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Riverdale – Season 2, Episode 5 Chapter Eighteen: When a Stranger Calls

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93% Tomatometer 15 Reviews
Alice publishes a fiery piece blasting the Southside; Jughead takes matters into his own hands to keep the peace; Betty receives an ultimatum that could destroy her relationships; Veronica's old friend visits for a wild night with the gang.
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Riverdale — Season 2, Episode 5

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The ladies of Riverdale come together in this powerful and poignant episode to take a stand against an all-too-relevant issue.

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Cast & Crew

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K.J. Apa

Archie Andrews

Lili Reinhart

Betty Cooper

Camila Mendes

Veronica Lodge

Cole Sprouse

Jughead Jones

Madelaine Petsch

Cheryl Blossom

Marisol Nichols

Hermione Lodge
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Samantha Highfill Entertainment Weekly 11/21/2017
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Welcome to my favorite episode of Riverdale this season Go to Full Review LaToya Ferguson AV Club 11/09/2017
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That this storyline is so oddly prescient and timely is impressive on Riverdale's end. Go to Full Review Phil Owen TheWrap 11/09/2017
When a Stranger Calls is the best of the series so far. It's full of pain and misery, all earned rather than just being cheap, thanks to a pair of plotlines that feel all too familiar. Go to Full Review Ferdosa Geeks of Color 08/15/2018
Aside from these very real horrors, Riverdale still offered us our weekly dose of sweet Riverdale drama. Go to Full Review Emily Tannenbaum Elle 05/10/2018
At the open house, Alice Cooper stages her own LWYMMD moment, complete with snake necklace. I died. Her entrance was everything. Go to Full Review Andre Meadows Black Nerd Comedy 02/20/2018
There have been sexy shower scenes, shirtless dudes, women stripping off clothes...but I'm sorry. Alice Cooper walking into that party is the win of the season. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Alice publishes a fiery piece blasting the Southside; Jughead takes matters into his own hands to keep the peace; Betty receives an ultimatum that could destroy her relationships; Veronica's old friend visits for a wild night with the gang.
Director
Ellen S. Pressman
Executive Producer
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jon Goldwater
Screenwriter
Aaron Allen
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (D|V)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 8, 2017
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