The New Archies (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 7

Released in 1987, The New Archies is a family and animation series.
What it’s about. The New Archies is a children's television cartoon, based upon the long-running Archie comic books and characters. The series, produced by DIC Entertainment and originally airing on NBC, re-imagined Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, Reggie Mantle, and the other teenage students of Riverdale High School as pre-teens in junior high. Thirteen episodes of the show were produced, which all aired during the show's first and only season in 1987 and were repeated in 1989. A short-lived Archie Comics series was produced bearing the same title and set in the same universe as the animated series. Reruns of the series ran on The Family Channel's Saturday morning lineup, 1991 to 1993 and on Toon Disney from 1998 to 2002.
Who’s in it. The New Archies stars J. Michael Roncetti as Archie (voice), Lisa Coristine as Betty (voice), Alyson Court as Veronica (voice) and Michael Fantini as Jughead (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The New Archies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Archies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Archies tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Archies (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The New Archies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The New Archies worth watching?
- The New Archies holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The New Archies?
- The New Archies stars J. Michael Roncetti, Lisa Coristine, Alyson Court, Michael Fantini and Sunny Besen Thrasher.
- When was The New Archies released?
- The New Archies was released in 1987.
