What’s that sound?
Archie’s Weird Mysteries!
What is going on in this town?
Archie’s Weird Mysteries!
Who is gonna crack the case?
Archie’s Weird Mysteries!
That redhead with the freckled face
Archie’s Weird Mysteries!
Things are gettin’ weird in Riverdale
Hey, what’s that sound?
Archie’s Weird Mysteries!
What is going on in this town?
Archie’s Weird Mysteries!
Archie, Reggie, Veronica, Betty…
Jughead too! Where?
Archie’s Weird Mysteries!
Official Title Sequence
Riverdale Meets the Twilight Zone
The Archie’s Weird Mysteries theme song is a high-energy surf-rock inspired track that perfectly captures the “spooky but fun” tone of the series. Developed by Jymn Magon (known for his work on DuckTales and A Goofy Movie), the show took the wholesome Archie Comics characters and dropped them into sci-fi and horror scenarios, ranging from alien invasions to giant mutations.
The theme highlights Archie’s role as the town’s resident “weirdness reporter” for the school newspaper. Interestingly, the series featured early voice work from Andrew Rannells, who would later become a Broadway sensation (The Book of Mormon). This show served as a precursor to the darker live-action Riverdale, but maintained a Saturday-morning cartoon charm that made the “weirdness” accessible to all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Riverdale so “weird” in this show?
In the series pilot, a lab accident causes a “weirdness magnet” effect, drawing monsters, UFOs, and supernatural phenomena specifically to Riverdale.
Is this show related to the Riverdale TV series?
While they use the same characters from Archie Comics, Archie’s Weird Mysteries is a self-contained animated series and is much more lighthearted and episodic than the CW’s Riverdale.
Did the show have a series finale?
The 40-episode run concluded with the three-part “Archie’s Weird Mysteries” movie (titled Archie’s Weird Mysteries: The Movie or The Archies in Doom Rock in some regions).
