‘Riverdale’ Season 5: Netflix/Hulu Streaming Information, How To Watch Live

Published Jan. 20, 2021, 5:00 p.m. ET

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Get excited, CW fans! After eight long months, Archie, Jughead, Veronica, and Betty are finally back!

Later tonight, the fifth season of Riverdale premieres on The CW. The season premiere, “Chapter Seventy-Seven: Climax,” centers on senior prom as the fab four contemplate their futures while (naturally) attempting to solve the latest mystery plaguing the town with pep. Romantic drama and spooky mysteries? That’s just classic Riverdale.

If you’re looking for a few additional teases, Decider’s resident Riverdale expert Alex Zalben wrote a detailed preview of tonight’s season premiere. How can you watch Riverdale live on The CW? Will Riverdale Season 5 be on Netflix or Hulu? Here’s everything you need to know.

IS RIVERDALE ON NETFLIX?

Yes! The first four seasons of Riverdale are currently available to stream on Netflix.

WHY ISN’T SEASON 5 OF NETFLIX ON RIVERDALE?

In many international markets, Riverdale is available for next-day streaming on Netflix. But if you live in the United States, you’re going to have to wait a little while to stream the new season. The good news? Riverdale Season 5 will eventually be on Netflix in the US. The fifth season is scheduled to debut on the streamer eight days after the Season 5 finale airs on The CW.

WHEN WILL RIVERDALE SEASON 5 BE ON NETFLIX?

There’s no official announcement as to when the fifth season finale of Riverdale will air on The CW, but the series will be on hiatus after the tenth episode of Season 5 airs March 31, 2021 on The CW. The series returns July 7, 2021 for nine additional episodes, so the season finale could air in October of 2021.

HOW TO WATCH RIVERDALE SEASON 5 LIVE:

You can find a CW live stream with an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or AT&T TV NOW. All of the aforementioned services offer The CW in their TV channel bundles.

Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

WILL RIVERDALE SEASON 5 BE ON HULU?

Nope. Sadly, Riverdale Season 5 won’t be available for next-day streaming on Hulu. New episodes are, however, available live and on demand via an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV.

HOW TO WATCH RIVERDALE SEASON 5 ONLINE FOR FREE:

Good news! Season 5 episodes of Riverdale will be available to stream for free on The CW App and CWTV.com the morning after they air on television. The season premiere will be available on The CW website beginning Thursday, January 21.