S5·E1 Chapter Seventy-Seven: Climax
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 1
- Air Date
- January 20, 2021
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Pamela Romanowsky
- Writers
- Greg Murray, Ace Hasan
- Score
- 7.5/10 (39 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur leads them to the discovery of a secret underground for red-band screenings. Elsewhere, in order to impress the visiting Naval Academy Commandant, Archie agrees to participate in a boxing exhibition against another candidate - KO Kelly. Meanwhile, as Cheryl prepares for prom, she stumbles upon a major secret that Toni's been keeping from her.
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When did Season 5 Episode 1 of Riverdale air?
Season 5, Episode 1 ('Chapter Seventy-Seven: Climax') originally aired on January 20, 2021.
How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('Chapter Seventy-Seven: Climax')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Riverdale Season 5 Episode 1?
Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur leads them to the discovery of a secret underground for red-band screenings. Elsewhere, in order to impress the visiting Naval Academy Commandant, Archie agrees to participate in a boxing exhibition against another candidate - KO Kelly. Meanwhile, as...
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