Home > Riverdale > Season 2 « TV Series Page Riverdale: Season 2 (2017 - 2018) SEASON: Season 2 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Want to see Episode List Season 2 Riverdale Critics Consensus Riverdale enters its sophomore year with an off-kilter new murder mystery while continuing to up the hormonal teen melodrama. 88% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 15 59% Audience Score User Ratings: 1017 See score details Rate And Review Submit review Want to see Edit Submit review Super Reviewer Verified Super Reviewer Verified Edit Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you buy your ticket? Let's get your review verified. Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you buy your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 88% Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying Air date: Oct 11, 2017 Archie struggles with the emotional aftermath of the shooting at Pop's diner, as Fred's life hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Veronica's father arrives in Riverdale earlier than expected; and Jughead and Betty question the shooter's true motives after they hear Pop Tate recount the chilling details of the shooting. Season 2 premiere. More 2 87% Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks Air date: Oct 18, 2017 Betty leads the charge to save Pop's after learning the diner may be forced to close its doors forever. Meanwhile, the gang becomes concerned for Archie's well being after noticing a string of unusual behavior from him; Jughead tries to find FP a new lawyer; and Veronica finds herself at a crossroads with Hiram and Hermoine when a past betrayal unexpectedly comes to light. More 3 100% Chapter Sixteen: The Watcher in the Woods Air date: Oct 25, 2017 Archie gets frustrated by the lack of progress made in catching his father's shooter, so he takes matters into his own hands to send the gunman a message. Meanwhile, Veronica is thrilled when Hiram's attempt to start fresh means she gets to introduce him to her friends, including Archie. Elsewhere, Jughead starts his first day at Southside High and is befriended by a Southside Serpent named Toni, while Kevin's attempt at having a little fun causes Betty to grow concerned for his safety. More 4 92% Chapter Seventeen: The Town That Dreaded Sundown Air date: Nov 1, 2017 The mayor calls an emergency town hall meeting to deal with the growing chaos in Riverdale; Betty becomes part of a deepening mystery and keeps parts of it from Jughead; Veronica grows concerned for Archie who is bent on revenge against the person terrorizing Riverdale; tensions between the North and Southside come to a head and lead to an unexpected showdown. More 5 93% Chapter Eighteen: When a Stranger Calls Air date: Nov 8, 2017 Alice publishes a fiery piece in the Riverdale Register, and Jughead tries to keep the peace; Betty receives an ultimatum that could destroy some of her closet relationships; Hiram and Hermoine court investors for the SoDale open house; Veronica welcomes old friend Nick St. Clair to town, but his plans for a wild night takes an unexpected turn. More 6 91% Chapter Nineteen: Death Proof Air date: Nov 15, 2017 Jughead and Archie stop a dangerous alliance between the Serpents and a long-time rival. Betty turns to Veronica for help about the Sugarman. Finally, Cheryl confronts her mother Penelope after a traumatic run-in. More 7 100% Chapter Twenty: Tales From the Darkside Air date: Nov 29, 2017 Jughead and Archie's friendship is tested after an unexpected call. Meanwhile, Betty and Veronica investigates someone who might be the Black Hood killer. Elsewhere, Josie's secret admirer takes thigns one step too far. More 8 67% Chapter Twenty-One: House of the Devil Air date: Dec 6, 2017 When Jughead learns that FP is getting released from prison, he and Betty organize a welcome home party with the Serpents to ease him back into his former life. Meanwhile, Archie and Veronica reach a crossroad in their relationship, but are forced to push their issues aside after Jughead and Betty ask them to take over the Black Hood investigation. More 9 89% Chapter Twenty-Two: Silent Night, Deadly Night Air date: Dec 13, 2017 After snooping around for Christmas gifts, Veronica uncovers a major secret Hiram has been keeping from her. Fallout from Jughead's encounter with Penny Peabody creates tension between him and FP. Meanwhile, a defiant Cheryl takes matters into her own hands after Penelope tells her they cannot afford Christmas this year. Finally, Betty and Archie's vow to take down the Black Hood once and for all leads to a dangerous showdown. More 10 88% Chapter Twenty-Three: The Blackboard Jungle Air date: Jan 17, 2018 Tensions mount when the sudden shut down of Southside High forces Jughead and his fellow serpents to transfer to Riverdale High. Veronica ensures Hiram and Hermoine that she's still on board with their plans for SoDale. Archie is conflicted when he is asked to gather some information on Hiram's suspicious business dealings. Betty sets out on a quest to find her long-lost brother, Chic. More Show More Episodes Riverdale: Season 2 Videos 1:12 Riverdale: Season 2 Comic-Con Trailer 0:30 Riverdale: Season 2 Promo - Stunning Critics 0:30 Riverdale: Season 2 Trailer - Motive 0:29 Riverdale: Season 2 Trailer - Back Again 0:30 Riverdale: Season 2 Episode 2 Preview 0:30 Riverdale: Season 2 Episode 3 Preview Riverdale: Season 2 Episode 4 Preview 0:30 Riverdale: Season 2 Episode 5 Preview 0:30 Riverdale: Season 2 Episode 6 Preview 0:30 Riverdale: Season 2 Episode 7 Preview View All Videos (26) Riverdale: Season 2 Photos View All Photos (78) Tv Season Info Season 2 of this drama series opens moments after last season's finale. Fred Andrews (Luke Perry) is shot by a hooded gunman, and his son Archie (KJ Apa) must rush towards the hospital to save his father's life. Meanwhile, Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse) has to try and fit in at his new school and is determined to become a member of his father's gang, the Southside Serpents. Plus, Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes) agrees to help her parents in the family business, which puts her in the perilous world of criminals and crooks. Genre: Drama Network: CW Premiere Date: Oct 11, 2017 Creator: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Exec. Producers: Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jon Goldwater Cast KJ Apa as Archie Andrews Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper Sarah Habel as Ms. Grundy Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones Mädchen Amick as Alice Cooper Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom Luke Perry as Fred Andrews Ashleigh Murray as Josie Mccoy Ross Butler as Reggie Mantle Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge Casey Cott as Kevin Keller Skeet Ulrich as FP Jones Hart Denton as Chic Nathalie Boltt as Penelope Vanessa Morgan as Toni Mark Consuelos as Hiram Brit Morgan as Penny Peabody Andrew Cohen as Himself Alvin Sanders as Pop Tate John Behlmann as Agent Adams Henderson Wade as Sheriff Minetta) Molly Ringwald as Mary Robin Givens as Mayor McCoy Martin Cummins as Sheriff Keller Show More Cast News & Interviews for Riverdale: Season 2 13 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This October Beebo, the Black Hood, Rick Grimes, and More of Our Favorite Comics–on–TV Moments of 2018 Renewed and Cancelled TV Shows 2018 View All Riverdale: Season 2 News Episodes 1 88% Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying Air date: Oct 11, 2017 Archie struggles with the emotional aftermath of the shooting at Pop's diner, as Fred's life hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Veronica's father arrives in Riverdale earlier than expected; and Jughead and Betty question the shooter's true motives after they hear Pop Tate recount the chilling details of the shooting. Season 2 premiere. More 2 87% Chapter Fifteen: Nighthawks Air date: Oct 18, 2017 Betty leads the charge to save Pop's after learning the diner may be forced to close its doors forever. Meanwhile, the gang becomes concerned for Archie's well being after noticing a string of unusual behavior from him; Jughead tries to find FP a new lawyer; and Veronica finds herself at a crossroads with Hiram and Hermoine when a past betrayal unexpectedly comes to light. More 3 100% Chapter Sixteen: The Watcher in the Woods Air date: Oct 25, 2017 Archie gets frustrated by the lack of progress made in catching his father's shooter, so he takes matters into his own hands to send the gunman a message. Meanwhile, Veronica is thrilled when Hiram's attempt to start fresh means she gets to introduce him to her friends, including Archie. Elsewhere, Jughead starts his first day at Southside High and is befriended by a Southside Serpent named Toni, while Kevin's attempt at having a little fun causes Betty to grow concerned for his safety. More 4 92% Chapter Seventeen: The Town That Dreaded Sundown Air date: Nov 1, 2017 The mayor calls an emergency town hall meeting to deal with the growing chaos in Riverdale; Betty becomes part of a deepening mystery and keeps parts of it from Jughead; Veronica grows concerned for Archie who is bent on revenge against the person terrorizing Riverdale; tensions between the North and Southside come to a head and lead to an unexpected showdown. More 5 93% Chapter Eighteen: When a Stranger Calls Air date: Nov 8, 2017 Alice publishes a fiery piece in the Riverdale Register, and Jughead tries to keep the peace; Betty receives an ultimatum that could destroy some of her closet relationships; Hiram and Hermoine court investors for the SoDale open house; Veronica welcomes old friend Nick St. Clair to town, but his plans for a wild night takes an unexpected turn. More 6 91% Chapter Nineteen: Death Proof Air date: Nov 15, 2017 Jughead and Archie stop a dangerous alliance between the Serpents and a long-time rival. Betty turns to Veronica for help about the Sugarman. Finally, Cheryl confronts her mother Penelope after a traumatic run-in. More 7 100% Chapter Twenty: Tales From the Darkside Air date: Nov 29, 2017 Jughead and Archie's friendship is tested after an unexpected call. Meanwhile, Betty and Veronica investigates someone who might be the Black Hood killer. Elsewhere, Josie's secret admirer takes thigns one step too far. More 8 67% Chapter Twenty-One: House of the Devil Air date: Dec 6, 2017 When Jughead learns that FP is getting released from prison, he and Betty organize a welcome home party with the Serpents to ease him back into his former life. Meanwhile, Archie and Veronica reach a crossroad in their relationship, but are forced to push their issues aside after Jughead and Betty ask them to take over the Black Hood investigation. More 9 89% Chapter Twenty-Two: Silent Night, Deadly Night Air date: Dec 13, 2017 After snooping around for Christmas gifts, Veronica uncovers a major secret Hiram has been keeping from her. Fallout from Jughead's encounter with Penny Peabody creates tension between him and FP. Meanwhile, a defiant Cheryl takes matters into her own hands after Penelope tells her they cannot afford Christmas this year. Finally, Betty and Archie's vow to take down the Black Hood once and for all leads to a dangerous showdown. More 10 88% Chapter Twenty-Three: The Blackboard Jungle Air date: Jan 17, 2018 Tensions mount when the sudden shut down of Southside High forces Jughead and his fellow serpents to transfer to Riverdale High. Veronica ensures Hiram and Hermoine that she's still on board with their plans for SoDale. Archie is conflicted when he is asked to gather some information on Hiram's suspicious business dealings. Betty sets out on a quest to find her long-lost brother, Chic. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Riverdale Season 2 All Critics (15) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (2) This show is as good as TV melodrama gets, achieves maximum bang for it buck in delivering that melodrama without betraying the characters, and also it looks great. Riverdale is no joke. Oct 12, 2017 | Full Review… Phil Owen TheWrap Top Critic [K.J.] Apa is at his best here - expressive and a little bit frantic in a way that makes him more endearing than he ever had been in season 1. Oct 12, 2017 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Dana Schwartz Entertainment Weekly Top Critic The plot, much like cold maple syrup, thickens! Oct 19, 2017 | Full Review… Jackson McHenry New York Magazine/Vulture Top Critic Season 2 maintains much of that fun. While the characters are still engaging, the central mystery fails to capture the lightning in a bottle intrigue that kicked off season 1. Oct 30, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… Christopher James AwardsCircuit.com Riverdale embraces madness, salting and debauchery without inhibiting, without the soap opera being half-full. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 2, 2018 | Full Review… Eneko Ruiz Jimenez El Pais (Spain) Really anything that gives Alice more of a prominent, major role in a storyline is fine by me. Jun 21, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Caralynn Lippo Tell-Tale TV Riverdale uses popular culture to explicate, and magnify, its themes and preoccupations, only through an expressly feminine perspective. Dec 12, 2017 | Full Review… Laura Bogart The Week But I fear its concern with crime and punishment, with the guilt that always seems to accompany sin, has made it so grave, in form as in function, that saving it from itself demands a super-heroic effort of its own. Nov 30, 2017 | Full Review… Matt Brennan Paste Magazine Riverdale is a pitch-perfect teen drama. Oct 12, 2017 | Full Review… Ariana Romero Refinery29 The narrative is still unbalanced, with hormones once again taking over as melodrama masquerades as intrigue. It was everything we've come to expect from Riverdale. Oct 12, 2017 | Full Review… Kaitlin Thomas TV Guide In its second season, Riverdale again establishes a strong central mystery, but the man in the black hood is quite different and already much more violent. Oct 12, 2017 | Full Review… Kevin Yeoman ScreenRant [Betty and Veronica's competitiveness] fits neatly into the canon: You're either the Madonna or the whore. Maleficent or Princess Aurora. Sandy or Rizzo. We've got two choices, ladies, and both are reductive. Oct 23, 2017 | Full Review… Rebecca Farley Refinery29 View All Critic Reviews (15) Audience Reviews for Riverdale: Season 2 Jun 03, 2020 This is the best season of them all. The black hood is a crazy, dark and very entertaining murderer. I also really like the twist which reveals, that it's Betty's dad. They also focused on Hiram Lodge, which was very fun, because they weren't limited on one storyline. It was a perfect season overall. Beni Z May 12, 2020 Literally the dumbest show anyone could ever watch 👎👎👎 Julian R May 10, 2020 The black hood story will keep you tied to your screen the whole way throughout the seasons and many twists and turns. This season is much better than season 1. Brandon L May 05, 2020 I thoughy season 2is a good season. It takes place where the 1st season leaves of, and the story stays steady and decent. Good season Jayden S Apr 20, 2020 Much darker than season 1. Very nice plot and acting got better. Gonalo R Apr 12, 2020 so good, the black wold is amazing but not best of betty Luke B Mar 25, 2020 Much better than the first season. Glad to see they actually added some real criminals to it, rather than just watching spoiled kids stand up to their spoiled perant the whole Time (like season 1). Woulda gave 4stars but it got a little to farfetched there towards the end. Douglas J Mar 24, 2020 Amazing i am already at season 4 because of the lockdown Dishal K Feb 10, 2020 1st season was okay but this shit went downhill. Olivia Q Jan 30, 2020 Love it. Scary, mysterious, and full of excitement. I liked it... A LOT. 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