Riverdale Episode 8 Trailer, Details, and Return Date

Riverdale, from Arrow and Flash mastermind Greg Berlanti, is not a sitcom, but a one-hour drama inspired by Twin Peaks. The series also marks the first appearance of Kevin Keller outside the pages of the comics. Riverdale will star KJ Apa, Cole Sprouse, and Camila Mendes as America's favorite teens.

We're absolutely loving this show and all its weirdness right now. Here's our review of the most recent episode, "In a Lonely Place."

Riverdale Return Date

Here's the official synopsis for Riverdale episode 8, "The Outsiders" courtesy of the CW:

As Fred (Luke Perry) and his crew are about to start construction he loses his crew, which could put his livelihood in jeopardy.  Wanting to help his dad, Archie (KJ Apa) and his friends pitch in to help but after one of them is attacked, the gang comes up with a plan that lands them in Southside Serpent territory.  With Jughead’s (Cole Sprouse) secret revealed, he is worried about how his friends will react.  Meanwhile, Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Betty (Lili Reinhart) suggest throwing Polly (guest star Tiera Skovbye) a baby shower to make her feel better, but Polly is hesitant knowing how everyone feels.And check out the trailer:

Riverdale episode 8, "Chapter Eight: The Outsiders" airs on Thursday, March 30th.

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Riverdale Episodes

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Riverdale Episode 1 - Chapter One: Darkness on the Edge of Town

As a new school year begins, the town of Riverdale is reeling from the tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom.  Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) is still the all-American teen, but the summer’s events made him realize that he wants to pursue a career in music — not follow in his dad Fred’s (Luke Perry) footsteps — despite his forbidden relationship with Riverdale’s young music teacher, Ms. Grundy (guest star Sarah Habel).  With the weight of the world on his shoulders, Archie must look for a new music mentor and turns to Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray) but she is focused solely on her band, Josie and the Pussycats.  Weighing heavily on his mind is also his fractured friendship with budding writer Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse).  Meanwhile, girl-next-door Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) is anxious to see her crush Archie after being away all summer, but she’s not quite ready to reveal her true feelings to him.  And Betty’s nerves, which are hardly soothed by her overbearing mother Alice (Mädchen Amick), aren’t the only thing holding her back.  When a new student, Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes), arrives in town from New York with her mother Hermione (Marisol Nichols), there’s an undeniable spark between her and Archie, but Veronica doesn’t want to risk her new friendship with Betty.  And then there’s Cheryl Blossom (Madelaine Petsch), Riverdale’s Queen Bee, who is happy to stir up trouble amongst the others even though she’s keeping a few secrets of her own.

air date: 1/26/16

Riverdale Episode 2 - Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil

As new details of Jason’s death begin to emerge, Archie (KJ Apa) pleads with Miss Grundy (guest star Sarah Habel) to come forward with what they heard at Sweetwater River.  Betty (Lili Reinhart) makes an effort to mend her friendship with Archie but takes a different stance with Veronica (Camila Mendes), who is trying to make up for her actions.  With rumors around her brother’s death running rampant, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) deals with the pressure in true Queen Bee fashion, while tensions boil over when Jughead (Cole Sprouse) stumbles upon a secret Archie was hoping to keep hidden.  Finally, plans for the annual fall pep rally move forward with a performance by Josie (Ashleigh Murray) and the Pussycats and a special appearance by Mayor McCoy (guest star Robin Givens.)

air date: 2/2/17

Riverdale Episode 3 - Chapter Three: Body Double

After new information surrounding Jason’s death comes to light, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) finds herself under a cloud of suspicion and forced to come clean about the last time she saw her brother.  Meanwhile, Archie (KJ Apa) makes a tough decision that puts a major strain on his relationship with Miss Grundy (guest star Sarah Habel).  Elsewhere, Betty (Lili Reinhart) decides to revive the school newspaper and asks for Jughead’s (Cole Sprouse) help in investigating Jason’s death, while Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Ethel (guest star Shannon Purser) work on exposing some of Riverdale High’s football players after rumors of a “shame book” begin to circulate.  Finally, after getting grounded by his dad Fred (Luke Perry), Archie must figure out a way to make it to the Taste of Riverdale event where Josie (Ashleigh Murray) and the Pussycats will be performing a song he helped write.

air date: 2/9/17

Riverdale Episode 4 - Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show

When Jughead (Cole Sprouse) learns that an anonymous buyer has plans to tear down the local drive-in, he fights desperately to keep it open.  Betty (Lili Reinhart) finds her friendship with Archie on the line after stumbling upon some startling information she’s uncovered about Miss Grundy’s (guest star Sarah Habel) past.  Elsewhere, Veronica (Camila Mendes) confronts her mother Hermoine (Marisol Nichols) about a suspicious meeting she witnessed between her mother and a shady Southside Serpent.  Finally, after uncovering Betty’s diary, Alice (Madchen Amick) finds the perfect opportunity to destroy Archie’s golden boy image.  Madelaine Petsch and Luke Perry also star.

air date: 2/16/17

Riverdale Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness

With Jason’s funeral around the corner, the Blossom family moves forward with last minute preparations – and a secret agenda.  Meanwhile, Archie’s (KJ Apa) attempt to refocus his energy on football comes to a halt when an opportunity to work with a new music mentor presents itself.  Betty (Lili Reinhart) dives deeper into her investigation of Jason’s death and unearths some dark revelations about her family.  Elsewhere, after uncovering secrets about her own family, Veronica (Camila Mendes) forms an unlikely friendship with Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch), who is having a tougher time with Jason’s impending funeral than she lets on.  Finally, Hermoine (Marisol Nichols) turns to Fred (Luke Perry) for help after receiving a cryptic message from the Southside Serpents.

air date: 2/23/17

Riverdale Episode 6 - Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!

With Riverdale High’s annual variety show around the corner, Valerie’s (guest star Hayley Law) efforts to help Archie (KJ Apa) prepare for his big performance lead to some major fallout between her and Josie (Ashleigh Murray).  Meanwhile, Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Jughead’s (Cole Sprouse) investigation into Jason’s death brings them to a home for troubled youth and face-to-face with Polly (guest star Tiera Skovbye). Just as her relationship with her mother was on the upswing, an unexpected betrayal sends Veronica (Camila Mendes) spiraling, while Josie deals with her own pressures at home after her overbearing father returns for her performance at the variety show.  Finally, Hermoine’s (Marisol Nichols) first day at Andrew’s Construction finds her and Fred (Luke Perry) growing closer.

air date: 3/2/17

Riverdale Episode 7 - Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place

When a major piece of evidence is mysteriously destroyed, new rumors begin to swirl as to who was really behind Jason’s murder.  Tensions build when Jughead’s (Cole Sprouse) father returns to the fray and it’s revealed that he and Fred (Luke Perry) have some unresolved issues between them.  Meanwhile, Veronica (Camila Mendes) takes matters into her own hands after her fight with Hermione (Marisol Nichols).  Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) approaches Betty (Lili Reinhart) with an unexpected proposal that leaves Betty torn. 

air date: 3/9/17

Riverdale Episode 8 - Chapter Eight: The Outsiders

As Fred (Luke Perry) and his crew are about to start construction he loses his crew, which could put his livelihood in jeopardy.  Wanting to help his dad, Archie (KJ Apa) and his friends pitch in to help but after one of them is attacked, the gang comes up with a plan that lands them in Southside Serpent territory.  With Jughead’s (Cole Sprouse) secret revealed, he is worried about how his friends will react.  Meanwhile, Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Betty (Lili Reinhart) suggest throwing Polly (guest star Tiera Skovbye) a baby shower to make her feel better, but Polly is hesitant knowing how everyone feels.

air date: 3/30/17

Riverdale Episode 9 - Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion

Archie (KJ Apa) reluctantly agrees to escort Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) to her family’s official start of maple syrup tapping because he gets an offer that could help his future.  Archie starts to become skeptical of the real reason the Blossoms are so eager to help him, however he gets some helpful information for Betty (Lili Reinhart) about her sister.  Veronica (Camila Mendes) is trying to be nice and unbeknownst to her, befriends a classmate that her father’s illegal doings has hurt. Hermione (Marisol Nichols) is conflicted about telling Fred (Luke Perry) the truth. Meanwhile, Alice (Madchen Amick) is ready to get revenge on the Blossoms once and for all with the help of her two daughters.

air date: 4/6/17

Riverdale Episode 10 - Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend

When Fred (Luke Perry) decides to finalize the divorce with Archie’s mother Mary (guest star Molly Ringwald), Archie (KJ Apa) hides his true feelings.  Archie tries to win Valerie (guest star Hayley Law) back with a romantic evening, however, Betty (Lili Reinhart) hijacks his plans when she decides to throw Jughead (Cole Sprouse) a surprise birthday party.  Once Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) learns of the party, she decides to make it interesting and things quickly get out of control.  Meanwhile, Veronica (Camila Mendes) contemplates whether she should participate in the deposition to help get her Dad released.  Madchen Amick and Marishol Nichols also star.

air date: 4/13/17