The television series Riverdale has brought fans many iconic moments. Some of the best moments on the show include Archie wrestling with Veronica’s father, as well as the surprising reveal that Alice Cooper was once a Southside Serpent.
Another moment from the series that fans won’t likely be forgetting anytime soon was when Jughead put on a Southside Serpent jacket for the first time, or the surprising time when Dark Betty first graced the television screen. Some episodes of this well-known series are great, and others aren’t very popular. Here are the best and the worst ones, according to IMDb.
Best: Chapter Thirty-Two: Prisoners – 8.5
Those who use IMDb have given an episode called “Chapter Thirty-Two: Prisoners” 8.5 stars out of a possible 10, making it one of the top five most popular episodes overall. In this particular episode, something happens at the local high school that makes everyone a bit nervous, and there is a very tense situation that arises between Betty, her mother, Jughead, and her half-brother, Chic.
Those that want to jump right to this episode should check out the second season of the show since this is the nineteenth episode in that season. This episode was released on April 25th, 2018.
Worst: Chapter Forty-Four: No Exit – 6.7
An episode titled “Chapter Forty-Four: No Exit” is one of the least popular episodes of the series, and it has earned 6.7 stars on IMDb. There is a lot going on in this one, and following all of those different storylines can be a bit hard.
At this point in the show, Cheryl and one of the other characters appear to be enjoying breaking into homes together. On the other hand, things appear to be getting even more strange in the Cooper household. But despite all of that, some viewers have claimed that they found this episode to be boring.
Best: Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter – 8.7
There are many interesting facts about one of Riverdale’s most popular episodes, “Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter,” which has earned 8.7 stars on IMDb. This episode is one of the earlier ones in the series, so it focuses a lot on character development so that the viewers can get to know each of the characters well.
Furthermore, there are numerous interesting things that fans might not know about this episode. For example, there’s a scene in it where Archie is punching some ice to save Cheryl. When the scene was filmed, the actor who plays him actually broke his hand.
Worst: Chapter Forty-Eight: Requiem For A Welterweight – 6.4
“Chapter Forty-Eight: Requiem For A Welterweight” is not an episode fans are fond of, and IMDb users have given it 6.4 stars. According to some of the reviews that have been left about this episode, it was seriously lacking good dialogue from the characters.
Additionally, it seems that the plotline of it is hard to follow. What makes it even less popular is the fact that some IMDb users feel as though it is very boring. Also, there are numerous things that are left unsolved in the season that this episode is a part of overall, which is season three.
Best: Chapter Twelve: Anatomy Of A Murder – 8.9
"Chapter Twelve: Anatomy Of A Murder” is an episode that has received an overall rating of 8.9 stars on IMDb, making it one of the highest-rated episodes of the entire series. This episode is near the end of the first season, which largely focuses on the murder of Cheryl Blossom’s brother, Jason.
During this episode, viewers get to find out who killed him. But there are a lot of other interesting facts about this one as well, such as the fact that numerous endings were filmed so that even the cast did not know which character killed Jason Blossom.
Worst: Chapter Thirty-One: A Night To Remember – 5.8
One of the worst episodes so far in the series is “Chapter Thirty-One: A Night To Remember,” and IMDb users have given it an overall rating of 5.8 stars. Most of the time, musical episodes in shows that aren’t usually musical don’t go over well, and this one is no exception.
Apparently, if anyone wants to follow the story that is in this particular episode, they have to pay attention to the lyrics in each of the songs. But those who enjoy Stephen King and his novel Carrie will likely enjoy it, since the episode is about a musical version.
Best: Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgement Night – 9.1
An episode of Riverdale that has 9.1 stars out of 10 is “Chapter Thirty-Four: Judgement Night.” In this episode, a lot of chaos is unleashed between the teens who live on the northside of town get into a violent fight with those who are from the southside.
Additionally, things get really tense for Betty, since she has a very close and creepy encounter with the Black Hood. This is the twenty-first episode of the second season in the series, and it is definitely one of the most popular episodes of the entire series so far. It is very well received.
Worst: Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun – 4.1
IMDb users have given the episode “Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun” a rating of 4.1 stars, which means that it is definitely not one of the most like episodes in the series. This episode also has a bit of a musical touch to it.
Something else fans of the series might be interested in knowing is that actor Chad Michael Murray appears in this episode. He portrays a character named Edgar Evernever. Another fun fact that might make this episode a little bit more enjoyable to see if the fact that there is a reference to The Parent Trap in it.
Best: Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam – 9.3
The episode called “Chapter Fighty-Eight: In Memoriam” has a tribute to Luke Perry in it, which could be why viewers gave it 9.3 stars. That rating makes this episode the most popular one out of all of the episodes in this series so far.
Part of what makes this one great is the fact that it has one of Perry’s former co-stars in it, Shannen Doherty. Previously, Perry had already been trying to convince her to appear on the series. Before Doherty made the decision to do it, she spoke with Perry’s family members in order to get their approval.
Worst: Chapter Seventy-Four: Wicked Little Town – 3.4
“Wicked Little Town” is the lowest rated episode of the series so far, and it only has 3.4 stars on IMDb. One fact about this episode is that it is yet another one that is about a musical, and that seems to be one of the reasons why some fans of the show were not that pleased with it.
But one of the things that makes this episode a bit more interesting is the fact that there is a reference to an old animated series called The Archie Show in it. Nevertheless, this appears to be an episode fans dislike.