1 00:00:01,436 --> 00:00:02,393 [Jughead] Previously on Riverdale... 2 00:00:02,437 --> 00:00:04,091 I just have to ask. 3 00:00:04,134 --> 00:00:06,267 When you were pretending to be with Betty... 4 00:00:06,310 --> 00:00:08,617 you didn't feel anything, did you? 5 00:00:08,660 --> 00:00:10,619 [Archie] I can't stop thinking about you, Betty. 6 00:00:10,662 --> 00:00:12,795 I've tried, but it's impossible. 7 00:00:12,838 --> 00:00:14,449 I wanted to share something with you. 8 00:00:14,492 --> 00:00:16,103 It's a song I wrote for you. 9 00:00:16,146 --> 00:00:20,716 Stop. Whatever this is, it's just over. 10 00:00:20,759 --> 00:00:23,588 Hey, Mom, I'm ready to get serious about the Naval Academy. 11 00:00:23,632 --> 00:00:25,503 [Veronica] He's dying, Archie. 12 00:00:25,547 --> 00:00:27,418 And I don't know what to do. 13 00:00:27,462 --> 00:00:29,072 [shatters] 14 00:00:29,116 --> 00:00:31,466 [Alice] What is this? 15 00:00:31,509 --> 00:00:32,945 [Jughead] Footage of their houses being watched from across the street, 16 00:00:32,989 --> 00:00:35,774 for hours upon hours. 17 00:00:35,818 --> 00:00:37,776 [FP] Maybe it's just a prank. 18 00:00:37,820 --> 00:00:39,865 -[Jughead] This is clearly an escalation. -[body thuds] 19 00:00:39,909 --> 00:00:43,130 [FP] It's a warning or a promise of violence to come. 20 00:00:43,173 --> 00:00:44,609 This was on our doorstep. 21 00:00:44,653 --> 00:00:46,046 Maybe it's another copycat? 22 00:00:46,089 --> 00:00:47,264 [Jughead] I've seen this place before. 23 00:00:48,526 --> 00:00:50,267 Oh, my God. 24 00:00:50,311 --> 00:00:51,834 Are they stabbing Mr. Honey? 25 00:01:01,844 --> 00:01:03,628 [Betty] Hey, did you reach out to Mr. Honey? 26 00:01:03,672 --> 00:01:06,066 We did, he's fine. No one's tried to kill him. 27 00:01:06,109 --> 00:01:07,676 Well, for now, at least. 28 00:01:07,719 --> 00:01:10,722 In the meantime, you mind breaking this down for me? 29 00:01:10,766 --> 00:01:12,550 Well, it's the Auteur again. 30 00:01:12,594 --> 00:01:14,813 Seems like they've moved on from recreating a killing 31 00:01:14,857 --> 00:01:17,120 to re-enacting a metaphoric murder. 32 00:01:17,164 --> 00:01:19,644 Us and our friends getting Mr. Honey fired. 33 00:01:19,688 --> 00:01:21,124 And there is one other thing. 34 00:01:21,168 --> 00:01:23,474 I wrote a story called Killing Mr. Honey, 35 00:01:23,518 --> 00:01:26,390 within which was a fictionalized version of this cabin. 36 00:01:26,434 --> 00:01:27,913 I don't think that's a coincidence. 37 00:01:27,957 --> 00:01:31,700 All right, uh, who else knew about that story? 38 00:01:31,743 --> 00:01:32,831 -Just us. -Yeah. 39 00:01:32,875 --> 00:01:34,311 Me and Betty. 40 00:01:34,355 --> 00:01:36,444 I mean, unless I'm being watched or hacked. 41 00:01:36,487 --> 00:01:38,750 This is interesting. 42 00:01:38,794 --> 00:01:40,491 [Charles] It's four ticket stubs. 43 00:01:40,535 --> 00:01:42,145 [Betty] From, like, the movie theater? 44 00:01:42,189 --> 00:01:44,016 Admission to watch the tapes? 45 00:01:44,060 --> 00:01:47,585 Stubs have the letters "B" and "V" on them. 46 00:01:47,629 --> 00:01:49,500 The hell? Like Betty and Veronica? 47 00:01:49,544 --> 00:01:51,328 No, Blue Velvet. 48 00:01:51,372 --> 00:01:53,243 Like Blue Velvet Video? 49 00:01:53,287 --> 00:01:55,854 As in the one place that all roads keep coming back to, 50 00:01:55,898 --> 00:01:58,727 that video store and that crypt-keeper, David. 51 00:01:58,770 --> 00:02:01,860 If he's not the Auteur, he's connected to the Auteur somehow, 52 00:02:01,904 --> 00:02:04,254 -or at least he's a fan. -We'll bring him in. 53 00:02:04,298 --> 00:02:07,301 I'll call you in the morning. Get some rest. 54 00:02:07,344 --> 00:02:08,693 Okay, good night. 55 00:02:16,440 --> 00:02:18,181 Early morning run, Archiekins? 56 00:02:18,225 --> 00:02:20,575 I got my physical for the Naval Academy this week. 57 00:02:20,618 --> 00:02:24,187 Well, I find it hard to believe they wouldn't be impressed by my teenage Thor. 58 00:02:24,231 --> 00:02:26,450 You could always serve your country in the USO. 59 00:02:26,494 --> 00:02:29,323 -What are you talking about? -Oh, nothing. 60 00:02:31,629 --> 00:02:33,196 This new song you've written. 61 00:02:34,589 --> 00:02:36,721 -Oh. -Mmm-hmm. 62 00:02:36,765 --> 00:02:40,160 That is nothing. Just something I'm kicking around. 63 00:02:41,248 --> 00:02:43,641 Play it for me. 64 00:02:43,685 --> 00:02:47,210 -No, Ronnie, I stink and so does this song. -[paper crumpling] 65 00:02:47,254 --> 00:02:48,385 Trust me. 66 00:02:49,430 --> 00:02:51,388 Okay. 67 00:02:51,432 --> 00:02:54,130 I do like the idea of you getting back into music, though. 68 00:02:54,174 --> 00:02:56,654 Right now, my focus is on impressing the Commandant. 69 00:02:56,698 --> 00:02:58,482 And you will. 70 00:02:58,526 --> 00:03:00,136 Because I'll be there to make sure of it. 71 00:03:01,746 --> 00:03:03,748 [cell phone vibrating] 72 00:03:04,445 --> 00:03:06,098 [sighs] 73 00:03:06,142 --> 00:03:07,839 It's Daddy. 74 00:03:07,883 --> 00:03:09,841 -He wants me home for breakfast. -That's too bad... 75 00:03:12,104 --> 00:03:14,629 'cause I was gonna ask you if you wanted to join me in the shower. 76 00:03:34,170 --> 00:03:37,652 Hey, there you are. Come, sit, join us. 77 00:03:37,695 --> 00:03:39,567 I have news. 78 00:03:39,610 --> 00:03:41,786 Please don't tell me you and Mom are chaperoning prom? 79 00:03:41,830 --> 00:03:43,658 We are, but no. 80 00:03:43,701 --> 00:03:45,486 My news is that according to my doctor, 81 00:03:45,529 --> 00:03:47,792 my core strength is building back up. 82 00:03:47,836 --> 00:03:51,970 In fact, my grip is almost as strong as it was pre-diagnosis. 83 00:03:52,014 --> 00:03:55,191 -What are you saying, Daddy? -I'm beating it. 84 00:03:55,235 --> 00:03:56,975 I'm beating this damn disease. 85 00:03:57,019 --> 00:03:58,281 Honey, that's incredible. 86 00:03:58,325 --> 00:04:01,850 It is, assuming it's true. 87 00:04:01,893 --> 00:04:04,156 Forgive me if I call your doctor 88 00:04:04,200 --> 00:04:06,550 to confirm that this isn't another one of your stories? 89 00:04:06,594 --> 00:04:07,508 Fine. 90 00:04:09,031 --> 00:04:11,512 Does he know why you're bouncing back? 91 00:04:11,555 --> 00:04:15,037 I've been trying this new workout regimen that seems to be helping. 92 00:04:15,080 --> 00:04:17,126 [man grunting] 93 00:04:20,608 --> 00:04:22,523 [police sirens wailing] 94 00:04:26,527 --> 00:04:28,877 Thank you, Doctor. TTFN. 95 00:04:30,879 --> 00:04:34,012 Well, it seems to be true. 96 00:04:34,056 --> 00:04:35,884 Well, this calls for celebration. 97 00:04:38,060 --> 00:04:39,583 Cheers. 98 00:04:39,627 --> 00:04:42,369 [all] Salud. 99 00:04:43,761 --> 00:04:45,894 [Charles] Huh. He's not talking. 100 00:04:45,937 --> 00:04:48,418 Unless you count movie quotes. 101 00:04:48,462 --> 00:04:51,334 Well, what did he have to say about his store's initials on those ticket stubs? 102 00:04:51,378 --> 00:04:54,642 -He's never seen them before in his life. -[scoffs] Right. 103 00:04:54,685 --> 00:04:58,036 You know, I don't know if this creep is responsible for making the videos, 104 00:04:58,080 --> 00:05:01,301 but I can't shake the feeling that somehow he is profiting off them. 105 00:05:01,344 --> 00:05:03,477 Same. 106 00:05:03,520 --> 00:05:04,739 Where's your partner-in-crime? 107 00:05:04,782 --> 00:05:06,480 She's following up on another lead. 108 00:05:06,523 --> 00:05:10,048 What exactly are you accusing me of, young lady? 109 00:05:10,092 --> 00:05:12,529 I'm not accusing. I'm asking. 110 00:05:12,573 --> 00:05:17,708 If I made a videotape of you and your classmates murdering poor Mr. Honey? 111 00:05:17,752 --> 00:05:20,668 Things haven't changed much, I see. 112 00:05:20,711 --> 00:05:23,061 -Mr. Weatherbee, you're back? -Indeed. 113 00:05:23,105 --> 00:05:25,455 Just in time for senior prom and graduation. 114 00:05:26,630 --> 00:05:30,330 How... How are you? 115 00:05:30,373 --> 00:05:33,245 I told Edgar I wasn't the mole. He cut it off. 116 00:05:33,289 --> 00:05:36,248 I make it through most nights without waking up screaming. 117 00:05:42,429 --> 00:05:45,649 Two businesses? Another besides this community center? 118 00:05:45,693 --> 00:05:50,132 Yes, Commandant. Archie is also the owner of Andrews Construction, 119 00:05:50,175 --> 00:05:54,354 a business he inherited after his father's passing. 120 00:05:54,397 --> 00:05:58,923 Well, I have to say, I am truly impressed by you, Mr. Andrews. 121 00:05:58,967 --> 00:06:01,273 Thank you, sir. 122 00:06:01,317 --> 00:06:03,406 However, when it seemed like you were no longer interested in the Academy, 123 00:06:03,450 --> 00:06:06,409 I started looking at other candidates to appoint. 124 00:06:06,453 --> 00:06:08,280 Is there someone else you're considering, sir? 125 00:06:08,324 --> 00:06:10,587 Yes, a young man from Queens, 126 00:06:10,631 --> 00:06:13,111 who's been training rigorously for the Academy. 127 00:06:13,155 --> 00:06:15,766 He's also a boxer like I was. 128 00:06:15,810 --> 00:06:19,248 And, as you know, we have a proud boxing tradition in the Navy. 129 00:06:19,291 --> 00:06:21,946 I'm looking for a champion. 130 00:06:21,990 --> 00:06:24,209 Crazy idea, 131 00:06:24,253 --> 00:06:27,125 if you're considering Archie and someone else, 132 00:06:27,169 --> 00:06:29,127 how about deciding it with an exhibition bout? 133 00:06:29,171 --> 00:06:31,434 Right here at the El Royale. 134 00:06:31,478 --> 00:06:35,395 You know, I do feel that Archie and this young man are otherwise evenly matched. 135 00:06:36,918 --> 00:06:39,964 Okay. I'll have my office reach out to K.O. Kelly, 136 00:06:40,008 --> 00:06:42,663 to see how quickly he can hop a train to Riverdale. 137 00:06:42,706 --> 00:06:45,709 Wait a minute. K.O. Kelly is your other candidate? 138 00:06:45,753 --> 00:06:47,232 Yes. Why? You know him? 139 00:06:47,276 --> 00:06:49,321 Um, yes. 140 00:06:49,365 --> 00:06:51,976 He's only dating one of my BFFs, Katy Keene. 141 00:06:53,108 --> 00:06:54,239 [chuckles] 142 00:06:57,460 --> 00:06:59,680 Well, Ms. Bell was a bust. 143 00:06:59,723 --> 00:07:01,421 Yeah, well, Charles didn't have much luck 144 00:07:01,464 --> 00:07:03,379 with the video store's owner, either. 145 00:07:03,423 --> 00:07:05,468 You know, I do have an idea of someone we could talk to 146 00:07:05,512 --> 00:07:07,383 who might be able to give us dirt on David. 147 00:07:07,427 --> 00:07:10,386 The only caveat being he's tried to kill me. 148 00:07:11,343 --> 00:07:14,434 [school bell rings] 149 00:07:14,477 --> 00:07:17,915 Our momentous best day is almost upon us, T.T. 150 00:07:17,959 --> 00:07:21,179 Can I ask, why do you want to be prom queen so badly? 151 00:07:21,223 --> 00:07:23,355 Want, T.T.? 152 00:07:23,399 --> 00:07:25,793 Does Elizabeth want to be the Queen of England? 153 00:07:25,836 --> 00:07:29,013 A better question is why don't you wanna be prom queen? 154 00:07:29,057 --> 00:07:31,842 Listen, if it's important to you, 155 00:07:31,886 --> 00:07:33,670 it's important to me. 156 00:07:33,714 --> 00:07:37,282 But the only royalty I care about is being Serpent Queen, 157 00:07:37,326 --> 00:07:40,111 which I will be, again. You'll see. 158 00:07:40,155 --> 00:07:45,029 Hey, Cheryl, Toni. Is this where I sign up to run for prom person? 159 00:07:45,073 --> 00:07:47,510 Oh, no, Kev, I don't think you wanna do that. 160 00:07:47,554 --> 00:07:51,427 Yeah, no, I don't, actually, but Fangs has always wanted to be prom king, 161 00:07:51,471 --> 00:07:52,950 -so here we are. -Well. 162 00:07:52,994 --> 00:07:54,517 I hate to rain on Fangs' parade, 163 00:07:54,561 --> 00:07:56,563 but Toni and I are campaigning to be co-queens, 164 00:07:56,606 --> 00:07:58,956 and it has been my destiny to wear that prom crown since birth. 165 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:02,656 I have spent my entire life fantasizing about being prom queen, 166 00:08:02,699 --> 00:08:05,441 and a part of that fantasy is that I exist in a world 167 00:08:05,485 --> 00:08:07,530 where everyone wants me to be prom queen 168 00:08:07,574 --> 00:08:09,489 and certainly not themselves. 169 00:08:11,099 --> 00:08:12,056 Does that make sense? 170 00:08:13,144 --> 00:08:15,407 Yeah. Yeah. 171 00:08:15,451 --> 00:08:18,367 Thank you, Kevin. As my friend, I knew you'd understand. 172 00:08:21,457 --> 00:08:22,502 [sighs] 173 00:08:30,422 --> 00:08:32,337 Whatever happens with your fight, 174 00:08:32,381 --> 00:08:34,514 I've booked us the presidential suite at the Five Seasons 175 00:08:34,557 --> 00:08:37,778 for our apres-prom rendezvous. 176 00:08:37,821 --> 00:08:39,736 It'll be just you, me, 177 00:08:39,780 --> 00:08:43,305 -a bathtub full of rose petals and... -[doorbell dings] 178 00:08:43,348 --> 00:08:45,437 [gasps] K.O. Kelly! 179 00:08:45,481 --> 00:08:47,831 -Ronnie. [chuckles] -Hi. 180 00:08:47,875 --> 00:08:49,354 Hey. 181 00:08:49,398 --> 00:08:51,052 Welcome to Riverdale. 182 00:08:51,095 --> 00:08:53,228 K.O., this is Archie Andrews. 183 00:08:53,271 --> 00:08:55,360 -Archie, this is K.O. Kelly. -Ah... 184 00:08:55,404 --> 00:08:57,841 So, you're my competition. 185 00:08:57,885 --> 00:09:00,801 No offense, but are we even in the same weight class? 186 00:09:00,844 --> 00:09:03,760 [scoffs] I'm bigger than I look, bro. 187 00:09:03,804 --> 00:09:07,111 Boys, boys! Save the sparring for the ring. 188 00:09:07,155 --> 00:09:09,549 I promised Katy I'd show K.O. a good time tonight. 189 00:09:09,592 --> 00:09:13,204 Yeah, I'm down. But first, Ronnie, do you know where I can drop my stuff? 190 00:09:13,248 --> 00:09:15,511 As a matter of fact, I do. 191 00:09:15,555 --> 00:09:19,515 Archie has graciously agreed to have you stay with him and train at his gym. 192 00:09:19,559 --> 00:09:21,909 -I'm heading there now if you need a ride. -All right. 193 00:09:21,952 --> 00:09:23,563 Play nice, boys. 194 00:09:26,653 --> 00:09:30,178 [Bret] Well, well, well. Never thought I'd see you two again. 195 00:09:30,221 --> 00:09:32,354 What brings you around these parts? 196 00:09:32,397 --> 00:09:36,140 Look, Bret, we know you sold your sex tapes to Blue Velvet Video. 197 00:09:36,184 --> 00:09:39,709 Now, the owner, David, keeps coming up in an ongoing investigation 198 00:09:39,753 --> 00:09:42,016 that we're conducting, but he's not talking to us. 199 00:09:42,059 --> 00:09:44,322 We need a way in. We need leverage. 200 00:09:46,368 --> 00:09:48,805 Yeah. I know David. 201 00:09:48,849 --> 00:09:51,373 But if he's not talking, why should I? 202 00:09:51,416 --> 00:09:54,202 See, I happen to have a friend in there with you. 203 00:09:54,245 --> 00:09:57,074 His name is War Baby. Mmm-hmm. 204 00:09:57,118 --> 00:09:59,337 Do you know who he hates more than anyone? 205 00:10:01,035 --> 00:10:02,079 Preppies. 206 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:05,953 What's the investigation? 207 00:10:09,260 --> 00:10:12,437 Someone is making videos of us and our friends 208 00:10:12,481 --> 00:10:15,658 doing disturbing, violent things. 209 00:10:15,702 --> 00:10:18,008 We think this David person is connected to them. 210 00:10:18,052 --> 00:10:21,229 Did he ever mention or host any screenings with the videos in stock? 211 00:10:21,272 --> 00:10:25,450 Some of David's customers prefer... shared experiences. 212 00:10:26,408 --> 00:10:28,671 Underground, immersive 213 00:10:28,715 --> 00:10:30,804 red-band screenings. 214 00:10:30,847 --> 00:10:32,588 If we wanted to attend one of these screenings, what would we need to do? 215 00:10:32,632 --> 00:10:34,459 You'd have to be on the list. 216 00:10:34,503 --> 00:10:38,550 Or you'd have to prove to David 217 00:10:38,594 --> 00:10:39,639 that you're the real deal. 218 00:10:41,336 --> 00:10:43,033 Bring him a tape. 219 00:10:43,077 --> 00:10:44,861 Something to make him sit up 220 00:10:44,905 --> 00:10:46,689 and take notice, 221 00:10:46,733 --> 00:10:47,864 like, say, a snuff film. 222 00:10:53,914 --> 00:10:57,613 Holy moly! That guy's gotta have 50 pounds on you. 223 00:10:57,657 --> 00:11:00,137 Yeah, no joke. 224 00:11:00,181 --> 00:11:01,835 What am I gonna do, Mr. Keller? 225 00:11:01,878 --> 00:11:03,358 He's gonna cream me tomorrow night. 226 00:11:03,401 --> 00:11:05,447 Well, honestly, Archie, 227 00:11:05,490 --> 00:11:08,668 I think a little psychological warfare might be your best bet. 228 00:11:09,625 --> 00:11:10,887 You're smaller than he is, 229 00:11:10,931 --> 00:11:12,193 but I'm willing to bet you're stronger. 230 00:11:15,326 --> 00:11:16,676 Let's go show 'em. 231 00:11:18,416 --> 00:11:20,810 -You got a mean left hook on you, K.O. -Thanks. 232 00:11:20,854 --> 00:11:22,594 Been punching bag since I was a baby. 233 00:11:24,553 --> 00:11:27,817 Look, I promised Ronnie no betting on our actual match, 234 00:11:27,861 --> 00:11:30,515 but how about you and me make a little side bet? 235 00:11:30,559 --> 00:11:32,692 That, pound for pound, I'm stronger than you are. 236 00:11:34,258 --> 00:11:36,608 -Unless you're too scared. -[scoffs] 237 00:11:37,740 --> 00:11:40,264 Twenty... 21... 238 00:11:40,308 --> 00:11:44,616 27... 28... 29... 239 00:11:44,660 --> 00:11:49,839 91... 92... 93... 240 00:11:49,883 --> 00:11:54,278 122... 123... 124... 241 00:11:54,322 --> 00:11:58,152 129... 130... 242 00:11:59,327 --> 00:12:01,590 131... 243 00:12:01,633 --> 00:12:05,594 [Kelly] Okay, I'll admit it. You got more endurance. 244 00:12:05,637 --> 00:12:08,684 But when it comes to brute power, we'll see who's stronger. 245 00:12:08,728 --> 00:12:11,774 The Heavyweight Heartbreaker or the Red Hope. 246 00:12:11,818 --> 00:12:13,297 Yeah, we will. 247 00:12:13,341 --> 00:12:15,038 And tomorrow your ass is grass. 248 00:12:15,082 --> 00:12:16,779 [chuckles] 249 00:12:16,823 --> 00:12:18,302 But, tonight, Ronnie wants us to show you a good time 250 00:12:18,346 --> 00:12:19,521 so we're going to her speakeasy. 251 00:12:21,001 --> 00:12:22,089 Her what? 252 00:12:24,352 --> 00:12:25,657 Okay, I know this is Riverdale, 253 00:12:25,701 --> 00:12:26,920 but where do we get a snuff film 254 00:12:26,963 --> 00:12:29,574 in which someone gets murdered on screen? 255 00:12:29,618 --> 00:12:31,489 But those are just urban legends, I thought. 256 00:12:31,533 --> 00:12:34,405 Well, not according to Nicolas Cage movies. 257 00:12:34,449 --> 00:12:36,886 -Maybe we can make one. -A snuff film? 258 00:12:36,930 --> 00:12:38,670 Well, a facsimile of one. 259 00:12:38,714 --> 00:12:39,976 It just has to be convincing enough 260 00:12:40,020 --> 00:12:41,804 for David to let his guard down. 261 00:12:41,848 --> 00:12:43,937 We could even borrow the equipment from the AV club. 262 00:12:43,980 --> 00:12:47,244 And Jellybean probably still has that fake blood left over from Halloween. 263 00:12:47,288 --> 00:12:48,985 Who's our murderer? Who's our victim? 264 00:12:49,029 --> 00:12:51,901 We just need a brute and a scream queen. 265 00:12:54,251 --> 00:12:55,818 No, I won't help you. 266 00:12:55,862 --> 00:12:58,690 No, no, Cheryl, it's not an actual snuff film. 267 00:12:58,734 --> 00:13:01,693 It's an act. It's a way to get closer to the Auteur, 268 00:13:01,737 --> 00:13:04,522 the person who's been creating those re-enactment videos, 269 00:13:04,566 --> 00:13:08,004 including the one with Jason and your father. 270 00:13:08,048 --> 00:13:11,355 I do want to expose that defiler. 271 00:13:11,399 --> 00:13:12,835 What's this movie about anyway? 272 00:13:12,879 --> 00:13:15,664 Uh, it's a classic tale, one as old as time. 273 00:13:15,707 --> 00:13:19,189 Girl meets a boy, boy promises to make girl a star, 274 00:13:19,233 --> 00:13:22,279 and then the boy kills the girl. 275 00:13:22,323 --> 00:13:23,411 Charming. 276 00:13:24,455 --> 00:13:26,414 Okay, but I'll need a wig. 277 00:13:26,457 --> 00:13:28,416 I don't want anyone to recognize me by my signature red mane. 278 00:13:28,459 --> 00:13:29,504 Okay. 279 00:13:36,772 --> 00:13:39,383 Well, how do I look? 280 00:13:39,427 --> 00:13:41,429 Oh, my God, you look incredible. 281 00:13:41,472 --> 00:13:43,039 What about me? 282 00:13:43,083 --> 00:13:45,650 Terrifying, Reg. 283 00:13:45,694 --> 00:13:48,218 -What happens next, Mr. De Palma? -Yes. 284 00:13:48,262 --> 00:13:49,959 Now, Reggie is going to kill you 285 00:13:50,003 --> 00:13:52,570 in the most brutally exploitative way imaginable, 286 00:13:52,614 --> 00:13:55,269 and I am going to film the hell out of it. 287 00:14:02,929 --> 00:14:04,408 [mic feedback] 288 00:14:04,452 --> 00:14:06,584 [Veronica speaking French] 289 00:14:06,628 --> 00:14:09,239 -[in English] Is everyone having a good time tonight? -[all cheering] 290 00:14:13,983 --> 00:14:15,767 Excellent. 291 00:14:15,811 --> 00:14:18,379 In honor of my friend K.O.'s visit, 292 00:14:18,422 --> 00:14:21,295 I thought I'd share a little tune for you tonight. 293 00:14:21,338 --> 00:14:23,471 It was written by someone very special to me. 294 00:14:25,255 --> 00:14:26,822 This one's for you, Archiekins. 295 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:28,998 [instrumental guitar music playing] 296 00:14:31,566 --> 00:14:35,918 ♪ There's no warning When everything changes ♪ 297 00:14:35,962 --> 00:14:40,923 ♪ You let down your guard And I saw something strange ♪ 298 00:14:40,967 --> 00:14:45,275 ♪ I thought he's not made For this world ♪ 299 00:14:45,319 --> 00:14:50,063 ♪ And neither am I 300 00:14:51,542 --> 00:14:56,112 ♪ 'Cause you make me 301 00:14:56,156 --> 00:15:00,856 ♪ Wanna be stronger than I am 302 00:15:00,900 --> 00:15:05,948 ♪ And maybe I'm reaching This place in a feeling ♪ 303 00:15:05,992 --> 00:15:10,997 ♪ There's no way to know But to try ♪ 304 00:15:11,040 --> 00:15:15,871 ♪ So give me tonight 305 00:15:15,915 --> 00:15:17,829 ♪ Tonight 306 00:15:17,873 --> 00:15:22,269 All right now, it's straight to bed, my burly boys. 307 00:15:22,312 --> 00:15:24,314 You've got a big day tomorrow. 308 00:15:24,358 --> 00:15:27,883 K.O., please tell Katy that I'm sorry she's not gonna be here 309 00:15:27,927 --> 00:15:30,755 when my boyfriend beats up her boyfriend. 310 00:15:30,799 --> 00:15:32,801 -I'll let her know. -[Veronica chuckles] 311 00:15:34,324 --> 00:15:35,325 Good night. 312 00:15:36,936 --> 00:15:37,849 Good night. 313 00:15:37,893 --> 00:15:38,894 Wait. 314 00:15:40,635 --> 00:15:41,984 Yeah? 315 00:15:42,028 --> 00:15:43,333 I love you. 316 00:15:44,030 --> 00:15:45,292 I love you, too. 317 00:15:51,385 --> 00:15:54,779 I have a proposal I'd like to share with you. 318 00:15:54,823 --> 00:15:57,217 I'd like us to host a din-din before the dance. 319 00:15:57,260 --> 00:15:59,741 I'm down. Who should we invite? 320 00:16:00,394 --> 00:16:02,178 Mmm, the Vixens, 321 00:16:02,222 --> 00:16:07,227 -Kevin, Fangs... -I was thinking our families. 322 00:16:07,270 --> 00:16:08,532 Specifically yours, my love. 323 00:16:10,534 --> 00:16:14,016 Cheryl, even though I'm out to my grandparents 324 00:16:14,060 --> 00:16:16,671 and I'm their favorite grandchild, 325 00:16:16,714 --> 00:16:20,196 I don't think they can handle some big gay prom dinner party. 326 00:16:20,240 --> 00:16:23,112 Well... [sighs] 327 00:16:23,156 --> 00:16:25,245 what happens when I meet them at graduation? 328 00:16:27,943 --> 00:16:31,729 Do I just pretend like you're not my girlfriend? 329 00:16:31,773 --> 00:16:33,993 Honestly, that's probably a good idea. 330 00:16:34,036 --> 00:16:35,907 T.T., you can't be serious. 331 00:16:35,951 --> 00:16:40,042 I know it's crazy and backwards, 332 00:16:40,086 --> 00:16:41,652 but that's my reality, babe. 333 00:16:46,309 --> 00:16:48,746 Hey, I'm curious, Archie. 334 00:16:48,790 --> 00:16:50,748 What made you seek out the Naval Academy? 335 00:16:50,792 --> 00:16:53,621 Well, all my friends applied to college. 336 00:16:54,970 --> 00:16:57,799 I kind of missed the boat on that. 337 00:16:57,842 --> 00:17:00,932 And I got a second chance with the Commandant. 338 00:17:00,976 --> 00:17:04,849 The Academy, it feels like it could be a good place to start over. 339 00:17:05,676 --> 00:17:06,634 Completely. 340 00:17:06,677 --> 00:17:07,765 Well... 341 00:17:07,809 --> 00:17:09,767 not completely. 342 00:17:09,811 --> 00:17:12,118 You and Ronnie are in it to win it, Katy says. 343 00:17:14,946 --> 00:17:16,992 I don't know, bro, sometimes I worry 344 00:17:17,036 --> 00:17:18,472 that I'm holding her back, you know? 345 00:17:18,515 --> 00:17:19,560 I feel you. 346 00:17:20,909 --> 00:17:23,955 But that is for the ladies to decide, 347 00:17:23,999 --> 00:17:26,045 not lugs like us. 348 00:17:28,308 --> 00:17:29,657 We lucked out. 349 00:17:33,008 --> 00:17:34,227 Good night, bro. 350 00:17:38,492 --> 00:17:40,276 [school bell rings] 351 00:17:43,540 --> 00:17:45,673 -[Kevin] Hey, guys. -Hey, Kev. 352 00:17:45,716 --> 00:17:47,718 We have a favor to ask. 353 00:17:47,762 --> 00:17:50,808 We are trying to sell a snuff film to this video store, 354 00:17:50,852 --> 00:17:53,768 but I can't go in there because the owner's gonna recognize me 355 00:17:53,811 --> 00:17:56,336 from the time I raided the place with the FBI. 356 00:17:56,379 --> 00:17:58,294 But I don't want Betty to go in alone, so... 357 00:17:58,338 --> 00:18:00,818 -You had me at snuff film. -Thank you, Kev. 358 00:18:00,862 --> 00:18:03,125 We just have to stop by my house. 359 00:18:03,169 --> 00:18:05,301 I need to grab a backup, just in case. 360 00:18:05,345 --> 00:18:06,172 Cool. 361 00:18:11,873 --> 00:18:14,223 I need to talk to you about something, Nana, 362 00:18:14,267 --> 00:18:16,834 and I'm really hoping that you'll keep an open mind. 363 00:18:16,878 --> 00:18:19,837 I think I know what this is about. 364 00:18:19,881 --> 00:18:22,753 Your girlfriend stopped by for a visit, Antoinette. 365 00:18:22,797 --> 00:18:25,104 My girlfriend did? What? 366 00:18:25,147 --> 00:18:27,454 When were you gonna tell me that you were dating a Blossom? 367 00:18:28,803 --> 00:18:31,675 Nana, it's not what you think. 368 00:18:31,719 --> 00:18:33,547 Cheryl isn't what you think. 369 00:18:33,590 --> 00:18:37,203 That family, over the decades, has taken everything from us. 370 00:18:37,246 --> 00:18:40,510 -And from our people. -That's ancient history. 371 00:18:40,554 --> 00:18:43,339 And I promise you Cheryl is nothing like her family. 372 00:18:43,383 --> 00:18:48,866 If that's true, then why have you kept her hidden like a dirty secret? 373 00:18:48,910 --> 00:18:50,781 It's because you know it's wrong. 374 00:18:50,825 --> 00:18:53,044 No, it's because I knew this would be your irrational reaction. 375 00:18:53,088 --> 00:18:55,525 About this? Yes. 376 00:18:55,569 --> 00:18:57,962 I will not allow you to date a Blossom. 377 00:19:03,359 --> 00:19:05,187 [David] You look familiar to me. 378 00:19:05,231 --> 00:19:09,017 Both of you do. You come in here before? 379 00:19:09,060 --> 00:19:10,932 -Nope, never, shockingly. -Mmm-mmm. 380 00:19:10,975 --> 00:19:15,066 A classmate of mine from prep school said that you buy videos. 381 00:19:15,110 --> 00:19:17,460 Underground videos. 382 00:19:17,504 --> 00:19:20,159 My friend and I saw this video at a party last weekend. 383 00:19:20,202 --> 00:19:24,728 And we boosted it. It's of a girl getting killed for real. 384 00:19:24,772 --> 00:19:26,208 A snuff film. 385 00:19:27,383 --> 00:19:28,950 Let me take a look. 386 00:19:31,996 --> 00:19:33,955 [whimpering] 387 00:19:35,696 --> 00:19:37,611 [screaming] 388 00:19:41,832 --> 00:19:45,401 Sorry, kids, you were conned. 389 00:19:45,445 --> 00:19:47,447 Or you're trying to con me. 390 00:19:47,490 --> 00:19:49,840 But this snuff is a fake. 391 00:19:49,884 --> 00:19:54,193 We were worried that this tape might not be authentic, so I brought a backup 392 00:19:54,236 --> 00:19:57,283 that I know for a fact is the real deal. 393 00:20:01,635 --> 00:20:03,637 [tape inserts into VCR] 394 00:20:03,680 --> 00:20:06,161 [woman on video] I'm making this movie so we never forget 395 00:20:06,205 --> 00:20:08,250 what your daddy sacrificed for us. 396 00:20:08,294 --> 00:20:10,165 You do love your daddy, don't you, Harold? 397 00:20:10,209 --> 00:20:12,646 -[boy on video] Yes, Mommy. -What is this? 398 00:20:12,689 --> 00:20:14,561 [woman] And you want your daddy to keep living with us? 399 00:20:14,604 --> 00:20:16,215 The birth of a serial killer. 400 00:20:16,258 --> 00:20:17,303 [boy] Yes, Mom. 401 00:20:17,346 --> 00:20:19,435 The Black Hood as a little boy. 402 00:20:19,479 --> 00:20:21,872 Is that really him? 403 00:20:21,916 --> 00:20:24,179 -The Black Hood? -Yeah. 404 00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:26,137 That's my dad. 405 00:20:26,181 --> 00:20:28,270 [whispering] This is insane. 406 00:20:28,314 --> 00:20:33,928 Could I screen this at a little film festival/rave I'm organizing? 407 00:20:36,147 --> 00:20:39,194 Yeah, as long as we're invited to the screening. 408 00:20:39,238 --> 00:20:41,849 [chuckles] 409 00:20:41,892 --> 00:20:43,677 [woman on video] ...because we don't want Daddy to be taken away from us, do we? 410 00:20:43,720 --> 00:20:45,853 -[boy] No. -[woman] But you, 411 00:20:45,896 --> 00:20:48,508 you will do better. You must do better. 412 00:20:56,080 --> 00:20:57,865 [crowd cheering] 413 00:21:07,831 --> 00:21:09,355 That a boy. Go get him, Arch. 414 00:21:16,057 --> 00:21:18,059 [indistinct chatter] 415 00:21:24,892 --> 00:21:28,199 Welcome to the Film Society, girlie. 416 00:21:28,243 --> 00:21:32,203 We got your daddy's movie playing in Room 317. 417 00:21:40,560 --> 00:21:42,213 [bell dings] 418 00:21:47,741 --> 00:21:49,438 Welcome to the Film Society. 419 00:21:49,482 --> 00:21:52,223 My dad's playing in Room 317, apparently. 420 00:21:52,267 --> 00:21:53,399 Awesome. 421 00:22:10,416 --> 00:22:12,592 So, what exactly are we supposed to be looking for here? 422 00:22:14,594 --> 00:22:17,074 To see if any of the Auteur's movies are playing 423 00:22:17,118 --> 00:22:19,076 or if any of these people are fans of his. 424 00:22:29,391 --> 00:22:31,741 Let me just get a lay of the land first. 425 00:22:31,785 --> 00:22:32,786 [projector whirring] 426 00:22:35,136 --> 00:22:38,574 [men laughing on video] 427 00:22:44,711 --> 00:22:46,321 [crowd groans] 428 00:22:50,456 --> 00:22:51,761 [crowd cheering] 429 00:22:59,726 --> 00:23:03,947 [woman speaking indistinctly on video] 430 00:23:03,991 --> 00:23:06,297 [woman on video] Can you do that, Harold? Convince him? 431 00:23:06,341 --> 00:23:08,604 You're a good boy, Harold. 432 00:23:08,648 --> 00:23:13,130 Your father made a mistake. But you, you will do better. 433 00:23:13,174 --> 00:23:14,784 You must do better. 434 00:23:14,828 --> 00:23:16,351 -[Jughead] Betty. -Yeah. 435 00:23:17,483 --> 00:23:18,353 [bell dings] 436 00:23:24,490 --> 00:23:26,753 [crowd cheering] 437 00:23:27,667 --> 00:23:28,494 [bell dings] 438 00:23:34,238 --> 00:23:35,805 [cheering] 439 00:23:38,025 --> 00:23:40,331 [video playing indistinctly] 440 00:23:44,988 --> 00:23:46,903 These are all the Auteur's films. 441 00:23:46,947 --> 00:23:48,557 Well, then he's gotta be in here. 442 00:23:54,650 --> 00:23:56,391 Do you know who the director of this is? 443 00:23:58,915 --> 00:24:00,526 Do you know who the director of this-- 444 00:24:02,136 --> 00:24:03,790 Are you the director? 445 00:24:03,833 --> 00:24:06,575 -[Betty] Hey! -Oh, I'm actually such a big fan. 446 00:24:06,619 --> 00:24:08,490 -If I'm lucky, I'll get an autograph. -[boy] Who is that? 447 00:24:08,534 --> 00:24:10,710 Ponytail Playmate. You're even hotter in person. 448 00:24:17,543 --> 00:24:19,283 Whoa, whoa, hey! 449 00:24:19,327 --> 00:24:21,024 Jug, we're leaving, we're leaving, we're leaving. 450 00:24:21,068 --> 00:24:22,199 Go, go, go. 451 00:24:23,897 --> 00:24:24,811 [bell dings] 452 00:24:25,725 --> 00:24:26,595 Here. 453 00:24:27,988 --> 00:24:29,511 [Keller] Give me two big breaths. 454 00:24:29,555 --> 00:24:30,904 [breathes heavily] 455 00:24:32,906 --> 00:24:33,950 Jug, look. 456 00:24:35,996 --> 00:24:38,912 Oh, that's him. That's gotta be him. 457 00:24:38,955 --> 00:24:40,914 [upbeat rave music playing] 458 00:24:49,357 --> 00:24:50,401 Come on, Arch! 459 00:24:53,448 --> 00:24:54,667 [people cheering, whooping] 460 00:24:58,845 --> 00:25:01,543 -Jellybean? -Jughead? 461 00:25:01,587 --> 00:25:04,285 Betty, go. Let me stay with Jellybean. Go, after him! 462 00:25:07,157 --> 00:25:08,985 -What are you doing here? -No, what are you doing here? 463 00:25:09,029 --> 00:25:11,510 My friends and I heard there was a party. 464 00:25:11,553 --> 00:25:13,120 Am I in trouble? 465 00:25:13,163 --> 00:25:14,730 No, no, you're not in trouble. Come on, let's go. 466 00:25:17,341 --> 00:25:18,691 [bell dinging repeatedly] 467 00:25:18,734 --> 00:25:20,083 Stop, stop, stop! 468 00:25:20,127 --> 00:25:21,607 -Fight's over. -[cheering] 469 00:25:22,825 --> 00:25:24,305 [exhales] 470 00:25:25,959 --> 00:25:27,134 [panting] 471 00:25:29,528 --> 00:25:32,966 Ladies and gentlemen, the first judge has scored the fight 472 00:25:33,009 --> 00:25:34,620 in favor of K.O. Kelly. 473 00:25:36,491 --> 00:25:38,406 [weak applause] 474 00:25:38,449 --> 00:25:42,105 Our second judge has scored the fight for Archie Andrews. 475 00:25:42,149 --> 00:25:45,065 [people cheering loudly] 476 00:25:45,108 --> 00:25:47,284 And our third judge, the Commandant, 477 00:25:50,287 --> 00:25:53,073 has scored the fight in favor 478 00:25:53,116 --> 00:25:54,857 of K.O. Kelly, your winner tonight. 479 00:25:54,901 --> 00:25:56,685 [people murmuring] 480 00:25:56,729 --> 00:25:58,034 [scattered applause] 481 00:26:09,568 --> 00:26:11,134 [Commandant] You're a hell of a fighter, Archie. 482 00:26:11,178 --> 00:26:14,311 I'll tell you what, why don't we stay in touch, 483 00:26:14,355 --> 00:26:17,140 and, come fall, you reapply to the Academy, 484 00:26:17,184 --> 00:26:20,622 -we'll see if we can't make it happen for you then. -No, thanks, I'm good. 485 00:26:20,666 --> 00:26:22,972 Archie, don't be disrespectful. 486 00:26:23,016 --> 00:26:25,671 Your blood's still boiling. I understand, son. 487 00:26:26,759 --> 00:26:28,499 I'm not your son. 488 00:26:28,543 --> 00:26:30,023 And I'm not applying to your school again. 489 00:26:38,553 --> 00:26:40,773 Cheryl, what the hell did you do? 490 00:26:40,816 --> 00:26:42,383 What the hell, indeed, Toni. 491 00:26:42,426 --> 00:26:43,689 I thought you didn't want me to meet your nana 492 00:26:43,732 --> 00:26:45,081 because I'm a lesbian. 493 00:26:45,125 --> 00:26:47,170 But, surprise! It's me and my family 494 00:26:47,214 --> 00:26:49,259 she hates with a fiery vengeance. 495 00:26:49,303 --> 00:26:51,740 Cheryl, you have to admit that your ancestors were horrible to mine. 496 00:26:51,784 --> 00:26:54,743 And now, my nana is begging me not to go to prom with you. 497 00:26:54,787 --> 00:26:57,354 She says that it would dishonor our family. 498 00:26:57,398 --> 00:27:04,013 Look, I'm truly, truly sorry I went to see your nana. 499 00:27:04,057 --> 00:27:07,669 But I really hope we're still going to prom together, T.T. 500 00:27:07,713 --> 00:27:11,542 I hope that when I'm posing for pictures in my amazing dress, 501 00:27:11,586 --> 00:27:15,198 that you're there with me, looking equally undeniable. 502 00:27:21,640 --> 00:27:23,685 How did you even know where to go, Jellybean? 503 00:27:23,729 --> 00:27:26,557 My friend, Lauren, from soccer. 504 00:27:26,601 --> 00:27:28,385 Her older brother heard about a rave. 505 00:27:28,429 --> 00:27:31,214 -From who? -I don't know. He's on some email list. 506 00:27:31,258 --> 00:27:32,738 [sighs] 507 00:27:32,781 --> 00:27:35,305 Jug, I swear, I've never been to a rave before. 508 00:27:35,349 --> 00:27:36,959 Will you just promise me you're not gonna go 509 00:27:37,003 --> 00:27:40,093 to any more X-rated raves from now on? 510 00:27:40,136 --> 00:27:42,399 Especially if I end up in the University of Iowa. 511 00:27:42,443 --> 00:27:44,097 -Okay? -Yes. 512 00:27:44,140 --> 00:27:46,882 -You promise me? -I promise. 513 00:27:55,586 --> 00:27:57,153 [sighs] 514 00:28:05,161 --> 00:28:06,380 Archie. 515 00:28:08,469 --> 00:28:11,124 I'm sorry about the fight. 516 00:28:11,167 --> 00:28:14,083 I wish I hadn't suggested it. 517 00:28:14,127 --> 00:28:16,607 And I know this sucks right now, 518 00:28:18,261 --> 00:28:21,308 but the Naval Academy wasn't your only option. 519 00:28:21,351 --> 00:28:22,788 Yeah, it kinda was, Ronnie. 520 00:28:22,831 --> 00:28:25,051 Hey, listen. 521 00:28:27,096 --> 00:28:28,576 Do you wanna blow off prom? 522 00:28:30,534 --> 00:28:32,101 We could do something. 523 00:28:32,145 --> 00:28:33,929 Anything you want. Just the two of us. 524 00:28:33,973 --> 00:28:36,889 No, this will be the last dance we have with our friends. 525 00:28:38,455 --> 00:28:39,587 Can't miss it. 526 00:28:41,807 --> 00:28:43,156 Are you sure, Archie? 527 00:28:44,679 --> 00:28:45,811 I'm in. 528 00:28:59,694 --> 00:29:03,002 I still wanna take a picture of you, dear. 529 00:29:03,045 --> 00:29:05,526 You look like an angel. 530 00:29:05,569 --> 00:29:07,789 Thank you, Nana. 531 00:29:07,833 --> 00:29:11,010 Perhaps your camera will capture the sublime tragedy of my life. 532 00:29:12,533 --> 00:29:15,710 -Okay. -Don't start crying yet, Cheryl. 533 00:29:16,493 --> 00:29:17,973 Toni, you came. 534 00:29:19,758 --> 00:29:21,542 Was there ever any doubt? 535 00:29:26,765 --> 00:29:27,983 Ready? 536 00:29:28,027 --> 00:29:29,768 [camera shutter clicks] 537 00:29:29,811 --> 00:29:31,770 [both giggle] 538 00:29:31,813 --> 00:29:34,207 [Nana Rose] Oh, that's nice. 539 00:29:34,250 --> 00:29:35,991 [camera shutter clicks] 540 00:29:36,035 --> 00:29:37,514 [Hiram] Looking sharp, Archie. 541 00:29:37,558 --> 00:29:40,082 Thank you, sir. 542 00:29:40,126 --> 00:29:43,303 You know, uh, Veronica told me about the Naval Academy. 543 00:29:43,346 --> 00:29:45,218 -Unlucky break. -It wasn't meant to be. 544 00:29:45,261 --> 00:29:47,350 Well, look, um... 545 00:29:47,394 --> 00:29:49,657 if you decide to stay in Riverdale, Archie, 546 00:29:49,700 --> 00:29:52,268 it just so happens I'm in need of a deputy mayor 547 00:29:52,312 --> 00:29:54,009 to oversee community outreach. 548 00:29:54,053 --> 00:29:55,924 I think you'd be perfect for it. 549 00:29:55,968 --> 00:29:58,709 [footsteps approaching] 550 00:29:58,753 --> 00:30:01,408 Well, Archiekins, what do you think? 551 00:30:02,278 --> 00:30:04,193 Am I dazzling? 552 00:30:04,237 --> 00:30:06,108 -Wow. -[Veronica chuckles] 553 00:30:12,680 --> 00:30:14,813 Okay, you two, snuggle up for a picture. 554 00:30:14,856 --> 00:30:17,641 This is a memory you're going to treasure forever. 555 00:30:17,685 --> 00:30:19,121 Smile and say, "Endgame." 556 00:30:19,165 --> 00:30:21,297 Three, two, one... 557 00:30:21,341 --> 00:30:22,646 [camera shutter clicks] 558 00:30:24,083 --> 00:30:26,868 Damn, boy, you're handsome. 559 00:30:26,912 --> 00:30:28,739 Like father, like son. 560 00:30:28,783 --> 00:30:31,003 Oh, my gosh. Betty. 561 00:30:37,400 --> 00:30:39,489 [exhales sharply] 562 00:30:39,533 --> 00:30:42,971 Betty Cooper, you take my breath away. 563 00:30:43,015 --> 00:30:46,192 Jughead Jones, the feeling's mutual. 564 00:30:49,543 --> 00:30:51,023 Okay, guys, picture time. 565 00:30:54,287 --> 00:30:55,549 Smile. 566 00:30:58,378 --> 00:31:02,948 ♪ Kiss me Out of the bearded barley ♪ 567 00:31:02,991 --> 00:31:07,909 ♪ Nightly Beside the green, green grass ♪ 568 00:31:07,953 --> 00:31:12,348 ♪ Swing, swing Swing the spinning step ♪ 569 00:31:12,392 --> 00:31:16,265 ♪ You wear those shoes And I will wear that dress ♪ 570 00:31:16,309 --> 00:31:21,618 ♪ Oh, kiss me Beneath the milky twilight ♪ 571 00:31:21,662 --> 00:31:24,099 ♪ Everybody one 572 00:31:24,143 --> 00:31:26,797 ♪ Everybody two 573 00:31:26,841 --> 00:31:30,453 ♪ Everybody free 574 00:31:30,497 --> 00:31:35,154 ♪ Everybody wants to live Like they wanna live ♪ 575 00:31:35,197 --> 00:31:39,941 ♪ And everybody wants to love Like they wanna love ♪ 576 00:31:39,985 --> 00:31:44,641 ♪ And everybody wants to be Closer to free ♪ 577 00:31:44,685 --> 00:31:47,122 I'd like to propose a toast... 578 00:31:47,166 --> 00:31:49,864 to surviving this crazy town 579 00:31:49,908 --> 00:31:52,475 and making it a night that we'll never forget. 580 00:31:52,519 --> 00:31:54,608 -[man whoops] -[all] Cheers! 581 00:32:02,355 --> 00:32:05,880 ♪ Has our conscience shown? 582 00:32:07,882 --> 00:32:10,189 -Happy prom night, lover. -[chuckles] 583 00:32:10,232 --> 00:32:13,192 Did you and Daddy have a nice chat? 584 00:32:13,235 --> 00:32:15,846 Did you know he was gonna ask me to be his deputy mayor? 585 00:32:15,890 --> 00:32:18,066 He might've mentioned it. 586 00:32:18,110 --> 00:32:20,329 But did he tell you about my big idea? 587 00:32:20,373 --> 00:32:21,940 No. 588 00:32:21,983 --> 00:32:24,551 I'm going to defer Barnard for a year 589 00:32:24,594 --> 00:32:26,901 so you and I can work together, side by side. 590 00:32:27,815 --> 00:32:29,512 Ronnie... 591 00:32:29,556 --> 00:32:32,602 No, I... I don't think that's a good idea. 592 00:32:32,646 --> 00:32:35,779 I couldn't live with myself if I knew I was holding you back that way. 593 00:32:35,823 --> 00:32:37,390 But you're not. 594 00:32:37,433 --> 00:32:39,958 I'm choosing to be with you. This is my decision. 595 00:32:40,001 --> 00:32:42,525 I'd be dragging you down. I don't want that. 596 00:32:42,569 --> 00:32:45,180 I'd rather lose one meaningless year 597 00:32:45,224 --> 00:32:47,443 than be out of sync with you, maybe forever. 598 00:32:54,929 --> 00:32:56,800 Ronnie, I wrote that song for Betty. 599 00:32:58,802 --> 00:33:01,327 Come again? 600 00:33:01,370 --> 00:33:05,244 The song that you found and sang at the speakeasy. 601 00:33:07,898 --> 00:33:09,248 It was for Betty. 602 00:33:11,685 --> 00:33:13,252 I don't understand. 603 00:33:15,254 --> 00:33:17,734 -Did you guys-- -We kissed. 604 00:33:17,778 --> 00:33:20,302 Once during Hedwig, 605 00:33:20,346 --> 00:33:23,479 but that's it, and we didn't wanna hurt you and Jughead. 606 00:33:25,438 --> 00:33:27,570 [mic feedback] 607 00:33:27,614 --> 00:33:29,746 Well, the votes have been tallied and double-checked by Ms. Bell. 608 00:33:29,790 --> 00:33:33,968 It is now my honor to announce this year's prom king and queen. 609 00:33:37,798 --> 00:33:40,844 Actually, make that prom queens. 610 00:33:40,888 --> 00:33:43,021 Congratulations to Miss Cheryl Blossom 611 00:33:43,064 --> 00:33:45,023 and Miss Antoinette Topaz. 612 00:33:45,066 --> 00:33:46,763 [cheering] 613 00:33:46,807 --> 00:33:49,244 Your new prom queens, let's hear it! 614 00:33:53,335 --> 00:33:57,035 Mr. Weatherbee, fellow classmates, 615 00:33:57,078 --> 00:33:59,341 tonight, Toni and I are being named 616 00:33:59,385 --> 00:34:02,953 Riverdale High's first openly gay royal couple. 617 00:34:02,997 --> 00:34:06,914 However, no queenship is complete without their court. 618 00:34:06,957 --> 00:34:10,439 So would my dear cousin Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, 619 00:34:10,483 --> 00:34:12,398 Veronica Lodge and Archie Andrews, 620 00:34:12,441 --> 00:34:14,922 please join us for the traditional promenade court dance. 621 00:34:16,228 --> 00:34:18,752 [slow dance music playing] 622 00:34:36,204 --> 00:34:40,687 ♪ I wanna hold The hand inside you ♪ 623 00:34:45,039 --> 00:34:47,128 -♪ I wanna do... -[music cuts off] 624 00:34:47,172 --> 00:34:48,825 [people gasp] 625 00:34:48,869 --> 00:34:50,479 What the hell's going on? 626 00:34:50,523 --> 00:34:52,481 If this is another Reggie Mantle prank, I-- 627 00:34:52,525 --> 00:34:54,440 -[video switches on] -["Psycho Killer" playing] 628 00:34:54,483 --> 00:34:56,442 ♪ Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-yeah ♪ 629 00:34:57,704 --> 00:34:59,532 ♪ We are vain and we... 630 00:34:59,575 --> 00:35:01,316 I don't think this is Reggie. 631 00:35:01,360 --> 00:35:04,711 ♪ I hate people When they're not polite ♪ 632 00:35:04,754 --> 00:35:06,800 [crowd whooping, cheering] 633 00:35:06,843 --> 00:35:09,150 ♪ Psycho killer Qu'est-ce que c'est? ♪ 634 00:35:09,194 --> 00:35:12,762 ♪ Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa Far better ♪ 635 00:35:12,806 --> 00:35:17,724 ♪ Run, run, run Run, run, run, run away ♪ 636 00:35:21,380 --> 00:35:24,774 ♪ Psycho killer Qu'est-ce que c'est? ♪ 637 00:35:24,818 --> 00:35:26,689 [people screaming] 638 00:35:26,733 --> 00:35:28,822 ♪ Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa Far better ♪ 639 00:35:28,865 --> 00:35:31,564 ♪ Run, run, run, run... 640 00:35:31,607 --> 00:35:33,566 [man] Stab him! Stab him! 641 00:35:33,609 --> 00:35:35,350 [man 2 screams] 642 00:35:57,285 --> 00:35:58,678 -[music stops] -[people gasp] 643 00:36:06,773 --> 00:36:08,731 Did they just kill that guy from Blue Velvet Video? 644 00:36:08,775 --> 00:36:10,429 Yeah, come on. Let's go. 645 00:36:14,302 --> 00:36:15,608 What the hell just happened? 646 00:36:19,568 --> 00:36:23,137 Well, we didn't get to finish our ceremonial dance, 647 00:36:23,181 --> 00:36:26,749 but we did win our crowns. 648 00:36:26,793 --> 00:36:28,969 Come, fair T.T., our carriage is waiting 649 00:36:29,012 --> 00:36:31,319 to whisk us back to Thistlehouse. 650 00:36:31,363 --> 00:36:32,581 [sighs] 651 00:36:34,017 --> 00:36:35,497 What's wrong, my sugarplum? 652 00:36:35,541 --> 00:36:37,282 I can't go home with you, Cheryl. 653 00:36:38,718 --> 00:36:39,719 Because of your nana. 654 00:36:41,851 --> 00:36:43,636 But I don't understand. I thought you picked me. 655 00:36:43,679 --> 00:36:46,160 For tonight, I did. 656 00:36:46,204 --> 00:36:48,206 My nana said that if I didn't get home by midnight, 657 00:36:48,249 --> 00:36:50,208 that she would never speak to me again. 658 00:36:50,251 --> 00:36:51,861 I hope you can understand. 659 00:36:53,211 --> 00:36:55,430 Of course, Toni. 660 00:36:55,474 --> 00:36:59,217 Family is the most important thing. 661 00:37:01,175 --> 00:37:02,742 Go and be with your nana. 662 00:37:04,613 --> 00:37:05,962 And thank you for tonight. 663 00:37:07,660 --> 00:37:10,271 Despite those moments of video horror, 664 00:37:10,315 --> 00:37:12,534 I will treasure these memories. 665 00:37:13,361 --> 00:37:14,493 Always. 666 00:37:15,450 --> 00:37:17,191 Thank you, Cheryl. 667 00:37:17,235 --> 00:37:19,802 I'm sure we'll be able to work it out. 668 00:37:19,846 --> 00:37:22,892 -She just needs time, okay? -[softly] Okay. 669 00:37:32,250 --> 00:37:34,774 [Veronica] I don't wanna finish this conversation, Archie. 670 00:37:36,297 --> 00:37:37,864 But we have to. 671 00:37:39,213 --> 00:37:41,259 I know. 672 00:37:41,302 --> 00:37:44,653 Did Betty tell Jughead about what happened between you two? 673 00:37:44,697 --> 00:37:45,872 No. 674 00:37:49,267 --> 00:37:50,485 We both swore we wouldn't. 675 00:37:55,273 --> 00:37:56,622 [sniffles] 676 00:37:56,665 --> 00:37:58,493 Well, we should keep it that way. 677 00:37:58,537 --> 00:38:00,495 No need to blow them up, too. 678 00:38:03,411 --> 00:38:04,543 I agree. 679 00:38:11,376 --> 00:38:12,551 So, what do we do now? 680 00:38:15,945 --> 00:38:18,339 Clearly, our last two weeks of high school 681 00:38:18,383 --> 00:38:19,862 are going to be fraught. 682 00:38:21,299 --> 00:38:23,431 And I don't want them 683 00:38:23,475 --> 00:38:24,954 overshadowed by... 684 00:38:27,174 --> 00:38:29,089 this. [sniffles] 685 00:38:30,525 --> 00:38:32,440 So, after graduation, 686 00:38:35,400 --> 00:38:37,227 we go our separate ways, Archie. 687 00:38:37,271 --> 00:38:38,838 No big drama, 688 00:38:39,839 --> 00:38:41,231 no fireworks, 689 00:38:43,582 --> 00:38:45,888 I'll go to Barnard, 690 00:38:47,803 --> 00:38:50,415 and you do whatever feels right to you. 691 00:39:02,383 --> 00:39:04,124 [cries] 692 00:39:16,615 --> 00:39:18,747 [Betty] Where did they go? 693 00:39:18,791 --> 00:39:21,315 -Where's the creepy video store guy? -And our doppelgangers. 694 00:39:21,359 --> 00:39:22,708 Why does every one of our dances 695 00:39:22,751 --> 00:39:24,579 turn into a Jamie Lee Curtis movie? 696 00:39:24,623 --> 00:39:26,059 [sighs] 697 00:39:38,419 --> 00:39:39,464 Veronica? 698 00:39:42,075 --> 00:39:43,337 -[sniffles] -What's wrong? 699 00:39:45,078 --> 00:39:46,471 Was it that horrible video? 700 00:39:48,821 --> 00:39:50,039 No. 701 00:39:51,780 --> 00:39:54,217 It's not that, Mom. Um... 702 00:39:57,699 --> 00:39:59,832 Something happened between Betty and Archie. 703 00:40:01,355 --> 00:40:02,400 Oh, honey. 704 00:40:05,577 --> 00:40:07,448 [sobs] 705 00:40:07,492 --> 00:40:09,058 [Hermione] I'm so sorry. 706 00:40:10,712 --> 00:40:11,974 It's okay. 707 00:40:14,629 --> 00:40:15,761 It'll be okay. 708 00:40:20,069 --> 00:40:22,637 There, there, my child. 709 00:40:22,681 --> 00:40:26,119 It shall all be fine in the end. 710 00:40:27,294 --> 00:40:29,818 -Not this time, Nana. -Oh. 711 00:40:29,862 --> 00:40:33,648 Today, I realized Toni and I won't end up together. 712 00:40:33,692 --> 00:40:37,086 Once again, I'm a victim of this family's curse. 713 00:40:38,827 --> 00:40:40,873 I can no longer outrun my fate. 714 00:40:42,396 --> 00:40:44,006 I am a Blossom... 715 00:40:45,138 --> 00:40:46,705 destined to be alone. 716 00:40:50,535 --> 00:40:52,406 [Charles] We got an APB out for David. 717 00:40:52,450 --> 00:40:55,365 If he's behind the videos and he is fleeing, 718 00:40:55,409 --> 00:40:58,499 -he's not gonna get far. -Okay, but what if he wasn't the Auteur 719 00:40:58,543 --> 00:41:00,501 and he was really killed? 720 00:41:00,545 --> 00:41:03,156 Well, then, the video shown at prom was an actual snuff film. 721 00:41:03,199 --> 00:41:05,288 What do we do? What can we do? 722 00:41:05,332 --> 00:41:09,858 -Continue our search for David. -Or wait for the next video to drop. 723 00:41:09,902 --> 00:41:12,078 Pray that it's not the straw that breaks the camel's back.