The twelfth season of the animated television series Archer, created by Adam Reed, aired on FXX from August 25 to October 6, 2021.[1]
| Archer | |
|---|---|
| Season 12 | |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Release | |
| Original network | FXX |
| Original release | August 25 – October 6, 2021 |
| Season chronology | |
Production edit
This is the last season to feature Jessica Walter in her role as Malory Archer. Walter died after recording her voice parts for the season.[2]
The episode "Mission: Difficult" is dedicated to her memory.
Episodes edit
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 1 | "Identity Crisis" | Matt Thompson | Shane Kosakowski | August 25, 2021 | XAR012001 | 0.25[3] |
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Archer and the gang just saved the world from a nuclear catastrophe and their reward is five nights in a rat-infested Moldovan hotel. Guest Stars: Eric André as Colt, Harvey Guillén as Alton, Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth, Natasha Rothwell as Kaya and Stephen Tobolowsky as Robert | |||||||
| 120 | 2 | "Lowjacked" | Pierre Cerrato | Shana Gohd | August 25, 2021 | XAR012002 | 0.23[3] |
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The Agency embarks on a team-building exercise that doesn't quite get off the ground. Guest Stars: Tony Cavalero as Hijacker, Stephen Tobolowsky as Robert and Michaela Watkins as Hijacker | |||||||
| 121 | 3 | "London Time" | Justin Wagner | Brittany Miller | September 1, 2021 | XAR012003 | 0.28[4] |
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A mission across the pond turns into a trip down memory lane for Mallory. Cheryl/Carol teaches Pam about British history. Guest Stars: Harvey Guillén as Alton, Aasif Mandvi as Cornelius Varma, Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth and Natasha Rothwell as Kaya | |||||||
| 122 | 4 | "Photo Op" | Casey Willis | Asha Michelle Wilson | September 8, 2021 | XAR012004 | 0.19[5] |
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Archer and Lana face off against snakes, crocodiles and mercenaries to reunite a family. Guest Stars: Pamela Adlon as Sandra, Anniwaa Buachie as Neva, Harvey Guillén as Alton and Natasha Rothwell as Kaya | |||||||
| 123 | 5 | "Shots" | Matt Thompson | Matt Roller | September 15, 2021 | XAR012005 | 0.23[6] |
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Archer and the gang celebrate another barely successful mission. Guest Stars: Pamela Adlon as Sandra and Stephen Tobolowsky as Robert | |||||||
| 124 | 6 | "Dingo, Baby, Et Cetera" | Chi Duong | Mark Ganek | September 22, 2021 | XAR012006 | 0.23[7] |
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Lana makes rookie mistakes as ghosts from Archer's past haunt him on a special mission. Guest Stars: Bruce Campbell as McGinley, Karen Fukuhara as Reiko, Emmett Hughes as William and Yuji Okumoto as | |||||||
| 125 | 7 | "Colt Express" | Yusuke Sato | Alison Silverman | September 29, 2021 | XAR012007 | 0.21[8] |
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A mysterious stranger and a scavenger hunt help Archer and the gang get a jump on their enemies. Guest Stars: Eric André as Colt, Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth and Stephen Tobolowsky as Robert | |||||||
| 126 | 8 | "Mission: Difficult" | Megan Johnson | Mark Ganek | October 6, 2021 | XAR012008 | 0.19[9] |
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Archer is trapped inside IIA headquarters, and Barry is trapped inside Other Barry. Guest Stars: Pamela Adlon as Sandra, Eric André as Colt, Kayvan Novak as Fabian Kingsworth and Stephen Tobolowsky as Robert | |||||||
References edit
- ^ Skrebels, Joe (July 24, 2020). "Archer Season 11 Release Date Revealed, Premiere in September - Comic-Con 2020". IGN. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ "Jessica Walter Leaves Behind One Final Season Of FXX's 'Archer'". March 25, 2021.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (August 26, 2021). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.25.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 2, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.1.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.8.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATE 2". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.15.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.22.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 30, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.29.2021 Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 7, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 10.6.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 8, 2021.