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: 1044 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. 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. View Details 2. 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. View Details 3. 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. View Details 4. 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. View Details 5. 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. View Details 6. 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. View Details 7. 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. View Details 8. 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. View Details 9. 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. View Details 10. 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. View Details 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, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Cast & Crew Marisol Nichols Hermione K.J. Apa Archie Andrews Camila Mendes Veronica Lodge Cole Sprouse Jughead Jones Lili Reinhart Betty Cooper Luke Perry Fred Andrews Casey Cott Kevin Keller Mädchen Amick Alice Cooper Mark Consuelos Hiram Lodge Madelaine Petsch Cheryl Blossom Skeet Ulrich F.P. Jones Ashleigh Murray Josie McCoy Hart Denton Chic Nathalie Boltt Penelope Vanessa Morgan Toni Topaz Brit Morgan Penny Peabody Robin Givens Mayor McCoy Molly Ringwald Mary Martin Cummins Sheriff Keller John Behlmann Agent Adams Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Jon Goldwater Greg Berlanti Sarah Schechter Britta Lundin Brian E. Paterson Yolanda Lawrence Rob Seidenglanz Shepard Boucher Kevin Sullivan Arabella Anderson Aaron Allen Ross Maxwell Allison Anders Tessa Leigh Williams Michael Grassi Dawn Wilkinson Julie Plec Maggie Kiley Tim Hunter Show all Cast & Crew 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. 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. View Details 2. 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. View Details 3. 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. View Details 4. 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. View Details 5. 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. View Details 6. 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. View Details 7. 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. View Details 8. 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. View Details 9. 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. View Details 10. 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. View Details 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 Screen Rant [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 2d ago Just not good in any way. Dalma M Oct 18, 2020 No comment this was just straight up horrible. This makes me want to die. Emma B Aug 26, 2020 My only question is how is this certified fresh. Actually, scratch that. How does this have over a 40%. The writing is that of a middle school fan fic writer. There is no overarching plot. It is inconsistent. It's obvious they have no end goal in mind and have no idea what they're doing next. When they get renewed for a new season, that's when they even begin to think about long term plot points. The acting isn't horrible; I mean it's hard to have good acting with horrible writing. I thought it'd get better with time, but they never fail to disappoint. Kate W Aug 03, 2020 The mystery is nearly as good as the first and the expanded role for the supporting cast is appreciated. Steve D 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. 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