[s3e2] Chapter Forty-six Apr 2026

: Betty connects the deaths of Claudius and Clifford Blossom, along with others like the Sisters of Quiet Mercy.

: This act leads to an unexpected face-to-face meeting where Archie and Hiram agree to a tenuous truce, putting their long-standing war on hold.

: In a shocking twist, it’s revealed that FP Jones actually shot Hiram as revenge for his son Jughead nearly being killed during the Riot Night events. Betty and the Blossom Poisoner [S3E2] Chapter Forty-Six

: Betty corners Penelope Blossom at her illicit "Maple Club," presenting proof that Penelope poisoned the men in her life. Penelope justifies her actions by claiming she only kills "men who deserve it," such as those responsible for the town's drug-induced seizures. Archie's Downward Spiral and Truce

: Jughead discovers that Mayor Hermione Lodge has been having an affair with the supposedly dead Sheriff Minetta. The two were plotting to finish Hiram off and frame FP Jones for the crime. : Betty connects the deaths of Claudius and

: Just as Archie prepares to shoot, Minetta enters the room to finish the job. Archie ends up shooting the intruder instead, effectively saving Hiram's life.

The episode concludes with Veronica and Reggie burning Hiram’s drug operation to the ground, though they remain unaware of the financial and legal fallout that will soon follow. Riverdale – Chapter Forty-Six: The Red Dahlia Betty and the Blossom Poisoner : Betty corners

With Hiram hospitalized after a near-fatal shooting, Veronica hires Jughead to find the culprit. The investigation reveals a web of infidelity and betrayal: