Fans have been hooked on Riverdale ever since it premiered in 2017. The first season of the series was definitely a wild ride. There were so many intriguing storylines, interesting characters and dynamic relationships, viewers just couldn't wait to watch the drama unfold.
A lot has changed in Riverdale since 2017, such as Archie losing his passion for music and Cheryl and Betty finding common ground. This series is jam-packed with so many twists and turns that it's impossible to remember it all, so we've done the hard work for you. Here are 10 things that happened in season one of Riverdale that you forgot all about.
Archie Was Into Music
Archie may still be interested in music, but fans haven't seen him pursue it since season one. The first season of Riverdale really focused on Archie's love for playing the guitar but this storyline took a backseat as the series progressed.
Ever since Archie's father was shot by the Black Hood at the end of the first season, Archie has shifted his focus to protecting his loved ones. He's taken up hobbies such as boxing and has even become the owner of a gym. Archie has been playing vigilante for so many seasons now that fans have forgotten all about his love for music.
Cheryl Was Horrible To Betty
Fans that are all caught up on what's going on in Riverdale know that Cheryl and Betty have become relatively close over the course of the series. This is pretty surprising considering how much they clashed in season one.
Cheryl shamelessly bullied Betty episode after episode when the series began in 2017. Cheryl body-shamed Betty on multiple occasions and worked relentlessly to keep her off the cheerleading squad. They also didn't get along due to family issues regarding Betty's sister dating Cheryl's brother. However, this feud didn't last long as Cheryl and Betty are practically sisters these days.
Jughead Was Living At Riverdale High
Fans have quickly forgotten how turbulent Jughead's home life was in season one. Due to family issues, Jughead was briefly forced to live in a closet at Riverdale High. That is until Archie found out and took matters into his own hands.
Much has changed for Jughead since season one. By season four, Jughead is living with his dad, Jellybean, Betty and Betty's mom in the Cooper's old family home. While this is great for Jughead, this new normal has viewers forgetting the many trials Jughead endured in the early episodes of the show.
FP Jones Wasn't A Great Father
Speaking of Jughead's home life during the first season, Jughead's dad definitely caused Jughead some heartache. This is hard to picture considering Sheriff FP Jones has become such a great dad to Jughead and Jellybean over the course of the show. However, this wasn't always the case.
FP wasn't able to hold down a job and had a serious drinking problem in season one. This definitely contributed to Jughead's decision to live at Riverdale High. Luckily, FP has since turned things around and he's the Riverdale sheriff that fans have come to know and love.
Archie Dated Valerie
It's no surprise if you don't remember Valerie, considering she didn't make it past season two. This is pretty surprising considering the two did make a pretty adorable couple and they made great music together. Valerie was a member of Josie and The Pussycats and helped Archie with his song-writing back when he was interested in music in season one.
The pair quickly started dating but the relationship didn't last long as Archie couldn't give Valerie the type of relationship she deserved. Not to mention, most fans were Team Archie and Veronica anyway.
Betty And Veronica Took Down Chuck
Chuck is another character that didn't make it too far into the series. This one is for the best though, considering Chuck wasn't a nice guy. He antagonized women, specifically Veronica and Betty.
In season one, the power duo devised a plan to take down Chuck and teach him a lesson. They ultimately trapped him in a boiling jacuzzi and forced him to confess his wrong-doings. This is the first time fans got a look at "Dark Betty", where Betty wears a black bobbed wig and black lingerie and takes no prisoners.
Betty's Mom Hated Archie
There's no concrete reason as to why Alice hated Archie in season one, but there are several contributing factors. Alice is very protective of Betty, and she had just recently experienced her older daughter getting hurt by her relationship with Jason Blossom.
Alice feared that the same thing would happen to Betty so she wanted to keep Archie and Betty apart in order to protect her daughter. Alice has been hurt by most of the men in her life so it's easy to see why she may not have been quick to trust Archie Andrews.
Nana Rose Predicted Polly Was Having Twins
Nana Rose seemingly has magical abilities throughout the series. She somehow knows things that no one else could possibly know. Nana Rose's prediction about Polly's pregnancy in season one is a great example of this.
In the early episodes of Riverdale, Polly celebrates her pregnancy with a baby shower where Nana Rose reveals that Polly will be having twins. Of course, fans later see this prediction come true as Polly gives birth to two babies in season two. This proves that Nana Rose does have special powers of some sort.
Cheryl And Veronica Had A Sleepover
While Cheryl and Veronica are on good terms these days in Riverdale - they even own a rum company together - it's hard to picture them having a sleepover together in season one.
Cheryl and Veronica definitely got off to a rocky start at the beginning of the series but they became fast friends as Veronica was there for Cheryl during her grieving period. This loyalty led to Cheryl and Veronica having their very first sleepover the night before Jason's memorial service. While these two haven't been extremely tight since then, it's obvious that they have a special bond.
The Gang Didn't Know FP Was A Serpent
It's hard to imagine a time when Jughead's friends didn't know about his roots. Being a Southside Serpent is a big part of who Jughead is, but he kept this a secret from the gang for the first several episodes of the series.
While being a Serpent caused quite a bit of controversy at first, it has proven to work out in the Core Four's favor. There have been many occasions where the gang has needed some extra protection and the Southside Serpents, including FP Jones, have always pulled through for them. '