<P> The series debuted on January 26 , 2017 to positive reviews . A 22 - episode second season premiered on October 11 , 2017 , and concluded on May 16 , 2018 . On April 2 , 2018 , The CW renewed the series for a third season , which is set to premiere October 10 , 2018 . As of May 11 , 2018 , 35 episodes of Riverdale have aired , concluding the second season . </P>
<P> The series debuted on January 26 , 2017 to positive reviews . A 22 - episode second season premiered on October 11 , 2017 , and concluded on May 16 , 2018 . On April 2 , 2018 , The CW renewed the series for a third season , which is set to premiere October 10 , 2018 . As of May 11 , 2018 , 35 episodes of Riverdale have aired , concluding the second season . </P>
what date did riverdale season 1 start airing on tv
what date did riverdale season 1 start airing on tv
January 26 , 2017
January 26 , 2017