CREATED BY Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa EPISODE 4.02 “Chapter Fifty-Nine: Fast Times at Riverdale High” On the heels of tragedy, Archie forges a new beginning for an old friend. Jughead receives a special offer. Veronica pays for her parents’ mistakes. WRITTEN BY: Michael Grassi | Will Ewing DIRECTED BY: Pamela Romanowsky ORIGINAL BROADCAST: October 16, 2019 NOTE: This is a transcription of the spoken dialogue and audio, with time-code reference, provided without cost by 8FLiX.com for your entertainment, convenience, and study. This version may not be exactly as written in the original script; however, the intellectual property is still reserved by the original source and may be subject to copyright. EPISODE CAST K.J. Apa ... Archie Andrews Lili Reinhart ... Betty Cooper Camila Mendes ... Veronica Lodge Cole Sprouse ... Jughead Jones Madelaine Petsch ... Cheryl Blossom Mark Consuelos ... Hiram Lodge Casey Cott ... Kevin Keller Charles Melton ... Reggie Mantle Vanessa Morgan ... Toni Topaz Skeet Ulrich ... FP Jones Eli Goree ... Mad Dog Matthew Yang King ... Marty Mantle Robert Moloney ... Lawyer Wyatt Nash ... Charles Smith Kerr Smith ... Principal Honey Sam Witwer ... Mr. Chipping Alex Barima ... Johnathan Sean Depner ... Bret Weston Wallis Sarah Desjardins ... Donna Sweett Colin Lawrence ... Coach Clayton Trinity Likins ... Jellybean Jones Doralynn Mui ... Joan Drew Ray Tanner ... Fangs Fogarty Bernadette Beck ... Peaches 'N Cream Mark Blancaflor ... Paparazzi #2 Glynis Davies ... Miss Haggly Morgan Derera ... Paparazzi #3 Marion Eisman ... Doris Bell Adam Pateman ... Paparazzi #1 Marcus Zane ... Louie 1 00:00:08,299 --> 00:00:10,844 -[narrator] Previously on Riverdale: -[Kevin] The Farm left me. 2 00:00:11,553 --> 00:00:12,762 The worthy ascended. 3 00:00:12,846 --> 00:00:15,598 -Where's my mom and Polly? -Gone. Everyone is. 4 00:00:16,391 --> 00:00:18,059 I'm Charles. Your brother. 5 00:00:18,810 --> 00:00:20,311 It's vital that we find your mom ASAP. 6 00:00:20,395 --> 00:00:23,565 -Is there anything we can do to help? -Thought you might ask. 7 00:00:23,648 --> 00:00:24,774 Welcome home, Jay-Jay. 8 00:00:25,692 --> 00:00:28,820 -We want your father, not you. -Understood, Agent Ordelia. 9 00:00:28,987 --> 00:00:31,239 -You're under arrest. -For what? 10 00:00:31,322 --> 00:00:34,451 For conducting illegal activities at your establishments. 11 00:00:34,993 --> 00:00:37,912 Hermione Lodge, you're under arrest for conspiracy to commit murder. 12 00:00:37,996 --> 00:00:39,039 Your own husband's. 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 13 00:00:39,122 --> 00:00:42,000 This is what I got when I asked my dad about that stupid game. 14 00:00:42,250 --> 00:00:44,461 Been thinking about making some changes to this place. 15 00:00:44,836 --> 00:00:47,130 -I want you to help me run it. -Oh, yeah. 16 00:00:47,380 --> 00:00:49,966 [Archie] Fred Andrews will always be a part of Riverdale. 17 00:00:50,049 --> 00:00:51,009 I love you so much, Dad. 18 00:00:53,595 --> 00:00:55,055 [Jughead] After Mr. Andrews' funeral, 19 00:00:55,138 --> 00:00:57,807 the rest of summer vacation passed in a surreal haze. 20 00:01:00,477 --> 00:01:03,730 Betty, Veronica and I spent as much time as we could with Archie. 21 00:01:03,813 --> 00:01:05,565 We had dinner at Pop's every night. 22 00:01:05,857 --> 00:01:08,985 And every day, you could tell he was getting better and better. 23 00:01:11,488 --> 00:01:15,200 I'm not saying he wasn't still heartbroken, the entire town was, 24 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 00:01:15,617 --> 00:01:17,202 but my pal Archie's a fighter. 25 00:01:17,368 --> 00:01:19,329 And by the last day of summer vacation, 26 00:01:19,913 --> 00:01:22,874 while the football field was being mowed for the new season 27 00:01:23,333 --> 00:01:26,294 and the school floors were being buffed to a shine 28 00:01:27,086 --> 00:01:30,048 and banners for the first dance of the year were being hung... 29 00:01:30,131 --> 00:01:32,884 Archie was doing what he does best. 30 00:01:33,384 --> 00:01:36,012 You know, Mad Dog, I was thinking, school starts tomorrow. 31 00:01:37,847 --> 00:01:39,224 What if you came with me? 32 00:01:41,309 --> 00:01:44,145 -Why would I do that? -I don't know, to get your diploma. 33 00:01:45,188 --> 00:01:46,105 Don't you want it? 34 00:01:47,774 --> 00:01:50,110 -Hell, yeah. -Okay, then this is your chance. 35 00:01:50,777 --> 00:01:53,530 -Isn't your brother gonna be a freshman? -I don't know. 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 36 00:01:54,239 --> 00:01:55,698 After everything I've lived through, 37 00:01:55,907 --> 00:01:59,035 I don't think going back to textbooks and cafeteria politics is really my scene. 38 00:01:59,119 --> 00:02:00,537 Yeah, it's not mine, either. 39 00:02:01,162 --> 00:02:04,249 But getting that diploma is what my dad wanted, so I'll do it. 40 00:02:04,874 --> 00:02:06,501 Look, we could do it together. 41 00:02:07,043 --> 00:02:09,796 -You could try out for the Bulldogs. -Ooh. A little pigskin. 42 00:02:09,879 --> 00:02:10,964 [both laugh] 43 00:02:11,047 --> 00:02:11,881 -Really? -Really. 44 00:02:11,965 --> 00:02:13,842 [Betty] So, Mom missed another check-in with you? 45 00:02:14,259 --> 00:02:16,845 Yes. But like I said, don't panic. 46 00:02:17,011 --> 00:02:19,180 This isn't the first time she's been late with reports. 47 00:02:19,264 --> 00:02:22,725 Well, Charles, what if that means she's been found out? 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY 48 00:02:22,934 --> 00:02:27,105 Listen, until she contacts us, you should just focus on being a high school student. 49 00:02:27,522 --> 00:02:29,274 I'll reach out if anything changes. 50 00:02:31,276 --> 00:02:35,196 Now that your parents' court date has been set, you need to make a decision. 51 00:02:35,321 --> 00:02:39,409 Are you testifying on behalf of your mother or your father, or both? 52 00:02:39,701 --> 00:02:40,535 Or neither. 53 00:02:41,327 --> 00:02:42,495 I can be Switzerland. 54 00:02:44,455 --> 00:02:47,959 At the very minimum, I recommend you issue a statement of support. 55 00:02:48,334 --> 00:02:52,088 -The press will want to know where you-- -No comment. That's my statement. 56 00:02:52,881 --> 00:02:54,465 Now if you'll excuse me, Mr. Sowerberry, 57 00:02:54,549 --> 00:02:57,510 I have some last-minute school supply shopping I need to do. 58 00:02:58,845 --> 00:03:01,723 Well, Jay-Jay, which one for the first day of school? 59 00:03:02,599 --> 00:03:06,561 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY Rebellious white after Labor Day or my signature red? 60 00:03:07,770 --> 00:03:10,231 I agree 100 percent. 61 00:03:11,983 --> 00:03:13,902 [Betty] I really can't imagine a better way 62 00:03:14,152 --> 00:03:16,321 to spend our last night of summer vacation. 63 00:03:16,613 --> 00:03:17,697 Isn't it crazy? 64 00:03:18,698 --> 00:03:21,576 In just nine months, life as we know it will be over. 65 00:03:22,118 --> 00:03:23,244 No more high school. 66 00:03:23,328 --> 00:03:25,204 No more Blue and Gold. 67 00:03:26,331 --> 00:03:28,625 No more heart-to-hearts at the lockers. 68 00:03:28,708 --> 00:03:30,460 Oh, B. Don't be sad. 69 00:03:30,543 --> 00:03:32,462 I'm sorry, guys. 70 00:03:32,754 --> 00:03:35,798 I can't help but think, life goes by so fast. 71 00:03:36,132 --> 00:03:39,928 And none of us are very good 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY at stopping to savor it. 72 00:03:42,138 --> 00:03:44,390 -But tonight we will be. -Mm-hm. 73 00:03:48,311 --> 00:03:50,480 I think that's our cue, Archiekins. 74 00:04:02,325 --> 00:04:03,159 [chuckles] 75 00:04:03,701 --> 00:04:06,996 ♪ Don't be cautious, don't be kind ♪ 76 00:04:07,830 --> 00:04:11,542 ♪ You committed, I'm your crime ♪ 77 00:04:11,626 --> 00:04:14,629 ♪ Push my button anytime ♪ 78 00:04:14,712 --> 00:04:18,633 ♪ You got your finger on the trigger But your trigger finger's mine ♪ 79 00:04:19,842 --> 00:04:21,928 ♪ By the way ♪ 80 00:04:23,554 --> 00:04:26,099 ♪ You've been uninvited ♪ 81 00:04:27,183 --> 00:04:29,310 ♪ 'Cause all you say ♪ 82 00:04:31,020 --> 00:04:34,232 ♪ Are all the same things I did ♪ 83 00:04:34,315 --> 00:04:37,902 ♪ Copycat trying to cop my manner ♪ 84 00:04:37,986 --> 00:04:41,781 8FLiX.com TRANSCRIPTS DATABASE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY ♪ Watch your back When you can't watch mine ♪ 85 00:04:41,864 --> 00:04:45,451 ♪ Copycat trying to cop my glamour ♪ 86 00:04:45,535 --> 00:04:49,330 ♪ Why so sad, bunny, You can't have mine? ♪ 87 00:05:00,967 --> 00:05:04,512 Archie! I forgot to set the alarm.