The episode you're looking for, (Season 2, Episode 11), is a pivotal turning point where the "darkness" of the town’s past and its characters' futures collide. 🌪️ The "Dark Education" of Betty Cooper

Hal Cooper’s visceral hatred for Chic fuels massive fan theories that Chic isn't actually Hal’s son—hinting at a past affair between Alice and FP Jones. 🤼 The Absurdity of Archie and Hiram

One of the most unsettling arcs begins here. Betty, desperate to connect with her long-lost brother Chic, starts exploring her own "inner darkness" under his mentorship.

In a move that fans often mock for its "peak Riverdale" energy, Archie tries to win over Hiram Lodge by joining the wrestling team.

After finding out Chic is a "video gigolo," Betty asks him to show her how he uses it to escape his darkness.

Riverdale recap: Season 2, Episode 11 - Entertainment Weekly