The CW has released episode 8 of Riverdale‘s seventh and final season, “Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Five: Hoop Dreams.” Archie and Uncle Frank recruit quiet farm boy Reggie Mantle to the basketball. Meanwhile, Tabitha Tate returns, Alice forces Betty to join the River Vixens, and Kevin starts a new job.
The official synopsis for “Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Five: Hoop Dreams” reads:
“THE NEW KID IN TOWN — In order to keep Riverdale High’s basketball legacy alive, Frank (guest star Ryan Robbins) and Archie (KJ Apa) recruit a new player to the team – a quiet farm boy named Reggie Mantle (Charles Melton). Tabitha’s (Erinn Westbrook) return to school inspires Toni (Vanessa Morgan) to start a literary society for Riverdale’s Black students. Alice (Madchen Amick) forces Betty (Lili Reinhart) to join the River Vixens, and Kevin (Casey Cott) starts a new job at the Babylonium.”
“Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Five: Hoop Dreams” airs on Wednesday, May 17 at 9 p.m. EST on The CW! Check out the rest of our coverage on Riverdale here to keep up to date on the final season.