Seven years after graduating, Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead return to Riverdale. 1 / 8
Thanks to Hiram Lodge, the city is now a shadow of its former self. 2 / 8
To save Riverdale, Archie first turns his attention to their former school. 3 / 8
Thanks to a donation by Cheryl Blossom, Riverdale High is transformed into a private school. 4 / 8
As a result, Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead all become teachers. 5 / 8
Now, they each have a reason to stay for the foreseeable future. 6 / 8
Before, they were the kids -- but now, they are the teachers. 7 / 8
Riverdale airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW. 8 / 8