Archer
Seen it?2009 | 14 seasons | 22 min | Comedy, Action & Adventure, Animation
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10) and it won 2 Emmys. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Inside Job or Cheers, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- 14 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 22 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect drug use.
Smart-mouthed superspy Sterling Archer and his dysfunctional team of secret agents turn dangerous missions into messy misadventures around the globe.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Multiplatform Storytelling. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Animated Series. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys and 5 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 14 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 456K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 14 is the high point.
- Season 12009 · 10 episodes · 95% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.4 out of 10Saturday
Season 22011 · 13 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9 out of 10Friday- Season 32012 · 10 episodes · 91% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7 out of 10Friday
- Season 42013 · 13 episodes · 95% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6 out of 10Saturday
- Vice2014 · 13 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10Friday
- Season 62015 · 13 episodes · 91% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10Friday
- Season 72016 · 10 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10Friday
- Dreamland2017 · 8 episodes · 86% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
Danger Island2018 · 8 episodes · 67% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday- 19992019 · 9 episodes · 91% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9 out of 10Friday
- Season 112020 · 8 episodes · 80% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
- Season 122021 · 8 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 132022 · 8 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 142023 · 9 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.0 out of 10Friday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Adam Reed
- H. Jon BenjaminSterling Archer (voice)
- Judy GreerCheryl 'Cherlene' Tunt (voice)
- Amber NashPam Poovey (voice)
- Chris ParnellCyril Figgis (voice)
- Aisha TylerLana Kane (voice)
- Lucky YatesDr. Krieger (voice)