The Plot
The latest episode of Riverdale, Chapter One Hundred and Eleven: Blue Collar, centers around the aftermath of the previous episode???s events. Archie and Betty are trying to come to terms with their feelings for each other, while Jughead is dealing with his own problems.
The episode begins with Archie and Betty talking about their kiss, and how they both feel about each other. They agree that they need to take things slow and figure out where they stand before moving forward.
Jughead, on the other hand, is dealing with a writer???s block and is struggling to finish his novel. He turns to alcohol and drugs to help him cope, which leads to a confrontation with his girlfriend, Tabitha.
The Investigation
Meanwhile, Cheryl and Toni are investigating the strange occurrences happening at Cheryl???s mansion. They discover that someone has been living in the walls and has been spying on them. They eventually catch the intruder, who turns out to be a young boy looking for a place to stay.
Back at school, Veronica is dealing with the aftermath of her parents??? divorce. She starts to question her loyalty to her father and begins to side with her mother, who is trying to start a new life in New York City.
The Blue Collar Workers
In the main storyline, the town of Riverdale is dealing with the aftermath of a chemical spill that has affected the blue-collar workers at the local factory. The town is divided between those who want to sue the factory for damages and those who want to protect their jobs.
Archie, who works at the factory, is torn between his loyalty to his fellow workers and his desire to seek justice for their suffering. He ultimately decides to testify against the factory, which leads to a confrontation with his boss, Hiram Lodge.
The Conclusion
The episode ends with Jughead finally finishing his novel and Archie and Betty officially starting a relationship. Veronica decides to stay in Riverdale and help her mother with their new business venture. Cheryl and Toni take the young boy they found under their wing and offer him a place to stay.
The town of Riverdale is left to deal with the aftermath of the chemical spill, and it remains to be seen what will happen to the blue-collar workers and the factory.
