The thirteenth season of the animated television series Archer, created by Adam Reed, aired on FXX from August 24 to October 12, 2022.[1]

Archer
Season 13
No. of episodes8
Release
Original networkFXX
Original releaseAugust 24 (2022-08-24) –
October 12, 2022 (2022-10-12)
Season chronology
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Season 12
Next →
Season 14
List of episodes

Synopsis

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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

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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

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1271"The Big Con"Justin WagnerMark GanekAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)XAR0130010.29[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 and Shohreh Aghdashloo as ClandestiCon Host
1282"Operation: Fang"Matt ThompsonMatt RollerAugust 31, 2022 (2022-08-31)XAR0130020.27[4]
Gillette is in charge of a creepy crawly mission in a tropical jungle.
1293"Saturday"Pierre CerratoAsha Michelle WilsonSeptember 7, 2022 (2022-09-07)XAR0130030.31[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 Star: Stephen Tobolowsky as Robert, Kenan Thompson as the Broker, Kimberly Woods as Abbiejean Kane-Archer
1304"Laws of Attraction"Omaka SchultzBrittany MillerSeptember 14, 2022 (2022-09-14)XAR0130040.35[6]

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
1315"Out of Network"Megan JohnsonMatt RollerSeptember 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)XAR0130050.27[7]

Archer seeks professional help but IIA's health plan is murder.

Guest Star: Missi Pyle as Dr. Malory Lacania
1326"Bank Run at Mr. Bank's Bank"Kim FeigenbaumAlison SilvermanSeptember 28, 2022 (2022-09-28)XAR0130060.22[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.
1337"Distraction Action"Casey WillisMiles WoodsOctober 5, 2022 (2022-10-05)XAR0130070.22[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, Alison Pill as Alessia, Christian Slater as Slater and Maggie Wheeler as Trinette McGoon
1348"Dough, Ray, and Me"Stephen SlesinskiMark GanekOctober 12, 2022 (2022-10-12)XAR0130080.22[10]

Archer and the gang need proof in order to temper expectations and ice the mission.

Guest Stars: Christian Slater as Slater

References

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  1. ^ Villei, Matt (July 13, 2022). "'Archer' Season 13 Returns This August". Collider. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. ^ Kim, Matt (September 28, 2021). "Jessica Walter Leaves Behind One Final Season Of FXX's 'Archer'". IGN. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  3. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 25, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 8.24.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  4. ^ Salem, Mitch (September 1, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 8.31.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  5. ^ Salem, Mitch (September 8, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 9.7.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  6. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 15, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 9.14.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Salem, Mitch (September 22, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 9.21.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  8. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 29, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 9.28.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  9. ^ Salem, Mitch (October 6, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 10.5.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  10. ^ 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.
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