Everything's Archie! #9090

When Mr. Lodge picks up the guitar and insists on joining The Archies for a jam, the band’s in trouble—Jo and the boys have just had an accident, leaving their instruments in pieces. Now, with the music stopped and Mr. Lodge eager to rock, it’s up to the group to find a way to make the music play again.

When Hot Dog’s howl accidentally syncs with the Archies’ practice, Fred Andrews praises their progress—only to spark a chain of hurt feelings. Offended, the band storms out, only to find their music met with scorn at every turn.

Jughead’s convinced the Archies are about to hit it big when they’re invited to play at the legendary "Riverboat," only to discover they’ve been tricked into a roadside dive. When another guy tries to sell him a spot on "The Carson Show," Jughead’s quick to send him packing—this time, with a little more sense than before.

In a prehistoric twist, Hiram Lodge invents money—stone discs with holes—forcing the Archies to rethink their lifestyle. While most adapt to the new system, Jo and the others decide they’d rather stay poor than lug around the heavy, cumbersome currency.

In a quick-witted twist of teenage mischief, Veronica takes matters into her own hands when she’s tasked with booking a band for her father’s high-stakes party—only to secretly spring "The Archies" on the unsuspecting Mr. Lodge. With charm and a dash of chaos, she turns a corporate event into a rock-and-roll surprise, all while keeping her father in the dark.

In "Christmas Present?", Archie and the gang try to shake up the holiday spirit with a fresh take on caroling—only to discover that Riverdale isn’t quite ready for their modern twist. When the boys ditch the traditional tunes for something edgier, they quickly learn that even the most festive towns have limits.