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When Reggie starts rubbing his endless trophy collection in everyone’s faces, the gang decides to strike back with a series of delightfully absurd awards—culminating in a hilariously pointless trophy for Jughead. It’s a playful, petty prank that turns the school’s annual awards tradition on its head.

Archie swears that nothing bad can happen to him during the holidays—until Reggie decides to test that theory with a snowball barrage. As each attempt misses by inches, Archie’s friends start to wonder if his luck is running out… or if he’s just tempting fate too hard.

In "Just Be Claus," Moose’s football-induced memory lapses leave him confused—especially when he forgets who Midge is. While he’s busy playing Santa Claus, Reggie seizes the chance to charm her, but things get complicated when Moose’s memories flicker in and out.

In "Yuletide Fool Time," Betty and Veronica find themselves navigating a school where the Christmas spirit has taken an unexpected turn, turning the staff into delightfully erratic holiday enthusiasts while they decorate the auditorium for the big party.

In "Cartons of Joy," Betty and Veronica stumble upon a young boy gazing longingly at a train set, prompting them to follow him to his modest home. Moved by his family's warmth despite their hardships, Veronica hatches a plan to bring them joy—leading to a surprise shopping spree and a secret delivery of gifts, all timed to feel like a Christmas miracle.

In a lighthearted holiday twist, Jughead’s attempt to dodge Ethel’s Christmas gift backfires when Betty calls him out—prompting a heartfelt (and slightly awkward) phone call where he offers Ethel the one thing she’s been hoping for: a date.

In "The Spell of the Season," Sabrina, determined to break free from her goody-goody Christmas spirit after a scolding from Della and Aunt Hilda, decides to embrace her witchy side by doing evil—just in time to outwit two bank robbers who unexpectedly take her hostage.

When Aunt Hilda grants Salem magical powers to keep Sabrina in line during her absence, the spell backfires in ways neither witch nor familiar could have predicted. Now it's up to Sabrina to untangle the chaos Salem's newfound magic has unleashed—before the mischief spirals out of control.

In "Touchdown Put Down," Archie’s usual charm takes a backseat when quarterback Reggie deliberately puts him in the line of fire during a crucial game—just to keep him from going on a date with Veronica. With the field buzzing and every play a potential distraction, Archie’s trying to dodge more than tackles.

Betty’s inspired by Veronica’s bold new look, but when she can’t afford a salon, she takes matters into her own hands—dipping into a box of artificial drink mix to turn her hair pink. What starts as a playful experiment quickly spirals into a messy, unforgettable afternoon in Riverdale.

Archie takes a catering job to earn extra cash, but when the delivery lands at Veronica’s house, he’s mortified at the thought of her seeing him in his uniform. Jughead steps in to deliver the food—on one condition: no eating. The challenge begins as the two navigate the chaos of a high-stakes, no-snacks mission.

In "Spirit-Hawk," Fred faces a haunting choice: join the eternal crew of a ghost ship where time stands still, but at the cost of never seeing his family again. The story unfolds with quiet dread and wonder, exploring what it means to trade a life for forever.

In "My Best Enemy," Betty and Veronica’s long-standing rivalry takes a deliciously awkward turn when the Cooking Club arrives to induct their newest pledge—Betty herself. With Veronica’s warning hanging in the air, the two rivals brace for a showdown where aprons may be the real battlefield.

Betty tries to distract Archie from football for one night, but every corner of Riverdale seems to be buzzing with the game—leaving her scrambling to shield him from every passing reference. With playful persistence and a touch of chaos, she’s determined to prove that life beyond the gridiron still has its charms.

Betty’s sleepless nights finally lead her and Veronica on a quiet escape to a secluded cabin in the woods, where the only sounds are the rustle of leaves and the hush of nature—exactly what Betty needs to find peace.

When Ethel buys French cooking videos, Jughead panics—fearing he’ll be out of his depth if she masters the kitchen, and his favorite snacks vanish. He launches a series of increasingly absurd sabotage attempts, all while trying to keep his own culinary secrets under wraps.

In "Un Fair-Haired Girl," Veronica tries a bold new twist on the school scene by hosting a party where every guest is blonde—except her, hoping her dark locks will finally make her the center of attention. But when Betty shows up looking stunning in a blonde wig, Veronica's plan takes an unexpected turn.

After Mr. Weatherbee's lecture on spreading happiness, Betty sets out to make everyone smile—only to accidentally spark a playful feud between the Andrews and Lodge families, turning her good intentions into a whirlwind of comedic chaos.

Archie and Reggie take charge of organizing the school dance, turning it into a high-stakes event with exclusive access and a steep ticket price—just how they always imagined it. With their usual mix of ambition and rivalry, they’re determined to make it the most talked-about night of the year.

In "The Inferior Decorator," the Archies are enlisted to spice up one of Mr. Lodge’s high-society soirées—only to be outfitted in absurdly flashy mod costumes by the flamboyant Mrs. Lodge’s chosen decorator. Forced to perform in outfits that clash with their style and talent, the band struggles to keep their groove while navigating the chaos of over-the-top fashion.

When Archie throws a surprise party after Mary spends the day cleaning, the chaos that follows leaves the house in shambles—but the next day, the whole gang returns, determined to help make things right. A lighthearted, heartfelt moment of community and care, captured in just six pages.

When the electric bells at Riverdale High go silent, Principal Weatherbee improvises with a series of quirky, old-school alternatives to signal class changes—leading to chaos, confusion, and plenty of laughs. Jo and her friends navigate the unpredictable schedule with their usual mix of wit and mischief.

In "The Quitter," Jughead faces a tough choice when his father loses his job, leading him to drop out of school and take a position at Mr. Lodge's plant. With Archie and Veronica by his side, he tries to expose a dishonest foreman—except they’re missing the one thing that could make the case stick: proof.

When fad day hits Riverdale High, even Principal Weatherbee can't resist joining the chaos—only to find himself sore and spent after attempting the twist, hula hooping, and stacking phone booths. Though relieved the madness is over, he’s stunned when the superintendent, secretly observing, demands they repeat the spectacle for a TV news segment tomorrow.

When Hot Dog bolts from the Riverdale scene and ends up in the pound, he finds an unexpected new friend in a little girl who’s eager to adopt him. As Jughead sets out to track down his missing pal, he’s not sure if he’ll find Hot Dog before the girl says goodbye to her new best friend.

Archie finds himself in a sticky situation when he wins a goat at a farmer’s market raffle and has to sneak it through Riverdale High without Mr. Weatherbee catching on. With only six pages to pull off the impossible, Archie’s latest misadventure turns the school into a barnyard of chaos.

In "News and Views," Betty and Veronica take Mr. Weatherbee’s suggestion to heart, turning the school paper into a whirlwind of flashy headlines—until one of their stories accidentally turns the principal into the punchline. Written by an unnamed creator, the story captures the chaos of teenage ambition and the fine line between fun and fallout.

In "Just Kidding," Betty and Veronica show up to support Reggie at his first stand-up gig, only for Veronica to start heckling him in a way that feels strangely personal. The moment takes a sharp turn as the joke-telling takes on a tension neither girl expected.

Archie’s got a new role in the school musical—turn-of-the-century song-and-dance man—and he’s taking it *way* too seriously. Now he’s dancing through the halls with his straw hat and cane, turning every hallway into a stage and every class into a performance, with increasingly chaotic results.

When the students of Riverdale High discover that their perpetually serious science teacher, Professor Flutesnoot, secretly wins first prize at a sci-fi convention's costume contest, they’re stunned—revealing a side of him they never expected. The moment reshapes how they see him, but just how far his transformation goes remains a mystery.

In "Button-Button," Archie and Mr. Lodge face a kitchen crisis when Gaston departs, leaving behind the Lodges’ high-tech, push-button kitchen that refuses to cooperate. With hidden appliances and baffling controls, the duo must navigate the futuristic setup before dinner’s ruined.

In "Burnin' Up," Betty and Veronica take a field trip to the Riverdale Fire Station for a class project, trading gossip for gear and grins. While Betty focuses on the drills, Veronica’s usual flair turns to fumbles—until a sudden spark pulls her into the heart of the action.

In the year 2104, Betty navigates a high-tech classroom where learning happens remotely, and she shares nostalgic memories with Veronica about the simpler, analog days of actual school—when students didn’t just log in, but actually showed up.

Jughead Jones lands a modeling gig after a photographer insists on a "weedy type"—only to find his new career comes with a side effect: endless burgers. As his bank account swells, his waistline follows suit, putting his runway future in jeopardy.

Veronica decides to channel her talents into crafting a Christmas gift, inspired by her parents’ handmade efforts and a little nudge from the elf Sugar Plum—because when it comes to gifts, she’s got the flair to match her style.

In "The Arch Who Knew Too Much Part 2," Archie’s latest string of mishaps at the Lodge home convinces him that Mr. Lodge is out to get him—until Veronica calls him out on his own clumsiness. When Archie finally confronts Mr. Lodge, the truth comes out: the mysterious conversation was about the very same movie Archie had just seen. The two bond over their shared enthusiasm, leaving Veronica to roll her eyes and wonder what’s next.