1 00:00:03,220 --> 00:00:04,874 [Jughead] Heroes. 2 00:00:04,917 --> 00:00:07,659 Some are born on the gridiron and baseball diamonds. 3 00:00:07,703 --> 00:00:11,011 Others are ripped from the pages of comic books. 4 00:00:11,054 --> 00:00:14,057 But then there are folk heroes, champions of the common people. 5 00:00:14,101 --> 00:00:19,149 You've heard of them. John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett. 6 00:00:19,193 --> 00:00:22,892 Folk heroes are symbols of courage for the oppressed. 7 00:00:22,935 --> 00:00:26,156 Riverdale was being threatened by a villain with a seemingly 8 00:00:26,200 --> 00:00:28,854 supernatural ability to control minds. 9 00:00:28,898 --> 00:00:30,421 We needed a hero to defeat him, 10 00:00:30,465 --> 00:00:32,597 one who wouldn't manipulate our neighbors 11 00:00:32,641 --> 00:00:36,427 towards their worst impulses but inspire them to do their best. 12 00:00:36,471 --> 00:00:39,082 We needed a modern day folk hero. 13 00:00:43,391 --> 00:00:46,220 So, Mr. Pickens, what brings you to the Babylonium? 14 00:00:46,263 --> 00:00:47,786 Oh, please call me Percival. 15 00:00:47,830 --> 00:00:50,876 And since I'm the newest member of the council, 16 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:53,053 I need a more permanent home in Riverdale. 17 00:00:53,096 --> 00:00:57,318 And I was hoping to take up residence in one of your champagne suites. 18 00:00:57,361 --> 00:00:59,711 [chuckles] No chance. 19 00:00:59,755 --> 00:01:02,671 You came after me and my casino the second you arrived in town. 20 00:01:02,714 --> 00:01:04,716 Look, I can only apologize for that. 21 00:01:04,760 --> 00:01:08,677 I... It seems I've underestimated the Babylonium's potential. 22 00:01:09,504 --> 00:01:11,332 And yours. 23 00:01:11,375 --> 00:01:14,117 In any case, now that I have stepped down as deputy 24 00:01:14,161 --> 00:01:15,988 to open up a curiosity shop in town, 25 00:01:16,032 --> 00:01:18,121 I'm less concerned with matters of law and order. 26 00:01:18,165 --> 00:01:19,601 Mmm. 27 00:01:19,644 --> 00:01:22,299 Now about that champagne suite, I can pay you 28 00:01:22,343 --> 00:01:27,826 a year's rent, a year's back rent, and a year's security deposit 29 00:01:27,870 --> 00:01:30,090 today, in cash. 30 00:01:30,133 --> 00:01:33,136 Also, not to step on Kevin Keller's toes, but I'm quite the crooner. 31 00:01:33,180 --> 00:01:37,749 - Are you now? - Oh, yes, I've sung Caesar's Palace, 32 00:01:37,793 --> 00:01:39,664 Sydney Opera House, Moulin Rouge. 33 00:01:39,708 --> 00:01:42,189 Not to brag, but the ladies love me. 34 00:01:43,451 --> 00:01:46,062 Confidentially, so do the men. 35 00:01:46,106 --> 00:01:50,110 - Cash, you said? - Cash it is. 36 00:01:50,153 --> 00:01:52,982 - Are you certain about this, Brittania? - Yes, Mistress Cheryl. 37 00:01:53,025 --> 00:01:56,768 When my parents heard about you wanting to adopt me, 38 00:01:56,812 --> 00:02:01,425 they thought about it and they're ready to accept me for who I am. 39 00:02:01,469 --> 00:02:04,776 In that case, Godspeed. 40 00:02:04,820 --> 00:02:06,126 And thank you. 41 00:02:06,169 --> 00:02:07,779 If not for your efforts, I would have been trapped 42 00:02:07,823 --> 00:02:10,652 in the corridors of Abigail Blossom's mind forever. 43 00:02:11,870 --> 00:02:13,220 For that... 44 00:02:13,263 --> 00:02:15,396 you will always have a place here. 45 00:02:23,230 --> 00:02:25,145 [gavel bangs] 46 00:02:25,188 --> 00:02:30,150 And next on the agenda is the Pickens Park Revitalization Project. 47 00:02:31,847 --> 00:02:32,891 [Percival clears throat] 48 00:02:32,935 --> 00:02:37,200 Now, as we all know, Pickens Park, 49 00:02:37,244 --> 00:02:40,856 once magnificent, has sadly become blighted. 50 00:02:41,813 --> 00:02:43,728 Drugs, crime, and worse. 51 00:02:45,252 --> 00:02:47,384 Which is why I am so excited 52 00:02:47,428 --> 00:02:50,648 to reveal to you... 53 00:02:50,692 --> 00:02:55,958 the park's future. As you can see, it will feature new playgrounds for children, 54 00:02:56,001 --> 00:02:59,614 repaved pathways for cycling, and where it stood before, 55 00:02:59,657 --> 00:03:02,182 a glorious new statue of my ancestor, 56 00:03:02,225 --> 00:03:05,924 General Pickens, the man credited with taming these wild lands. 57 00:03:05,968 --> 00:03:07,361 You can't be serious, right? 58 00:03:07,404 --> 00:03:10,407 General Pickens was a homicidal maniac 59 00:03:10,451 --> 00:03:11,713 who slaughtered the Uktena tribe. 60 00:03:11,756 --> 00:03:13,323 We all learned that in high school. 61 00:03:13,367 --> 00:03:15,673 Yeah, and I think before anything is approved, 62 00:03:15,717 --> 00:03:17,806 it's important to remember why the statue 63 00:03:17,849 --> 00:03:20,200 was removed in the first place. For a lot of people in Riverdale, 64 00:03:20,243 --> 00:03:22,419 General Pickens isn't a hero, 65 00:03:22,463 --> 00:03:25,683 but rather an offensive reminder of our town's dark history. 66 00:03:25,727 --> 00:03:28,338 Very well. We'll revisit this, 67 00:03:28,382 --> 00:03:32,124 but in the meantime, let's move on to the next order of business. 68 00:03:32,168 --> 00:03:34,039 The new town sign. 69 00:03:34,083 --> 00:03:38,305 Now, the updated design approved by a majority of this council... 70 00:03:39,871 --> 00:03:44,006 sadly, won't have room for the town's slogan. 71 00:03:44,049 --> 00:03:47,270 "Home of Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe." 72 00:03:47,314 --> 00:03:49,664 So, we'll have to lose that I'm afraid. 73 00:03:49,707 --> 00:03:52,188 - [Tabitha] What's your problem with me? - Dunno what you mean. 74 00:03:52,232 --> 00:03:55,322 What about the fact that you decided to remove Pop's from the town sign? 75 00:03:55,365 --> 00:03:57,280 Well, that's an aesthetic decision. 76 00:03:57,324 --> 00:03:59,891 Tabitha, I can assure you I'm not your enemy. 77 00:03:59,935 --> 00:04:02,111 In fact, friendly advice. 78 00:04:02,154 --> 00:04:05,941 Instead of expending all your energy fighting me, 79 00:04:05,984 --> 00:04:08,378 you should consider an actual threat to your livelihood. 80 00:04:09,814 --> 00:04:10,989 Veronica Lodge? 81 00:04:11,033 --> 00:04:13,862 - Her casino. - What are you talking about? 82 00:04:13,905 --> 00:04:16,821 I probably shouldn't say anything, but the council is holding 83 00:04:16,865 --> 00:04:21,086 a special meeting to approve a billboard promoting the Babylonium. 84 00:04:21,130 --> 00:04:24,264 Now, since that stretch of highway is only zoned for two billboards, 85 00:04:24,307 --> 00:04:27,310 the town's and one other... 86 00:04:27,354 --> 00:04:31,053 shouldn't you be fighting to make that a Pop's advertisement instead? 87 00:04:32,315 --> 00:04:33,882 Think about it. 88 00:04:38,974 --> 00:04:41,672 It's like Percival has has the whole town in his thrall. 89 00:04:41,716 --> 00:04:44,936 And the irony is, as far as everyone else is concerned, 90 00:04:44,980 --> 00:04:47,156 Percival is a great guy. 91 00:04:47,199 --> 00:04:51,769 Oh, except never mind the fact that he's killed people. 92 00:04:51,813 --> 00:04:53,597 How do you fight mind control? 93 00:04:53,641 --> 00:04:55,295 Actually, there might be a way. 94 00:04:55,338 --> 00:04:57,427 I've been reading this parapsychology book last night, 95 00:04:57,471 --> 00:05:00,300 and some of the scientists think that you can actually resist 96 00:05:00,343 --> 00:05:02,824 mind control through something called an emotional anchor. 97 00:05:02,867 --> 00:05:04,826 It essentially acts as a tether, 98 00:05:04,869 --> 00:05:07,350 connecting you to what you feel like your core identity is. 99 00:05:07,394 --> 00:05:08,960 And as long as you stay connected 100 00:05:09,004 --> 00:05:12,660 to whatever that thing is, he can't get a grasp on you. 101 00:05:12,703 --> 00:05:15,576 Okay, so if I were one on one with Percival, 102 00:05:15,619 --> 00:05:18,492 I would just think about my mom or Polly. 103 00:05:18,535 --> 00:05:22,365 Before he gets his hooks on you, yeah, you might be able to resist. 104 00:05:22,409 --> 00:05:23,888 That's a great strategy for us, Jug, 105 00:05:23,932 --> 00:05:26,064 but what about the rest of the town? 106 00:05:26,108 --> 00:05:28,023 You're right. Before we try to figure out what his ultimate plan is, 107 00:05:28,066 --> 00:05:31,766 we have to focus on trying to free the stranglehold 108 00:05:31,809 --> 00:05:33,245 that he has on our friends and neighbors. 109 00:05:33,289 --> 00:05:37,337 By beating him at his own game. Not manipulation. 110 00:05:37,380 --> 00:05:41,036 Inspiration. The people of the town... 111 00:05:41,079 --> 00:05:45,649 they need to be reminded of who they are, what their core values are. 112 00:05:45,693 --> 00:05:47,521 Decency. Kindness. Fairness. 113 00:05:47,564 --> 00:05:49,044 But they need someone to look up to, 114 00:05:49,087 --> 00:05:52,308 a hero that can point them in the direction of good. 115 00:05:52,352 --> 00:05:54,832 Archie, that hero needs to be you. 116 00:05:56,530 --> 00:05:59,184 - What are you talking about? - You're the closest thing we have 117 00:05:59,228 --> 00:06:02,971 to an authentic American folk hero who can rouse people towards good 118 00:06:03,014 --> 00:06:06,670 And what's better than a homegrown son of good Fred Andrews, 119 00:06:06,714 --> 00:06:08,324 champion of the common folk? 120 00:06:08,368 --> 00:06:10,457 Not everyone sees me in that light. 121 00:06:10,500 --> 00:06:13,416 They will, in time, once you win back the hearts and minds of the town's people, 122 00:06:13,460 --> 00:06:17,464 including the ones that are currently under Percival's supernatural charisma. 123 00:06:17,507 --> 00:06:19,944 - We can stop his mad ascent-- - Vote his ass off the council. 124 00:06:19,988 --> 00:06:25,036 Sign me up. But we can't just decide Archie's a folk hero and people will believe him. 125 00:06:25,080 --> 00:06:26,908 [Jughead] No, no, he'll need to demonstrate it. 126 00:06:26,951 --> 00:06:30,912 But lucky for us, Archie's already a legend in the making. 127 00:06:32,087 --> 00:06:34,045 And my ex-literary manager has a connection 128 00:06:34,089 --> 00:06:36,396 - to the Guinness Book of World Records. - [chuckles softly] 129 00:06:36,439 --> 00:06:39,050 Also. Are you still in touch with K.O. Kelly? 'Cause we might need his help. 130 00:06:39,094 --> 00:06:40,574 Yes. 131 00:06:48,799 --> 00:06:51,976 Stare all you want, Abigail, but you'll never get out 132 00:06:52,020 --> 00:06:54,762 of that porcelain cage and into my beautiful body. 133 00:07:02,509 --> 00:07:04,293 [sighs] Oh, God. 134 00:07:04,336 --> 00:07:07,688 Is it warm in here? 135 00:07:08,993 --> 00:07:10,430 [sighs] 136 00:07:12,649 --> 00:07:14,085 [eerie music playing] 137 00:07:26,576 --> 00:07:28,230 [screaming] 138 00:07:35,498 --> 00:07:37,761 All right, the floor is now open for public comment. 139 00:07:37,805 --> 00:07:41,286 I'd like to make an announcement. 140 00:07:41,330 --> 00:07:44,507 As of today, the El Royale will be unavailable for town hall meetings. 141 00:07:44,551 --> 00:07:46,117 [audience gasps] 142 00:07:46,161 --> 00:07:49,251 I've decided to reopen it as a boxing gym for local kids. 143 00:07:49,294 --> 00:07:51,122 We sure that's a prudent idea? 144 00:07:51,166 --> 00:07:53,603 The El Royale started out as a boxing gym. 145 00:07:53,647 --> 00:07:55,649 And for a while it was a youth center. 146 00:07:55,692 --> 00:07:59,174 This would combine two of my passions, physical fitness-- 147 00:07:59,217 --> 00:08:02,612 And serving and inspiring the community. Filling the youths of Riverdale 148 00:08:02,656 --> 00:08:04,527 with a sense of personal and civic pride. 149 00:08:04,571 --> 00:08:07,051 Instilling in them some much needed values. 150 00:08:07,095 --> 00:08:10,751 Leading with compassion, reminding them to think for themselves. 151 00:08:10,794 --> 00:08:13,188 I'm sorry. All due respect, gentlemen, 152 00:08:13,231 --> 00:08:16,278 but ow is this ramshackle place going to inspire anyone? 153 00:08:16,321 --> 00:08:18,498 Because the El Royale is about to be world famous. 154 00:08:18,541 --> 00:08:23,503 Owned and operated by the "World's Toughest Man Alive," Archie Andrews. 155 00:08:23,546 --> 00:08:27,419 You see, an adjudicator of the Guinness Book of World Records will be arriving soon 156 00:08:27,463 --> 00:08:30,248 to watch Archie perform a set of feats of human endurance, 157 00:08:30,292 --> 00:08:32,294 I think, need to be seen to be believed. 158 00:08:32,337 --> 00:08:35,166 So, we would like to invite everyone far and wide 159 00:08:35,210 --> 00:08:38,648 to come and cheer on. Riverdale's homegrown folk hero, 160 00:08:38,692 --> 00:08:40,911 Archie Andrews, "Man of Iron." 161 00:08:40,955 --> 00:08:43,566 - [intense music playing] - [people chattering indistinctly] 162 00:08:48,789 --> 00:08:53,881 Oh, 103, you're burning up with fever as I suspected. 163 00:08:53,924 --> 00:08:56,144 - Last night, I feared I was burning alive. - Oh! 164 00:08:56,187 --> 00:08:58,973 Get thee back to bed, child, and rest. 165 00:08:59,016 --> 00:09:01,279 Thank you for taking care of me, Nana. 166 00:09:01,323 --> 00:09:04,979 I'm not going to be taking care of you. No, no, no, 167 00:09:05,022 --> 00:09:09,200 I must keep vigil over the doll and its prisoner, Abigail. 168 00:09:09,244 --> 00:09:12,900 But I will hire a night nurse to minister to your needs. 169 00:09:23,432 --> 00:09:25,782 Well, we'd like to start by saying how much we appreciate 170 00:09:25,826 --> 00:09:29,394 all the time and effort you both put into your individual proposals. 171 00:09:29,438 --> 00:09:36,445 But... we are going to go with the Babylonium billboard. 172 00:09:36,488 --> 00:09:38,055 - Hmm. - [Alice] Yes. 173 00:09:38,099 --> 00:09:41,015 Now, while Pop's represents Riverdale's past, 174 00:09:41,058 --> 00:09:43,278 we wanna look towards its future. 175 00:09:43,321 --> 00:09:46,281 Percival reminded us that a casino promises 176 00:09:46,324 --> 00:09:48,500 more revenue for the town of Riverdale. 177 00:09:48,544 --> 00:09:50,546 - Short and long term. - [scoffs] 178 00:09:50,590 --> 00:09:52,113 [Percival] We hope you understand 179 00:09:52,156 --> 00:09:55,682 Pops will always be part of Riverdale's... 180 00:09:55,725 --> 00:09:57,161 - Legacy? - Hmm. 181 00:09:57,205 --> 00:09:58,510 Legacy? 182 00:09:58,554 --> 00:10:02,079 Yes, but also its present and future, Percival. 183 00:10:03,428 --> 00:10:04,691 Count on it. 184 00:10:08,869 --> 00:10:11,175 - Well, that was rather awkward. - Yeah. 185 00:10:11,219 --> 00:10:13,264 Should we, uh, decamp to the El Royale, 186 00:10:13,308 --> 00:10:15,745 see what Archie's feats of toughness are? 187 00:10:15,789 --> 00:10:17,921 I'm rather curious. 188 00:10:17,965 --> 00:10:19,531 [people cheering and applauding] 189 00:10:19,575 --> 00:10:21,621 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 190 00:10:22,491 --> 00:10:24,493 ♪ I'm a believer 191 00:10:24,536 --> 00:10:26,930 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 192 00:10:27,801 --> 00:10:29,846 ♪ I'm a believer, baby 193 00:10:29,890 --> 00:10:32,022 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 194 00:10:33,371 --> 00:10:35,243 ♪ I'm a believer 195 00:10:35,286 --> 00:10:39,900 ♪ I was just a child A little dead behind the eyes ♪ 196 00:10:40,596 --> 00:10:42,206 [applauding] 197 00:10:42,250 --> 00:10:45,470 ♪ My heart was at war With the rage inside my mind ♪ 198 00:10:45,514 --> 00:10:47,864 ♪ Got a taste A new sensation ♪ 199 00:10:47,908 --> 00:10:49,344 [applause continues] 200 00:10:49,387 --> 00:10:51,172 ♪ On my knees A last confession ♪ 201 00:10:53,653 --> 00:10:56,351 ♪ Riding high, swinging low This is how it goes ♪ 202 00:10:56,394 --> 00:10:57,352 [Archie grunts] 203 00:10:57,395 --> 00:10:59,528 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 204 00:10:59,571 --> 00:11:01,312 ♪ I'm a believer, baby 205 00:11:01,356 --> 00:11:02,313 [Archie grunts] 206 00:11:02,357 --> 00:11:04,272 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 207 00:11:05,447 --> 00:11:07,710 ♪ I'm a believer 208 00:11:07,754 --> 00:11:09,799 [cheering and applauding] 209 00:11:09,843 --> 00:11:12,236 ♪ I found where I belong I was blind but now I see ♪ 210 00:11:12,280 --> 00:11:17,459 ♪ I was born right here On the outside looking in ♪ 211 00:11:17,502 --> 00:11:20,331 ♪ You don't look A thing like Jesus ♪ 212 00:11:20,375 --> 00:11:23,944 ♪ Waited my whole life To sing this ♪ 213 00:11:25,597 --> 00:11:27,599 ♪ Riding high, swinging low This is how it goes ♪ 214 00:11:27,643 --> 00:11:28,557 [man] Sick! 215 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:31,821 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 216 00:11:31,865 --> 00:11:33,780 ♪ I'm a believer, baby 217 00:11:33,823 --> 00:11:36,826 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 218 00:11:36,870 --> 00:11:39,437 ♪ I'm a believer 219 00:11:39,481 --> 00:11:42,614 According to Mr. Guinness, you are now the World's Toughest Man. 220 00:11:42,658 --> 00:11:44,312 How's it feel? 221 00:11:44,355 --> 00:11:46,706 You know, my dad used to keep a copy of that book in the john, 222 00:11:46,749 --> 00:11:49,273 so pretty good, I guess. 223 00:11:49,317 --> 00:11:52,233 And luckily, no one's asked too many questions about my "feats". 224 00:11:52,276 --> 00:11:54,539 I feel like we erred on the right sort of credulity. 225 00:11:54,583 --> 00:11:56,628 Also, um... 226 00:11:56,672 --> 00:11:59,588 did you see how the entire crowd turned towards you and away from Percival? 227 00:11:59,631 --> 00:12:01,590 Yeah, he was pissed. 228 00:12:01,633 --> 00:12:05,681 - So what's next? - So, good news is your statue is almost finished. 229 00:12:05,725 --> 00:12:07,727 Wait. What statue? 230 00:12:07,770 --> 00:12:09,729 The one that I commissioned from a sculptor friend of mine back in New York. 231 00:12:09,772 --> 00:12:13,994 Look, Percival is trying to mythologize his great grandfather, right? 232 00:12:14,037 --> 00:12:15,691 So, we have to mythologize you. 233 00:12:15,735 --> 00:12:18,172 Jug, I'm not sure about a statue. 234 00:12:18,215 --> 00:12:20,348 Okay. You're being too modest, man. 235 00:12:20,391 --> 00:12:22,393 Also, K.O. Kelly has agreed to the fight, 236 00:12:22,437 --> 00:12:24,918 - so he's all in. - I'm not sure about that, either. 237 00:12:24,961 --> 00:12:27,834 And wouldn't my powers give me an unfair advantage in the ring? 238 00:12:27,877 --> 00:12:30,575 I could hurt him, not to mention his reputation. 239 00:12:30,619 --> 00:12:33,753 That's the beauty of this plan. You don't actually have to win. 240 00:12:33,796 --> 00:12:35,363 Well, since K.O. went professional, 241 00:12:35,406 --> 00:12:37,757 his whole thing is that he knocks every opponent out 242 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:39,759 that he fights. Every single one. So, technically, 243 00:12:39,802 --> 00:12:42,413 all you have to do is stay standing by the time the bell rings. 244 00:12:42,457 --> 00:12:44,589 He's going to get the technical victory. 245 00:12:44,633 --> 00:12:46,548 But you're going to get the Rocky-esque, inspirational victory 246 00:12:46,591 --> 00:12:51,248 and the legend of Archie Andrews will just build and build. 247 00:12:51,292 --> 00:12:54,556 I'm sorry the billboard vote didn't work out for you, Tabitha. 248 00:12:54,599 --> 00:12:57,820 - I've been trying to get one up for years. - It's not just that, Toni. 249 00:12:57,864 --> 00:13:01,606 Percival said something about Babylonium being a threat to Pop's. 250 00:13:01,650 --> 00:13:03,565 And damned if he isn't right. 251 00:13:03,608 --> 00:13:06,263 I went over my books, and ever since Veronica opened up her casino, 252 00:13:06,307 --> 00:13:07,961 my revenue's been going down. 253 00:13:08,004 --> 00:13:09,310 Join the club. [chuckles] 254 00:13:09,353 --> 00:13:11,703 Casinos give out drinks for free, 255 00:13:11,747 --> 00:13:14,881 so why would anybody come to the Whyte Wyrm to pay for them? 256 00:13:14,924 --> 00:13:16,317 I hear you. 257 00:13:16,360 --> 00:13:18,319 But that's the thing. Unlike the Whyte Wyrm, 258 00:13:18,362 --> 00:13:21,191 we're not direct competition for the casino, 259 00:13:21,235 --> 00:13:23,106 so why is it eating into my customer base? 260 00:13:23,150 --> 00:13:25,369 Well, have you been to the Babylonium yet? 261 00:13:25,413 --> 00:13:27,589 I haven't had a chance to yet. No. 262 00:13:27,632 --> 00:13:30,461 Well, maybe it's time we check out our competition. 263 00:13:34,161 --> 00:13:36,641 Mmm. 264 00:13:36,685 --> 00:13:38,687 Danke, Darius. 265 00:13:38,730 --> 00:13:40,297 That was delicious. 266 00:13:40,341 --> 00:13:44,301 And thank you for watching over my literally hot body 267 00:13:44,345 --> 00:13:46,434 whilst my nana keeps her own vigil in the chapel. 268 00:13:46,477 --> 00:13:48,828 I was honored to be asked back, Miss Cheryl. 269 00:13:48,871 --> 00:13:51,831 And after a good night's rest, hopefully, your fever will have broken by morning. 270 00:13:51,874 --> 00:13:54,442 From your pillowy lips, Darius. 271 00:13:55,356 --> 00:13:59,012 ♪ Is your mouth a little weak 272 00:14:00,143 --> 00:14:03,843 ♪ When you open it to speak 273 00:14:03,886 --> 00:14:06,846 ♪ Are you smart? 274 00:14:06,889 --> 00:14:08,717 [continues singing indistinctly] 275 00:14:08,760 --> 00:14:10,458 Excuse me. 276 00:14:10,501 --> 00:14:12,286 What do we have here? 277 00:14:12,329 --> 00:14:14,766 We have an assortment of sliders, tater tots, and pigs-in-a-blanket. 278 00:14:14,810 --> 00:14:16,246 On the house, of course. 279 00:14:18,161 --> 00:14:20,990 The Babylonium is serving diner food? 280 00:14:21,034 --> 00:14:22,687 And that's not all. [sighs] 281 00:14:22,731 --> 00:14:24,254 What is this? 282 00:14:24,298 --> 00:14:26,866 Liquor-infused milkshake shots. Would you like one? 283 00:14:26,909 --> 00:14:28,868 Oh, hell no. 284 00:14:31,914 --> 00:14:36,266 ♪ It's Valentine's Day 285 00:14:43,012 --> 00:14:45,885 Ah! Darius, I feel so much cooler and fresh. 286 00:14:45,928 --> 00:14:47,538 Your soup must've... 287 00:14:51,891 --> 00:14:53,022 Darius? 288 00:14:54,589 --> 00:14:55,895 Abigail. 289 00:14:57,853 --> 00:14:59,463 What's the matter, child? 290 00:14:59,507 --> 00:15:02,118 Nana, poor Darius has burned to a crisp. 291 00:15:02,162 --> 00:15:03,946 He's nothing more than a pile of ash. 292 00:15:03,990 --> 00:15:05,556 I am certain it's Abigail's doing. 293 00:15:05,600 --> 00:15:09,909 Oh, but the doll, it hasn't twitched all night. 294 00:15:13,608 --> 00:15:15,740 It's cool to the touch. 295 00:15:15,784 --> 00:15:17,133 What new bedevilment is this? 296 00:15:17,177 --> 00:15:19,701 Archie Andrews, World's Toughest Man. 297 00:15:19,744 --> 00:15:22,965 K.O. Kelly, the Knockout Champ. I'm glad you could make it. 298 00:15:23,009 --> 00:15:24,619 I never turn down a good fight. 299 00:15:24,662 --> 00:15:27,970 Holy crap, bro, you're like a damn rock. 300 00:15:28,014 --> 00:15:29,885 You getting yoked or what? 301 00:15:29,929 --> 00:15:31,974 Must be all the construction work. 302 00:15:32,018 --> 00:15:35,412 And I appreciate you coming to town, promoting the gym, and boosting morale. 303 00:15:35,456 --> 00:15:37,414 Nah, man. I'll go easy on ya. 304 00:15:37,458 --> 00:15:40,200 Hate to ruin that pretty face. But, uh... 305 00:15:40,243 --> 00:15:42,071 where's your ring? 306 00:15:42,115 --> 00:15:43,768 I'm going to spend the day setting it up. Do you want to help me? 307 00:15:43,812 --> 00:15:45,596 Nah, man. 308 00:15:45,640 --> 00:15:49,078 [chuckles] Katy told me all about Veronica's new casino. 309 00:15:49,122 --> 00:15:51,211 - Hmm. - Thought I might check it out. 310 00:15:51,994 --> 00:15:53,778 Yeah. Good call. 311 00:15:53,822 --> 00:15:56,129 Well, you called, I came. 312 00:15:57,347 --> 00:16:00,002 What exactly am I looking at here? 313 00:16:00,046 --> 00:16:04,615 Cousin, those are the meager earthly remains of my night nurse, Darius. 314 00:16:04,659 --> 00:16:08,010 When I fell asleep, he was sitting in that chair, 315 00:16:08,054 --> 00:16:12,232 and when I awoke, he had burned to ash. 316 00:16:12,275 --> 00:16:15,061 There are pieces of bone in here. 317 00:16:15,104 --> 00:16:16,976 And why didn't his feet burn? 318 00:16:17,019 --> 00:16:21,937 Why don't I gather what's left of Darius and bring him to Dr. Curdle Jr? 319 00:16:21,981 --> 00:16:23,765 That's step number one. 320 00:16:23,808 --> 00:16:25,288 Okay. 321 00:16:25,332 --> 00:16:27,160 [scoffs] There's no way we can compete against a casino 322 00:16:27,203 --> 00:16:28,900 with a budget of a Baz Luhrmann film. 323 00:16:28,944 --> 00:16:32,382 Look, we're two Davids versus a Babylonian-sized Goliath. 324 00:16:32,426 --> 00:16:35,255 Veronica's clearly prioritized profit over friendship. 325 00:16:35,298 --> 00:16:38,388 So, I say we do the same and team up. 326 00:16:38,432 --> 00:16:41,826 Fight fire with fire. I could apply for a liquor license 327 00:16:41,870 --> 00:16:43,524 and start serving alcohol, 328 00:16:43,567 --> 00:16:46,353 placing all of my orders through the Whyte Wyrm, of course. 329 00:16:46,396 --> 00:16:49,443 And I could install a couple of slot machines downstairs 330 00:16:49,486 --> 00:16:52,185 and maybe even a craps table. 331 00:16:52,228 --> 00:16:54,317 But what do we do about live entertainment? 332 00:16:54,361 --> 00:16:56,754 We need an act that will get people talking and fast. 333 00:16:56,798 --> 00:17:00,236 - What if I resurrect the idea of a singing diner? - Yeah. 334 00:17:00,280 --> 00:17:02,978 Or I could step it up a notch. 335 00:17:03,022 --> 00:17:04,806 There is an old tradition that's 336 00:17:04,849 --> 00:17:08,070 due for a Cirque de Soleil-type re-invention. 337 00:17:08,114 --> 00:17:09,724 What tradition? 338 00:17:09,767 --> 00:17:13,336 - It's a little thing we call the Serpent Dance. - Oh. 339 00:17:14,337 --> 00:17:15,643 [knocking at door] 340 00:17:15,686 --> 00:17:17,514 Ms. Lodge. So sorry to interrupt. 341 00:17:17,558 --> 00:17:20,169 If you're having problems with the Champagne Suite, Percival, 342 00:17:20,213 --> 00:17:23,085 talk to the building manager. I don't handle maintenance issues. 343 00:17:23,129 --> 00:17:25,218 Oh, no, my accommodations are superb. 344 00:17:25,261 --> 00:17:27,350 I was actually just nipping out to run an errand, 345 00:17:27,394 --> 00:17:30,527 and I thought I'd pop by with a proposition. You see, 346 00:17:30,571 --> 00:17:33,095 the more time I spend at the Babylonium, 347 00:17:33,139 --> 00:17:35,750 the more this place feels like home. 348 00:17:35,793 --> 00:17:38,666 And I suppose, I was just wondering, 349 00:17:38,709 --> 00:17:43,236 if you and I shouldn't explore a more robust partnership. 350 00:17:44,672 --> 00:17:46,761 In what respect? 351 00:17:46,804 --> 00:17:51,200 Well, I could become an investor, help take the Babylonium to the next level. 352 00:17:51,244 --> 00:17:54,812 Only thing is, I already have a partner. 353 00:17:54,856 --> 00:17:57,728 Oh, yes, Reginald Mantle. 354 00:17:57,772 --> 00:18:01,036 Where is he? I haven't seen him since I moved in. 355 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:02,429 Mantle Motors. 356 00:18:02,472 --> 00:18:04,909 Helping his dad with the dealership. 357 00:18:04,953 --> 00:18:06,389 Hmm. That sounds right. Um... 358 00:18:06,433 --> 00:18:08,130 Look, I don't mean to stir trouble, 359 00:18:08,174 --> 00:18:10,263 but you're sure that's where he is and what he's doing? 360 00:18:12,178 --> 00:18:13,831 Cut the crap, Percival. 361 00:18:13,875 --> 00:18:15,572 Is there something you know that that I don't? 362 00:18:15,616 --> 00:18:18,140 [sighs and clicks tongue] No. Do you know what? 363 00:18:18,184 --> 00:18:19,576 I shouldn't say anything else. 364 00:18:19,620 --> 00:18:21,752 You should really see this for yourself. 365 00:18:23,276 --> 00:18:24,712 [Veronica sighs] 366 00:18:24,755 --> 00:18:26,670 What the hell, Reginald? 367 00:18:26,714 --> 00:18:28,672 What are you doing here? 368 00:18:28,716 --> 00:18:30,761 Running a satellite casino behind my back? 369 00:18:30,805 --> 00:18:34,069 Using slot machines stolen from the Babylonium? 370 00:18:34,113 --> 00:18:35,462 They're on loan. 371 00:18:35,505 --> 00:18:39,074 This is just... a side hustle. 372 00:18:39,118 --> 00:18:41,990 Another one in our long history of side hustles. 373 00:18:42,033 --> 00:18:43,252 We're both benefitting. 374 00:18:43,296 --> 00:18:44,601 [Veronica chuckles] 375 00:18:44,645 --> 00:18:46,560 How stupid do you think I am, Reggie? 376 00:18:46,603 --> 00:18:49,258 We're in the fight of our lives to make the Babylonium solvent, 377 00:18:49,302 --> 00:18:51,260 and you're siphoning money away from us? 378 00:18:51,304 --> 00:18:54,133 Well, maybe I wanted something of my own, where I could call the shots. 379 00:18:54,176 --> 00:18:57,048 - So this is about ego, then? - [scoffs] 380 00:18:57,092 --> 00:19:00,878 Fine. You know what? You can keep the slot machines you "borrowed," 381 00:19:00,922 --> 00:19:03,359 but as far as I'm concerned, you're barred from the Babylonium. 382 00:19:03,403 --> 00:19:06,275 No, you can't do that, Ronnie. 383 00:19:06,319 --> 00:19:07,624 I'm half owner. 384 00:19:07,668 --> 00:19:09,278 Show up and see what happens, Reggie. 385 00:19:09,322 --> 00:19:11,585 [slot machines beeping] 386 00:19:11,628 --> 00:19:14,457 - And you're definitely banished from my bed. - Hmm. 387 00:19:21,203 --> 00:19:22,900 Well, Dr. Curdle Jr.? 388 00:19:24,685 --> 00:19:27,296 If I'm not mistaken, what we're looking at here 389 00:19:27,340 --> 00:19:30,821 is the result of a phenomenon known as SHC. 390 00:19:30,865 --> 00:19:34,347 - Spontaneous Human Combustion? - Exactly. 391 00:19:34,390 --> 00:19:37,828 Perhaps the gases in this poor fellow's entrails 392 00:19:37,872 --> 00:19:40,483 heated to such an intense temperature that they auto-ignited. 393 00:19:40,527 --> 00:19:43,356 And he burned from the inside out. But his feet, 394 00:19:43,399 --> 00:19:46,185 they're still intact. And the chair that he was sitting on, 395 00:19:46,228 --> 00:19:49,144 - it was barely singed. - In cases of SHC, 396 00:19:49,188 --> 00:19:53,366 the fire burns at a temperature in excess of 1,000 degrees 397 00:19:53,409 --> 00:19:55,846 but is contained within the body 398 00:19:55,890 --> 00:19:59,198 so that oftentimes, some of the extremities are spared. 399 00:19:59,241 --> 00:20:02,505 As well as objects that are in direct contact with the victim. 400 00:20:03,724 --> 00:20:07,336 Spontaneous human combustion? 401 00:20:07,380 --> 00:20:09,686 Stranger things have happened in Riverdale. 402 00:20:09,730 --> 00:20:13,037 My Nana just took my temperature and it's rising again. 403 00:20:13,081 --> 00:20:16,606 - Does that mean I'm going to combust too? - No, no. 404 00:20:16,650 --> 00:20:19,000 - No way. - How do you know, cousin? 405 00:20:21,394 --> 00:20:26,703 Because I'm going to stay here tonight and make sure that that doesn't happen. 406 00:20:28,444 --> 00:20:29,880 Okay. [sobs] 407 00:20:48,595 --> 00:20:50,553 [echoing] Hello, Mr. Andrews. 408 00:20:50,597 --> 00:20:54,035 The door was unlocked, so I slipped in. I do hope that's all right. 409 00:20:56,559 --> 00:20:58,431 You see that box cutter there? 410 00:21:00,694 --> 00:21:03,349 I'd very much like you to pick that up. 411 00:21:06,917 --> 00:21:07,831 That's it. 412 00:21:12,706 --> 00:21:15,883 Now, press it into your arm. 413 00:21:15,926 --> 00:21:19,103 I want to see your blood pooling all over this lovely floor. 414 00:21:19,147 --> 00:21:20,453 Would you do that for me? 415 00:21:25,936 --> 00:21:26,894 That's it. 416 00:21:26,937 --> 00:21:28,678 [chuckles] Nice and steady now. 417 00:21:33,509 --> 00:21:34,641 [blade breaks] 418 00:21:35,816 --> 00:21:37,296 [in normal voice] That's not possible. 419 00:21:40,647 --> 00:21:43,084 Right. Let's try this again, shall we? 420 00:21:43,127 --> 00:21:44,564 I don't think so. 421 00:21:46,479 --> 00:21:48,481 You took your shot and you missed. 422 00:22:01,015 --> 00:22:05,106 [Percival] I'm sorry you had to find out about Reginald's betrayal this way. 423 00:22:05,149 --> 00:22:08,936 If it's any consolation, I've had a rather frustrating evening myself. 424 00:22:11,591 --> 00:22:16,030 But isn't it better to know the truth than to carry on living blindfolded? 425 00:22:18,119 --> 00:22:19,860 I suppose. 426 00:22:19,903 --> 00:22:24,343 In fact, there is one other thing I think you should see. 427 00:22:24,386 --> 00:22:27,520 Tell me, have you been into the Whyte Wyrm recently? 428 00:22:32,220 --> 00:22:34,353 ♪ I'm your private dancer ♪ 429 00:22:34,396 --> 00:22:36,180 ♪ A dancer for money ♪ 430 00:22:36,224 --> 00:22:39,836 ♪ I'll do what you Want me to do ♪ 431 00:22:39,880 --> 00:22:43,971 ♪ I'm your private dancer A dancer for money ♪ 432 00:22:44,014 --> 00:22:47,627 ♪ And any old music will do ♪ 433 00:22:47,670 --> 00:22:49,716 ♪ I'm your private dancer ♪ 434 00:22:49,759 --> 00:22:51,848 ♪ A dancer for money ♪ 435 00:22:51,892 --> 00:22:55,504 ♪ I'll do what you Want me to do ♪ 436 00:22:55,548 --> 00:22:57,680 ♪ Just a private dancer ♪ 437 00:22:57,724 --> 00:22:59,726 ♪ A dancer for money ♪ 438 00:22:59,769 --> 00:23:02,598 ♪ And any old music will do ♪ 439 00:23:06,689 --> 00:23:09,257 ♪ Deutsche marks or dollars 440 00:23:09,300 --> 00:23:13,870 ♪ American Express Will do nicely, thank you ♪ 441 00:23:13,914 --> 00:23:16,699 ♪ Let me loosen up Your collar ♪ 442 00:23:16,743 --> 00:23:22,401 ♪ Tell me, do you want To see me do the Shimmy again? ♪ 443 00:23:22,444 --> 00:23:26,056 - [Cheryl groans] - [winces] Oh, my God, Cheryl, you're burning up. 444 00:23:26,100 --> 00:23:27,928 You're literally on fire. 445 00:23:27,971 --> 00:23:29,669 - What's happening to me? - Uh, let's get you into an ice bath. Okay? 446 00:23:29,712 --> 00:23:31,758 - ASAP. Let's go. - Okay. 447 00:23:31,801 --> 00:23:35,849 - I'm literally boiling alive! - Hold on. 448 00:23:35,892 --> 00:23:38,417 The water is pulling the heat out of your body, okay? 449 00:23:38,460 --> 00:23:42,029 Just ride it out and see if it dissipates. 450 00:23:42,072 --> 00:23:43,509 [breathes raggedly] 451 00:23:48,601 --> 00:23:50,516 Oh, your temperature's dropping, thank God. 452 00:23:50,559 --> 00:23:52,692 And then what? It's just gonna keep building back up in me. 453 00:23:52,735 --> 00:23:55,085 - That's what keeps happening, isn't it? - That seems to be the pattern. 454 00:23:55,129 --> 00:23:58,654 - Yeah. - Okay. And we're gonna what? Just go until I die? 455 00:23:58,698 --> 00:24:00,264 What can we even do? 456 00:24:00,308 --> 00:24:04,921 Okay, there is a division at the FBI that specializes in 457 00:24:04,965 --> 00:24:08,795 phenomenon like this, okay? I'm going to reach out. 458 00:24:08,838 --> 00:24:11,362 You're not gonna die, Cheryl. 459 00:24:11,406 --> 00:24:13,713 - I swear. Okay? - Okay. 460 00:24:14,670 --> 00:24:16,759 He was fully in my head. 461 00:24:16,803 --> 00:24:18,674 I thought I was a dead man. 462 00:24:18,718 --> 00:24:21,590 But then I remembered what you said about focusing on a tether. 463 00:24:21,634 --> 00:24:24,724 So I zoned in on this picture of my dad. 464 00:24:24,767 --> 00:24:28,075 - Percival lost his grip on me. - Okay, that's great. That means the defense actually works. 465 00:24:28,118 --> 00:24:29,903 But, Jug, this is a temporary solution. 466 00:24:29,946 --> 00:24:32,122 If he catches us or anyone by surprise, we're vulnerable. 467 00:24:32,166 --> 00:24:33,602 All right. 468 00:24:33,646 --> 00:24:36,170 Why don't we start after your big fight with K.O? 469 00:24:36,213 --> 00:24:38,389 You're going to be riding high off that victory. 470 00:24:38,433 --> 00:24:40,522 The Guinness Book of World Records is going to present you with your award, 471 00:24:40,566 --> 00:24:42,393 then we're going to reveal your statue. 472 00:24:42,437 --> 00:24:44,395 Then you say a couple words at a press conference. 473 00:24:44,439 --> 00:24:46,615 I mean, the whole town is going to be rallied behind you. 474 00:24:46,659 --> 00:24:47,877 Drive him out of town. 475 00:24:47,921 --> 00:24:49,792 - Old school scoundrel-style. - Exactly. 476 00:24:49,836 --> 00:24:52,012 With everyone cheering for Riverdale's "Man of Iron." 477 00:24:55,450 --> 00:24:57,844 - [rock music playing] - [people cheering indistinctly] 478 00:25:13,294 --> 00:25:14,730 [mellow hip hop music playing] 479 00:25:49,330 --> 00:25:50,636 Quiet on the floor today. 480 00:25:51,898 --> 00:25:53,900 I suppose it's no wonder since the Chock'lit Shoppe 481 00:25:53,943 --> 00:25:55,945 and the Whyte Wyrm have declared war on us. 482 00:25:57,947 --> 00:25:58,861 Us? 483 00:26:00,733 --> 00:26:02,561 I'll think of something. 484 00:26:02,604 --> 00:26:04,301 I usually do. 485 00:26:04,345 --> 00:26:06,216 You should show strength. 486 00:26:06,260 --> 00:26:08,175 Teach Tabitha and Toni a lesson. 487 00:26:09,742 --> 00:26:11,570 Have any suggestions to make? 488 00:26:11,613 --> 00:26:14,573 Oh, always. I think we should firebomb the hell out of them. 489 00:26:15,835 --> 00:26:17,053 [Tabitha] Pop. 490 00:26:18,098 --> 00:26:20,317 - Is everything okay? - No. 491 00:26:20,361 --> 00:26:21,754 This is going too far. 492 00:26:23,320 --> 00:26:25,888 I know what you're trying to do, Tabitha, 493 00:26:25,932 --> 00:26:29,718 but liquor in our family restaurant? 494 00:26:29,762 --> 00:26:31,807 [Fogarty] What's going on, Toni? 495 00:26:31,851 --> 00:26:35,985 I just got out of jail. and suddenly you're in a remake of Showgirls? 496 00:26:36,029 --> 00:26:38,553 I'm all for doing whatever it takes to make a buck, 497 00:26:38,597 --> 00:26:40,033 and I don't be to be a prude, 498 00:26:40,076 --> 00:26:43,079 but we're in a custody battle for baby Anthony. 499 00:26:43,123 --> 00:26:44,951 How do you think this looks? 500 00:26:47,083 --> 00:26:49,738 I'm sorry. What did you just say? 501 00:26:49,782 --> 00:26:53,829 Firebomb Pop's and the Whyte Wyrm? 502 00:26:53,873 --> 00:26:56,353 I don't know who you think I am, Percival. 503 00:26:57,354 --> 00:26:59,182 but I'm not my father. 504 00:26:59,226 --> 00:27:03,404 And you, you're smooth and charming, but you overplayed your hand. 505 00:27:03,447 --> 00:27:05,362 Now get out of my office 506 00:27:05,406 --> 00:27:08,801 and be grateful that I'm not throwing you out of my champagne suite. 507 00:27:08,844 --> 00:27:10,280 As you wish. 508 00:27:10,324 --> 00:27:12,935 I actually have a pressing engagement to keep. 509 00:27:12,979 --> 00:27:15,024 No rest for the wicked, it seems. 510 00:27:18,767 --> 00:27:19,812 [Reggie sighs] 511 00:27:20,682 --> 00:27:22,641 Marone. 512 00:27:24,381 --> 00:27:26,601 It's like playing cards in a funeral home. 513 00:27:26,645 --> 00:27:28,342 Lighten the hell up, kid. 514 00:27:28,385 --> 00:27:32,476 You're a free man now, in complete control of your own future. 515 00:27:32,520 --> 00:27:37,090 Yeah, well, Veronica was kind of my future. 516 00:27:37,133 --> 00:27:38,918 The casino, too. 517 00:27:38,961 --> 00:27:41,442 Well, in that case, maybe you take it back. 518 00:27:42,704 --> 00:27:45,968 The casino, not the girl. 519 00:27:46,012 --> 00:27:49,755 - She was garbage. [chuckles] - What'd you say? 520 00:27:49,798 --> 00:27:51,582 Shut the hell up, you disrespectful punk. 521 00:27:51,626 --> 00:27:54,455 You, uh, want us to deal you in? 522 00:27:54,498 --> 00:27:58,241 And maybe we discuss deepening our partnership. 523 00:28:00,287 --> 00:28:01,201 Why the hell not? 524 00:28:03,159 --> 00:28:04,683 Atta boy. 525 00:28:04,726 --> 00:28:06,946 [shop doorbell dings] 526 00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:11,559 [Percival] Mr. Kelly. 527 00:28:11,602 --> 00:28:13,692 Hi, I was hoping to catch you. 528 00:28:13,735 --> 00:28:16,520 - Do I know you, bud? - Oh, of course, my name's Percival. 529 00:28:16,564 --> 00:28:19,349 I uh... I caught a fight of yours a couple of months ago 530 00:28:19,393 --> 00:28:23,136 at Madison Square Garden. Title bout against Hurricane Henry. 531 00:28:23,179 --> 00:28:24,485 Most impressive. 532 00:28:24,528 --> 00:28:27,096 - It's always nice to meet a fan. - Oh. 533 00:28:27,140 --> 00:28:30,230 - But I gotta hit the hay. Big fight tomorrow. - Right. 534 00:28:31,057 --> 00:28:32,623 Be well. 535 00:28:32,667 --> 00:28:35,496 [voice echoing] Before you dash off, Mr. Kelly, I um... 536 00:28:36,758 --> 00:28:38,891 I wonder if you might do me a favor. 537 00:28:45,419 --> 00:28:47,247 [woman on PA speaking indistinctly] 538 00:28:47,290 --> 00:28:48,944 Where's K.O? 539 00:28:48,988 --> 00:28:51,120 He just got out of surgery. 540 00:28:51,164 --> 00:28:54,254 - What happened to him? - Witnesses say that he walked right into traffic. [sighs] 541 00:28:54,297 --> 00:28:56,865 - Calmly, willingly. - Oh, my God. 542 00:28:56,909 --> 00:29:00,956 - Yeah. Take a guess on who's responsible. - [cell phone ringing] 543 00:29:01,870 --> 00:29:03,437 Unbelievable. 544 00:29:03,480 --> 00:29:05,700 Percival, you snake. We were just talking about you. 545 00:29:05,744 --> 00:29:08,050 Listen, I heard about your friend K.O. 546 00:29:08,094 --> 00:29:11,097 - Such a shame. - A shame that he didn't die? Like you wanted him to? 547 00:29:11,140 --> 00:29:13,316 [Percival] I haven't the faintest notion what you're on about, Archie. 548 00:29:13,360 --> 00:29:16,058 But listen, with K.O. down for the count, 549 00:29:16,102 --> 00:29:20,106 you must be looking for a new opponent to step into the ring with you and uh... 550 00:29:20,149 --> 00:29:22,412 Well, I'd like to throw my hat in, if that's all right. 551 00:29:24,806 --> 00:29:26,808 [Archie scoffs] 552 00:29:26,852 --> 00:29:28,897 Let me tell you, nothing would make me happier but you do not want to do that. 553 00:29:28,941 --> 00:29:30,856 Oh, dude, but I do. 554 00:29:30,899 --> 00:29:32,771 Tough as you are, 555 00:29:32,814 --> 00:29:35,382 I was top of my boxing class at Cambridge and I can hold my own. 556 00:29:35,425 --> 00:29:39,038 So, how about it? Me against you in front of the whole town. 557 00:29:39,081 --> 00:29:40,517 - Winner takes all. - All right, fine. 558 00:29:40,561 --> 00:29:42,302 But why don't we up the stakes a little? 559 00:29:42,345 --> 00:29:45,435 When I win, which I will, you resign from the council. 560 00:29:45,479 --> 00:29:48,438 Agreed. And if I win, I want you, 561 00:29:48,482 --> 00:29:50,136 personally you, 562 00:29:50,179 --> 00:29:52,138 to reinstate my great grandfather's statue in Pickens Park. 563 00:29:52,181 --> 00:29:53,269 - Deal. - [Percival] Excellent. 564 00:29:53,313 --> 00:29:54,880 Well, may the best man win, eh? 565 00:29:55,837 --> 00:29:56,969 [phone locks] 566 00:29:57,926 --> 00:29:59,885 He wants to fight me. 567 00:29:59,928 --> 00:30:02,061 In the ring? 568 00:30:02,104 --> 00:30:04,846 He's going to try and mind control you in front of the whole town? 569 00:30:04,890 --> 00:30:07,022 That's not going to happen. I'll be thinking about my dad 570 00:30:07,066 --> 00:30:10,069 while I beat him to a pulp and send his ass out of Riverdale in a body bag. 571 00:30:10,112 --> 00:30:11,984 [phone ringing] 572 00:30:12,027 --> 00:30:14,987 Tabitha. Hey, I was actually just picking up the phone to call you. 573 00:30:15,857 --> 00:30:17,163 Can we meet? 574 00:30:17,685 --> 00:30:19,034 In person? 575 00:30:19,078 --> 00:30:21,732 Thank you for taking the time, Agent Drake. 576 00:30:21,776 --> 00:30:25,998 It's my pleasure, Agent Cooper. I've wanted to meet you since the Starkweather case. 577 00:30:26,041 --> 00:30:28,478 Well, I'm sorry that it took so long, 578 00:30:28,522 --> 00:30:31,873 but you said you had some insight about the case that I'm working. 579 00:30:31,917 --> 00:30:34,397 Uh, yes. 580 00:30:34,441 --> 00:30:37,836 What you described may not be spontaneous human combustion. 581 00:30:37,879 --> 00:30:42,971 Despite what your coroner friend says, SHC is extremely rare. 582 00:30:43,015 --> 00:30:46,496 Okay, so if it's not SHC, what is it? 583 00:30:46,540 --> 00:30:51,501 What you described could be someone who is manifesting nascent powers of pyrokinesis. 584 00:30:51,545 --> 00:30:53,764 Pyro... Pyrokinesis? 585 00:30:53,808 --> 00:30:56,376 The ability to create and control fire with their mind. 586 00:30:56,419 --> 00:31:02,556 And what triggers the onset of these kinds of abilities? 587 00:31:02,599 --> 00:31:06,038 Pretty much what you'd expect. Puberty, intense traumas. 588 00:31:06,081 --> 00:31:09,998 And how does pyrokinesis work, specifically? 589 00:31:10,042 --> 00:31:13,697 We all generate heat. Me, you. 590 00:31:13,741 --> 00:31:17,136 But a pyrokinetic person generates heat at the level of a superconductor. 591 00:31:17,179 --> 00:31:19,442 They have to discharge it, or it will build up 592 00:31:19,486 --> 00:31:21,749 and cause them or anyone near them to self-immolate 593 00:31:21,792 --> 00:31:25,144 Okay. And... [stammers] And how do they discharge the heat? 594 00:31:25,666 --> 00:31:26,885 Practice. 595 00:31:29,061 --> 00:31:30,627 Want some pointers? 596 00:31:31,890 --> 00:31:33,021 [Veronica] Thanks for stopping by. 597 00:31:33,065 --> 00:31:35,067 And thanks for the partnership. 598 00:31:35,110 --> 00:31:37,678 Thank you. [chuckles] 599 00:31:37,721 --> 00:31:40,420 - And we'll let you know about the slot machines. - Absolutely. 600 00:31:42,988 --> 00:31:44,424 - Bye. - Bye. 601 00:31:47,253 --> 00:31:51,735 [slot machines dinging] 602 00:31:51,779 --> 00:31:53,563 [Percival] So, what were they doing here? 603 00:31:53,607 --> 00:31:57,698 We were reminding each other of who we are. 604 00:31:57,741 --> 00:31:59,091 [Percival] Hmm? 605 00:31:59,134 --> 00:32:01,397 Three women and three proud business owners 606 00:32:01,441 --> 00:32:06,359 in a small town that needs to come together instead of letting itself be ripped apart. 607 00:32:06,402 --> 00:32:10,058 We found a way to thread the needle and support one another. 608 00:32:10,102 --> 00:32:11,886 How so? 609 00:32:11,930 --> 00:32:14,933 I'm giving two of my Babylonium slot machines to the Whyte Wyrm. 610 00:32:14,976 --> 00:32:19,546 and in return, Toni is giving me ten percent of what she brings in with them. 611 00:32:19,589 --> 00:32:23,245 As for Tabitha, we're opening a Pop's booth in the grand lobby 612 00:32:23,289 --> 00:32:26,596 and splitting the profits from food sales. 613 00:32:26,640 --> 00:32:29,121 Circles rise together, after all. 614 00:32:29,164 --> 00:32:31,079 Well, I have to tip my hat to you. 615 00:32:31,123 --> 00:32:34,430 Very smart how you were able to handle this with Tabitha and Toni. 616 00:32:34,474 --> 00:32:37,607 Oh, I wish I could take credit, but it was Tabitha. 617 00:32:37,651 --> 00:32:41,960 She's the one who came up with this three-way partnership and plan. 618 00:32:43,135 --> 00:32:44,919 Yeah. She's very clever, isn't she? 619 00:32:44,963 --> 00:32:46,051 Yeah. 620 00:32:50,881 --> 00:32:51,752 [thermometer beeps] 621 00:32:53,493 --> 00:32:56,452 You're 119 degrees, Cheryl. 622 00:32:57,453 --> 00:32:59,455 Focus on the logs in the fireplace 623 00:32:59,499 --> 00:33:02,023 and project the heat that's building up inside onto it. 624 00:33:02,067 --> 00:33:05,070 - How? - Focus. Visualize it and it will happen. 625 00:33:05,113 --> 00:33:07,246 I'm burning up. I can't even think straight. 626 00:33:07,289 --> 00:33:09,291 Well, you better get your head in the game, Cheryl, 627 00:33:09,335 --> 00:33:12,599 because if you don't, me, you or your Nana are going to burst into flames. 628 00:33:14,209 --> 00:33:16,429 [upbeat hip-hop music playing] 629 00:33:20,041 --> 00:33:21,738 [cheering] 630 00:33:25,046 --> 00:33:27,222 All right. Remember your tether. 631 00:33:27,266 --> 00:33:28,702 Couldn't forget if I tried. 632 00:33:30,051 --> 00:33:31,444 [bell dings] 633 00:33:34,142 --> 00:33:36,188 All right, fellas, let's touch 'em. 634 00:33:39,147 --> 00:33:40,366 Good luck. 635 00:33:44,587 --> 00:33:46,067 [bell dings] 636 00:33:46,894 --> 00:33:48,026 Go, Archie! 637 00:33:54,336 --> 00:33:55,381 [Archie grunts] 638 00:33:57,818 --> 00:33:59,080 Focus, Archie! 639 00:34:02,388 --> 00:34:04,607 [voice echoing] Go on, lower you guard, Archie. 640 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:08,785 Lower you guard and let me win. 641 00:34:16,315 --> 00:34:18,491 Again, that's not gonna work on me. 642 00:34:18,534 --> 00:34:21,798 Okay. Looks like I have to beat you the old-fashioned way. 643 00:34:23,670 --> 00:34:24,366 [grunts] 644 00:34:24,410 --> 00:34:25,759 [man] Come on, Archie! 645 00:34:45,257 --> 00:34:48,260 [referee] One! Two! 646 00:34:48,695 --> 00:34:49,826 Three! 647 00:34:50,827 --> 00:34:51,828 Four! 648 00:34:52,916 --> 00:34:54,135 Five! 649 00:34:55,005 --> 00:34:56,094 Six! 650 00:34:56,659 --> 00:34:57,704 Seven! 651 00:35:04,667 --> 00:35:07,931 - I can't... I can't do it. - Yes. Yes, you can, Cheryl. 652 00:35:07,975 --> 00:35:11,631 You're... You're phoenix, okay? You thrive in fire. 653 00:35:11,674 --> 00:35:13,981 Your brother's corpse was baptized in fire. 654 00:35:14,024 --> 00:35:16,853 Your ancestor, Abigail, she was consumed in fire. 655 00:35:16,897 --> 00:35:19,682 You burned this house down and rebuilt it. 656 00:35:19,726 --> 00:35:22,424 You yourself said that you can control the elements. 657 00:35:22,468 --> 00:35:25,558 - Your entire life has been building up to this... - [thermometer beeps] 658 00:35:25,601 --> 00:35:28,169 - ...threshold. - She's at 262 degrees 659 00:35:28,213 --> 00:35:31,259 Damn it, Cheryl! You are going to die if you don't do this. 660 00:35:31,303 --> 00:35:32,782 Focus on the logs, okay? 661 00:35:32,826 --> 00:35:34,784 - Stop yelling at me! - Burn those logs! 662 00:35:34,828 --> 00:35:38,136 - 303 degrees. - I'm trying. I'm trying. 663 00:35:42,270 --> 00:35:44,664 Burn her, Cheryl. Burn your mother, okay? 664 00:35:44,707 --> 00:35:48,755 Focus. Visualize and make her pay for all of the pain that she's caused you, okay? 665 00:35:48,798 --> 00:35:50,496 Set her ass on fire! 666 00:36:04,858 --> 00:36:06,164 [Cheryl groans weakly] 667 00:36:06,207 --> 00:36:08,296 [Betty] You did it, Cheryl. 668 00:36:08,340 --> 00:36:12,561 Great job and congratulations. You are officially a pyrokinetic. 669 00:36:16,217 --> 00:36:17,653 [punches landing] 670 00:36:17,697 --> 00:36:18,741 [crowd cheering] 671 00:36:20,743 --> 00:36:21,918 Guard, Archie! 672 00:36:27,315 --> 00:36:28,795 [Percival grunts] 673 00:36:29,752 --> 00:36:31,189 [crowd gasps] 674 00:36:41,895 --> 00:36:44,158 [crowd cheering] 675 00:36:44,202 --> 00:36:46,204 - [referee] One! - [Jug] All right. Stay down! 676 00:36:46,247 --> 00:36:48,075 - [referee] Two! - [Jughead] Stay down! You're done. You're done. 677 00:36:48,118 --> 00:36:49,381 - [referee] Three! - [Jughead] He's slaughtering you, Arch. 678 00:36:49,424 --> 00:36:51,034 - [referee] Four! - You're done! 679 00:36:51,078 --> 00:36:52,558 [referee] Five! 680 00:36:53,080 --> 00:36:54,299 Six! 681 00:36:55,300 --> 00:36:56,649 Seven! 682 00:36:59,782 --> 00:37:01,784 [panting] 683 00:37:13,318 --> 00:37:15,407 [heartbeat thumping] 684 00:37:37,124 --> 00:37:38,212 [bell dings] 685 00:37:38,256 --> 00:37:40,258 [crowd applauding and cheering] 686 00:38:08,851 --> 00:38:10,592 [Betty] Arch. 687 00:38:10,636 --> 00:38:15,380 Hey, Jug, I just heard about the match. What happened? 688 00:38:15,423 --> 00:38:16,816 Percival won. 689 00:38:17,991 --> 00:38:19,906 The match, the crowd. 690 00:38:21,473 --> 00:38:23,649 Archie's not going to get a medal from Guinness. 691 00:38:23,692 --> 00:38:25,303 Percival outplayed us. 692 00:38:27,479 --> 00:38:29,394 Arch, how could you have lost? 693 00:38:29,437 --> 00:38:31,396 I felt Percival's punches. 694 00:38:32,222 --> 00:38:33,789 I felt pain. 695 00:38:33,833 --> 00:38:34,834 I bled. 696 00:38:36,488 --> 00:38:37,880 How could this have happened? 697 00:38:37,924 --> 00:38:40,056 Is it possible Percival knows about my weakness? 698 00:38:40,100 --> 00:38:42,320 Could he have got ahold of the palladium? 699 00:38:42,363 --> 00:38:47,368 The only palladium I know of is what Archie gave to me to keep safe. 700 00:38:47,412 --> 00:38:48,543 Where is it? 701 00:38:50,502 --> 00:38:53,374 No, no, no, no, no. There is no way he could've found it. 702 00:38:53,418 --> 00:38:55,245 Then where is it, Betty? 703 00:38:55,289 --> 00:38:57,117 - I don't know, Archie. - Percival must know about our secrets. 704 00:38:57,160 --> 00:38:59,598 It's the only way that he could've beaten Archie. 705 00:39:00,381 --> 00:39:01,643 How does he know? 706 00:39:24,274 --> 00:39:26,668 [Percival] Thank you, Alice. 707 00:39:26,712 --> 00:39:29,976 [voice echoing] Now you get back downstairs and drink your wine, okay? 708 00:39:31,020 --> 00:39:32,544 Yeah. 709 00:39:32,587 --> 00:39:34,154 That sounds nice. 710 00:39:42,162 --> 00:39:43,729 [Percival sighs] 711 00:39:46,079 --> 00:39:47,602 What? 712 00:39:47,646 --> 00:39:49,561 [voice echoing] Your friend, Archie. 713 00:39:50,823 --> 00:39:53,042 There's something special about him. 714 00:39:56,655 --> 00:39:59,614 You're going to tell me everything, Betty. 715 00:39:59,658 --> 00:40:02,443 Then you're going to go back to sleep. 716 00:40:02,487 --> 00:40:04,489 You're going to forget I was even here. 717 00:40:09,668 --> 00:40:11,147 [door closes] 718 00:40:11,191 --> 00:40:12,453 Archie did it. 719 00:40:13,280 --> 00:40:14,977 The statue is up. 720 00:40:15,021 --> 00:40:16,457 Wow. 721 00:40:16,501 --> 00:40:18,503 A man of his word to the end, eh? 722 00:40:19,765 --> 00:40:21,201 Fancy a stroll, Tom? 723 00:40:56,976 --> 00:40:58,412 [Sheriff Keller] You're so quiet. 724 00:40:58,456 --> 00:41:00,588 What's wrong? You won the fight. 725 00:41:00,632 --> 00:41:02,155 It's Tabitha Tate. 726 00:41:03,112 --> 00:41:05,288 She weighs on me. 727 00:41:05,332 --> 00:41:07,508 Full of false virtue. 728 00:41:07,552 --> 00:41:12,470 Standing in the way of true progress with that hideous diner of hers. It's not right. 729 00:41:14,646 --> 00:41:17,083 I'm afraid to say, gentlemen, 730 00:41:17,126 --> 00:41:21,000 Tabitha Tate's not long for this new world we're creating.