This report covers , titled " Chapter Eighty: Purgatorio " (often referred to as "Purgatory"), which aired on February 10, 2021. This pivotal episode marks the beginning of the show's massive seven-year time jump . 📺 Episode Overview Original Air Date: February 10, 2021 Director: Steven A. Adelson Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Archie realizes he cannot save the town alone and reaches out to Betty, Jughead, and Veronica to return home and fight for Riverdale. 🎭 Character Status Report Current Occupation/Status Archie Sergeant, US Army (Veteran) Returning to Riverdale Betty FBI Trainee Quantico, VA Jughead Published Author (Struggling) New York City Veronica "She-Wolf of Wall Street" New York City Toni Serpent Queen / Guidance Counselor Cheryl Recluse at Thornhill Kevin Drama Teacher

Returns to Riverdale after serving in the Army. He finds the town in a state of decay and "purgatory," largely under the control of Hiram Lodge.

After seven years apart, the "Core Four" and their friends have led vastly different, often difficult lives.

A struggling writer living in New York. He is facing debt, writer's block, and a crumbling personal life.

Has become the new Queen of the Southside Serpents and is pregnant. She is the one who catches Archie up on the town's dire state. 📉 State of Riverdale

Is an FBI trainee in Quantico. She is haunted by a past trauma involving the "Trash Bag Killer" (TBK), who held her captive.