The gang is back tonight (August 11). If you don't have cable, you can still watch the season 5 summer premiere of Riverdale online. Archie and crew have been on vacation since March. But the rest of Season 5 is arriving in true Riverdale style.

This season follows Archie (KJ Apa), Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes), Jughead (Cole Sprouse), Toni (Vanessa Morgan), Cheryl (Madeleine Petsch), and their friends after a seven-year time slip. As adults, they have returned to the city, some of them teaching at the high school where they once got into all sorts of trouble.

Riverdale episode 511, "Chapter 87: Archie leads an effort to round up prisoners who are on the run after escaping from prison. Meanwhile, Betty helps Tabitha in her search for the missing Jughead. Elsewhere, a suspicious Cheryl questions the motives of the newly returned Penelope.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Riverdale season 5 summer premiere. Plus, check out the episode trailers:

Just because The CW isn't available everywhere doesn't mean you have to miss the Riverdale season 5 summer premiere when it airs tonight. 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.

We evaluated many options and the best VPN is ExpressVPN. It meets the VPN needs of most users and offers excellent compatibility with most devices and great connection speeds. It is also reasonably priced at $12.95/month. (The cost drops even further if you sign up for a longer term contract, such as 6 months or a year.)

Using the VPN is surprisingly simple.

1. install the VPN of your choice. As we have mentioned, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. select the location you want to connect to with the VPN app. For example, if you are in the US and want to see UK services, select UK from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to your favorite website or streaming service and tune in.

American fans can watch the summer premiere, Riverdale Season 5 Episode 11, today (Wednesday, August 11) at 8 p.m. 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 511 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.

The CW app, available on all major streaming devices including Apple TV and Roku, allows you to watch "Riverdale" for free without cable. New episodes will be 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 the broadcast channel online for free; the Locast app is 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 episodes on Netflix the day after they air in the US.

The cast of Riverdale Season 5 is made up of four main characters:

They are joined by supporting cast members who are friends, family, and enemies of the Fab Four, including: