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May 16, 2023 · 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 nam...
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"Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Five: Hoop Dreams" is the eight episode of the seventh season of Riverdale and the one hundredth and twenty-fifth episode of the series overall. It premiered on May 17, 2023.
THE NEW KID IN TOWN — In order to keep Riverdale High's basketball legacy alive, Frank and Archie recruit a new player to the team – a quiet farm boy named Reggie Mantle. Tabitha's return to school inspires Toni to start a literary society for Riverdale's Black students. Alice forces Betty to join the River Vixens, and Kevin starts a new job at the...
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After the Bulldogs suffer yet another big loss, Archie attempts to boost the morale with some words of encouragement, but Julian is irate, referring to his fellow teammates as spineless chumps. They used to be unstoppable back when Archie's dad played, and Julian is doubtful that Archie wants to spoil his father's legacy, hoping this will be the push Archie needs to help get the team back on track.
Frank reveals that he has finally convinced Clifford Blossom to allow him to recruit an outside player, a farm kid out of Duck Creek named Reggie "The Blur" Mantle.
Cheryl and Toni hook up in the girls locker room after the game, at which point, Cheryl asks Toni to be her girlfriend, but Toni appears hesitant to accept her offer, reasoning that they can't be open about their relationship. Cheryl can neither pin her, nor can they walk down the hall holding hands. It could be just for them to know, Cheryl adds, but Toni replies that only squares go steady, to which states that they're practically already going steady.
Archie and Uncle Frank arrive at the Mantle farm, where they intend to recruit Reggie for the Bulldogs. As Frank makes the arrangements inside with Reggie's parents, Archie attempts to get to know Reggie better. Reggie reveals that while his mom was born in Korea, both he and his father are from America. Archie then asks Reggie about his time at Stonewall Prep, though he doesn't say much beyond sharing that he dropped out.
Archie and Uncle Frank bring Reggie back to the house with them, where they become acquainted over dinner. Reggie explains to Mary that he grew up on his family's farm, which is all they have. His dad came home from the war with a chunk of shrapnel stuck in his shoulder, so Reggie had to step up and pitch in as much as possible. Unfortunately, due to them being Korean, they don't receive any government assistance. Fortunately, Mayor Blossom is ensuring that Reggie's family stays afloat while he's gone.
Starring
•KJ Apa as Archie Andrews •Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper •Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge •Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones •Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom •Casey Cott as Kevin Keller •Charles Melton as Reggie Mantle •Vanessa Morgan as Toni Topaz •Drew Ray Tanner as Fangs Fogarty
Special Guest Star
•Erinn Westbrook as Tabitha Tate
Guest Starring
•Nathalie Boltt as Penelope Blossom •Nicholas Barasch as Julian Blossom •Martin Cummins as Tom Keller •Barclay Hope as Clifford Blossom •Lochlyn Munro as Hal Cooper •Molly Ringwald as Mary Andrews •Ryan Robbins as Frank Andrews •Malcolm Stewart as Fredreich Werthers •Karl Walcott as Clay Walker •Sean Depner as Bret Weston Wallis •William MacDonald as Felix Featherhead •Abby Ross as Midge Klump •Daniel Yang as Dilton Doiley
•Billy "Red" Love - Gee I Wish
•Scene: Toni and Cheryl make out in the locker room.
•Herschel Burke Gilbert - Juke Box Swing
•Scene: The party for Bulldogs sponsors. Archie and Betty talk.
•The episode title is a reference to a 1994 American documentary film directed by Steve James. In Riverdale, it refers to the Riverdale Bulldogs to keep their basketball legacy alive.
•This episode marks the first time Erinn Westbrook is credited as a "Special Guest Star" and no longer as a series regular under "Starring."
•Jughead mentions that the film he and Tabitha see contains an octopus by Ray Harryhausen, who is famous for developing stop motion techniques.
•Veronica claims she hanged out with Anthony Perkins and Tab Hunter back in New York City, and likens Kevin and Clay to hunks Steve McQueen and Dennis Hopper.
1.TV Ratings for Wednesday 17th May 2023 - Network Prelims, Finals and Cable Numbers Posted - SpoilerTV
2.Riverdale Spoilers: Reggie Returns in "Hoop Dreams" - KSiteTV
Original Air Date: 17 May 2023, 9 PM EDT. In order to keep Riverdale High's basketball legacy alive, Frank and Archie recruit a new player to the team -- a quiet farm boy named Reggie Mantle; Tabitha's return to school inspires Toni to start a literary society for Riverdale's Black students. Written by Evan Kyle.
May 19, 2023 · ‘Riverdale’ Recap: Season 7, Episode 8 “Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Five: Hoop Dreams” Megan May 19, 2023. RECAPS RIVERDALE TELEVISION THE CW. This week’s episode of Riverdale was all about trying something new, as Archie recruited new kid Reggie Mantle for the basketball team, and Betty is forced to join the River Vixens.
May 17, 2023 · Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Five: Hoop Dreams. In order to keep Riverdale High's basketball legacy alive, Frank and Archie recruit a new player to the team -- a boy named Reggie Mantle; Tabitha's return to school inspires Toni to start a literary society for Riverdale's Black students.
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May 18, 2023 · Reggie Mantle is recruited to the Riverdale High basketball team on Riverdale Season 7 Episode 8. How does everyone take his arrival? Read our review to find out.
May 17, 2023 · Everyone is watching Riverdale High play basketball ball. The team lost another game. Archie tries to inspire and encourage the team, but Julian Blossom trashes the team and is feeling down.