Archie's voiceover
Previously on Riverdale...
In FP's trailer
Ben and I,we thought it was just a game.But it's not.It's so much more. He's real.The Gargoyle King."
In the
JUGHEAD says to Dilton "Dilton?"
Ben having seizure
Jughead says to Ben "Ben! Hey."
In Pembrooke,Living Room/Dining Room
Veronica says to Hiram "Framing Archie for murder? Conspiring to keep him locked away?
You don't have a daughter anymore. "
In Coopers house,Living Room
Polly says to Alice "We could start our own version of the Farm."
Betty says to Alice "You're actually buying this Farm crap that some huckster named Edgar Evernever is selling you?"
In the backyard
Betty having a seizure
ALICE says to Betty "Oh,my God.Betty."
At Sweetwood River Swimming hole
Archie says to Bughead and Veronica "I didn't kill anyone.But I could have."
In Court
Archie says to mary "I have to take responsibility for that.I can't put you and everyone else through this again." Archie says to judge "I'll take the deal.Your Honor,I'm guilty."
At Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center
BELL RINGING
JUGHEAD's voiceover
We've all felt it. On the first day of a new school year. Butterflies in the stomach. We've all looked around and wondered,where am I gonna fit in here? Who am I gonna sit with at lunch? Will I even make it till lunch?"
At Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center
Police officer washes Archie with a hose pipe and flour
Jughead's voiceover
Multiply that by a thousand,and that's how Archie Andrews felt as he was being processed at the Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center.
In Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center
Archie walking
CAPTAIN GOLIGHTLY says to Archie "Andrews.
Warden wants to see you.Let's go."
In a office
DOOR SHUTS
Archie walks in
Warden Norton says to Archie "It's Shakespeare. Do you know what it means?"
Archie says to Warden Norton "No,sir."
Warden Norton says to Archie "It means you're alone,and you have no one to blame but yourself.
I read your file.Besides killing that boy at Shadow Lake,I'm told you have an affinity for music. We have a music room.No one uses it,but it's there. I keep an orderly house,Mr. Andrews. Respect that and we'll get on just fine.You understand?"
Archie says to Warden Norton "Yes,sir."
In Pops
Fred says to Tom and FP "I just got off the phone with the warden at juvenile hall.He says that Archie's been processed.He's okay."
Veronica pouring coffee
Veronica SIGHS
Veronica says to Fred "Thank God."
Fred says to Tom "Yeah.I got a line on those three thugs who gave false testimony against him." Tom says to Fred "I'm friends with the sheriff over at Shadow County.They found the remains of a campfire in the deep woods."
Veronica says to Fred,Tom and FP "Archie's in jail,and these cretins are basically camping."
FP says to Tom and Fred "Not for long.We'll make damn sure of that."
Veronica says to Fred,FP and Tom "Meanwhile, I'll keep the home fires burning at Riverdale High,so everyone knows my Archiekins will be back in time for homecoming and everything will be just as he left it."
In Coopers house,Kitchen
Alice says to Polly "Dr. Patel kept Betty overnight for observation,but it was just a precaution."
Polly says to Alice "Well,did he say what caused the seizure?" Alice says to Polly "They ran tests, but he suspects it's just good,old fashioned stress." Polly says to Betty "Oh,Betty.I was up all night with the twins.We were so worried about you." Betty says to Polly "You were worried about me?" Polly says to Betty "Hmm?"
Betty says to Polly "What about Juniper and Dagwood? Are they all right?"
Alice says to Betty and Polly "Okay,here we go again."
Polly CHUCKLES
Polly says to Betty "Juniper and Dagwood are napping. They're fine.Why wouldn't they be? "
Alice pours juice
Betty says to Polly "Um,because I saw you and Mom throw the twins into a giant bonfire last night." Alice says to Betty "All right,that's enough.The only thing burning last night was the hibachi in the backyard.We were making skewers with a few friends." Betty says to Alice "From the Farm?" Alice says to Betty "Yeah, as a matter of fact." Polly says to Betty "You must have just had a hallucination while you had the seizure."
Betty glances at Alice
Betty looks at Polly
Betty says to Alice "It was so real."
Alice says to Betty "Sweetheart."
Betty's CELL PHONE BUZZING and it was Jughead Jones
Betty stands up and Betty walks out of the kitchen
Alice SIGHS
In Newspaper Room
Betty says to Jughead "Oh,my God,Dilton is dead?" Jughead says to Betty "Yeah.And Ben from the drive-in,he's barely hanging on.Doctors don't know when or if he's even gonna wake up.
Sheriff Minetta asked me to keep the whole thing hush-hush for the family's sake."
Jughead SIGHS
Jughead says to Betty "But,Betty,what I saw was..." Betty says to Jughead "What,Jug?"
Jughead says to Betty "It was like a ritual site. Their lips were blue.There were these chalices that were filled with poison or something.Animal bones were in a circle.The tree had markings on it.There was a winged totem with a skull and branches." Betty says to Jughead "So,was it a murder or a su1c1de-pact gone wrong?"
Jughead looks upset and unsettled
Jughead says to Betty "I have no idea.I saw Ben and Dilton.They were playing this weird game at Pop's.Dilton was raving about someone called the Gargoyle King.I was also thinking that maybe you and I could investigate this together,for old times sake."
Betty stands up
Jughead says to Betty "Or at least until we catch a new lead with Archie's case."
Betty touches Jughead's head
Betty says to Jughead "I like that idea.I'll try to see if Dr. Curdle can get us into the coroner's office." Jughead says to Betty "Have more romantic words ever been spoken?"
Betty says to Jughead "No."
In Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center
CAPTAIN GOLIGHTLY says to Archie "You're bunking with Mad Dog."
INMATES JEERING AND CLAPPING
MAD DOG EXHALES
CLASSICAL PIANO MUSIC PLAYING
Archie walks in his cell and CAPTAIN GOLIGHTLY locks the cell
Archie says to Mad Dog "Hey."
Mad Dog EXHALES
Archie says to Mad Dog "I'm Archie.You're Mad Dog,right?"
Mad Dog exhaling sharply and Archie sits on a bed
Archie says to Mad Dog "How long you been in?"
Mad Dog stops working out
Mad Dog SNIFFS
MUSIC STOPS and Mad Dog grabs a book and lays on his bed
Archie says to Mad Dog "Listen,bro,since we're gonna be cellmates..."
Mad Dog says to Archie "Nice shoes.I'd keep em tied real tight."
In Waldo's office
VERONICA says to Waldo "Mr. Weatherbee,as Archie's girlfriend and former running-mate,I just wanna let you know that I'll be stepping in as interim student body president."
Waldo says to Veronica "I'm sorry,Miss Lodge, but someone else has already petitioned to be president just this morning. "
Veronica says to Waldo "What? Who did?"
In Girls Locker Room
Veronica says to Cheryl "Cheryl,what the hell do you think you're doing,trying to steal Archie's presidency?" Cheryl says to Veronica "Who would you have lead us through the super dark times of junior year? Ethel Muggs? I saw the poor girl earlier.She was fuguing about some winged creature that was after her."
Veronica says to Cheryl "Actually...I was thinking I'd keep Archie's seat warm."
Cheryl says to Veronica "Why? When JFK was shot,Jackie O didn't become president.Lyndon B. Johnson did." Josie says to Veronica "And then he lead us into Vietnam."
Cheryl looks annoyed
Josie says to Cheryl "I'm just saying.Her man's in the big house,Cheryl.Give her a break."
Cheryl says to Josie "I get it."
Cheryl says to Veronica "And I sympathise,up to a point.But let's be reals,Veronica.I need this presidency for my college applications a lot more than Archie does."
At Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center Cafeteria
Archie walks over to the serpents
Archie says to the serpents "You guys mind if I sit?"
Archie shows his serpent tattoo and Archie sits with the serpents
Slash says to Archie "I'm Slash.Who gave you that ink? Looks fresh." Archie says to Slash "FP Jones did.His son,Jughead, made me a Serpent.
Said I could hang out with you guys."
JOAQUIN says to Archie "You're no Serpent, Archie." ARCHIE says to Joaquin "Joaquin? What the hell are you doing in juvie?"
Joaquin says to Archie "Didn't you hear? I came to town to help Fangs escape,stuck around,got hauled in during riot night.I know this guy,Slash.
He's Mr. Clean-Cut All-American.You're Jughead's pal,not a Serpent.You have to earn our trust and protection with a test of loyalty.See that Ghoulie over there? I want you to go up to him and shiv him.Don't worry about the guards.We pay them to turn a blind eye.Do that,and then we'll have your back,huh?"
Archie says to Joaquin "You're kidding,right?"
Archie SCOFFS
Archie says to Joaquin "Not gonna happen,bro.I don't need your protection that bad."
Archie stands up and Archie walks away from the serpents
INMATE says to Archie "Nice shoes."
INMATES WHISTLING AND SHOUTING
In Corners office
Betty KNOCKING
Betty says to Dr Curdle Jr "Dr. Curdle? Oh, you're not..." Dr Curdle Jr says to Betty "I'm his son.We spoke over the phone earlier.I took over after my father passed away."
Betty says to Dr Curdle Jr "Oh,I'm sorry."
Dr Curdle Jr says to Betty "Do you have the money?"
Betty gives Dr Curdle Jr the money
Dr Curdle Jr says to Bughead "The toxicology report revealed lethal levels of cyanide in Mr. Doiley's blood.I surmise the surviving boy didn't drink enough to finish the job."
Betty says to Dr Curdle Jr "Dr. Curdle,if you had to guess,murder or suicide?"
Dr Curdle Jr says to Bughead "Well,the body did show signs of stress."
Dr Curdle peels down the sheet
Dr Curdle Jr says to Bughead "Three symbols carved out on his back.Runic,I'd say."
Jughead says to Dr Curdle Jr "Would you mind if I got a shot of those?"
Jughead's CAMERA CLICKS
Betty says to Dr Curdle Jr "What caused,uh...the blue lips?" Dr Curdle Jr says to Betty "The cyanide was mixed into a sugary drink called Fresh-Aid."
Jughead's CAMERA CLICKS
Dr Curdle Jr says to Betty "Blueberry flavored.
There's something dimly familiar about this.But you asked me before if I thought this was murder or suicide.I'm not sure what it is,but whatever it is,it's darker than what happened to Jason Blossom,or what the Black Hood did.No,what we're looking at here,I believe,is the true face of evil."
Jughead's CAMERA CLICKS
Theme song plays
In a room
Jughead puts photos in water and Jughead puts photos up
In Leopold and Loeb Juvenile Detention Center music room
Archie playing his guitar and the ghoulies walk in and Archie puts his guitar down and Archie stands up
Archie says to the ghoulies "What's up,guys?"
Ghoulie 1 says to Archie "You don't remember us?" Archie says to Ghoulie 1 "Should I? Have we met before?" Ghoulie 1 says to Archie "We were at the drag race the day you called the cops on us.
We're in here because of you."
Archie says to the Ghoulies "Ghoulies.Crap.Look, guys,I don't want any trouble.I'm sorry."
Ghoulie 1 says to Archie "Neither do we.We just want your shoes."
Two Ghoulies grab Archie's arms
Archie says to Ghoulie 1 "What?"
Ghoulies starts grabbing Archie
Ghoulie 1 says to the ghoulies "Don't touch his face."
Ghoulies PUNCHES LANDING on Archie
ARCHIE GROANING, GRUNTING
In Cafeteria
Veronica says to Archie "Why are you sitting that way?" Archie says to Veronica "I'm just a little sore,Ronnie,that's all."
Veronica says to Archie "Sore from what?"
Archie says to Veronica "Working out.There's an amazing gym here." Veronica says to Archie "Uh-huh.And,uh,where are your shoes?"
Archie says to Veronica "Uh,the warden took them from me when I got here.Along with all my other clothes." Veronica says to Archie "That doesn't make any sense."
Archie says to Veronica "Ronnie.Talk to me about school.What am I missing? How's the new speakeasy coming along?"
Veronica CHUCKLES
Veronica says to Archie "It's coming."
Archie says to Veronica "What's it feel like being president in my place?"
In Newspaper Room
Betty says to nurse or doctor "Hi,I'm checking in on the status of a friend of mine,Ben Button.Oh, wait,he's out of the ICU? That's great.Uh,what time are your visiting hours? Uh,thank you."
BETTY SIGHS
Evelyn says to Betty "Hi.I'm Evelyn.And you're Betty Cooper?" Betty says to Evelyn "I'm sorry,do I know you?" Evelyn says to Betty "Well,not exactly.We almost met through your mom and your sister.They're studying with my dad."
Betty says to Evelyn "Edgar Evernever."
Evelyn says to Betty "Yeah.That's right.Anyway,I go to school here now,so I just wanted to say hi, and to let you know that I won't tell anyone about what happened the other night."
Evelyn sits down
Betty says to Evelyn "What are you talking about?" Evelyn says to Betty "Well, your seizure, of course."
Betty looks shocked
Betty says to Everlyn Wait, sorry,you...You were there?" Evelyn says to Betty "Yeah,your mom invited us over for a cookout and to burn a few of her things.So,how are you feeling?"
Betty says to Evelyn "Uh..."
Betty SCOFFS
Betty says to Evelyn "Um...Uh,you know what, Evelyn? I have to go.I have to visit a friend in the hospital,so..." Evelyn says to Betty "Yeah,no worries.I totally understand."
In School Hallway
Kevin kisses Moose
Moose says to Kevin "Dude,what are you doing?"
Kevin says to Moose "What we've been doing all summer.I thought we could sneak off to the boiler room.Come here."
Moose says to Kevin "My dad is right over there."
Kevin says to Moose "Why?"
Moose says to Kevin "He's the new RROTC instructor.And he's making me sign up.So if he's going to be around school,we have to take it easy." Marcus says to Moose "Hey,Cadet Mason, on time is late.Let's go.Room 302."
Moose says to Kevin "Talk to you later,Kev."
Moose walks away
School BELL RINGING
In Pops
DOORBELL JINGLES
Cheryl walks in with the vixens
Cheryl says to Veronica "Veronica.Oh,that's right, you work here now.I'll have a cherry phosphate and curly fries." Cheryl says to the vixens "Girls?"
Veronica says to Cheryl "I don't work at Pop's, Cheryl.I own it.And as of this moment,you're no longer welcome here."
Cheryl says to Veronica "You can't discriminate against someone because they're better-looking than you." Veronica says to Cheryl "Cheryl,you're acting like trash and I don't want to get a citation."
Cheryl SIGHS DEEPLY
Cheryl says to vixens "Vixens,leave us be."
Vixens walks out and Cheryl moves over
Cheryl says to Veronica "Now,then.What are you really mad about? Because it can't be that I'm making a play for student body president."
Veronica says to Cheryl "Actually,Cheryl,that's exactly why I'm mad.I made a promise to Archie that when he gets out,I'll have everything in place waiting for him.And that includes this stupid presidency." Cheryl says to Veronica "Just a suggestion,but maybe you should channel that rage into something more productive.Like getting your boyfriend sprung.There's an organization called the Innocence Project.I looked into it when I was accused of Jay-Jay's murder.Maybe you should check it out.A little food for thought."
Cheryl stands up
Cheryl says to Veronica "Speaking of food,cancel my order.I'm going to TGI Thursdays."
Cheryl walks out and Veronica looks shocked
In Hospital
INDISTINCT ANNOUNCEMENTS ON PA
Woman says to everyone on mic "Dr Matthews to Pediatrics."
In Ben's Hospital Room
EKG MONITOR BEEPS
Betty says to Mrs Button "Hi,Mrs. Button?"
DOOR SHUTS
Betty says to Mrs Button "We just wanted to see how Ben was doing."
Mrs Button says to Bughead "How do you know my Ben?" Jughead says to Mrs Button "Uh...from school.And he and I used to work at the Twilight Drive-In." Mrs Button says to Jughead "Oh."
Betty says to Mrs Button "How's he doing?"
Mrs Button says to Betty "He's stabilised,but he hasn't woken up yet."
Betty says to Mrs Button "Do you know what happened in the woods, Mrs. Button?"
Mrs Button says to Betty "No.Ben's always been a bit of an odd duck,you could say.Kept to himself.
Especially after his piano teacher was murdered.
But this summer,he became friends with..."
Betty says to Mrs Button "Dilton Doiley."
Mrs Button says to Betty "That's right.It's like he became a different person.Secretive,sneaking out at all hours,having these horrible nightmares."
Jughead finds something on the door
Jughead says to Mrs Button "Mrs. Button.Do you know what this is or how it got here?"
Mrs Button says to Bughead "Maybe that nice girl left it." Betty says to Mrs Button "Someone else came to visit Ben?"
MRS. BUTTON says to Bughead "A...Another friend from school.I don't remember her name.
She wore a bow in her hair."
Michael walks in
Michael says to Jughead "Jughead."
Michael says to Betty "Betty."
Michael says to Bughead "Look,I don't care how Keller ran things when he was sheriff,but I won't let a couple of teenagers compromise an active murder investigation."
Jughead says to Michael "If this is an active murder investigation,you might wanna start by letting the rest of the town know."
Henderson "Sheriff Minetta?"
Michael says to Henderson "What,Henderson?"
Henderson says to Michael "An Adventure Scout's parents called.They haven't seen him in two days." Michael says to Henderson "What?"
Henderson says to Michael "We've got a missing kid,Sheriff.And he was a part of Dilton Doiley's troop."
Michael looks at Bughead
Michael and Henderson walks out
Betty SIGHS
In Hermione's office
VERONICA says to Hermione "Madam Mayor?"
Hermione says to Veronica "Wait,why are you not in school?" Veronica says to Hermione "I'm on my way,but this couldn't wait.I'm starting a chapter of the Innocence Project here in Riverdale.And with a letter of support from Town Hall,I can cut through all that silly red tape."
Hermione says to Veronica "I told you,I cannot get in the middle of this war between you and your father." Veronica says to Hermione "But I'm not here as your daughter.I'm here as a citizen.
One of your constituents sits in juvenile detention,wrongfully convicted.And I intend to get him acquitted."
VERONICA SIGHS
Veronica says to Hermione "Your endorsement could help sway a lot of dubious minds.Please, Mom." Hermione says to Veronica "Fine.I'll have Gloria draft the letter."
Veronica says to Hermione "Wonderful.Oh,and I'm also accepting donations."
In Students Lounge
INDISTINCT CHATTER
Ethel reading
JUGHEAD says to Ethel "Hi,Ethel.Hey,does this look familiar to you?"
Ethel says to Jughead "Where did you get that?"
Jughead sits down by Ethel
Jughead says to Ethel "Ben's hospital room.What were you doing there?" Ethel says to Jughead "I don't have to tell you anything,okay,you're not the police."
Ethel stands up
Betty says to Ethel "Ethel,wait.We're just trying to figure out what happened to Ben and Dilton and the missing Scout.Is this the Gargoyle King?"
Ethel says to Jughead "How do you know about that?" Jughead says to Ethel "Dilton started to tell me,but he only got so far.So,is it?"
Ethel says to Jughead "No.No,it's the opposite.I made that talisman to...To protect Ben."
Betty says to Ethel "How do you even know Ben?" Ethel says to Betty "He's my boyfriend."
Betty says to Ethel "I've never seen you two together." Ethel says to Betty "We started dating this summer.And we spent all our time in the bunker,so..." What bunker?"
Ethel says to Jughead "Never mind.
Ethel CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY
Betty says to Ethel "Ethel,just...What bunker?"
Ethel says to Bughead "Dilton's.In the woods."
Jughead says to Dilton Doiley has a secret bunker in the woods?"
Betty nods
Ethel says to Bughead "It was our secret spot.And Dilton's too." Betty says to Ethel "Can you at least just tell us where it is?" Ethel says to Bughead "I mean,I can't.It's too hard to describe."
Jughead says to Ethel "Then can you show us where it is? Ethel,it's either us or Sheriff Minetta."
Ethel says to Bughead "Okay,fine,but you have to keep it a secret." Jughead says to Ethel "Sure."
Betty says to Ethel "Of course."
Ethel says to Bughead "And we have to go at night,so nobody can see us.Do you guys know where Fox Footbridge is?"
In Archie's and Mad Dog's cell
Archie WINCES
Archie has a bruise on his back
Archie puts his top on
Mad Dog says to Archie "I tried to warn you."
Archie SIGHS
Archie says to Mad Dog "Yeah."
Archie sits down
Archie says to Mad Dog "Apparently,the Ghoulies really like sneakers."
Mad Dog says to Archie "You're a Serpent.Why didn't they look out for you?"
Archie says to Mad Dog "Because I wouldn't shiv a Ghoulie."
Mad Dog sits up
Mad Dog says to Archie "How come?"
Archie says to Mad Dog "Because that's not who I am." Mad Dog says to Archie "Maybe not yet,but you will be soon.The moment you set foot in here,you lost your humanity.You're an animal in a cage now.And an animal does whatever he has to do to live, to survive."
Archie says to Mad Dog "What do you do,Mad Dog? You're not a Ghoulie,you're not a Serpent.I doubt anyone in here messes with you.You have stuff no other prisoner does.Why?"
Mad Dog says to Archie "You don't want to know."
Mad sits down
Mad Dog says to Archie "And trust me,you don't want to get tapped.Take my advice this time.Be an animal before they kill you like one."
MAD DOG SNIFFS SHARPLY
In Coopers house,Living Room
INDISTINCT CHATTER
Alice says to Bughead "What is wrong with the two of you?" Jughead says to FP "Dad."
Betty says to FP and Alice "What's going on?"
FP says to Bughead "Sheriff Minetta called.He said..."
Alice cuts FP off
Alice says to Bughead "Called us both."
FP says to Bughead "He said he caught the two of you snooping around Ben Button's room at the hospital."
Jughead says to FP "Look,Dad,something weird is going on here.No one wants to talk about it.
But Dilton came to me for help.You were there.I feel like I owe him something."
FP says to Jughead "Boy,you don't owe him anything.This has nothing to do with you."
Alice says to Betty "And you,Betty.This is exactly what Dr Patel was talking about.You keep this up,young lady,and you'll have another seizure."
Jughead says to Betty "Seizure? Did you have a seizure and not tell me about it?"
Alice says to Jughead "She most certainly did.
And it's because you keep dragging her into these murder investigations."
Betty walks closer to Alice
Betty says to Alice "You are unbelievable,Mom."
Betty walks upstairs
Jughead says to Betty "Hey,Betty..."
Jughead about to follow betty and Alice and FP stops him
FP says to Jughead "Ah..."
Alice says to FP "FP,can you please?"
FP says to Jughead "Boy,don't even think about it.We're going home.Everyone needs to cool off."
FP and Jughead walks out
In Cafeteria
ARCHIE says to Veronica "You really didn't have to get me anything,Ronnie."
Veronica says to Archie "Nonsense.Reggie helped me pick them out.Go on,open it."
Archie opens the box to see trainers in the bulldog colours
