Following in his Grandpa Artie's footsteps, Archie begins torecruit Riverdale's new volunteer fire department. Toni'sattempt to lure Cheryl out of Thornhill and back into dailylife in Riverdale leads to more tension between the two.Elsewhere, Betty, Alice and Kevin's latest investigationleads them into conflict with Hiram. Finally, as Veronicacomes up with a risky plan to support Riverdale's localbusinesses, Jughead and Tabitha begin to unravel an oldmystery surrounding some strange sightings in the town.
Nancy is approached by a group of young girls asking for helpin finding a volleyball teammate they believe was kidnapped bya ghost. Meanwhile, Ace and Amanda share a moment.
Mumford returns to work a 15-year-old cold case that holds apersonal connection and leads to the discovery of a dangerousdrug ring. Also, Hondo is leery of Leroy's motives when hediscovers the recent parolee is seeking funding for a newbusiness venture with his son, Darryl.
Franklin's missteps put Leon in the crosshairs, resulting inan unexpected reconnection. Teddy faces fallout from Tijuana.Irene's investigation has a promising new lead. Franklin triesto appease Cissy, as her involvement in his business causesfriction with Alton.
Carina and DeLuca pursue Opal, the woman suspected of sextrafficking last seen in the "Grey's Anatomy" winter finale.Meanwhile, Maya leaves Andy in charge for the yearlyinspection, and Dean and Vic struggle to cope with the falloutDean's traumatic arrest.