Episode Eight: Haunted Horse

About this episode

Amy and Courtney discuss the eighth episode of Riverdale, highlighting character developments and plot twists.

Join Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth as we discuss RIVERDALE SEASON ONE, CHAPTER EIGHT: THE OUTSIDERS This week: Veronica and Betty throw the most awkward baby shower that also features a rocking horse that is definitely cursed. Polly finally gets to speak up for herself and Alice becomes moderately less terrifying. Meanwhile, Archie tries to help Fred with his construction difficulties, the Blossoms make a play for the drive-in land, and a secret about Jughead is revealed. Join us as Courtney loses their mind trying to say ‘Blossom’, Amy expresses some controversial crowbar opinions and we both judge Archie’s outfit choice for an ‘incognito’ mission. All this and more on Previously On... Riverdale! Are YOU in the mood for chaos? Support your local Riverdale enthusiasts – buy us a milkshake if you enjoyed the episode! https://ko-fi.com/previouslyonriverdale Hosted by Amy Clarkin and Courtney Smyth Edited by Michael Murphy Original Music by Michael Murphy

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Clarkin, Courtney Smyth

Topics covered

• Riverdale
• TV reviews
• character development
• plot discussion
• season one

Keywords

• Riverdale
• episode eight
• cursed rocking horse
• baby shower
• character arcs
• Archie's outfit
• Blossoms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blossoms

Books & works: RIVERDALE SEASON ONE, CHAPTER EIGHT: THE OUTSIDERS

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