Archer season 13
| Archer | |
|---|---|
| Season 13 | |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Release | |
| Original network | FXX |
| Original release | August 24 – October 12, 2022 |
| Season chronology | |
The thirteenth season of the animated television series Archer, created by Adam Reed, aired on FXX from August 24 to October 12, 2022.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]The Agency has been acquired by the spy conglomerate known as IIA (International Intelligence Agency). As such, Archer and the gang struggle to find their identity while performing odd missions for Fabian Kingsworth, the leader of the IIA.
Production
[edit]Archer season 13 was announced on September 28, 2021. This is the first season not to feature Jessica Walter in her role as Malory Archer, who died after recording her voice parts for season 12. The season also features Kayvan Novak's Fabian Kingsworth as a new main cast member, appearing in seven episodes of the eight-episode season, following a recurring role in season 12.[2]
Episodes
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
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| 127 | 1 | "The Big Con" | Justin Wagner | Mark Ganek | August 24, 2022 | XAR013001 | 0.29[3] |
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The Agency, the new subsidiary of IIA after the passing of Malory, appears at an industry conference with former international competitors and enemies. While searching for the party room(s), Pam inadvertently uncovers intrigue. Guest Star: Stephen Tobolowsky as Robert and Shohreh Aghdashloo as ClandestiCon Host | |||||||
| 128 | 2 | "Operation: Fang" | Matt Thompson | Matt Roller | August 31, 2022 | XAR013002 | 0.27[4] |
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Gillette is in charge of a creepy crawly mission in a tropical jungle. | |||||||
| 129 | 3 | "Saturday" | Pierre Cerrato | Asha Michelle Wilson | September 7, 2022 | XAR013003 | 0.31[5] |
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Archer and Lana get called into work on Saturday, forcing them onto a mission neither of them wants because he is hungover, and she must spend the day with her daughter AJ. Guest Star: Stephen Tobolowsky as Robert, Kenan Thompson as the Broker, Kimberly Woods as Abbiejean Kane-Archer | |||||||
| 130 | 4 | "Laws of Attraction" | Omaka Schultz | Brittany Miller | September 14, 2022 | XAR013004 | 0.35[6] |
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Fabian tasks The Agency with recovering a piece of valuable tech from a nefarious threat called The Invisible Hand. Guest Star: Alison Pill as Alessia | |||||||
| 131 | 5 | "Out of Network" | Megan Johnson | Matt Roller | September 21, 2022 | XAR013005 | 0.27[7] |
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Archer seeks professional help but IIA's health plan is murder. Guest Star: Missi Pyle as Dr. Malory Lacania | |||||||
| 132 | 6 | "Bank Run at Mr. Bank's Bank" | Kim Feigenbaum | Alison Silverman | September 28, 2022 | XAR013006 | 0.22[8] |
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Fabian tasks the crew to retrieve the contents of a safety deposit box. As an incentive, a successful mission will result in IIA giving back ownership of the agency with sufficient operations budget for 6 months. | |||||||
| 133 | 7 | "Distraction Action" | Casey Willis | Miles Woods | October 5, 2022 | XAR013007 | 0.22[9] |
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Archer has a brilliant plan to evade capture. There is only one problem, he refuses to follow it. Guest Stars: Stephen Tobolowsky as Robert, Kimberly Woods as Abbiejean Kane-Archer, Alison Pill as Alessia, Christian Slater as Slater and Maggie Wheeler as Trinette McGoon | |||||||
| 134 | 8 | "Dough, Ray, and Me" | Stephen Slesinski | Mark Ganek | October 12, 2022 | XAR013008 | 0.22[10] |
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Archer and the gang need proof in order to temper expectations and ice the mission. Guest Stars: Christian Slater as Slater | |||||||
References
[edit]- ^ Villei, Matt (July 13, 2022). "'Archer' Season 13 Returns This August". Collider. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ Kim, Matt (September 28, 2021). "Jessica Walter Leaves Behind One Final Season Of FXX's 'Archer'". IGN. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 25, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 8.24.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (September 1, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 8.31.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (September 8, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 9.7.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 15, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 9.14.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (September 22, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 9.21.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 29, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 9.28.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (October 6, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 10.5.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (October 13, 2022). "Showbuzz Daily's Wednesday 10.12.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 14, 2022.