Archer (season 13)
The thirteenth season of the animated television series Archer premiered on FXX on August 24, 2022.[1]
Archer | |
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Season 13 | |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of episodes | 8 |
Release | |
Original network | FXX |
Original release | August 24 – October 12, 2022 |
Season chronology | |
Synopsis
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 performing odd missions for Fabian, the leader of the IIA.
Production
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. Walter died after recording her voice parts for season 12.[2]
Episodes
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] |
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, Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth and Shohreh Aghdashloo as ClandestiCon Host | |||||||
128 | 2 | "Operation: Fang" | Matt Thompson | Matt Roller | August 31, 2022 | XAR013002 | 0.27[4] |
Gillette is in charge of a creepy crawly mission in a tropical jungle. Guest Star: Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth | |||||||
129 | 3 | "Saturday" | Pierre Cerrato | Asha Michelle Wilson | September 7, 2022 | XAR013003 | 0.31[5] |
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 Stars: Stephen Tobolowsky as Robert and Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth | |||||||
130 | 4 | "Laws of Attraction" | Omaka Schultz | Brittany Miller | September 14, 2022 | XAR013004 | 0.35[6] |
Fabian tasks The Agency with recovering a piece of valuable tech from a nefarious threat called The Swiss. Guest Star: Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth | |||||||
131 | 5 | "Out of Network" | Megan Johnson | Matt Roller | September 21, 2022 | XAR013005 | 0.27[7] |
Archer seeks professional help but IIA's health plan is murder. Guest Star: Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth | |||||||
132 | 6 | "Bank Run at Mr. Bank's Bank" | Kim Feigenbaum | Alison Zeidman | September 28, 2022 | XAR013006 | 0.22[8] |
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. Guest Star: Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth | |||||||
133 | 7 | "Distraction Action" | Casey Willis | Miles Woods | October 5, 2022 | XAR013007 | 0.22[9] |
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, 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] |
Archer and the gang need proof in order to temper expectations and ice the mission. Guest Stars: Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth and Christian Slater as Slater |
References
- 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.