<P> Riverdale is an American teen drama television series based on the characters by Archie Comics . It was ordered to series at The CW in May 2016 , and the 13 - episode first season premiered on January 26 , 2017 , and concluded on May 11 , 2017 . It was adapted for television by Archie Comics ' chief creative officer Roberto Aguirre - Sacasa and executive produced by Greg Berlanti . On March 7 , 2017 , The CW renewed the series for a second season , which is scheduled to debut on October 11 , 2017 . </P>
<P> Riverdale is an American teen drama television series based on the characters by Archie Comics . It was ordered to series at The CW in May 2016 , and the 13 - episode first season premiered on January 26 , 2017 , and concluded on May 11 , 2017 . It was adapted for television by Archie Comics ' chief creative officer Roberto Aguirre - Sacasa and executive produced by Greg Berlanti . On March 7 , 2017 , The CW renewed the series for a second season , which is scheduled to debut on October 11 , 2017 . </P>
when do new episodes of riverdale come out
when do new episodes of riverdale come out
October 11 , 2017
October 11 , 2017