --> 00:06:48,741 Oh, you looked snappy at the game, Topaz. 111 00:06:48,825 --> 00:06:51,577 Never seen a wool sweater filled out so nicely. 112 00:06:51,661 --> 00:06:53,371 Thanks for the apple butter, Lizzo. 113 00:06:53,454 --> 00:06:56,290 [chuckles] Let me guess, you and the Queen of the Paper-Shakers 114 00:06:56,374 --> 00:06:59,085 got chummy in the janitor's closet afterwards? 115 00:06:59,585 --> 00:07:00,586 More or less. 116 00:07:01,712 --> 00:07:03,714 Nice work, if you can get it. 117 00:07:04,382 --> 00:07:06,425 You figured out a good hustle. 118 00:07:06,509 --> 00:07:09,512 You find these ripe cherries, knowing they're in the closet, 119 00:07:09,595 --> 00:07:11,848 which means there's a shelf life on them. 120 00:07:12,390 --> 00:07:15,685 You can get what you want and move on. No fuss, no muss. 121 00:07:17,353 --> 00:07:20,940 Look, I gotta boogie. I'll catch you later. 122 00:07:22,817 --> 00:07:24,986 [Tabitha] It's so good to see you, Toni. 123 00:07:25,069 --> 00:07:26,612 You too, Tabitha. 124 00:07:26,696 --> 00:07:29,198 How has the tour with Mrs. Till been going? 125 00:07:29,282 --> 00:07:30,408 [Tabitha sighs] 126 00:07:30,491 --> 00:07:36,414 Well, let me tell you, she has been so strong. 127 00:07:37,373 --> 00:07:39,292 So inspiring. 128 00:07:39,375 --> 00:07:43,713 But the tour itself, going from town to town 129 00:07:43,796 --> 00:07:48,092 and seeing up close what some people are capable of doing? 130 00:07:49,635 --> 00:07:54,474 The inhumanity, the hatred, the racial injustice. 131 00:07:54,557 --> 00:07:56,142 I can only imagine. 132 00:07:58,895 --> 00:08:01,856 Now, give me the scoop. What have you been doing to keep busy? 133 00:08:03,107 --> 00:08:07,820 Well, don't laugh, but I'm a cheerleader. 134 00:08:07,904 --> 00:08:08,946 You are? 135 00:08:11,741 --> 00:08:13,826 That's fun. 136 00:08:16,871 --> 00:08:20,166 But you are still writing for The Blue and Gold, I hope. 137 00:08:20,249 --> 00:08:24,670 Honestly, I haven't been doing much writing lately. 138 00:08:25,171 --> 00:08:26,339 No. 139 00:08:30,051 --> 00:08:32,511 So Betty Cooper is now a River Vixen? 140 00:08:33,095 --> 00:08:35,306 Newly minted as of last night. 141 00:08:35,389 --> 00:08:37,266 Much to my chagrin, might I add. 142 00:08:37,350 --> 00:08:40,436 And you now own the Babylonium. 143 00:08:41,020 --> 00:08:43,231 Paperwork was finalized this morning. 144 00:08:43,314 --> 00:08:46,651 Right. And weren't you the popcorn girl two days ago? 145 00:08:46,734 --> 00:08:50,238 What can I say? Veronica Lodge likes to burn rubber. 146 00:08:51,239 --> 00:08:53,908 Hey, gang. You mind if we join you? 147 00:08:54,575 --> 00:08:56,202 That all depends. 148 00:08:56,285 --> 00:09:00,456 Are you gonna introduce us to your strapping flutter bum of a new pal? 149 00:09:03,668 --> 00:09:05,836 Hey. I'm Reggie Mantle. 150 00:09:05,920 --> 00:09:08,130 Uh, I just got recruited to the Bulldogs. 151 00:09:08,214 --> 00:09:13,219 Ah. I suspected a tall drink of water like you was a sportsman. 152 00:09:13,302 --> 00:09:15,763 Careful, Veronica. You might get a ticket for speeding. 153 00:09:15,846 --> 00:09:18,975 Hi. I'm Cheryl Blossom. My parents sponsor the Bulldogs. 154 00:09:19,058 --> 00:09:21,727 I am the captain of Riverdale High's cheerleading squad, the Vixens. 155 00:09:21,811 --> 00:09:24,021 So we'll be working closely together. 156 00:09:26,107 --> 00:09:29,402 What about you? You a cheerleader? 157 00:09:31,153 --> 00:09:33,447 I am. I'm Betty. 158 00:09:33,531 --> 00:09:35,116 Nice to meet you, neighbor. 159 00:09:35,658 --> 00:09:36,951 [all] Neighbor? 160 00:09:37,910 --> 00:09:39,537 Reggie's bunking with us. 161 00:09:40,204 --> 00:09:42,623 He's gonna help turn things around for the Bulldogs. 162 00:09:42,707 --> 00:09:44,250 He's already turned my day around. 163 00:09:45,001 --> 00:09:47,420 But fill us in, Reginald. Where are you from? 164 00:09:47,503 --> 00:09:50,464 What do you do for kicks? And do you like the movies? 165 00:09:51,007 --> 00:09:54,176 There isn't a theater in Duck Creek, and... 166 00:09:54,927 --> 00:09:56,762 my family and I, we don't have a TV set. 167 00:09:56,846 --> 00:10:00,391 Oh, well, you must come to the Babylonium here in town. 168 00:10:00,474 --> 00:10:05,187 It's a movie palace I own. I own my own business, yes. 169 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:09,734 Or if you're interested in some part-time work, 170 00:10:09,817 --> 00:10:11,902 I'm always on the hunt for a few good men. 171 00:10:11,986 --> 00:10:15,781 You'll have to excuse Veronica. Clearly, she was raised by wolves. 172 00:10:15,865 --> 00:10:18,117 I appreciate the, uh, invitation, 173 00:10:18,200 --> 00:10:21,162 but I'm just here to play basketball and win games. 174 00:10:21,245 --> 00:10:23,289 Speaking of, uh, where's the gym? 175 00:10:23,372 --> 00:10:24,915 [both] I could show you. 176 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,793 Come on. I'll take you. 177 00:10:30,504 --> 00:10:32,173 [school bell rings] 178 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:35,926 Don't I know you? 179 00:10:36,594 --> 00:10:40,181 Weren't you supposed to help me keep track of my homework from afar? 180 00:10:40,264 --> 00:10:43,184 Oh, my gosh. I'm so sorry, Tabitha. 181 00:10:43,267 --> 00:10:46,604 I-- I got preoccupied, I-- 182 00:10:46,687 --> 00:10:48,606 -I-- -It's okay. 183 00:10:48,689 --> 00:10:52,610 It was much easier to coordinate with Principal Featherhead than I anticipated, 184 00:10:52,693 --> 00:10:55,154 so you are hereby absolved. 185 00:10:55,237 --> 00:10:58,115 Well, heh, that's a relief. 186 00:10:58,199 --> 00:11:01,786 So tell me. Why are you so preoccupied? 187 00:11:01,869 --> 00:11:04,955 Oh, I got a job. I'm writing comic books. 188 00:11:05,039 --> 00:11:07,083 Oh, how fun. What kind? 189 00:11:07,166 --> 00:11:08,459 It's a broad range. 190 00:11:08,542 --> 00:11:13,881 But I also got to meet and start working for a literary hero of mine. 191 00:11:13,964 --> 00:11:16,592 -Brad Rayberry. -Oh, my gosh. I know Brad Rayberry. 192 00:11:16,675 --> 00:11:20,930 I mean, not personally, but I've read his books, his stories. 193 00:11:21,013 --> 00:11:22,264 You read science fiction? 194 00:11:22,348 --> 00:11:25,351 I read across all genres, including science fiction. 195 00:11:25,434 --> 00:11:27,019 Say, would you wanna meet him? 196 00:11:28,521 --> 00:11:31,315 -Would it be an imposition? -No, no. Not at all. 197 00:11:31,399 --> 00:11:36,362 It's, um, negative perspiration. I'm sure he would love it. 198 00:11:37,238 --> 00:11:39,365 Okay. Great. 199 00:11:48,165 --> 00:11:49,458 Veronica. Hey. 200 00:11:50,418 --> 00:11:51,252 Kevin. 201 00:11:52,044 --> 00:11:54,964 Don't tell me you're here to see Singin' in the Rain again. 202 00:11:55,047 --> 00:11:57,591 I'd think you'd have the whole picture memorized by now. 203 00:11:57,675 --> 00:11:59,051 I do, and I'm not. 204 00:11:59,135 --> 00:12:02,680 I'm actually here 'cause I wanted to see about getting a job. 205 00:12:02,763 --> 00:12:04,974 At school, you mentioned you were looking for-- 206 00:12:05,057 --> 00:12:06,725 -A few good men. Yes, I am. -Yeah. 207 00:12:06,809 --> 00:12:09,061 Since I called it quits at the basketball team, 208 00:12:09,145 --> 00:12:13,607 I've been looking for something to do, and I love the movies. 209 00:12:13,691 --> 00:12:16,777 Well, that's my biggest prerequisite. 210 00:12:18,279 --> 00:12:22,032 And you're already pals with Clay. 211 00:12:22,116 --> 00:12:23,075 I am. 212 00:12:23,159 --> 00:12:26,996 Well, he's up in the projection booth even as we speak. 213 00:12:27,705 --> 00:12:30,207 But maybe you could help me with something. 214 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:32,460 Yeah, with what? 215 00:12:34,086 --> 00:12:35,629 Well, between us, 216 00:12:36,380 --> 00:12:41,385 I happen to think Clay is extremely dashing. 217 00:12:42,052 --> 00:12:44,722 I've been dropping hints that I'm interested 218 00:12:44,805 --> 00:12:48,434 in something more than a professional relationship with him. 219 00:12:48,517 --> 00:12:51,020 But so far, no bites. 220 00:12:51,103 --> 00:12:54,190 Maybe you could help me suss him out a bit. 221 00:12:54,273 --> 00:12:55,232 Um... 222 00:12:56,192 --> 00:12:57,735 Do you mean, like--? 223 00:12:57,818 --> 00:13:00,738 Like, is he seeing anyone? That sort of thing. 224 00:13:01,530 --> 00:13:05,993 -Yeah. Maybe. -Well, in that case, when can you start? 225 00:13:08,913 --> 00:13:09,914 [whistle blows] 226 00:13:10,664 --> 00:13:12,791 All right, you turkeys. Bring it in. 227 00:13:13,626 --> 00:13:15,836 We have ourselves a new player. 228 00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:18,506 His name is Reggie Mantle. 229 00:13:19,215 --> 00:13:20,883 So let's see what he can do. 230 00:13:22,510 --> 00:13:26,514 We are gonna split up into two teams. Julian, you're captain of one team. 231 00:13:26,597 --> 00:13:28,641 Reggie, you've got the other. 232 00:13:28,724 --> 00:13:30,559 Everyone else, pick a side. 233 00:13:35,564 --> 00:13:36,482 [Fangs] Come on, guys. 234 00:13:36,565 --> 00:13:39,109 We can't have a game if it's three against seven. 235 00:13:43,614 --> 00:13:46,408 We'll take Doiley too. That'll be enough. 236 00:13:46,492 --> 00:13:48,911 -The water boy? -[Reggie] Yeah. 237 00:13:49,453 --> 00:13:51,664 -[Julian] What is this, a gag? -Can it, Julian. 238 00:13:52,873 --> 00:13:53,999 Dilton, you up for it? 239 00:13:56,502 --> 00:13:57,419 Come on. 240 00:13:58,087 --> 00:13:59,755 -[boy 1] Let's do this. -[boy 2] Yeah. 241 00:13:59,838 --> 00:14:01,423 [rock music playing] 242 00:14:11,934 --> 00:14:13,102 [cheering] 243 00:14:17,147 --> 00:14:18,941 -Nice! Good shot, Julian! -Ooh! 244 00:14:43,632 --> 00:14:46,093 [Frank] Thirty-eight all! Anyone's game! 245 00:14:53,517 --> 00:14:54,852 [cheering] 246 00:15:00,441 --> 00:15:01,400 [boy] Good shot! 247 00:15:06,196 --> 00:15:07,448 Let's go! Game point! 248 00:15:18,334 --> 00:15:20,169 -[blows whistle] -[boys cheering] 249 00:15:40,522 --> 00:15:42,733 Guys, how about we get some burgers at Pop's? 250 00:15:43,400 --> 00:15:45,235 Reggie hasn't tried them yet. 251 00:15:49,073 --> 00:15:51,533 Come on. It's our post-practice tradition. What gives? 252 00:15:52,201 --> 00:15:54,495 Actually, I can't. I got a bunch of homework to catch up on. 253 00:15:54,578 --> 00:15:56,622 You know what, Andrews, you're right. 254 00:15:56,705 --> 00:16:00,250 It is tradition. I'm hungry enough to eat a horse. 255 00:16:00,334 --> 00:16:01,919 Last one to Pop's treats! 256 00:16:05,214 --> 00:16:06,507 You can come too, pipsqueak. 257 00:16:19,895 --> 00:16:21,730 [Cheryl] Gather around, Vixens. 258 00:16:22,564 --> 00:16:25,317 Now that our team's roster is finally complete, 259 00:16:25,401 --> 00:16:28,404 and with my family's first big booster event coming up, 260 00:16:28,487 --> 00:16:31,615 it is time to assign each Vixen to their respective player. 261 00:16:32,199 --> 00:16:34,118 Wait, what do you mean assigned? 262 00:16:34,201 --> 00:16:38,455 It means that you show your player extra personalized support through the season. 263 00:16:38,539 --> 00:16:42,960 Baking him cookies, wearing his jersey, helping him with his homework. 264 00:16:43,043 --> 00:16:45,462 I, of course, will be paired with Julian. 265 00:16:45,546 --> 00:16:49,717 And, Toni, you and Archie will be matched. 266 00:16:49,800 --> 00:16:54,638 As for our new star player, I was thinking... 267 00:16:55,639 --> 00:16:57,891 Betty could be with Reggie. 268 00:16:59,560 --> 00:17:00,561 [knock on door] 269 00:17:12,114 --> 00:17:15,075 Maybe we leave him a note and try again tomorrow? 270 00:17:15,159 --> 00:17:16,535 Yeah, that's a good idea. 271 00:17:17,995 --> 00:17:19,496 Hey, maybe we can... 272 00:17:20,456 --> 00:17:21,415 go catch a flick? 273 00:17:21,498 --> 00:17:23,959 The Babylonium is playing It Came From Beneath the Sea, 274 00:17:24,042 --> 00:17:26,879 and Ray Harryhausen did the giant octopus. 275 00:17:27,796 --> 00:17:30,090 Um, yes. 276 00:17:31,133 --> 00:17:33,427 I would love to go to the movies with you. 277 00:17:47,941 --> 00:17:48,776 Toni. 278 00:17:50,235 --> 00:17:51,195 What's going on? 279 00:17:52,946 --> 00:17:56,158 -We need to get real, Cheryl. -What about? 280 00:17:57,117 --> 00:17:58,577 I can't do this anymore. 281 00:17:59,411 --> 00:18:00,621 The Vixens. 282 00:18:01,246 --> 00:18:05,167 Is this about being paired with Archie? Would you prefer someone else? 283 00:18:05,250 --> 00:18:07,669 No, I don't wanna get paired with anyone. 284 00:18:08,253 --> 00:18:09,880 That's the thing. 285 00:18:10,672 --> 00:18:14,676 Baking for my own personal meathead is not really what I want my life to be about. 286 00:18:16,220 --> 00:18:18,430 This whole thing just doesn't feel right anymore. 287 00:18:19,139 --> 00:18:23,644 It's not me or who I wanna be. A cheerleader. 288 00:18:24,686 --> 00:18:25,521 I see. 289 00:18:28,273 --> 00:18:31,902 Toni, this doesn't have anything to do with me asking you to go steady, does it? 290 00:18:32,945 --> 00:18:35,864 No. But now that you mention it... 291 00:18:37,157 --> 00:18:41,537 I'm not the settling down type, and I feel like I've lost myself. 292 00:18:42,454 --> 00:18:44,873 I don't know, this whole square scene isn't for me. 293 00:18:44,957 --> 00:18:46,834 I need to figure myself out. 294 00:18:47,584 --> 00:18:49,419 I'm sorry, Cheryl. 295 00:18:50,087 --> 00:18:51,880 I just need some space. 296 00:18:59,054 --> 00:19:03,475 Can we do a double-sized popcorn, a large cola with extra ice, 297 00:19:03,559 --> 00:19:05,978 two packs of the Senior Mints, a Butterflinger, 298 00:19:06,061 --> 00:19:09,439 a pack of those Mint BoGos, a 3 Buccaneers, and a Skit-Skat? 299 00:19:09,523 --> 00:19:10,774 Do you want anything? 300 00:19:11,817 --> 00:19:14,278 Uh, no. I'm okay, thanks. 301 00:19:14,862 --> 00:19:16,655 That'll be 75 cents. 302 00:19:18,407 --> 00:19:19,241 Here you go. 303 00:19:20,951 --> 00:19:23,162 Perfect. Keep the change. 304 00:19:24,288 --> 00:19:25,622 -Enjoy the movie. -Thank you. 305 00:19:28,667 --> 00:19:31,587 -Well, isn't that fascinating. -[Clay] What? 306 00:19:33,088 --> 00:19:36,425 Jughead and Tabitha? Going to the movies together? 307 00:19:37,926 --> 00:19:40,137 I find that interesting. Don't you? 308 00:19:40,220 --> 00:19:42,931 Could be they both like science fiction flicks. 309 00:19:44,433 --> 00:19:49,521 You know, Jughead and I were entangled for a New York minute. 310 00:19:50,188 --> 00:19:51,023 What happened? 311 00:19:51,690 --> 00:19:52,774 I ended it. 312 00:19:52,858 --> 00:19:55,027 How come? He's plenty handsome. 313 00:19:55,944 --> 00:19:57,070 I suppose. 314 00:19:57,779 --> 00:20:00,782 But between you and me, he's a total oddball. 315 00:20:00,866 --> 00:20:02,367 Lives in a train car too. 316 00:20:03,535 --> 00:20:06,788 I prefer my men to be a bit more continental. 317 00:20:07,664 --> 00:20:08,624 Worldly. 318 00:20:09,625 --> 00:20:12,127 With an air of mystery about them. 319 00:20:14,129 --> 00:20:15,255 [Clay] I... 320 00:20:16,340 --> 00:20:20,093 I should skedaddle to the booth, get the next reel queued up. 321 00:20:20,177 --> 00:20:21,011 Of course. 322 00:20:22,888 --> 00:20:23,722 Clay? 323 00:20:25,515 --> 00:20:29,603 Just think about picking up what I'm putting down. 324 00:20:42,032 --> 00:20:43,450 [chattering] 325 00:20:47,454 --> 00:20:50,040 Um, what did you get for problem four? 326 00:20:50,123 --> 00:20:52,167 You know, you don't have to do this. 327 00:20:54,670 --> 00:20:55,671 What do you mean? 328 00:20:56,546 --> 00:21:00,175 Oh, helping you with your homework is one of my Vixen duties. 329 00:21:00,259 --> 00:21:03,720 I'm also supposed to discreetly find out what your favorite kind of cookie is 330 00:21:03,804 --> 00:21:05,430 so I can bake you a batch. 331 00:21:06,098 --> 00:21:08,934 -You don't have to do that either. -Oh, but I do. 332 00:21:09,643 --> 00:21:11,853 On the hush-hush, it's sort of my... 333 00:21:12,729 --> 00:21:14,815 court-appointed punishment. 334 00:21:15,857 --> 00:21:16,733 What do you mean? 335 00:21:17,317 --> 00:21:23,156 Oh, I was ordered to join the Vixens to curb my unhealthy physical urges. 336 00:21:26,034 --> 00:21:27,869 Oh, you mean you haven't heard? 337 00:21:28,620 --> 00:21:29,454 [sigh] Oh, yeah. 338 00:21:29,538 --> 00:21:32,708 I sort of flashed my underwear on live television. 339 00:21:33,250 --> 00:21:35,794 You know, like Marilyn Monroe-style. 340 00:21:36,795 --> 00:21:42,134 Is that how come you and Archie have to have your curtains closed? 341 00:21:43,760 --> 00:21:45,387 Oh. No. 342 00:21:46,346 --> 00:21:47,597 Archie and I... 343 00:21:49,474 --> 00:21:52,102 Well, you'll probably hear about it anyways. 344 00:21:52,728 --> 00:21:54,980 We were basically caught having a... 345 00:21:55,063 --> 00:21:57,607 peep show in our windows. 346 00:21:57,691 --> 00:21:58,817 A peep show? 347 00:22:00,110 --> 00:22:02,779 Yeah, if you can even call it that. [scoffs] 348 00:22:05,198 --> 00:22:06,366 You know what? 349 00:22:06,450 --> 00:22:08,952 I should-- I should probably go. 350 00:22:10,120 --> 00:22:11,288 Oh. No. No, no, no. 351 00:22:11,371 --> 00:22:13,290 Nothing happened between us. 352 00:22:13,373 --> 00:22:15,083 We didn't-- No, we're not-- 353 00:22:15,167 --> 00:22:17,210 -I'm completely-- -Yeah. 354 00:22:17,294 --> 00:22:20,464 Still. You-- I'm living with the guy. 355 00:22:20,547 --> 00:22:21,840 And we don't go in much 356 00:22:21,923 --> 00:22:26,803 for peep shows and flashing panties in Duck Creek, so it's... 357 00:22:27,846 --> 00:22:29,181 This is... 358 00:22:31,058 --> 00:22:35,312 Consider yourself relieved of your, uh, Vixen duties, okay? 359 00:22:35,395 --> 00:22:36,980 But, I... 360 00:22:55,874 --> 00:22:58,710 Reg. You, uh, wanna grab lunch with us? 361 00:22:58,794 --> 00:23:01,421 Thanks for the invite, but I'm gonna pass. 362 00:23:05,050 --> 00:23:07,844 It wouldn't be with the team, it would be with my other friends. 363 00:23:08,428 --> 00:23:09,346 All the same, 364 00:23:09,888 --> 00:23:10,764 I'm good. 365 00:23:14,935 --> 00:23:17,187 [Toni] I wanna try something out on you cats. 366 00:23:17,270 --> 00:23:20,982 Ever since Featherhead refused to publish my Emmett Till article 367 00:23:21,066 --> 00:23:22,484 in The Blue and Gold, 368 00:23:22,567 --> 00:23:24,778 I've been keen to start a literary society 369 00:23:24,861 --> 00:23:26,780 for Riverdale's Black students. 370 00:23:26,863 --> 00:23:33,036 A club that publishes a journal focusing on Black voices and writing. 371 00:23:33,120 --> 00:23:35,372 I think that's an excellent idea. 372 00:23:35,455 --> 00:23:37,124 Yeah. I've been craving a forum 373 00:23:37,207 --> 00:23:40,377 where I can publish my literary criticism, poetry, and short fiction. 374 00:23:40,460 --> 00:23:44,256 And this is something that you'd do in addition to cheerleading? 375 00:23:44,339 --> 00:23:45,423 No. 376 00:23:46,133 --> 00:23:47,509 I gave that up. 377 00:23:47,592 --> 00:23:48,677 What happened? 378 00:23:49,970 --> 00:23:52,639 I joined the Vixens for the wrong reasons. 379 00:23:53,473 --> 00:23:56,560 It was because I had a crush on a girl. 380 00:23:57,519 --> 00:23:58,520 Cheryl Blossom. 381 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:01,106 But now that's over, so... 382 00:24:01,898 --> 00:24:04,609 Anyway, I think publishing this journal 383 00:24:04,693 --> 00:24:07,529 could really make a difference for Black students at Riverdale. 384 00:24:07,612 --> 00:24:09,781 It would. Definitely. 385 00:24:09,865 --> 00:24:11,408 But what happened with Cheryl? 386 00:24:11,491 --> 00:24:14,327 On the level, we're just so different. 387 00:24:14,411 --> 00:24:17,998 She's rich, she's white, she's a Blossom. 388 00:24:18,623 --> 00:24:20,917 The whole thing, it would just be impossible. 389 00:24:21,001 --> 00:24:22,502 I mean, it's hard. 390 00:24:22,586 --> 00:24:24,421 But it's not impossible. 391 00:24:25,422 --> 00:24:28,758 For Kevin and I, we're also very different, so... 392 00:24:28,842 --> 00:24:31,344 everything's a conversation. 393 00:24:31,428 --> 00:24:34,306 But he's up for getting to know me and what I'm all about. 394 00:24:34,389 --> 00:24:35,348 And vice versa. 395 00:24:35,432 --> 00:24:37,350 I hear that, Clay. 396 00:24:37,434 --> 00:24:39,269 But you're also both preppies, 397 00:24:39,352 --> 00:24:42,230 so at least you're starting off on the same foot. 398 00:24:42,314 --> 00:24:43,315 Fair enough. 399 00:24:44,441 --> 00:24:47,152 I guess it all depends on how much you like the person. 400 00:24:52,866 --> 00:24:55,202 Kevin, you haven't seen Clay, have you? 401 00:24:55,952 --> 00:24:58,330 He's running late. Had some stuff at school. 402 00:24:58,413 --> 00:24:59,873 Can we chat about something? 403 00:24:59,956 --> 00:25:01,499 Of course. 404 00:25:01,583 --> 00:25:05,795 It's just, it seems like you're coming on really strong with Clay. 405 00:25:06,671 --> 00:25:07,923 I might be. 406 00:25:08,006 --> 00:25:11,551 Clay would never say anything, but is that really appropriate? 407 00:25:11,635 --> 00:25:13,261 Oh, Kevin. 408 00:25:14,179 --> 00:25:15,931 Don't be such a wet rag. 409 00:25:17,515 --> 00:25:20,352 What's wrong with a little workplace flirtation? 410 00:25:21,561 --> 00:25:23,939 It's not like Clay is even remotely interested. 411 00:25:24,022 --> 00:25:25,982 He's not. I know that for a fact. 412 00:25:26,650 --> 00:25:27,567 Oh. 413 00:25:27,651 --> 00:25:28,610 And why is that? 414 00:25:28,693 --> 00:25:30,654 Because he's not attracted to... 415 00:25:30,737 --> 00:25:32,322 assertive women? 416 00:25:32,405 --> 00:25:33,365 No. 417 00:25:33,448 --> 00:25:35,408 He's not attracted to any women. 418 00:25:36,743 --> 00:25:38,161 Neither am I, for that matter. 419 00:25:38,745 --> 00:25:39,913 I knew it. 420 00:25:40,580 --> 00:25:43,375 I knew you were both secret friends of Dorothy. 421 00:25:44,251 --> 00:25:46,419 You knew? How? 422 00:25:46,503 --> 00:25:49,256 You're both dreamy flutter bums 423 00:25:49,339 --> 00:25:50,799 who can quote every line 424 00:25:50,882 --> 00:25:53,677 of Norma Desmond's dialogue in Sunset Blvd. 425 00:25:53,760 --> 00:25:56,680 If you knew, why would you make a play for Clay? 426 00:25:56,763 --> 00:25:59,140 To test my hypothesis, of course. 427 00:26:00,141 --> 00:26:02,811 You lucky dog. He is a hunk. 428 00:26:04,020 --> 00:26:08,692 Say, what are the chances Clay swings both ways? 429 00:26:08,775 --> 00:26:11,111 Uh, he doesn't. We don't. 430 00:26:11,194 --> 00:26:12,946 Double-checking, that's all. 431 00:26:14,281 --> 00:26:15,365 You're okay with this? 432 00:26:15,448 --> 00:26:16,700 Absolutely. 433 00:26:16,783 --> 00:26:19,869 Kevin, the only thing better than having a hunky boyfriend, 434 00:26:19,953 --> 00:26:22,414 is having hunky friends who are boys. 435 00:26:22,956 --> 00:26:23,957 The thing is... 436 00:26:24,582 --> 00:26:28,420 I've always had more fun going out with Toni and Tab, than, say... 437 00:26:28,962 --> 00:26:30,338 Steve and Dennis. 438 00:26:32,841 --> 00:26:34,968 Steve McQueen and Dennis Hopper. 439 00:26:35,051 --> 00:26:37,387 Don't worry. We'll get you up to snuff. 440 00:26:39,889 --> 00:26:40,890 Oh, Kevin. 441 00:26:41,516 --> 00:26:42,976 I'm so excited. 442 00:26:43,685 --> 00:26:47,188 This hick town is finally starting to feel like home. 443 00:26:48,398 --> 00:26:49,399 [Veronica chuckles] 444 00:26:50,150 --> 00:26:53,611 [Frank] All right, fellas. Huddle up. Julian has an announcement. 445 00:26:54,946 --> 00:26:56,197 Tomorrow night, 446 00:26:56,281 --> 00:27:00,285 my parents are hosting their annual Bulldog Booster Basketball Mixer. 447 00:27:00,368 --> 00:27:04,039 This year, it's also a fundraiser to build us a new gym. 448 00:27:04,122 --> 00:27:06,916 -Are the cheerleaders invited? -Absolutely. 449 00:27:07,000 --> 00:27:08,793 So dress spiffy. 450 00:27:08,877 --> 00:27:10,253 Okay? Coats and ties. 451 00:27:10,337 --> 00:27:11,588 Make sure you shower. 452 00:27:13,298 --> 00:27:14,382 [Frank clears throat] 453 00:27:16,593 --> 00:27:20,555 And, of course, we'll be welcoming our newest Bulldog to the family. 454 00:27:20,638 --> 00:27:21,931 I suppose. 455 00:27:30,231 --> 00:27:33,485 You know, that Blossom mixer may sound a little stuffy, but... 456 00:27:34,361 --> 00:27:36,321 they're always a gas and a half. 457 00:27:36,404 --> 00:27:38,239 Yeah, well, let me know how that goes. 458 00:27:40,658 --> 00:27:43,119 -You're not going? -No, I can't be distracted. 459 00:27:43,203 --> 00:27:46,039 The NCAA is giving out scholarships for college, 460 00:27:46,122 --> 00:27:49,250 and if I get one of those, I'm made in the shade. 461 00:27:53,380 --> 00:27:54,839 Reggie, no man is an island. 462 00:27:54,923 --> 00:27:57,425 Can't you do all that and still cut loose a little? 463 00:27:58,593 --> 00:28:01,429 Hell, Julian made it seem like you're the guest of honor. 464 00:28:01,513 --> 00:28:02,764 If that's what you heard... 465 00:28:03,431 --> 00:28:05,475 you're a lot more naive than I thought. 466 00:28:07,268 --> 00:28:09,020 Why are you being such a killjoy, Mantle? 467 00:28:09,938 --> 00:28:11,981 Why can't you meet anyone halfway? 468 00:28:12,065 --> 00:28:13,274 Meet halfway? 469 00:28:14,776 --> 00:28:18,071 Julian and those guys haven't taken one step towards me since I got here. 470 00:28:18,154 --> 00:28:21,866 And you haven't heard anything I've been saying. 471 00:28:22,450 --> 00:28:25,412 Sophomore year, I was recruited by Stonewall Prep. 472 00:28:26,037 --> 00:28:27,831 And I was juiced to be there. 473 00:28:27,914 --> 00:28:30,041 But I never belonged there. 474 00:28:30,125 --> 00:28:32,460 And my teammates made that very clear. 475 00:28:34,087 --> 00:28:35,630 [Bret] Oh! 476 00:28:35,713 --> 00:28:37,882 You guys like rice, don't you? 477 00:28:37,966 --> 00:28:40,301 Is that enough to take back to your farm, yellow-belly? 478 00:28:40,385 --> 00:28:41,553 [Bret laughing] 479 00:28:42,721 --> 00:28:44,848 [Reggie] And that was day one. 480 00:28:44,931 --> 00:28:48,601 During practice, the other players would foul me on purpose. 481 00:28:48,685 --> 00:28:51,813 And they did whatever they could to run me out of there, and guess what? 482 00:28:52,772 --> 00:28:53,648 It worked. 483 00:28:53,732 --> 00:28:56,985 So this time, I'm not meeting anyone halfway. 484 00:28:58,319 --> 00:29:00,447 Not giving anyone an opening... 485 00:29:02,323 --> 00:29:05,368 a chance to humiliate me, 486 00:29:05,452 --> 00:29:06,494 ever again. 487 00:29:08,037 --> 00:29:08,913 All right? 488 00:29:09,581 --> 00:29:10,415 All right. 489 00:29:13,960 --> 00:29:14,836 Reggie. 490 00:29:17,297 --> 00:29:18,882 I'm sorry that happened to you. 491 00:29:21,634 --> 00:29:23,386 But we're not like that here. 492 00:29:24,429 --> 00:29:25,555 Aren't you? 493 00:29:36,232 --> 00:29:37,442 Cheryl. 494 00:29:39,277 --> 00:29:40,111 Toni. 495 00:29:41,029 --> 00:29:42,238 Hello. 496 00:29:42,864 --> 00:29:43,948 How are you? 497 00:29:45,909 --> 00:29:46,993 I'm... 498 00:29:47,076 --> 00:29:50,246 being stoic and strong for the sake of my Vixens. 499 00:29:50,789 --> 00:29:51,623 How are you? 500 00:29:51,706 --> 00:29:53,958 Well, I'm petitioning for a new club. 501 00:29:54,042 --> 00:29:56,461 And you, as junior class president, 502 00:29:56,544 --> 00:29:59,672 are in charge of the student council's financing. 503 00:29:59,756 --> 00:30:02,300 I was hoping you could help us secure some funding. 504 00:30:02,383 --> 00:30:04,093 What kind of club is it? 505 00:30:04,177 --> 00:30:07,388 It's a literary society for Riverdale's Black students. 506 00:30:07,472 --> 00:30:09,974 To share their ideas, stories, and writings 507 00:30:10,058 --> 00:30:12,268 with each other and the student body. 508 00:30:12,977 --> 00:30:16,231 A way to express ourselves on our own terms. 509 00:30:16,814 --> 00:30:18,900 That's a really wonderful idea. 510 00:30:18,983 --> 00:30:21,569 I'll put the request through today, but... 511 00:30:22,278 --> 00:30:24,447 Toni, everything has to go through Featherhead, so... 512 00:30:24,531 --> 00:30:25,490 I know. 513 00:30:26,115 --> 00:30:28,952 And I appreciate you trying. 514 00:30:29,035 --> 00:30:32,121 And if Featherhead doesn't approve, we'll make it work. 515 00:30:32,205 --> 00:30:33,456 We always do. 516 00:30:33,540 --> 00:30:35,833 Maybe a bake sale or something. 517 00:30:35,917 --> 00:30:39,546 Well, I would contribute my legendary cherry scones. 518 00:30:45,426 --> 00:30:47,345 Toni, can I ask you a question? 519 00:30:50,849 --> 00:30:53,768 Is part of the reason you broke up with me because I'm white? 520 00:30:55,687 --> 00:30:57,772 There was a lot of reasons, Cheryl. 521 00:30:58,565 --> 00:31:00,567 All interconnected, but... 522 00:31:02,068 --> 00:31:04,529 that was part of it, yeah. 523 00:31:07,991 --> 00:31:10,827 I will try my absolute best with Featherhead. 524 00:31:10,910 --> 00:31:12,245 I promise. 525 00:31:21,588 --> 00:31:23,339 [jazz music playing over speakers] 526 00:31:23,423 --> 00:31:24,591 [chattering] 527 00:31:48,323 --> 00:31:49,866 Fancy meeting you here. 528 00:31:49,949 --> 00:31:51,159 Howdy-doody, Betty. 529 00:31:52,327 --> 00:31:53,995 How's it going being a paper-shaker? 530 00:31:54,078 --> 00:31:55,830 Oh, swell. 531 00:31:55,914 --> 00:31:59,709 Werthers thought it would help me burn off some excess energy. 532 00:31:59,792 --> 00:32:01,294 Grownups don't have a clue. 533 00:32:01,377 --> 00:32:03,212 No, they don't. 534 00:32:03,755 --> 00:32:06,299 Anyways, I don't think I'll be a Vixen for much longer. 535 00:32:06,382 --> 00:32:07,258 Why's that? 536 00:32:07,342 --> 00:32:08,801 Once my mother finds out 537 00:32:08,885 --> 00:32:12,096 that I've been assigned a basketball player to take care of, 538 00:32:12,180 --> 00:32:14,223 she will... flip her lid. 539 00:32:20,355 --> 00:32:21,397 [Archie] Oh, crap. 540 00:32:23,483 --> 00:32:26,110 Um, will you excuse me, Betty? I, um... 541 00:32:26,778 --> 00:32:28,571 -I'll take it. -Thanks. 542 00:32:33,117 --> 00:32:34,285 Archie. 543 00:32:34,869 --> 00:32:37,747 Your uncle's telling me that you're sharing a room with our, uh... 544 00:32:38,414 --> 00:32:39,624 Our secret weapon. 545 00:32:40,375 --> 00:32:41,584 Uh, you mean Reggie? 546 00:32:41,668 --> 00:32:43,044 Yes. I am. 547 00:32:43,127 --> 00:32:46,339 Well, as a former Bulldog myself... 548 00:32:47,340 --> 00:32:49,842 I do appreciate the sacrifice. 549 00:32:49,926 --> 00:32:53,096 It's no trouble at all. I'm cranked to do it, really. 550 00:32:53,179 --> 00:32:54,973 Well, I know I couldn't. 551 00:32:55,056 --> 00:32:57,475 I mean, bunking with a... 552 00:32:57,558 --> 00:33:00,186 We look upon him as a necessary evil, Dennis. 553 00:33:00,269 --> 00:33:01,145 A means to an end. 554 00:33:01,229 --> 00:33:02,897 She's talking about winning. 555 00:33:02,981 --> 00:33:05,316 Bulldogs must be champions this year. 556 00:33:05,400 --> 00:33:07,151 Town needs something to rally behind. 557 00:33:07,944 --> 00:33:08,903 And, you know, Frank, 558 00:33:08,986 --> 00:33:12,156 when you suggested bringing on a Korean prodigy... 559 00:33:12,240 --> 00:33:13,366 [chuckles] 560 00:33:13,449 --> 00:33:15,034 Well, I was skeptical. 561 00:33:15,118 --> 00:33:17,328 But having seen him play... Whew. 562 00:33:17,412 --> 00:33:20,123 I now see how inspired your thinking was. 563 00:33:20,998 --> 00:33:22,333 Tell me something, Archie. 564 00:33:23,001 --> 00:33:24,585 Does he, uh... 565 00:33:24,669 --> 00:33:28,881 actually realize the opportunity we're presenting to him and his family? 566 00:33:28,965 --> 00:33:30,341 He does. 567 00:33:31,718 --> 00:33:34,512 He just doesn't wanna fall behind on his schoolwork. 568 00:33:34,595 --> 00:33:35,763 Good for him. 569 00:33:37,765 --> 00:33:38,808 But, uh... 570 00:33:39,517 --> 00:33:41,477 Well, we don't care about that. 571 00:33:41,561 --> 00:33:46,649 We just need him to be a loyal soldier and bring us our championship trophy. 572 00:33:46,733 --> 00:33:50,153 He does that, preferably with a smile on his face... 573 00:33:51,029 --> 00:33:52,697 there'll be no problems for us. 574 00:33:53,781 --> 00:33:55,408 And none for his family. 575 00:33:57,076 --> 00:33:58,619 [Archie] If you'll excuse me... 576 00:33:59,495 --> 00:34:01,497 -I'm gonna get some fresh air. -Yeah. 577 00:34:01,581 --> 00:34:02,582 Good stuff. 578 00:34:06,544 --> 00:34:08,379 Well, coach, here's to a winning season. 579 00:34:16,512 --> 00:34:17,889 [Veronica] Reggie Mantle. 580 00:34:18,473 --> 00:34:21,184 And here I thought you weren't a fan of movies. 581 00:34:21,267 --> 00:34:22,727 I didn't say that. 582 00:34:23,519 --> 00:34:26,397 I said we didn't have any theaters in Duck Creek. 583 00:34:26,481 --> 00:34:27,857 I stand corrected. 584 00:34:27,940 --> 00:34:30,359 And the fact that I might've been here tonight 585 00:34:30,443 --> 00:34:33,237 didn't influence your decision, I suppose? 586 00:34:33,821 --> 00:34:34,822 If I'm being honest? 587 00:34:34,906 --> 00:34:37,492 Oh, I insist upon honesty at all times. 588 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:39,118 Not at all. 589 00:34:39,202 --> 00:34:41,537 Truth is, I forgot that you worked at this place. 590 00:34:43,498 --> 00:34:45,708 I don't work at it. 591 00:34:45,792 --> 00:34:47,502 I own it. 592 00:34:50,379 --> 00:34:52,381 Now, what can I get for you? [clears throat] 593 00:34:52,465 --> 00:34:53,966 A small popcorn. 594 00:34:54,050 --> 00:34:55,134 No butter. 595 00:34:55,218 --> 00:34:56,302 I'm training. 596 00:35:02,016 --> 00:35:03,101 Here you go. 597 00:35:03,935 --> 00:35:05,019 On the house. 598 00:35:06,229 --> 00:35:07,188 Thanks. 599 00:35:11,067 --> 00:35:12,527 How rude can you get? 600 00:35:13,194 --> 00:35:15,404 Anyway, there's plenty of other fish in the sea. 601 00:35:15,488 --> 00:35:16,614 True. 602 00:35:16,697 --> 00:35:22,203 But take a powder, Herman Melville, because that is the real Moby Dick. 603 00:35:22,954 --> 00:35:25,957 [Tabitha] Wow. This is like the Orient Express. 604 00:35:26,040 --> 00:35:27,792 [Jughead] That's exactly what I said. 605 00:35:28,417 --> 00:35:29,710 -Here you go. -Oh, thank you. 606 00:35:29,794 --> 00:35:30,628 Yeah. 607 00:35:30,711 --> 00:35:33,131 Um, I actually-- I brought you something. 608 00:35:35,883 --> 00:35:38,136 Here. This is for you to keep. 609 00:35:38,219 --> 00:35:44,142 "Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil by W.E.B. Du Bois"? 610 00:35:44,225 --> 00:35:45,560 -"Du Bois." -Du Bois. 611 00:35:45,643 --> 00:35:49,147 He is a sociologist and a civil rights activist. 612 00:35:49,230 --> 00:35:50,982 He's also one of my favorite authors. 613 00:35:51,065 --> 00:35:53,151 Wow, it's a great title. 614 00:35:53,234 --> 00:35:54,652 Which one should I start with? 615 00:35:54,735 --> 00:35:58,072 Well, we've established that you're a fan of science fiction. 616 00:35:58,156 --> 00:36:01,784 -Mm-hm. -And though it's more speculative fiction, 617 00:36:01,868 --> 00:36:05,163 I would suggest a story that Du Bois wrote called "The Comet." 618 00:36:05,746 --> 00:36:08,165 -What's that one about? -Oh. It's fantastic. 619 00:36:08,249 --> 00:36:11,419 It's about this comet that hits New York City, 620 00:36:11,502 --> 00:36:14,630 then it kills everybody except for two people: 621 00:36:14,714 --> 00:36:17,216 A man named Jim and a woman named Julia. 622 00:36:17,300 --> 00:36:20,845 And it's sort of about this unlikely relationship 623 00:36:20,928 --> 00:36:22,889 that develops between them. 624 00:36:22,972 --> 00:36:28,853 And what's really interesting is that Jim is Black and Julia's white. 625 00:36:28,936 --> 00:36:31,397 And it's sort of one of the first times 626 00:36:31,480 --> 00:36:35,276 an interracial relationship has been depicted in science fiction. 627 00:36:36,068 --> 00:36:37,445 Well, it sounds terrific. 628 00:36:37,528 --> 00:36:39,363 -Yeah. -I can't wait to read it. 629 00:36:39,447 --> 00:36:43,367 Actually, I was thinking that maybe we could read it together... 630 00:36:43,451 --> 00:36:44,785 tonight, aloud, if... 631 00:36:45,328 --> 00:36:46,329 If you wanted. 632 00:36:47,038 --> 00:36:48,623 Yeah, that sounds swell. 633 00:36:51,834 --> 00:36:53,211 How was the mixer? 634 00:36:55,880 --> 00:36:58,466 It was Dullsville, honestly. You didn't miss out on much. 635 00:36:59,091 --> 00:37:02,053 Hmm. How were the cheerleaders? All dolled-up? 636 00:37:05,056 --> 00:37:07,308 I don't really wanna talk about it. 637 00:37:08,476 --> 00:37:10,228 Hey, I'm gonna grab a shower. 638 00:37:21,989 --> 00:37:24,408 Okay, you lug nuts. 639 00:37:25,409 --> 00:37:27,411 Coach is in a meeting. 640 00:37:27,495 --> 00:37:29,247 So I'm running warmups today. 641 00:37:29,830 --> 00:37:31,415 Everyone good with that? 642 00:37:32,625 --> 00:37:35,252 In that case, let's play ball. 643 00:37:35,336 --> 00:37:36,629 [rock music playing] 644 00:37:37,129 --> 00:37:38,339 [boy 1] Here we go. 645 00:37:45,179 --> 00:37:46,013 [boy 2] Nice. 646 00:37:55,606 --> 00:37:57,858 Come on. Banana boy, pass me the ball. 647 00:37:57,942 --> 00:37:59,652 Pass me the ball! 648 00:38:05,074 --> 00:38:06,158 [boys] Oh! Whoa! 649 00:38:07,785 --> 00:38:08,911 [boy 3] Hey, come on. 650 00:38:11,747 --> 00:38:12,748 Listen up. 651 00:38:14,250 --> 00:38:16,168 We are not doing this crap. 652 00:38:17,545 --> 00:38:21,799 If you haven't noticed, Reggie here is our strongest player. 653 00:38:22,299 --> 00:38:24,927 Our only shot at making the playoffs this year. 654 00:38:25,011 --> 00:38:27,013 So we're gonna rise to his level. 655 00:38:27,096 --> 00:38:29,140 So if you don't wanna be chummy with him, 656 00:38:29,849 --> 00:38:30,933 that's fine. 657 00:38:31,475 --> 00:38:34,270 But the minute we hit this court, we are teammates. 658 00:38:34,353 --> 00:38:35,479 Fighting for each other. 659 00:38:35,563 --> 00:38:39,191 If you can't get on board with that, the door's right there. 660 00:38:41,527 --> 00:38:43,738 That includes you too, captain. 661 00:38:48,826 --> 00:38:50,494 [Cheryl] I hope this will suffice. 662 00:38:51,078 --> 00:38:52,538 Funds for your new club. 663 00:38:52,621 --> 00:38:54,415 Thank you, Cheryl. 664 00:38:54,498 --> 00:38:57,209 I'm shocked Featherhead approved a Black literary society. 665 00:38:57,918 --> 00:38:59,420 He didn't. 666 00:38:59,503 --> 00:39:01,130 Those funds were earmarked for... 667 00:39:01,839 --> 00:39:02,923 something else. 668 00:39:03,007 --> 00:39:06,886 But I believe your club to be a much more worthy endeavor. 669 00:39:06,969 --> 00:39:09,430 Well, I won't ask any more questions. 670 00:39:10,181 --> 00:39:11,265 But thank you. 671 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:13,434 Of course. 672 00:39:15,478 --> 00:39:17,646 I look forward to reading your first issue. 673 00:39:20,232 --> 00:39:21,359 Cheryl, wait. 674 00:39:25,196 --> 00:39:26,072 Yes? 675 00:39:26,572 --> 00:39:28,991 What are you doing after cheerleading practice? 676 00:39:30,659 --> 00:39:31,744 No plans. 677 00:39:32,661 --> 00:39:33,496 Why? 678 00:39:34,080 --> 00:39:35,539 If you want... 679 00:39:36,123 --> 00:39:39,001 maybe we could meet at the Dark Room. 680 00:39:41,128 --> 00:39:42,505 I would love that. 681 00:39:43,881 --> 00:39:45,466 Do you mean to talk? 682 00:39:45,549 --> 00:39:46,384 Yeah. 683 00:39:47,134 --> 00:39:50,596 About what it would mean... 684 00:39:50,679 --> 00:39:52,848 if we tried again. 685 00:40:01,107 --> 00:40:03,025 I didn't sock Julian for you. 686 00:40:07,029 --> 00:40:08,364 I know you don't need saving. 687 00:40:08,447 --> 00:40:10,908 I did it for my own sake and for the team's. 688 00:40:13,077 --> 00:40:15,830 I didn't wanna believe you were right about this town. 689 00:40:18,582 --> 00:40:20,584 But, hell, maybe we are just as... 690 00:40:21,210 --> 00:40:23,462 As messed up as any other place. 691 00:40:24,922 --> 00:40:25,923 I don't know. 692 00:40:38,185 --> 00:40:41,063 You wanna grab a burger at Pop's on the way home? 693 00:40:41,605 --> 00:40:43,649 Maybe we'll run into some of the other fellas there? 694 00:40:44,567 --> 00:40:46,819 Sure. If you're sure. 695 00:40:46,902 --> 00:40:47,945 I am. 696 00:40:48,904 --> 00:40:51,449 Just don't expect me to sit with anyone or anything. 697 00:40:59,915 --> 00:41:01,584 [Jughead] Tabitha and I stayed up till dawn 698 00:41:01,667 --> 00:41:03,669 reading and discussing Du Bois' stories. 699 00:41:04,336 --> 00:41:07,798 The next day, I wanted to tell Mr. Rayberry all about my swell night, 700 00:41:07,882 --> 00:41:09,592 so I went back to his apartment. 701 00:41:13,721 --> 00:41:15,473 What happened? 702 00:41:16,682 --> 00:41:20,686 I'm sorry to tell you this, but Brad Rayberry is dead. 703 00:41:21,270 --> 00:41:24,315 What...? How did he die? 704 00:41:24,398 --> 00:41:26,108 He, uh, killed himself. 705 00:41:27,193 --> 00:41:28,360 Hung himself. 706 00:41:29,278 --> 00:41:30,362 He left a note. 707 00:41:30,863 --> 00:41:34,116 "I can no longer continue living this way." 708 00:41:36,243 --> 00:41:39,205 I'm sorry, Jughead. I know that he was your friend. 709 00:41:40,539 --> 00:41:42,124 [dramatic music playing] w that he was your friend.