Home > Riverdale > Season 3 « TV Series Page Riverdale: Season 3 (2018 - 2019) SEASON: Season 3 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 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 44% Audience Score User Ratings: 720 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. 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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 (67) 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 Jun 03, 2020 I just love this show. I know people don't like it. Especially this season, but i absolutely love it. The drama, the characters, the mystery and the storytelling. There isn't anything wrong with it. Beni Z May 20, 2020 This season is complete garbage. The storyline is completely out-of-the-blue, throwing off the tone of the series, and the twists aren't interesting nor shocking. They're just dumb and make the story even more convoluted. And to be honest, the story is simply boring because of its lack of any kind of integrity. But the worst part is the script. The "emotional confrontations" are hilariously overdramatic. In fact, every single line is cringe-worthy. And the strained acting doesn't make them any better. A. N May 15, 2020 Huge disappointment I was a fan of Riverdale (1st season and much of season 2) but then the end of season two and the entirety of season 3 is awful awful awful! From a teen drama (although they all look like adults) to a high school music where although they're all students they practically run the town and order others around. Season 3 was a structural disaster from the beginning of the third season to the end. Starting with Veronica, we have to somehow forget all the romance with Archie and instead she opts for a funny looking nerdy guy. She is running a small business with her nose in the air, wearing ridiculous clothing and super cringey push up bras. Then there's Archies who has been with every girl around, he's desperate and predictable Rocky Balboa like scenes. How can we make Archie hotter I know let's give him his own gym and allow him to walk around with his abs out. Moving onto the over acting Betty - the drama in her life is just hilarious. She's allowed to stand near her convicted killer father, she throws herself at Jug like its some kind of Porno and often just gets in the way. I'm sure just to make things more hormonal she will no doubt mess up again and go after Archie. Lastly, there the former deadbeat JP who lands the Sheriff position (but when ever there's a murder which is sometimes three times a show the police are no where in site) The whole thing is a massive joke! 44% audience score, way too many inconsistencies, too much god awful skin flaunting, bad parenting, absolutely nonsense, it's far too drastic and unrealistic. I cannot see why this was so popular. Oh no wait yeah I can! You can all flirt and flaunt it we get it! You have an endless budget we get it! There's silly gangs that would have in real life got banged up after the first few day's we get that! Stop embarrassing yourselves! And people in Canada and America actually like this haha Rating first season: 9/10 Rating second season: 7/10 Rating third season: 2/10 Diabolical! Matt F May 05, 2020 I loved season 1 and 2, but what the hell where the writers thinking! The plot for season 3 is really strange, and hard to comprehend, the main villain isn't a serial killer, NO it's a demon possessed board game and a bottle of maple syrup. This show has so much potential. I want the old Riverdale back Jayden S Apr 20, 2020 This show was so good on the first season, so fresh, i coud not be more disapointed with what has became. The writing is terrible and the plots are not even good anymore, just trash Mads T Apr 16, 2020 Terrible, don't waste your time Aitor R Mar 30, 2020 Yep... still can't trust the tomato meter. After a pretty good 2nd season I thought riverdale was actually starting to find it's way, but it lost touch with reality fast in the 3rd season. The gargoyle gang? What a joke. Are kids doing the writing here, or what? Douglas J Mar 24, 2020 Amazing i am already at season 4 because of the lockdown Dishal K Feb 16, 2020 It was hard to watch, the plot just makes no sense and it comes across as funny rather than dramatic. 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