Mythology Gag: At last, the Archies make their debut.
Pop-Up Texting: Archie and Betty nervously flirt over text.
Romantic Fake–Real Turn: Played with. Though Betty denied it to Cheryl the previous episode, Archie and Betty's feelings for each other resurface as a result of them 'fake dating' and it culminates in a kiss.
Sympathetic Adulterer: Pay Cheating Unto Normal type. Archie and Betty have been in love since they were kids but never acted on it. Them cheating together is presented as romantic and the culmination of years of trying to deny those feelings. While they care about Veronica and Jughead, Archie and Betty are each other's great loves.
This Is Your Song: Archie writes a love song for Betty (the first time he’s written music in 2 years) and plays it for Betty when they meet in secret.
Betty calls Jughead out for solving the tape mystery when he should be catching up with his schoolwork.
Window Love: Archie and Betty gaze at each other through their respective windows, putting a hand on the window as if wanting/trying to reach each other.
You Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!: The group have this look when they hear Kevin speaking how people try to "tear him down". It then cuts to him dressed in drag before heading off to stage his protest..
