Riverdale — Season 1, Episode 5: Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness

Episode synopsis

With Jason's funeral around the corner, the Blossom family moves forward with last minute preparations - and a secret agenda. Meanwhile, Archie's attempt to refocus his energy on football comes to a halt when an opportunity to work with a new music mentor presents itself. Betty dives deeper into her investigation of Jason's death and unearths some dark revelations about her family. Elsewhere, after uncovering secrets about her own family, Veronica forms an unlikely friendship with Cheryl, who is having a tougher time with Jason's impending funeral than she lets on. Finally, Hermoine turns to Fred for help after receiving a cryptic message from the Southside Serpents.

About Riverdale

Set in the present, the series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends, exploring the surreality of small-town life, the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Chapter One: The River's Edge
• E2Chapter Two: A Touch of Evil
• E3Chapter Three: Body Double
• E4Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show
• E6Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!
• E7Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place
• E8Chapter Eight: The Outsiders
• E9Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion
• E10Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend
• E11Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again
• E12Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder
• E13Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter