Home TV News Hiram Lodge is coming back to to town. Image via The CW Riverdale is about halfway through its seventh and final season, but it still has many tricks up its sleeve. While viewers wait to see what wild thing the series pulls story wise, cast member Mädchen Amick Alice Cooper revealed an exciting return is happening this season. During her recent appearance on LIVE with Kelly and Mark, Amick confirmed that Mark Consuelos is returning to the series as Hiram Lodge. In her interview, LIVE co-host Kelly Ripa and Amick jokingly talk about Conseulos, the other LIVE co-host, heading back to Riverdale, with Amick saying "he's got a lot of potential." In all seriousness, Amick and Consuelos express their excitement for his return, both offering praise to the other and sharing a bit about what it was like to have Consuelos back on set. Amick shared a behind-the-scenes video of Consuelos talking to the show's team after wrapping his episode. Additionally, Amick confirmed that she directed the episode with Consuelos' return, which is due to air in the coming few weeks, though the CW has not yet revealed which episode this will be. Who Is Hiram Lodge? Dubbed one of the "hot dads of Riverdale" earlier in the show, Hiram is a businessman with several ties to the mafia and is Veronica's Camila Mendes father. He is the CEO of Lodge Industries, a multi-billion dollar company that has helped put the Lodge name on the map. The affluent family moved from New York to Riverdale, though Hiram only had shady motives in mind. Once the Lodge's arrived in town, Hiram began planning his takeover of Riverdale, wanting to transform it to be "better." For much of the show, Hiram was a present antagonist who did whatever necessary to further his agenda. Consuelos eventually left the series at the end of Season 5, with Hiram being exiled by Veronica. He was ultimately killed early in Season 6. Image via the CW Though Hiram may be gone in 2020s Riverdale, the new 1950s timeline is the perfect opportunity for his return. Veronica once more came to town as the new girl, this time alone. Viewers have a relatively decent idea about Veronica's relationship with her parents this season, but now, it seems that much more will unfold as Hiram comes back to Riverdale. Does he just want to visit his daughter, or will he be the same Hiram with some questionable motives at play? Riverdale airs Wednesdays at 9 ET on The CW, streaming next day on The CW app and website. Watch Amick talk about Consuelos' return below

Episode 1 Chapter Seventy-Seven Climax Wed, Jan 20, 2021 60 mins Betty and Jughead's investigation into the auteur leads them to the discovery of a secret underground for red-band screenings. Elsewhere, in order to impress the visiting Naval Academy Commandant, Archie agrees to participate in a boxing exhibition against another candidate – KO Kelly. Meanwhile, as Cheryl prepares for prom, she stumbles upon a major secret that Toni's been keeping from her. Where to Watch Episode 2 Chapter Seventy-Eight The Preppy Murders Wed, Jan 27, 2021 60 mins Betty and Jughead's investigation takes a twisted turn after receiving a call from Bret; Archie is forced to make an impossible decision when the person responsible for his father's death needs his help. Where to Watch Episode 3 Chapter Seventy-Nine Graduation Wed, Feb 3, 2021 60 mins With Graduation Day around the corner, the gang consider their next steps beyond Riverdale High. Archie learns whether he will be able to graduate with his classmates. FP makes a difficult decision about his and Jellybean's future. Where to Watch Episode 4 Chapter Eighty Purgatorio Wed, Feb 10, 2021 60 mins After spending seven years away from Riverdale, Archie returns to find the town is now under Hiram Lodge's grip and on the verge of becoming a ghost town. When Toni catches him up on what's been going on, Archie reaches out to the rest of the gang to return home. Where to Watch Episode 5 Chapter Eighty-One The Homecoming Wed, Feb 17, 2021 60 mins Toni, Alice, Archie and Kevin fight to keep Riverdale High's doors open after learning that its budget had been cut by Hiram Lodge. Veronica gets creative when she discovers Chad is having her followed. Jughead starts a new job after debt collectors show up in Riverdale. Where to Watch Episode 6 Chapter Eighty-Two Back to School Wed, Feb 24, 2021 41 mins Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead prepare for their first day as Riverdale High teachers. Meanwhile, Veronica introduces her husband Chad to the group after he shows up unexpectedly in Riverdale. Where to Watch Episode 7 Chapter Eighty-Three Fire in the Sky Wed, Mar 10, 2021 42 mins Following in his Grandpa Artie's footsteps, Archie begins to recruit Riverdale's new volunteer fire department. Toni's attempt to lure Cheryl out of Thornhill and back into daily life in Riverdale leads to more tension between the two. Elsewhere, Betty, Alice and Kevin's latest investigation leads them into conflict with Hiram. Where to Watch Episode 8 Chapter Eighty-Four Lock & Key Wed, Mar 17, 2021 60 mins A big announcement forces everyone to take stock of their current lives. Cheryl sets a risky plan in motion after learning some surprising news about Toni. Jughead tries to make sense of a strange encounter he had. Kevin and Fangs make a big decision about their future together. Where to Watch Episode 9 Chapter Eighty-Five Destroyer Wed, Mar 24, 2021 42 mins After the Bulldogs lose several football games, Archie and Veronica come up with a plan to boost school spirit. Jughead turns his attention to a student who he thinks might need his help. Betty seeks guidance from Cheryl after being faced with a difficult decision to make. Finally, Kevin is forced to face a dark moment from his past. Where to Watch Episode 10 Chapter Eighty-Six the Pincushion Man Wed, Mar 31, 2021 60 mins While preparing for the school's Parent-Teacher night, Archie is caught off guard when his former Army General shows up in Riverdale with some unexpected news. Cheryl pushes back after hearing that Hiram and Reggie have expressed interest in taking over the Blossom maple groves. Jughead's unconventional way to get through a case of writer's block causes Tabitha to be concerned for his safety. Finally, Betty and Alice receive some unexpected visitors. Where to Watch Episode 11 Chapter Eighty-Seven Strange Bed Fellows Wed, Aug 11, 2021 60 mins In the aftermath of the prison break at Hiram's jail, Archie leads the charge to round up the remaining convicts on the loose. Tabitha reaches out for Betty's help when she realizes Jughead is missing. When Penelope re-enters the fold, Cheryl becomes suspicious of her true intentions. Where to Watch Episode 12 Chapter Eighty-Eight "Citizen Lodge" Wed, Aug 18, 2021 60 mins Hiram shares with Reggie his origin story and how he went from a young Jaime Luna to the powerful kingpin of Riverdale. Elsewhere, Reggie reflects on his relationship with his father. Where to Watch Episode 13 Chapter Eighty-Nine Reservoir Dogs Wed, Aug 25, 2021 60 mins While helping Eric deal with his PTSD, Archie is forced to confront his own past trauma in the Army. To find the Lonely Highway killer, Betty and Tabitha come up with a way to lure truckers to Pop's. Cheryl extends an invitation to Kevin and Veronica gives Reggie a shot to prove her wrong. Where to Watch Episode 14 Chapter Ninety The Night Gallery Wed, Sep 1, 2021 60 mins Cheryl enlists the help of Archie, Kevin, Fangs and Reggie after she learns there is palladium underneath her maple groves. Meanwhile, Betty and Alice confront a trucker who may have been involved in Polly's disappearance. Elsewhere, Jughead and Archie each confront events from their past. Where to Watch Episode 15 Chapter Ninety-One The Return of the Pussycat Wed, Sep 8, 2021 60 mins After going MIA during the middle of her world tour, mega-star Josie McCoy returns to Riverdale unexpectedly. But it's not until she reunites with her former bandmates Valerie and Melody, that she opens up about the real reason why she's back. Elsewhere, Veronica gets creative after a surprise visit from her old friend Alexandra Cabot. Finally, Toni steps in to help Tabitha and Veronica land a deal. Where to Watch Episode 16 Chapter Ninety-Two Band of Brother Wed, Sep 15, 2021 60 mins After hearing some unexpected news about his former commanding officer, Archie opens up to Uncle Frank about his time in the Army. Veronica comes up with a clever way to raise funds after Chad calls the SEC on her. Finally, Chery and Kevin attempt to take control of the ministry, and Jughead goes on an apology tour. Where to Watch Episode 17 Chapter Ninety-Three Dance of Death Wed, Sep 22, 2021 42 mins After learning that a friend has gone missing, Tabitha enlists help from Jughead and Betty to investigate the disappearance. Penelope plants doubt in Kevin's mind, which leads him to confront Cheryl about the ministry. Finally, an explosion at the mines leaves several lives hanging in the balance. Where to Watch Episode 18 Chapter Ninety-Four Next to Normal Wed, Sep 29, 2021 45 mins Refusing to accept what's going on around her, Alice creates an imaginary musical fantasy world in which the Coopers are one big happy family again. But as her mother continues to spiral, Betty does her best to pull her back to reality. Meanwhile, Tabitha ropes Jughead into a family dinner with her parents, and Veronica and Archie make a big decision about their future. Where to Watch Episode 19 Chapter Ninety-Five Riverdale RIP? Wed, Oct 6, 2021 60 mins As the gang pick up the pieces after a rough year back in Riverdale, an incident at Pop's forces them to make a difficult decision about the future of the town. Where to Watch

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