1 00:00:06,840 --> 00:00:09,009 Well, Jug, 2 00:00:09,050 --> 00:00:11,344 you ever think we'd have a night before the first day of school again. 3 00:00:11,386 --> 00:00:13,930 No, not in a million years. 4 00:00:13,972 --> 00:00:16,975 Cramming to finish this book my students were assigned for summer reading. 5 00:00:17,017 --> 00:00:19,019 Of Mice and Men. 6 00:00:19,060 --> 00:00:20,228 Feel like I'm living The Twilight Zone. 7 00:00:21,688 --> 00:00:24,149 Well, I'm gonna hit the sack. Big day tomorrow. 8 00:00:24,190 --> 00:00:26,735 On behalf of Lennie, George and myself, 9 00:00:27,610 --> 00:00:28,987 good night, sweet prince. 10 00:00:30,947 --> 00:00:33,116 You know after all these years, 11 00:00:33,158 --> 00:00:35,660 it's still kind of adorable to witness your back-to-school jitters. 12 00:00:35,702 --> 00:00:37,370 Well, I'd be there already 13 00:00:37,412 --> 00:00:39,372 if I wasn't waiting on our house diva. 14 00:00:39,414 --> 00:00:42,208 You tell Queen T my truck is leaving without her. 15 00:00:42,250 --> 00:00:44,753 This outfit is a masterpiece that can't be rushed, 16 00:00:44,794 --> 00:00:47,630 as we all know. And we're taking my motorcycle. 17 00:00:47,672 --> 00:00:49,466 ["Back to School Again" playing] 18 00:00:49,507 --> 00:00:51,718 ♪ Gettin' lots of action And a lots of fun ♪ 19 00:00:51,760 --> 00:00:55,680 ♪ Scorin' like a bandit 'Til the bubble burst ♪ 20 00:00:55,722 --> 00:00:57,891 Ms. Topaz, Mr. Keller, nice to see you. 21 00:00:57,932 --> 00:01:00,060 Good morning, Waldo. 22 00:01:00,101 --> 00:01:01,895 I'll never get used to that. 23 00:01:01,936 --> 00:01:05,356 ♪ All summer long I was happy and free ♪ 24 00:01:05,398 --> 00:01:08,443 ♪ Save my soul ♪ 25 00:01:08,485 --> 00:01:09,652 ♪ The board of education... ♪ 26 00:01:09,694 --> 00:01:11,404 [bell ringing] 27 00:01:11,446 --> 00:01:18,536 ♪ I gotta go back, back Back to school again ♪ 28 00:01:18,578 --> 00:01:21,664 ♪ You won't find me 'Til the clock strikes three ♪ 29 00:01:21,706 --> 00:01:24,709 ♪ I'm gonna be There 'til then ♪ 30 00:01:24,751 --> 00:01:29,297 ♪ I gotta go back, back Back to school again... ♪ 31 00:01:29,339 --> 00:01:31,758 I thought economics class was just for seniors. 32 00:01:31,800 --> 00:01:34,052 Um, some of us are auditing. 33 00:01:36,262 --> 00:01:38,640 Hm. 34 00:01:38,681 --> 00:01:41,059 Well, as long as you're taking it seriously. 35 00:01:44,020 --> 00:01:46,898 We will absolutely talk about my experiences overseas, 36 00:01:46,940 --> 00:01:48,775 but the RROTC's focus 37 00:01:48,817 --> 00:01:51,694 is on physical fitness, and military history. 38 00:01:51,736 --> 00:01:55,240 So I'll ask again, what year was the United States Army founded? 39 00:01:55,281 --> 00:01:57,992 So this semester our main project in Shop Class 40 00:01:58,034 --> 00:02:00,787 will be taking apart this classic car. 41 00:02:00,829 --> 00:02:04,624 A 1954 Crestline and putting it back together. 42 00:02:04,666 --> 00:02:06,751 Any questions before we get started? 43 00:02:06,793 --> 00:02:09,963 Wasn't your dad like the Black Hood? 44 00:02:10,004 --> 00:02:12,048 He was. 45 00:02:12,090 --> 00:02:14,384 As a matter of fact, he taught me everything I know about cars. 46 00:02:14,425 --> 00:02:16,970 So, any relevant questions? 47 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:21,349 [Jughead] Who did the summer reading? 48 00:02:25,728 --> 00:02:27,355 Who can tell me what it was? 49 00:02:31,901 --> 00:02:33,111 This is gonna be great. 50 00:02:36,072 --> 00:02:37,907 [Hiram] By all rights, that school should be shut down. 51 00:02:37,949 --> 00:02:41,244 Instead, I'm told there are over 100 students enrolled. 52 00:02:41,286 --> 00:02:42,912 What do you care, Mr. Lodge? 53 00:02:42,954 --> 00:02:44,706 You got what you wanted. 54 00:02:44,747 --> 00:02:47,876 Riverdale doesn't even exist since you unincorporated it. 55 00:02:47,917 --> 00:02:51,504 Reggie, a high school offers hope, 56 00:02:51,546 --> 00:02:54,632 and people are sentimental about Riverdale High 57 00:02:54,674 --> 00:02:56,426 for reasons that elude me. 58 00:02:56,467 --> 00:02:58,678 And as long as it remains open, there's a slight chance 59 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:04,142 the town will grow back around it like a weed. 60 00:03:04,184 --> 00:03:06,561 And that is bad for our business. 61 00:03:07,478 --> 00:03:09,063 I hear you. 62 00:03:09,105 --> 00:03:10,440 So what are you thinking, boss? 63 00:03:12,942 --> 00:03:16,279 As you can see, this used to be a video store back in the day, 64 00:03:16,321 --> 00:03:19,115 but with a little TLC, 65 00:03:19,157 --> 00:03:22,035 it'll be the perfect spot for my new jewelry store. 66 00:03:22,076 --> 00:03:26,039 I cut my teeth in the Diamond District as you know, Smithers. 67 00:03:26,080 --> 00:03:28,458 I think I could bring a little Manhattan magic to this town 68 00:03:28,499 --> 00:03:33,129 formerly known as Riverdale in the form of exquisitely high end bling. 69 00:03:33,171 --> 00:03:37,342 And will Mr. Gekko, be involved in this business enterprise? 70 00:03:38,301 --> 00:03:39,969 I haven't decided yet. 71 00:03:40,011 --> 00:03:43,473 He knows I'm in Riverdale, teaching temporarily, 72 00:03:43,514 --> 00:03:46,434 but the permanence of opening a shop, 73 00:03:46,476 --> 00:03:47,894 might send him spiraling. 74 00:03:51,439 --> 00:03:52,607 Well, Miss Cooper... 75 00:03:53,775 --> 00:03:54,859 how was the first day? 76 00:03:56,486 --> 00:03:58,988 Well, they're terrified of me. 77 00:03:59,030 --> 00:04:01,407 Being that I'm the daughter of the Black Hood and all. 78 00:04:01,449 --> 00:04:03,701 Oof. That sucks. 79 00:04:03,743 --> 00:04:07,872 Yeah. On top of which I can't stop thinking about Polly. 80 00:04:07,914 --> 00:04:09,832 Didn't your mom say she does this sometimes? 81 00:04:09,874 --> 00:04:11,709 Takes off for a couple days then reappears. 82 00:04:11,751 --> 00:04:13,544 Yeah, that's why I'm trying not to panic. 83 00:04:16,422 --> 00:04:20,343 Well, in the meantime, maybe I can distract you. 84 00:04:22,971 --> 00:04:25,974 Tonight, my new roommate's working at Pop's. 85 00:04:26,015 --> 00:04:27,850 It's too risky. 86 00:04:27,892 --> 00:04:29,936 And it's not like we can go to my house 87 00:04:29,978 --> 00:04:33,439 -with my mom and the twins. -We're in our 20s. 88 00:04:33,481 --> 00:04:36,401 It's supposed to be easier to find places to hookup not harder. 89 00:04:38,695 --> 00:04:40,863 Wait. I actually think I have a crazy idea. 90 00:04:43,366 --> 00:04:45,910 [Tabitha] It is dead as a doornail in here, Jones. 91 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:47,787 If you wanna write, by all means. 92 00:04:47,829 --> 00:04:50,623 At least until we get some customers. 93 00:04:50,665 --> 00:04:53,960 You know, I was actually kind of hoping I could interview you for my book. 94 00:04:54,752 --> 00:04:56,504 Me? 95 00:04:56,546 --> 00:04:59,340 -Why? What's your book? -It's about Riverdale. 96 00:04:59,382 --> 00:05:01,426 People who live here. Portrait of a small town type of thing. 97 00:05:02,635 --> 00:05:04,053 Okay. 98 00:05:04,095 --> 00:05:05,263 What do you wanna know? 99 00:05:07,682 --> 00:05:11,686 You left a six figure a year job in Chicago to come run Pop's? 100 00:05:11,728 --> 00:05:14,522 You must have had every CEO offer that you wanted. 101 00:05:16,316 --> 00:05:20,903 Or I could become the CEO of my family business 102 00:05:20,945 --> 00:05:23,865 and take everything I learned at my fancy schools 103 00:05:23,906 --> 00:05:27,327 and invest it in something meaningful. 104 00:05:27,368 --> 00:05:28,619 I am not playing around with Pop's. 105 00:05:28,661 --> 00:05:30,371 I put in that gas pump out front 106 00:05:30,413 --> 00:05:32,874 to attract truckers driving the night shift. 107 00:05:32,915 --> 00:05:36,127 I have ideas for merchandising, franchising. 108 00:05:36,169 --> 00:05:37,211 [doorbell jingles] 109 00:05:42,467 --> 00:05:43,593 Just great. 110 00:05:47,555 --> 00:05:50,433 Wait, aren't you, uh, one of our teachers? 111 00:05:51,184 --> 00:05:52,143 Yeah, I am. 112 00:05:53,770 --> 00:05:55,271 Why don't you guys take a seat? I'll get the menus. 113 00:05:57,565 --> 00:05:59,359 ["Mine" playing] 114 00:05:59,400 --> 00:06:02,320 ♪ Oh, you look so precious when you smile ♪ 115 00:06:04,238 --> 00:06:08,117 ♪ Hit it from the back and drive you wild ♪ 116 00:06:10,995 --> 00:06:17,627 ♪ Girl, I lose myself up in those eye-eye-eye-eyes ♪ 117 00:06:17,668 --> 00:06:23,883 ♪ I just had to let you know you're mine ♪ 118 00:06:23,925 --> 00:06:31,182 ♪ Hands on your body I don't wanna waste no time ♪ 119 00:06:31,224 --> 00:06:35,353 ♪ Feels like forever even if forever's tonight ♪ 120 00:06:35,395 --> 00:06:37,146 ♪ Just lay with me ♪ 121 00:06:37,188 --> 00:06:38,856 [fire alarm blaring] 122 00:06:41,859 --> 00:06:42,902 What the hell? 123 00:06:45,488 --> 00:06:47,281 [gasps] 124 00:06:47,323 --> 00:06:48,408 Archie, get the hose. 125 00:07:06,926 --> 00:07:08,803 [Toni] Thank God you were... 126 00:07:08,845 --> 00:07:10,096 Wait, what did you say you were doing again? 127 00:07:11,764 --> 00:07:13,599 Well, Luckily, I was out, uh... 128 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:18,438 Night jogging and I heard the alarm go off. 129 00:07:18,479 --> 00:07:19,981 And when I ran over, 130 00:07:20,022 --> 00:07:21,357 I saw some Stonewall Prep students rushing off, 131 00:07:21,399 --> 00:07:22,942 some real bruisers. 132 00:07:22,984 --> 00:07:24,569 Probably football players. 133 00:07:24,610 --> 00:07:27,780 The Stonewall Stallions, Hiram's team. 134 00:07:27,822 --> 00:07:30,616 He sponsors them, and in return, they do odd jobs for him. 135 00:07:30,658 --> 00:07:32,952 Like setting our school on fire? 136 00:07:32,994 --> 00:07:35,621 I could try arresting them, but Hiram'll have them out in bail within the hour. 137 00:07:35,663 --> 00:07:38,207 'Cause Hiram's got the DA in his back pocket. 138 00:07:38,249 --> 00:07:40,126 That's part of it and the other part is-- 139 00:07:40,168 --> 00:07:43,296 Stonewall Prep Stallions are the county's best football team. 140 00:07:43,337 --> 00:07:44,755 The only ones who win games. 141 00:07:45,756 --> 00:07:47,717 As much trouble as they cause, 142 00:07:47,758 --> 00:07:50,261 they're the only thing people have to root for these days. 143 00:07:50,303 --> 00:07:53,890 Bulldogs, Bulldog Pride are things of the past. 144 00:07:53,931 --> 00:07:55,683 They're star football players. 145 00:07:55,725 --> 00:07:58,102 So what? They can't be above the law. 146 00:07:58,144 --> 00:08:00,104 Who's their Coach? 147 00:08:00,146 --> 00:08:02,148 -Hiram? -Not quite. 148 00:08:03,024 --> 00:08:04,317 [whistle blowing] 149 00:08:05,985 --> 00:08:07,403 Very good, boys. 150 00:08:07,445 --> 00:08:08,488 Quick feet. Quick feet. 151 00:08:12,492 --> 00:08:14,076 What's up, Andrews? 152 00:08:14,118 --> 00:08:16,370 Coming to watch a championship squad in action? 153 00:08:16,412 --> 00:08:19,999 Reggie, you scumbag. 154 00:08:20,041 --> 00:08:22,668 Pack of your boys paid Riverdale High a visit last night. 155 00:08:22,710 --> 00:08:24,587 Yeah, I heard you're having some trouble. 156 00:08:24,629 --> 00:08:25,796 Damn, you're not even denying it. 157 00:08:26,506 --> 00:08:27,507 Why would I? 158 00:08:27,548 --> 00:08:28,674 Unless there's proof. 159 00:08:31,010 --> 00:08:32,803 You send your squad to my school again 160 00:08:32,845 --> 00:08:36,182 and I'll give you a beat down like you've never had. 161 00:08:36,224 --> 00:08:40,561 As for you boys, I'm looking forward to kicking your asses on the field. 162 00:08:57,495 --> 00:08:58,663 Wow! 163 00:09:00,498 --> 00:09:01,624 Inspired. 164 00:09:03,292 --> 00:09:07,004 Yes, it's true. I work at Pop's. 165 00:09:07,046 --> 00:09:10,091 I would love to say that working at Riverdale High 166 00:09:10,132 --> 00:09:11,551 paid a livable wage, 167 00:09:11,592 --> 00:09:14,804 but alas, I had to take a second job. 168 00:09:14,845 --> 00:09:17,557 But aren't you supposed to be some kind of like big time writer? 169 00:09:20,893 --> 00:09:22,687 The only writing I wanna talk about today 170 00:09:22,728 --> 00:09:24,522 Of Mice and Men. 171 00:09:24,564 --> 00:09:28,568 So can anyone tell me what this book's about? 172 00:09:32,822 --> 00:09:34,574 Okay. 173 00:09:34,615 --> 00:09:36,784 Plan B. Pop quiz. 174 00:09:41,289 --> 00:09:42,415 Hand these out. 175 00:09:50,089 --> 00:09:51,966 Supply and demand 176 00:09:52,008 --> 00:09:54,594 is the foundational principle of economics. 177 00:09:54,635 --> 00:09:56,304 So I'm going to make sure that you all-- 178 00:09:58,639 --> 00:10:00,016 Special delivery for Miss Gekko. 179 00:10:01,892 --> 00:10:03,728 Chad, what are you doing here? 180 00:10:03,769 --> 00:10:05,146 Surprising my wife. 181 00:10:05,187 --> 00:10:06,731 But I'm in the middle of a class. 182 00:10:06,772 --> 00:10:08,482 I'll just wait quietly at the back. 183 00:10:13,487 --> 00:10:15,156 [Veronica exhales] 184 00:10:21,746 --> 00:10:23,914 [Archie] Mr. Weatherbee. Uh, Waldo. 185 00:10:23,956 --> 00:10:25,333 I want to bring Bulldog football 186 00:10:25,374 --> 00:10:27,335 back to Riverdale High as a coach, 187 00:10:27,376 --> 00:10:30,087 I think having a football team would be huge for school pride 188 00:10:30,129 --> 00:10:31,422 and would help bring 189 00:10:31,464 --> 00:10:32,381 what's left of this town back together. 190 00:10:34,216 --> 00:10:35,760 You know where we're at financially. 191 00:10:35,801 --> 00:10:37,386 I'll get the money somehow. 192 00:10:37,428 --> 00:10:38,554 We even have enough players? 193 00:10:38,596 --> 00:10:40,931 I only need eleven. 194 00:10:40,973 --> 00:10:44,268 All right, Mr. Andrews. Let's see what you can do. 195 00:10:47,980 --> 00:10:49,982 [Chadwick] As you can imagine, my wife tells this guy 196 00:10:50,024 --> 00:10:52,234 exactly where he can stick his designer loafers. 197 00:10:52,276 --> 00:10:53,361 [all laughing] 198 00:10:55,738 --> 00:10:58,991 Archie, This is Chadwick, my husband. 199 00:10:59,033 --> 00:11:00,451 He surprised me with a visit... 200 00:11:00,493 --> 00:11:01,994 [Kevin] ...and some delicious cupcakes. 201 00:11:02,036 --> 00:11:04,205 [Chadwick] So you're the famous Archie. 202 00:11:05,581 --> 00:11:06,582 Nice to meet you. 203 00:11:11,128 --> 00:11:13,839 [Toni] Well, we've survived two days of the school year. 204 00:11:13,881 --> 00:11:16,008 How about we celebrate tonight? 205 00:11:16,050 --> 00:11:17,885 It's karaoke Tuesday at the Whyte Wyrm. 206 00:11:17,927 --> 00:11:19,720 Obviously, I'll be defying gravity. 207 00:11:19,762 --> 00:11:22,181 As long as I can get a vodka tonic, I will be watching. 208 00:11:22,223 --> 00:11:23,349 I don't know if we... 209 00:11:23,391 --> 00:11:24,684 That sounds good. 210 00:11:24,725 --> 00:11:27,061 [surprised] What? You hate karaoke. 211 00:11:27,103 --> 00:11:29,355 [Chadwick] What's that expression, uh, when in Rome, 212 00:11:29,397 --> 00:11:31,691 embarrass yourself in front of a group of total strangers? 213 00:11:37,988 --> 00:11:39,323 [Toni] Betty, do you have a minute? 214 00:11:39,365 --> 00:11:41,075 Sure. What's up? 215 00:11:41,117 --> 00:11:44,078 Earlier, Kevin mentioned that your sister's missing. 216 00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:46,330 Yeah. Why? Have you heard something? 217 00:11:46,372 --> 00:11:48,082 Well, you know how Fangs and some of the other Serpents 218 00:11:48,124 --> 00:11:49,250 are truckers now? 219 00:11:49,875 --> 00:11:51,335 Yeah. 220 00:11:51,377 --> 00:11:53,212 Well, I asked around, and some of the guys 221 00:11:53,254 --> 00:11:55,339 have occasionally seen Polly 222 00:11:55,381 --> 00:11:57,258 hanging out at this sketchy truck stop 223 00:11:57,299 --> 00:11:58,968 right off the Lonely Highway. 224 00:11:59,009 --> 00:12:00,594 [Betty] Doing what? 225 00:12:00,636 --> 00:12:03,055 Dealing for the Ghoulies or hooking up with truckers. 226 00:12:03,097 --> 00:12:05,057 [Betty sighs] Or both. 227 00:12:05,099 --> 00:12:07,143 [Toni sighs] Yeah. Well, sadly, 228 00:12:07,184 --> 00:12:10,604 Polly's not the only young woman in Riverdale making a living that way. 229 00:12:10,646 --> 00:12:13,149 Fangs said that some of the truckers arrange meetings 230 00:12:13,190 --> 00:12:16,485 with these women by posting on Nedslist. 231 00:12:16,527 --> 00:12:18,154 I don't know if Polly has an account. 232 00:12:18,195 --> 00:12:19,655 Yeah, Okay. Thank you, Toni. 233 00:12:19,697 --> 00:12:21,365 I'll look into it. 234 00:12:21,407 --> 00:12:25,786 Do you know where exactly this truck stop is? 235 00:12:25,828 --> 00:12:27,246 The thing is, Miss Blossom, 236 00:12:27,288 --> 00:12:28,873 the men have been threatening to quit. 237 00:12:28,914 --> 00:12:31,125 [Cheryl] Under no circumstances. 238 00:12:31,167 --> 00:12:33,127 Constant hammering of nails and buzzing of saws 239 00:12:33,169 --> 00:12:35,629 is the only thing that quiets my troubled soul. 240 00:12:35,671 --> 00:12:37,339 Tell your brutes they'll get their blood money 241 00:12:37,381 --> 00:12:39,383 and a bonus for their patience. 242 00:12:41,218 --> 00:12:42,845 Now be gone from my sight. 243 00:12:48,350 --> 00:12:49,935 Thanks to that charitable donation 244 00:12:49,977 --> 00:12:51,604 Toni squeezed out of me, 245 00:12:51,645 --> 00:12:54,648 the Blossom coffers are empty, Nana. 246 00:12:54,690 --> 00:12:57,443 It's time for Operation Goldfinch. 247 00:12:57,485 --> 00:12:59,403 Call Krespy's and have him send an appraiser over 248 00:12:59,445 --> 00:13:01,822 whilst I finish my copy of this portrait of Jay-Jay. 249 00:13:02,990 --> 00:13:04,867 [sighs] And pray my subterfuge 250 00:13:04,909 --> 00:13:06,494 will save us from financial ruin. 251 00:13:11,749 --> 00:13:13,959 [Betty] According to my mom, Polly doesn't have a laptop, 252 00:13:14,001 --> 00:13:15,461 -but I asked the twins... -[Kevin sighs] 253 00:13:15,503 --> 00:13:17,213 ...and they said, sometimes, she uses theirs. 254 00:13:17,254 --> 00:13:19,715 So Polly doesn't have a Nedslist account. 255 00:13:19,757 --> 00:13:21,217 But Patty does. 256 00:13:21,258 --> 00:13:23,552 [Kevin] Oh, my God. Check sent messages. 257 00:13:23,594 --> 00:13:25,221 Who was the last person she contacted? 258 00:13:25,262 --> 00:13:28,974 Someone named "TruckerBoy69". 259 00:13:29,016 --> 00:13:31,852 And apparently, they arranged to meet up the night she disappeared. 260 00:13:31,894 --> 00:13:35,481 Okay, so, either he knows something, or he did something. 261 00:13:35,523 --> 00:13:38,025 Send him a message asking to get together again. 262 00:13:38,067 --> 00:13:41,487 [Betty typing] 263 00:13:41,529 --> 00:13:42,822 Okay. Sent. 264 00:13:44,365 --> 00:13:47,785 Okay. Now we just wait, I guess. 265 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:49,328 Can we karaoke while we wait? 266 00:13:53,582 --> 00:13:55,459 [all] Cheers! 267 00:13:55,501 --> 00:13:57,837 [rock music playing] 268 00:13:57,878 --> 00:13:59,463 [dart thuds] 269 00:14:03,217 --> 00:14:05,553 By the way, Jones, 270 00:14:05,594 --> 00:14:07,513 I have the next subject for your book. 271 00:14:07,555 --> 00:14:09,265 [Tabitha] A real character. 272 00:14:09,306 --> 00:14:10,432 Oh, yeah? Who's that? 273 00:14:11,058 --> 00:14:12,768 Old Man Dreyfus. 274 00:14:12,810 --> 00:14:15,187 Lives on and runs a junk yard off the Lonely Highway. 275 00:14:15,229 --> 00:14:16,981 He came in today for a plate of pork chops 276 00:14:17,022 --> 00:14:20,025 and I asked if you could interview him for your book. 277 00:14:20,067 --> 00:14:21,193 He said yes. 278 00:14:21,235 --> 00:14:22,695 Did you get his number? 279 00:14:22,736 --> 00:14:25,114 Oh, no. [laughs] Dreyfus does not have a phone, 280 00:14:25,155 --> 00:14:26,657 but I do have his address, though. 281 00:14:26,699 --> 00:14:28,117 Okay, what's his story? 282 00:14:28,158 --> 00:14:30,494 Oh, you've gotta ask him about "The Mothman." 283 00:14:31,829 --> 00:14:33,455 -The Mothman? -[Tabitha] Mmm-hmm. 284 00:14:33,497 --> 00:14:34,999 [Toni on mic] All right, all right! 285 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:38,794 We've got a special treat for you guys. 286 00:14:38,836 --> 00:14:41,505 She used to own this place back in the day. 287 00:14:41,547 --> 00:14:44,842 So let's give an extra loud Whyte Wyrm welcome 288 00:14:44,884 --> 00:14:47,177 to Veronica Lodge! 289 00:14:47,219 --> 00:14:49,972 -[people cheering] -She probably forgot it's Gekko now. 290 00:14:50,014 --> 00:14:52,099 All good. Knock 'em dead, babe. 291 00:14:52,141 --> 00:14:53,309 [Veronica] Thanks. 292 00:14:54,768 --> 00:15:01,775 [guitar music playing "Shallow"] 293 00:15:04,570 --> 00:15:09,116 ♪ Tell me something, boy ♪ 294 00:15:09,158 --> 00:15:12,494 ♪ Aren't you tired Trying to fill that void? ♪ 295 00:15:13,746 --> 00:15:18,334 ♪ Or do you need more? ♪ 296 00:15:18,375 --> 00:15:22,880 ♪ Is there something else You're searching for? ♪ 297 00:15:22,922 --> 00:15:25,424 [Chadwick singing] ♪ Tell me something, girl ♪ 298 00:15:25,466 --> 00:15:27,593 [people cheering] 299 00:15:27,635 --> 00:15:30,930 ♪ Are you happy In this modern world? ♪ 300 00:15:32,264 --> 00:15:34,683 ♪ Or do you need more? ♪ 301 00:15:36,852 --> 00:15:40,689 ♪ Ain't it hard Keeping it so hardcore? ♪ 302 00:15:40,731 --> 00:15:45,277 ♪ I'm off the deep end Watch as I dive in ♪ 303 00:15:45,319 --> 00:15:49,990 ♪ I'll never leave the ground ♪ 304 00:15:50,032 --> 00:15:54,411 ♪ Crash through the surface Where they can't hurt us ♪ 305 00:15:54,453 --> 00:15:58,457 ♪ We're far From the shallow now ♪ 306 00:15:59,875 --> 00:16:04,505 ♪ In the sha-ha, shallow ♪ 307 00:16:04,546 --> 00:16:07,967 ♪ In the sha-ha Sha-la-la-la-low ♪ 308 00:16:09,176 --> 00:16:12,721 ♪ In the sha-ha, shallow ♪ 309 00:16:12,763 --> 00:16:16,600 ♪ We're far From the shallow now ♪ 310 00:16:20,145 --> 00:16:24,483 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 311 00:16:24,525 --> 00:16:29,113 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 312 00:16:29,154 --> 00:16:36,662 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Whoah ♪ 313 00:16:36,704 --> 00:16:41,375 ♪ In the sha-ha, shallow ♪ 314 00:16:41,417 --> 00:16:46,046 ♪ In the sha-ha Sha-la-la-la-low ♪ 315 00:16:46,088 --> 00:16:49,717 ♪ In the sha-ha, shallow ♪ 316 00:16:49,758 --> 00:16:53,595 ♪ We're far From the shallow now ♪ 317 00:16:56,724 --> 00:17:03,689 [crowd cheering and applauding] 318 00:17:20,622 --> 00:17:22,958 Good morning, lover. 319 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:24,710 Good morning, Ms. Gekko. 320 00:17:26,670 --> 00:17:28,589 Man, I haven't slept that well since... 321 00:17:28,630 --> 00:17:30,090 ...forever. 322 00:17:31,091 --> 00:17:33,385 I know. Same. 323 00:17:39,641 --> 00:17:41,477 It's fun having you here, Chad. 324 00:17:43,604 --> 00:17:44,688 So... 325 00:17:47,066 --> 00:17:49,359 Why don't I stay in Riverdale for a few days? 326 00:17:51,028 --> 00:17:52,404 What do you think? 327 00:17:53,489 --> 00:17:56,200 I think that would be nice. 328 00:17:56,241 --> 00:17:57,284 Mm-hmm. 329 00:18:04,166 --> 00:18:05,375 [Archie] Congratulations. 330 00:18:05,417 --> 00:18:07,002 You are the newest recruits 331 00:18:07,044 --> 00:18:08,545 to Riverdale High's legendary football program, 332 00:18:08,587 --> 00:18:10,255 which will fulfill 333 00:18:10,297 --> 00:18:12,508 your physical education requirements for this year. 334 00:18:12,549 --> 00:18:14,343 -[Archie] All good? -[students in unison] Sir, yes, sir! 335 00:18:15,469 --> 00:18:18,180 Six down, five to go. 336 00:18:18,222 --> 00:18:20,265 Who here wants to play football for the Bulldogs? 337 00:18:22,810 --> 00:18:24,019 Welcome aboard. 338 00:18:24,770 --> 00:18:26,230 And that's eight. 339 00:18:26,271 --> 00:18:27,689 I'm looking for football players. 340 00:18:27,731 --> 00:18:29,483 No previous experience required. 341 00:18:29,525 --> 00:18:30,651 I just need a few more bruisers. 342 00:18:32,236 --> 00:18:33,278 That's ten. 343 00:18:36,949 --> 00:18:38,826 Who here wants to play football for the Bulldogs? 344 00:18:41,370 --> 00:18:42,913 Awesome. 345 00:18:42,955 --> 00:18:44,456 One more is all I needed. What's your name, bro? 346 00:18:45,791 --> 00:18:48,085 I'm Britta. Is that cool? 347 00:18:49,837 --> 00:18:51,213 As long as you don't mind 348 00:18:51,255 --> 00:18:52,589 playing both sides of the ball, Britta, 349 00:18:52,631 --> 00:18:53,507 you complete my team. 350 00:18:55,259 --> 00:18:56,718 Now I just need funding. 351 00:18:57,803 --> 00:18:59,263 How much funding? 352 00:18:59,304 --> 00:19:00,389 Twenty thousand. 353 00:19:01,974 --> 00:19:03,600 There's gotta be some kind of sports budget. 354 00:19:03,642 --> 00:19:06,061 There is, but the little money that's available 355 00:19:06,103 --> 00:19:08,522 is already been earmarked for something else. 356 00:19:08,564 --> 00:19:10,315 What about Cheryl? Can you ask her? 357 00:19:10,357 --> 00:19:11,650 No way. 358 00:19:11,692 --> 00:19:13,277 I already called in my one favor. 359 00:19:13,318 --> 00:19:14,653 Nobody's stopping you. 360 00:19:16,780 --> 00:19:18,323 [Cheryl] You need more money from me, you say? 361 00:19:18,365 --> 00:19:22,161 Yes, for the football team. 362 00:19:22,202 --> 00:19:24,496 Well, I've already done my part for the school 363 00:19:24,538 --> 00:19:26,540 and at a great personal cost. 364 00:19:28,125 --> 00:19:29,459 Cheryl, I just thought... 365 00:19:31,461 --> 00:19:33,922 [sighs] given the fact your brother was a Bulldog, 366 00:19:33,964 --> 00:19:37,134 that you might want to honor him. 367 00:19:37,176 --> 00:19:38,468 How dare you play my brother 368 00:19:38,510 --> 00:19:40,179 as if he were a red king card, Archie? 369 00:19:40,220 --> 00:19:41,763 [Cheryl] Be gone! 370 00:19:41,805 --> 00:19:43,640 And never darken the halls of Thornhill again. 371 00:19:45,517 --> 00:19:46,643 Leave! 372 00:19:56,737 --> 00:19:59,031 When did the Krespy's appraiser say he was coming again, Nana? 373 00:19:59,072 --> 00:20:05,537 Oh, she, dear. Minerva Marble, and, um, tomorrow, she said. 374 00:20:07,122 --> 00:20:09,583 Truckrboy69 responded. 375 00:20:09,625 --> 00:20:11,460 He said, "So good to hear from you, Patty. 376 00:20:11,501 --> 00:20:13,378 I was afraid you were still mad at me. 377 00:20:13,420 --> 00:20:15,380 How's tonight?" 378 00:20:15,422 --> 00:20:17,758 -Mad about what? -That's exactly what I'm going to find out 379 00:20:17,799 --> 00:20:19,801 when you and I go stakeout the truck stop, 380 00:20:19,843 --> 00:20:22,512 he suggested, right off exit 42. 381 00:20:32,940 --> 00:20:35,317 [owl hooting] 382 00:20:51,375 --> 00:20:54,920 Hi, there. I'm Jughead Jones. I work at Pops with Tabitha Tate. 383 00:20:54,962 --> 00:20:59,049 She told me that you'd be that you'd be willing to tell me the story about the, uh, 384 00:20:59,091 --> 00:21:00,467 Mothmen. 385 00:21:05,555 --> 00:21:09,851 [Dreyfuss] About thirty, forty years ago, me and some buddies got hired 386 00:21:09,893 --> 00:21:13,647 to dig out a collapsed mine not far off the Lonely Highway. 387 00:21:14,731 --> 00:21:16,400 One night, we went to bed. 388 00:21:16,441 --> 00:21:19,486 The next morning when we woke up, one of the guys, 389 00:21:19,528 --> 00:21:21,655 Ramos was missing. 390 00:21:21,697 --> 00:21:24,783 We worked he whole day but Ramos never showed. 391 00:21:24,825 --> 00:21:26,159 Until the next morning 392 00:21:27,202 --> 00:21:29,913 when Ramos was back, 393 00:21:29,955 --> 00:21:31,957 but Raymond was missing. 394 00:21:31,999 --> 00:21:37,546 Ramos told us that some Mothmen had taken him up in their ship, 395 00:21:37,587 --> 00:21:38,672 and now they had Raymond. 396 00:21:40,799 --> 00:21:42,050 Did you believe him? 397 00:21:42,092 --> 00:21:43,927 Not at first. 398 00:21:43,969 --> 00:21:47,055 [Dreyfuss] But the next morning, Raymond was back. 399 00:21:47,097 --> 00:21:49,266 But Arnold was missing. 400 00:21:49,308 --> 00:21:53,228 And sure enough, Raymond said the Mothmen had taken him up in their ship. 401 00:21:55,897 --> 00:21:59,234 Now when you see Mothmen, are you talking... 402 00:21:59,276 --> 00:22:03,613 Aliens, Angels, Mothmen, call 'em whatever you like. 403 00:22:03,655 --> 00:22:07,409 They live in the woods and the caves off the Lonely Highway. 404 00:22:09,953 --> 00:22:12,497 Mr. Dreyfuss, I've lived in Riverdale almost my whole life. 405 00:22:12,539 --> 00:22:15,834 Why have I never heard of the Mothmen before? 406 00:22:15,876 --> 00:22:18,962 There were some articles back in the day. Ask around. 407 00:22:19,004 --> 00:22:20,756 Some people remember. 408 00:22:20,797 --> 00:22:22,132 Well, aren't you worried that they're gonna come back 409 00:22:22,174 --> 00:22:23,884 for you living out here all by yourself? 410 00:22:23,925 --> 00:22:25,385 [Dreyfuss] I'm not afraid. 411 00:22:25,427 --> 00:22:26,803 I'm hopin'. 412 00:22:26,845 --> 00:22:28,305 I'm hopin' they come back for me. 413 00:22:28,347 --> 00:22:30,432 I want to go up in their ship like the others. 414 00:22:41,276 --> 00:22:43,695 [engine whirring] 415 00:22:49,534 --> 00:22:50,869 This is definitely the place. 416 00:23:05,801 --> 00:23:07,094 [Betty] Franview Freight Lines. 417 00:23:08,178 --> 00:23:09,888 That's him in the blue rig. 418 00:23:09,930 --> 00:23:12,474 -That's truckerboy69. -What? Betty, are you sure? 419 00:23:23,485 --> 00:23:24,486 [door opens] 420 00:23:27,197 --> 00:23:28,615 You're not Patty. 421 00:23:28,657 --> 00:23:31,284 No, I'm her sister and I'm with the FBI. 422 00:23:31,326 --> 00:23:32,285 You're coming with me. 423 00:23:37,165 --> 00:23:40,127 I keep saying I didn't do anything wrong. 424 00:23:40,168 --> 00:23:43,588 You arranged to meet my sister at that truck stop. 425 00:23:43,630 --> 00:23:46,716 And that's the last time anyone's seen her. 426 00:23:46,758 --> 00:23:51,138 Look, I did meet Patty three nights ago. 427 00:23:51,179 --> 00:23:53,557 She'd scored some Jingle-Jangle and reached out. 428 00:23:53,598 --> 00:23:55,934 -We met up at the truck stop. -And then what? 429 00:23:55,976 --> 00:23:59,521 I told her that we should take a drive to clear her mind. 430 00:23:59,563 --> 00:24:04,401 She was down with that plan, but about a half a mile up the highway, she freaked. 431 00:24:04,443 --> 00:24:06,695 Jumped out of the truck, started running. 432 00:24:06,736 --> 00:24:08,738 I tried to get her back in my cab, but she wouldn't listen. 433 00:24:08,780 --> 00:24:09,906 She just kept running. 434 00:24:11,283 --> 00:24:13,869 That's the last time I saw her. 435 00:24:14,786 --> 00:24:16,329 Honest to God. 436 00:24:16,371 --> 00:24:19,040 So you just left her there on the side of the road. 437 00:24:19,082 --> 00:24:22,043 I didn't have a choice. Patty was scared. 438 00:24:22,085 --> 00:24:24,379 I didn't want to make it worse. 439 00:24:24,421 --> 00:24:28,258 What part of the highway? I need you to be very specific. 440 00:24:33,597 --> 00:24:36,641 Hey, honey. What's going on? 441 00:24:36,683 --> 00:24:37,809 Why are you getting home so late? 442 00:24:37,851 --> 00:24:40,896 It's about Polly, mom. 443 00:24:40,937 --> 00:24:42,647 I have a lead I need your help with. 444 00:24:45,984 --> 00:24:47,068 But you should sit down. 445 00:24:50,655 --> 00:24:52,032 [bell ringing] 446 00:24:52,073 --> 00:24:54,075 Look, I'm sorry, team. 447 00:24:54,117 --> 00:24:56,369 The thing is, I should've got my ducks in a row first 448 00:24:56,411 --> 00:25:00,665 -and secured the funding. -And the school really can't give us any money at all? 449 00:25:00,707 --> 00:25:04,127 No. There's no funding for sports, clubs, extra... 450 00:25:04,169 --> 00:25:06,046 [music playing] 451 00:25:06,087 --> 00:25:07,797 [cheering] 452 00:25:23,563 --> 00:25:27,484 Toni, since when are the Vixens back? 453 00:25:27,526 --> 00:25:31,154 Since I made it a priority in the budget last year? 454 00:25:31,196 --> 00:25:33,198 There isn't even a sports thing for them to cheer for. 455 00:25:33,240 --> 00:25:35,116 Uh, get over yourself Archie. 456 00:25:35,158 --> 00:25:38,662 The Vixens are a sports team, and this year we're gonna be 457 00:25:38,703 --> 00:25:40,914 competing against other cheer squads. 458 00:25:40,956 --> 00:25:42,415 I'm not even sure I'll manage to do that. 459 00:25:52,926 --> 00:25:55,136 Forget the school. 460 00:25:55,178 --> 00:25:57,430 Isn't there anyone else who could sponsor the Bulldogs? 461 00:26:09,276 --> 00:26:11,194 It's Doris Bell. 462 00:26:11,236 --> 00:26:15,156 You told me to keep you apprised of goings on at the school. 463 00:26:15,198 --> 00:26:19,786 Well, there's something I think you should know. 464 00:26:21,246 --> 00:26:22,539 I see. 465 00:26:22,581 --> 00:26:23,540 Thanks, Miss Bell. 466 00:26:29,004 --> 00:26:32,007 So sorry for the interruption, Miss Marble. 467 00:26:32,048 --> 00:26:35,969 How are you finding that portrait of my beloved brother? 468 00:26:36,011 --> 00:26:39,931 I mean, figurative is back in vogue, and the artist who painted your brother 469 00:26:39,973 --> 00:26:43,768 was chosen for next year's Venice Biennale. 470 00:26:43,810 --> 00:26:47,105 I believe this portrait could easily fetch 471 00:26:47,147 --> 00:26:51,735 -a quarter of a million dollars at auction. -And worth every penny. 472 00:26:54,362 --> 00:26:56,323 I wonder... 473 00:26:56,364 --> 00:26:58,450 might I get to keep my JJ for 474 00:26:58,491 --> 00:27:03,580 one more night so we can say our proper ta-tas? 475 00:27:03,622 --> 00:27:07,167 I understand. I'm staying at the Five Seasons in town overnight, 476 00:27:07,208 --> 00:27:09,419 but I'll be around first thing in the morning. 477 00:27:09,461 --> 00:27:13,340 Even better, I'll have my men pack it up and deliver it to your hotel. 478 00:27:13,381 --> 00:27:16,384 Well, Miss Blossom, it was a pleasure dealing with you. 479 00:27:16,426 --> 00:27:19,929 Should you decide to sell any other items in your collection, do let me know. 480 00:27:19,971 --> 00:27:21,598 I will indeed, Miss Marble. 481 00:27:29,105 --> 00:27:32,400 Now that she has authenticated our original, 482 00:27:32,442 --> 00:27:37,906 we can swap in your perfect copy and Marble shall be none the wiser. 483 00:27:40,408 --> 00:27:43,203 What's the matter, child? 484 00:27:43,244 --> 00:27:48,750 Oh, nothing. You know... Just some upsetting news from Riverdale High. 485 00:27:49,959 --> 00:27:51,252 I'll be fine. 486 00:28:02,138 --> 00:28:03,306 Betty. 487 00:28:03,348 --> 00:28:04,349 Oh, my God. 488 00:28:05,558 --> 00:28:07,143 [gasping] 489 00:28:10,814 --> 00:28:12,107 These are her things. 490 00:28:14,401 --> 00:28:15,485 These are Polly's things. 491 00:28:21,157 --> 00:28:22,409 [Jughead] More coffee, champ? 492 00:28:22,450 --> 00:28:24,744 Yeah, sure. Thanks, Jug. 493 00:28:24,786 --> 00:28:26,663 How goes it with the Bulldogs? 494 00:28:27,539 --> 00:28:28,832 It doesn't. 495 00:28:28,873 --> 00:28:30,208 The kids don't have any equipment. 496 00:28:30,250 --> 00:28:32,168 They can't afford any equipment. 497 00:28:32,210 --> 00:28:34,963 And the school doesn't have any money. 498 00:28:35,004 --> 00:28:36,715 Well, if you promise to never bring up 499 00:28:36,756 --> 00:28:39,008 the epic highs and lows of high school football again, 500 00:28:39,050 --> 00:28:41,344 I can ask Tabitha if she's willing to sponsor the team. 501 00:28:41,386 --> 00:28:43,346 That can't hurt. 502 00:28:43,388 --> 00:28:45,098 There is one more person I can ask. 503 00:28:48,226 --> 00:28:49,936 Veronica. 504 00:28:49,978 --> 00:28:52,188 But that would be weird, right? 505 00:28:52,230 --> 00:28:55,400 I just interviewed a guy who wants to be abducted by Mothman aliens. 506 00:28:55,442 --> 00:28:56,735 I think weird is relative. 507 00:28:58,653 --> 00:28:59,988 I say go for it. 508 00:29:00,029 --> 00:29:01,114 Embrace the weird. 509 00:29:03,825 --> 00:29:05,243 What do you think, Chad? 510 00:29:05,285 --> 00:29:07,287 I know it's a tad sleazy at the moment, 511 00:29:07,328 --> 00:29:10,290 but it's the perfect spot for a jewelry store. 512 00:29:10,331 --> 00:29:13,877 Good foot traffic, close to SoDale. 513 00:29:13,918 --> 00:29:18,423 Only bad thing is it's not in New York. But maybe that's the whole point, huh? 514 00:29:20,717 --> 00:29:23,720 Cards on the table, Chadwick. Being back in Riverdale, 515 00:29:23,762 --> 00:29:27,015 seeing my friends, working on a new business, 516 00:29:27,056 --> 00:29:30,185 it's been good for my soul. 517 00:29:30,226 --> 00:29:35,565 So we would have a place in the city and a place in Riverdale where I'd be welcome? 518 00:29:35,607 --> 00:29:41,362 Yes, but I need your support on this Chad, and love. 519 00:29:42,447 --> 00:29:43,406 You have it. 520 00:29:49,579 --> 00:29:51,289 Just curious. 521 00:29:51,331 --> 00:29:53,458 Are we going to buy a new house or stay at the Pembrooke? 522 00:29:53,500 --> 00:29:55,543 Bite your tongue. 523 00:29:55,585 --> 00:29:59,255 I'm never leaving that apartment, but it could do with a remodel. 524 00:30:00,882 --> 00:30:04,928 It's time for a change, starting with a clean slate. 525 00:30:07,263 --> 00:30:11,017 What happened to her Betty? What happened to Polly out on that highway? 526 00:30:12,185 --> 00:30:13,144 I don't know, Mom. 527 00:30:15,271 --> 00:30:16,731 But I do know one thing, 528 00:30:16,773 --> 00:30:19,400 if that creepy guy in jail had hurt Polly, 529 00:30:19,442 --> 00:30:21,986 he wouldn't have told us exactly where to go. 530 00:30:22,028 --> 00:30:23,446 So we have nothing. We have no leads. 531 00:30:23,488 --> 00:30:25,532 We have... She could be anywhere. 532 00:30:25,573 --> 00:30:28,201 We didn't find Polly's cell phone, 533 00:30:28,243 --> 00:30:31,162 so we can trace it through the phone company. 534 00:30:31,204 --> 00:30:34,207 Or if they can't do it, maybe the FBI can. 535 00:30:34,249 --> 00:30:35,500 [sobbing] And if not? 536 00:30:42,090 --> 00:30:43,383 We wait... 537 00:30:47,345 --> 00:30:48,304 and we hope. 538 00:30:55,728 --> 00:30:57,689 [Chadwick] So I need to be back in the city on Monday, the 19th. 539 00:30:57,730 --> 00:31:00,191 That's fine. We have your niece's birthday party that weekend. 540 00:31:00,233 --> 00:31:04,696 So Mondays through Thursdays, I'm in the city, then here every other weekend. 541 00:31:04,737 --> 00:31:06,948 And I'll be in New York every other weekend. 542 00:31:10,410 --> 00:31:12,453 [chuckles] 543 00:31:12,495 --> 00:31:15,707 You know, there is one other option that your father, of all people, 544 00:31:15,748 --> 00:31:19,377 suggested. Um, I could move to Riverdale full time 545 00:31:19,419 --> 00:31:21,379 and help him manage the SoDale properties. 546 00:31:24,090 --> 00:31:27,051 You're in finance, not real estate. 547 00:31:27,093 --> 00:31:30,388 And wait, have you and my father been talking behind my back? 548 00:31:30,430 --> 00:31:31,598 [knock on door] 549 00:31:36,269 --> 00:31:37,896 -Archie. -Hey, Veronica. 550 00:31:37,937 --> 00:31:40,273 -Sorry to come by unannounced. -Don't be. Come in. 551 00:31:42,400 --> 00:31:44,861 Archie, this is unexpected. 552 00:31:44,903 --> 00:31:46,863 Chad. Hey, you're still here. 553 00:31:51,784 --> 00:31:55,204 Um, listen, the thing is, I'm restarting 554 00:31:55,246 --> 00:32:01,210 the football team at Riverdale High, and there's no budget for anything. 555 00:32:01,252 --> 00:32:03,338 Say no more. 556 00:32:03,379 --> 00:32:06,299 As a former Vixen, I made an oath to always support my beloved Bulldogs. 557 00:32:06,341 --> 00:32:08,051 I will absolutely cover the startup costs. 558 00:32:08,092 --> 00:32:09,761 Thank you, Veronica. 559 00:32:09,802 --> 00:32:12,055 And I promise I'll pay you back one hundred percent. 560 00:32:12,096 --> 00:32:14,599 You mean, pay us back one hundred percent. 561 00:32:16,351 --> 00:32:17,810 Of course. 562 00:32:17,852 --> 00:32:18,937 Pay you guys back. 563 00:32:19,687 --> 00:32:21,773 Thank you, Chad. 564 00:32:21,814 --> 00:32:24,484 You know, actually, now I think about it. 565 00:32:25,693 --> 00:32:28,863 You're a vet, a proud guy. 566 00:32:28,905 --> 00:32:31,199 You don't want to be taking handouts, do you? 567 00:32:31,240 --> 00:32:32,825 So how's this for an idea? 568 00:32:32,867 --> 00:32:35,036 Instead of us loaning you the money, 569 00:32:35,078 --> 00:32:37,205 what if you renovate our apartment? 570 00:32:37,246 --> 00:32:39,749 -This apartment. -Babe, what are you talking about? 571 00:32:39,791 --> 00:32:43,086 We help out Archie's team, he does this job for us and gets paid. 572 00:32:43,127 --> 00:32:46,047 I'm sure Archie has a million other things, 573 00:32:46,089 --> 00:32:47,548 -he's got to be doing right now. -[Archie] No, it's fine. 574 00:32:49,092 --> 00:32:51,886 I definitely don't want to be taking handouts. 575 00:32:51,928 --> 00:32:54,597 I'll call some of my dad's old crew and see if any of them can help out. 576 00:32:55,974 --> 00:32:58,017 Awesome-sauce. 577 00:32:58,059 --> 00:33:00,436 -Thanks again, Ronnie. -Of course. I'll see you at school tomorrow. 578 00:33:07,402 --> 00:33:09,570 Okay. What the hell was that? 579 00:33:09,612 --> 00:33:12,031 He's my friend. 580 00:33:12,073 --> 00:33:14,659 A guy like that, I'm sure he'd rather do a little work than crawl to you for charity. 581 00:33:14,701 --> 00:33:16,494 You didn't have to be such a dick about it. 582 00:33:16,536 --> 00:33:18,663 Excuse me? 583 00:33:18,705 --> 00:33:21,249 Have I not been accommodating to your every whim since I've been here? 584 00:33:21,290 --> 00:33:23,584 I've been nice to your friends. I even sang karaoke. 585 00:33:23,626 --> 00:33:25,878 I didn't realize those were such chores for you. 586 00:33:29,674 --> 00:33:31,676 They weren't. 587 00:33:31,718 --> 00:33:36,347 I wanted to do them for you. If I came across dickish with Archie, 588 00:33:36,389 --> 00:33:40,810 um, I'm sorry, but it won't happen again, okay? 589 00:33:43,312 --> 00:33:44,605 -Okay. -Good. 590 00:33:46,816 --> 00:33:47,775 What's for dinner? 591 00:33:49,861 --> 00:33:52,447 -Can we get Pop's take out? -Ugh, I don't think I can handle 592 00:33:52,488 --> 00:33:54,115 another greasy burger and onion rings. 593 00:33:56,242 --> 00:33:58,077 Let's go out. 594 00:33:58,119 --> 00:34:00,955 There's this Italian place that your dad mentioned. Mia's? 595 00:34:07,545 --> 00:34:10,715 Sure. Let's go to Mia's. 596 00:34:17,388 --> 00:34:20,058 Are you working on your Mothmen chronicles? 597 00:34:20,099 --> 00:34:22,226 It is so bizarre, Tabitha. 598 00:34:22,268 --> 00:34:24,437 So I ended up talking to old man Dreyfus, 599 00:34:24,479 --> 00:34:26,439 and he did tell me the names of the people that he used to work with. 600 00:34:26,481 --> 00:34:28,649 All his buddies from back in the day. 601 00:34:28,691 --> 00:34:33,488 -Tracked them down just so I could corroborate his story. -Uh-huh? 602 00:34:34,113 --> 00:34:35,073 Get this. 603 00:34:36,532 --> 00:34:37,492 They're all dead. 604 00:34:39,869 --> 00:34:42,080 Couldn't that just be a coincidence because they're old? 605 00:34:42,121 --> 00:34:44,624 Well, curiously, they all died from cancer. 606 00:34:44,665 --> 00:34:49,879 And, yeah, that could be a coincidence, but maybe, just maybe, 607 00:34:52,006 --> 00:34:55,468 they were all exposed to the same radiation on the spaceship. Hm? 608 00:34:55,510 --> 00:34:58,387 Uh, is that what happens when you go aboard a spaceship? 609 00:34:58,429 --> 00:35:00,306 Oh, I have no idea. But it makes a great story. 610 00:35:01,557 --> 00:35:03,976 What's the next step? 611 00:35:04,018 --> 00:35:06,938 Dreyfus said that some articles were produced after their close encounter, 612 00:35:06,979 --> 00:35:09,107 so just tracking those ones down. 613 00:35:11,442 --> 00:35:14,070 I'm in. 614 00:35:14,112 --> 00:35:20,118 If you want some help, unless you're like the lone wolf type or whatever. 615 00:35:22,286 --> 00:35:23,246 Sure. 616 00:35:26,999 --> 00:35:28,000 More the merrier. 617 00:35:32,880 --> 00:35:33,840 [knock on door] 618 00:35:37,051 --> 00:35:38,386 -Betty. -Hey. 619 00:35:38,427 --> 00:35:40,888 -Is Chuck at home? -No, he's working. 620 00:35:43,558 --> 00:35:45,685 My mom and I are waiting to hear something. 621 00:35:45,726 --> 00:35:51,440 Anything about Polly and she's driving me crazy. 622 00:35:51,482 --> 00:35:55,361 Yeah. I'm feeling pretty crazy and frustrated myself. 623 00:36:09,500 --> 00:36:10,501 Let's go upstairs. 624 00:36:19,093 --> 00:36:20,386 [sighs] 625 00:36:22,513 --> 00:36:24,140 [cell phone ringing] 626 00:36:24,182 --> 00:36:26,184 -Is that me? -It's me, I think. 627 00:36:31,647 --> 00:36:34,108 Yeah, it's my friend, Todd from the academy. 628 00:36:34,150 --> 00:36:35,860 It's probably about Polly's phone. 629 00:36:38,571 --> 00:36:42,241 I should go, but this... was really nice. 630 00:37:01,052 --> 00:37:04,388 -What's this? -Chad. 631 00:37:06,182 --> 00:37:09,143 Upon reflection, I think we need to pump the brakes. 632 00:37:13,606 --> 00:37:16,275 Back in New York, I had the instinct 633 00:37:16,317 --> 00:37:20,238 that we should take some time to be by ourselves. 634 00:37:21,822 --> 00:37:24,659 And as fun as the last few days have been, 635 00:37:24,700 --> 00:37:28,246 -I still think we need a break. -Because of Archie? 636 00:37:28,287 --> 00:37:32,792 No, Chad. Because of me. 637 00:37:32,833 --> 00:37:35,336 Because I need real time and space to figure out 638 00:37:35,378 --> 00:37:41,259 if I'm a Pop's girl or a Mia's girl or both. 639 00:37:44,887 --> 00:37:46,305 It's not gonna be a problem, is it? 640 00:37:48,266 --> 00:37:50,309 Not at all. 641 00:37:50,351 --> 00:37:52,311 Just let me know when you're ready to talk. 642 00:38:06,033 --> 00:38:06,993 Cheryl. 643 00:38:07,868 --> 00:38:09,662 Hi, Toni. 644 00:38:09,704 --> 00:38:13,624 I was going to give you a call and then I thought, mmm no. 645 00:38:13,666 --> 00:38:16,252 Stealing my Vixens warrants a visit in person. 646 00:38:19,964 --> 00:38:23,676 You're playing a very dangerous game, Topaz. 647 00:38:26,262 --> 00:38:29,056 All right. You've each been assigned a locker. 648 00:38:29,098 --> 00:38:33,227 That's to go along with your new cleats, your new uniform and pads. 649 00:38:33,269 --> 00:38:35,896 I'm also psyched to announce our generous sponsor 650 00:38:35,938 --> 00:38:39,567 for all this stuff and other Bulldog expenses is Veronica Gekko. 651 00:38:39,608 --> 00:38:41,986 Lodge, actually. Veronica Lodge. 652 00:38:44,155 --> 00:38:46,824 Okay. Well, you heard the lady. 653 00:38:46,866 --> 00:38:48,326 Let's give Veronica Lodge a round of applause. 654 00:38:49,035 --> 00:38:50,745 [all applauding] 655 00:38:53,748 --> 00:38:58,127 You asked me to call if anything interesting or important happens. 656 00:38:58,169 --> 00:39:03,007 Well, you should know what's going on in the boys locker room right now. 657 00:39:04,884 --> 00:39:05,885 I see. 658 00:39:07,636 --> 00:39:09,347 Well, thank you, Miss Bell. 659 00:39:09,388 --> 00:39:13,017 Your information is, as always, very much appreciated. 660 00:39:13,059 --> 00:39:13,976 We'll be in touch. 661 00:39:16,479 --> 00:39:20,900 You see, now I'm angry. 662 00:39:20,941 --> 00:39:23,569 -What happened? -Archie Andrews made good 663 00:39:23,611 --> 00:39:25,988 on his promise to you and started a football team... 664 00:39:28,282 --> 00:39:29,658 with my daughter's money. 665 00:39:32,745 --> 00:39:36,665 So maybe this time, we pay him a visit. 666 00:39:36,707 --> 00:39:38,876 I heard from my friend Todd at the FBI. 667 00:39:38,918 --> 00:39:42,296 He traced the call to somewhere in this region. 668 00:39:42,338 --> 00:39:44,507 Swedlow Swamp? 669 00:39:44,548 --> 00:39:47,259 I don't understand. What was Polly doing there? 670 00:39:47,301 --> 00:39:51,389 And how on earth are we going to find her? That's acres and acres of marsh land. 671 00:39:51,430 --> 00:39:54,183 We'll just have to keep calling her cell phone until we hear it ring. 672 00:39:57,228 --> 00:39:58,646 [Kevin] Assuming it's still charged. 673 00:40:09,949 --> 00:40:12,576 We've been out here for hours. We're freezing. 674 00:40:12,618 --> 00:40:13,828 -Maybe we should pick it up-- -Shh. 675 00:40:14,870 --> 00:40:15,830 I hear something. 676 00:40:18,916 --> 00:40:19,875 Let's split up. 677 00:40:30,177 --> 00:40:31,429 Guys, guys over here. 678 00:40:41,605 --> 00:40:43,107 [Jughead] Archie, there's a fire! 679 00:40:51,532 --> 00:40:52,783 It's on the back porch, too.