Home > Riverdale > Season 3 « TV Series Page Riverdale: Season 3 (2018 - 2019) SEASON: Season 3 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Want to see Episode List Season 3 Riverdale Critics Consensus Suspend your disbelief and hold on to your beanie: Season 3 of Riverdale is off the rails, and delightfully so. 84% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 6 47% Audience Score User Ratings: 600 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 95% Chapter Thirty-Six: Labor Day Air date: Oct 10, 2018 The Season 3 premiere: The jury begins deliberations in the murder trial; and Archie makes a surprising request about how he wants to spend his final days of summer. Betty is forced to deal with her problems head-on after a heated confrontation with Alice and Polly brings up some dark secrets she's kept hidden. Veronica pleads with Hiram to step in and help Archie before a verdict is announced. Finally, Jughead leads the Serpents against the Ghoulies latest attack. More 2 100% Chapter Thirty-Seven: Fortune and Men's Eyes Air date: Oct 17, 2018 After a gruesome discovery is made in the forest, Jughead and Betty team up to investigate. As Archie navigates his new surroundings, Veronica devises a plan to bring a bit of home to him. Elsewhere, when Moose decides to join the RROTC, Kevin worries he may be pulling away from him. More 3 86% Chapter Thirty-Eight: As Above, So Below Air date: Oct 24, 2018 A series of suspicious roadblocks threaten to delay the opening of the speakeasy, so Veronica enlists the help of Cheryl, Toni, Reggie, Kevin and Josie to ensure opening night goes off without a hitch. Elsewhere, Betty and Jughead follow different leads to learn more about the strange incidents going on in the town. Finally, some unwanted attention forces Archie to make a difficult decision about his future. More 4 89% Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club Air date: Nov 7, 2018 When Betty confronts Alice about Gryphons and Gargoyles, Alice has no choice but to come clean about how she, along with a young Fred, FP, Hermoine, Hiram, Sierra, Penelope and Tom played the game in the early '90s--and how a shocking mystery has been plaguing them all ever since. More 5 93% Chapter Forty: The Great Escape Air date: Nov 14, 2018 After weeks go by with no contact from Archie, Veronica devises a plan to break him out of juvie. Meanwhile, Betty learns that Jughead has taken their investigation into Griffins & Gargoyles a step too far, and she finds herself in a race against the clock to save him. More 6 77% Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter Air date: Nov 28, 2018 Betty follows some strong leads in hopes of finding out who the true Gargoyle King is after confronting the parents, who were part of "The Midnight Club" 25 years ago. Meanwhile, Veronica's attempt to prove Archie's innocence lands her in hot water. Finally, Archie turns to Kevin (Casey Cott) for help making things right. More 7 69% Chapter Forty-Two: The Man in Black Air date: Dec 5, 2018 Fearful that he will be caught, Archie hits the road and ends up at a farm outside Riverdale, where he meets Laurie Lake. Meanwhile, Alice takes extreme measures to ensure Betty's safety from the Gargoyle King, and Betty finds herself up against a formidable foe from her past. Finally, after learning that La Bonne Nuit is in trouble, Veronica makes a risky business decision that could cost her everything. More 8 83% Chapter Forty-Three: Outbreak Air date: Dec 12, 2018 On the road and running out of places to stay, Jughead and Archie head to Toledo to visit Jughead's mother Gladys and sister Jellybean. Back in Riverdale, Betty inches closer to uncovering the truth about Griffins & Gargoyles, while Veronica and Cheryl take on Hiram, Hermoine and Penelope after more students fall victim to seizures. More 9 75% Chapter Forty-Four: No Exit Air date: Jan 16, 2019 With Riverdale in disarray following Hiram's takeover, Veronica leads the charge against her father after he takes aim at La Bonne Nuit. Meanwhile, Betty reluctantly houses the group of patients who escaped the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, and Jughead confronts a group of desperate Serpents who have resorted to drastic measures to make ends meet. Finally, Archie is forced to face his demons. More 10 92% Chapter Forty-Five: The Stranger Air date: Jan 23, 2019 With SATs around the corner, Alice and FP urge Jughead and Betty to stop investigating G&G and start focusing on their SAT prep. However, when Alice takes things one step too far, Betty is forced to come face-to-face with someone from her past. Finally, Jughead makes a bold move against the Gargoyle Gang. More Show More Episodes Riverdale: Season 3 Videos 2:54 Riverdale: Comic-Con Trailer 0:29 Riverdale: Season 3 Trailer - Middle Of The Night 0:29 Riverdale: Season 3 Episode 2 Preview - Fortune and Men's Eyes 1:55 Riverdale: Season 3 Episode 2 Sneak Peek - Jailhouse Rock 0:29 Riverdale: Season 3 Episode 4 Preview 0:29 Riverdale: Season 3 Episode 5 Preview 0:29 Riverdale: Season 3 Episode 6 Preview 0:29 Riverdale: Season 3 Episode 7 Preview 0:29 Riverdale: Season 3 Episode 8 Mid-Season Finale Preview 0:29 Riverdale: Season 3 Episode 9 Preview View All Videos (26) Riverdale: Season 3 Photos View All Photos (66) Tv Season Info At the beginning of Season 3, Archie (KJ Apa) is waiting for the verdict of his trial and decides to spend one last free weekend with Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Jughead (Cole Sprouse). After he's sentenced to two years in jail, Archie is caught in a power struggle inside the prison, while Veronica tries to find a way to break him out. Meanwhile, Betty and Jughead investigate a series of strange incidents that seem to be connected, uncovering a weird cult that somehow managed to bring a fantasy game to life. Genre: Drama Network: CW Premiere Date: Oct 10, 2018 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 Penelope Ann Miller as Ms. Wright Gina Gershon as Gladys Jones Trinity Likins as Jellybean "JB" Jones Molly Ringwald as Mary Tiera Skovbye as Polly Riley Keough as Laurie Lake Nathalie Boltt as Penelope Chad Michael Murray as Edgar Michael Consuelos as Hiram Kelly Ripa as Ms. Mulwray Zoé de Grand'Maison as Evelyn Show More Cast News & Interviews for Riverdale: Season 3 TV Premiere Dates 2019 13 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This October Comic-Con 2019: All the Trailers For Movies and TV Shows View All Riverdale: Season 3 News Episodes 1 95% Chapter Thirty-Six: Labor Day Air date: Oct 10, 2018 The Season 3 premiere: The jury begins deliberations in the murder trial; and Archie makes a surprising request about how he wants to spend his final days of summer. Betty is forced to deal with her problems head-on after a heated confrontation with Alice and Polly brings up some dark secrets she's kept hidden. Veronica pleads with Hiram to step in and help Archie before a verdict is announced. Finally, Jughead leads the Serpents against the Ghoulies latest attack. More 2 100% Chapter Thirty-Seven: Fortune and Men's Eyes Air date: Oct 17, 2018 After a gruesome discovery is made in the forest, Jughead and Betty team up to investigate. As Archie navigates his new surroundings, Veronica devises a plan to bring a bit of home to him. Elsewhere, when Moose decides to join the RROTC, Kevin worries he may be pulling away from him. More 3 86% Chapter Thirty-Eight: As Above, So Below Air date: Oct 24, 2018 A series of suspicious roadblocks threaten to delay the opening of the speakeasy, so Veronica enlists the help of Cheryl, Toni, Reggie, Kevin and Josie to ensure opening night goes off without a hitch. Elsewhere, Betty and Jughead follow different leads to learn more about the strange incidents going on in the town. Finally, some unwanted attention forces Archie to make a difficult decision about his future. More 4 89% Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Midnight Club Air date: Nov 7, 2018 When Betty confronts Alice about Gryphons and Gargoyles, Alice has no choice but to come clean about how she, along with a young Fred, FP, Hermoine, Hiram, Sierra, Penelope and Tom played the game in the early '90s--and how a shocking mystery has been plaguing them all ever since. More 5 93% Chapter Forty: The Great Escape Air date: Nov 14, 2018 After weeks go by with no contact from Archie, Veronica devises a plan to break him out of juvie. Meanwhile, Betty learns that Jughead has taken their investigation into Griffins & Gargoyles a step too far, and she finds herself in a race against the clock to save him. More 6 77% Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter Air date: Nov 28, 2018 Betty follows some strong leads in hopes of finding out who the true Gargoyle King is after confronting the parents, who were part of "The Midnight Club" 25 years ago. Meanwhile, Veronica's attempt to prove Archie's innocence lands her in hot water. Finally, Archie turns to Kevin (Casey Cott) for help making things right. More 7 69% Chapter Forty-Two: The Man in Black Air date: Dec 5, 2018 Fearful that he will be caught, Archie hits the road and ends up at a farm outside Riverdale, where he meets Laurie Lake. Meanwhile, Alice takes extreme measures to ensure Betty's safety from the Gargoyle King, and Betty finds herself up against a formidable foe from her past. Finally, after learning that La Bonne Nuit is in trouble, Veronica makes a risky business decision that could cost her everything. More 8 83% Chapter Forty-Three: Outbreak Air date: Dec 12, 2018 On the road and running out of places to stay, Jughead and Archie head to Toledo to visit Jughead's mother Gladys and sister Jellybean. Back in Riverdale, Betty inches closer to uncovering the truth about Griffins & Gargoyles, while Veronica and Cheryl take on Hiram, Hermoine and Penelope after more students fall victim to seizures. More 9 75% Chapter Forty-Four: No Exit Air date: Jan 16, 2019 With Riverdale in disarray following Hiram's takeover, Veronica leads the charge against her father after he takes aim at La Bonne Nuit. Meanwhile, Betty reluctantly houses the group of patients who escaped the Sisters of Quiet Mercy, and Jughead confronts a group of desperate Serpents who have resorted to drastic measures to make ends meet. Finally, Archie is forced to face his demons. More 10 92% Chapter Forty-Five: The Stranger Air date: Jan 23, 2019 With SATs around the corner, Alice and FP urge Jughead and Betty to stop investigating G&G and start focusing on their SAT prep. However, when Alice takes things one step too far, Betty is forced to come face-to-face with someone from her past. Finally, Jughead makes a bold move against the Gargoyle Gang. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Riverdale Season 3 All Critics (6) | Top Critics (0) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (1) Confidently finding its groove in storylines more outlandish than anything you will find in the comics, Riverdale is still going strong Jan 16, 2019 | Full Review… Courtney Small That Shelf The show's erratic quality can be an asset... but it can also be frustrating because there's constantly a better show buzzing underneath. Jun 4, 2019 | Full Review… Jesse Hassenger The Verge Riverdale has finally hit soap-opera bingo. May 16, 2019 | Full Review… Amelia Emberwing Birth.Movies.Death. My only hope, with just four episodes left in the season, is that this mundanity proves to be a trap, one that will rip us forward in a shocking turn of events. Apr 24, 2019 | Full Review… Stephanie Archer Film Inquiry The third season of Riverdale sees the show moving further from the ensemble feeling of the first, continuing a trend which really started in the middle of the second. Feb 1, 2019 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review… Nick Spacek Starburst One of our wishes was always that Riverdale would embrace the inherent insanity in making a dark Archie reboot and amplifiying its silly strangeness. This season it has done so. Nov 14, 2018 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… Chris Cummins Den of Geek View All Critic Reviews (6) Audience Reviews for Riverdale: Season 3 1d ago -worst season ever -the plots were unrealistic especially the gargoyle and teenagers acting like high schooler -the lines were so cringe that it reminded me of a teen fan fiction -continued the show because I just wanted to know the show was tolerable to watch Diana M Oct 11, 2019 Wow.... somehow this janky third entry manages to stay incredibly interesting. Sure several sections of this season can drag on for maybe a little to long but when the plot lines hit they hit hard. This one was weird but man I had fun along the ride. Garrett R Oct 06, 2019 Plot lines were a mess, very bad writing. Matthew L Oct 06, 2019 Literal Garbage. Completely overwrought and the ideas were senseless. The script looks like it was written by a 10 year old with a badass imagination. I'm still hoping for this to bring back the season 1 vibe. Jaede A Oct 02, 2019 Season 1 got me hooked to this show....season 2 was ok.....but now season 3 just is awful..... showing off hot bodies to compensate for the poor story line seems to be the direction this show has gone to. Javier C Sep 28, 2019 In poor taste. They brought back the D&D panic of hysterical 80s parents for no good reason, couldn't be creative enough to come up with something more interesting to do with Riverdale or did one of the writers just have a personal vendetta against D&D? Plus the season was littered with seizures despite poor Luke Perry's unfortunate passing. In poor taste guys. Complete trash. Poor actors that had to work on this you guys deserve better. Mykie V Sep 10, 2019 Terrible. Season 3 literally brought back characters just to kill them off, too many loose ends, things were extremely confusing. Not to mention they completely butchered so many things and personalities, destroyed relationships. If you liked season one, and were okay with season 2, i do not suggesting stepping foot into this madhouse. Aspen T Sep 06, 2019 worst thing i've ever watched. the storyline made no sense and was predictable. it was just a load of crap. Lucy H Aug 20, 2019 The story completely shifted from being a thriller high-school show to a weird scifi tragedy with bad writing. Stien W Aug 18, 2019 Really quite poor. Storylines all over the place, that are then dragged out for so long the show becomes annoying. It's all so incoherent, with characters constantly making nonsensical decisions that don't marry up with who they are, it's as if the writers got bored half way through. The farm story goes on way too long without conclusion. Then you've got the dreadful Archie boxing story line, just the total lack of continuity in that whole arc comes off as very, very lazy work. Whole episodes based on some random decision a character makes, you watch the entire thing only for the character to change their mind at the end rendering the entire thing a waste of time. I'm not sure if this is written by children or just for them, or maybe they are poking fun at the audience. Either way, a frustrating, boring, lengthy and ridiculous show with season 3 really taking it to another level. Angelo D See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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