In the TV series "Riverdale", what is Archie's last name?

In the TV series Riverdale, Archie’s last name is Andrews.

Archie Andrews is the central character of Riverdale, The CW’s darker reimagining of characters from Archie Comics. He is portrayed by New Zealand actor KJ Apa and is introduced as a talented high-school athlete, musician, and songwriter living in the town of Riverdale.

Archie’s family name connects him to his father, Fred Andrews, who is played by Luke Perry. Fred owns Andrews Construction and serves as one of the show’s main adult figures, while Archie’s mother is Mary Andrews. The family’s relationships and responsibilities become important parts of the series’ storylines.

A common mix-up is confusing Archie’s surname with those of his closest friends and rivals: Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and Jughead Jones. The character predates the television series by decades, having first appeared in Archie Comics in the 1940s. Riverdale premiered in 2017 and ran for seven seasons, concluding in 2023.