Archie’s trial for the murder of Cassidy Bullock reaches a boiling point when the jury becomes at 6-6.
The episode introduces a supernatural element through Betty's perspective at the Cooper household. Riverdale recap: Season 3, Episode 1 - Entertainment Weekly Riverdale 3x1
Hiram Lodge admits to Veronica that he framed Archie not just to remove him, but specifically to punish Veronica for choosing Archie over her own father. 🐐 The Rise of the Gargoyle King Archie’s trial for the murder of Cassidy Bullock
Dilton Doiley frantically seeks Jughead's help, hinting that the game is "real" and dangerous. 🐐 The Rise of the Gargoyle King Dilton
The judge declares a mistrial, meaning Archie could walk free during a retrial.
In , "Chapter Thirty-Six: Labor Day," the series pivots from the grounded "Black Hood" mystery into a surreal mix of occult horror and legal drama. The episode, which originally aired on October 10, 2018 , picks up after a summer spent in the shadow of Archie's murder trial. ⚖️ The Verdict of Archie Andrews