Growing up is hard. Watch this week's "Riverdale" Season 5 Episode 5 online, Archie and the gang made a time jump in the CW drama. So in "Riverdale" Season 5, "Archie," a familiar face from the "Riverdale" series, is back!

The first half of "Riverdale" Season 5 told the story of Archie (KJ Apa), Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes), Jughead (Cole Sprouse), and their friends in high school. Then last week's episode jumped forward seven years and caught up with them as adults.

Riverdale episode 505 is titled "Chapter 81: Homecoming." Archie, Toni (Vanessa Morgan), and Kevin Kevin (Casey Cott) fight to keep Riverdale High School alive after its budget is cut by Hiram Lodge (Mark Consuelos).

Meanwhile, Veronica discovers that her husband Chad (Chris Mason) has hired someone to tail her, and Jughead is being pursued by debt collectors.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Riverdale season 5 episode 5 online. Plus, check out the sneak peek below:

Just because The CW isn't available everywhere doesn't mean you have to miss Riverdale Season 5. It is very easy to watch along with the rest of the Internet. With the right VPN (Virtual Private Network), you can stream the show from anywhere.

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American fans can watch Riverdale Season 5 Episode 5 on Wednesday, February 17 at 8 pm ET on The CW if you get the network with your TV package or use one of the best TV antennas.

If you have already cut the cord, you can watch Riverdale 505 online via several live TV streaming services including Fubo TV, Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV and AT&T TV.

Of these options, we recommend FuboTV, which is one of the best streaming services on the market.

You can watch Riverdale for free without cable via the CW app, available on most major streaming devices including Apple TV and Roku. New episodes are available the day after they air on television.

In some cities, you can also access the CW on Locast; if you live in one of the 26 markets, you can watch broadcast channels online for free.Locast apps are available for iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast.

To use Locast, you need to enter your address. If you are away from home and want to access Locast in your area, you will need ExpressVPN.

International viewers in most regions, including Canada, the UK, and Australia, can watch Riverdale Season 5 on Netflix the day after it airs in the US.

The cast of Riverdale Season 5 stars four leads:

They are joined by cast members who portray the fab four friends, family, and enemies, including:

Fans will also be able to see the cast of Riverdale Season 5, especially Time new faces after the jump.

Erin Westbrook will appear as Pop Tate's granddaughter, Tabitha Tate. She comes to Riverdale to take over Pop's Chocklit Shop.

Chris Mason plays Veronica's controlling and jealous husband who works on Wall Street.