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Archer: Season 10 First Look

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FX | FXX | Season Premiere Date: September 17, 2009

Starring: Aisha Tyler, Jessica Walter, Chris Parnell

Summary: The animated comedy from the same people who brought you Adult Swim introduces Sterling Archer, a spy for ISIS, whose boss is also his mother and his ex-girlfriend is a fellow spy.

A sneak peak of episode one was shown in September 2009.

Creator: Adam Reed (I) and Adam Reed

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Dial M for Mother
Air Date: March 18, 2010
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S1:E9. Job Offer
Air Date: March 11, 2010
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S1:E8. The Rock
Air Date: March 4, 2010

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David Hinckley

Archer is the rare show that's in love with its own wordplay and good enough that this love becomes endearing rather than annoying. Read full review

Ken Tucker

This wittily raunchy spy spoof from Adam Reed (Sealab 2021, Frisky Dingo) features intentionally stiff cartoon characters led by the title hero. Read full review

Aaron Barnhart

With its demented story lines, idiotic characters, out-of-control banter and fantastic send-ups of a spy genre that had seemingly been overspoofed already, Archer is destined to put another feather in the cap of FX. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Based on this preview, though, Archer gives FX something that the drama-heavy channel hasn't enjoyed for awhile--namely, a sharp comedic arrow in its quiver. Read full review

Verne Gay

Suffice it to say, keep the kids away, but you will laugh - and feel guilty about it afterward. Read full review

Paige Wiser

The show is fast, funny and smart, although it stoops a little low for punchlines; I could do without the fat jokes and the cheap shot at Indira Gandhi. But the random humor pays off more often than not. Read full review

Barry Garron

The new series boasts eye-catching animation and dollops of sex and violence but only enough humor to elicit occasional chuckles. If you eliminate the references to sexual perversions, even the smiles are few and far between. Read full review

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AzizD

Jan 24, 2010

I am a 23 y.o. male, and i grew up with Southpark, and Family Guy. but This Show is so Far past the Idiacrocy that made those two Funny for me. The Language is a lttle stronge for Kids, but i have not seen anything this Great in a long Time. I literally have Teared from laughing so Hard. I am a 23 y.o. male, and i grew up with Southpark, and Family Guy. but This Show is so Far past the Idiacrocy that made those two Funny for me. The Language is a lttle stronge for Kids, but i have not seen anything this Great in a long Time. I literally have Teared from laughing so Hard. This is one of the greatest animation adult comedies i have ever seen... I am Literally Looking forward to every episode. Keep up the Great work.… Expand

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fubitz

Feb 5, 2011

Crazy good! I've watched everything on adult swim so much that I've stopped watching it because of all the crap like Tim & Eric and The Mighty Boosh. Thank god FX released something to feed my need.

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ApoACD

Dec 13, 2012

Can't get enough of that show. It's fun, it's full of black humor and so crazy it hurts. You get to love all the characters. There is a "logic" continuity from show to shows so you need to start with the first episode...

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

DeVr33z

Aug 17, 2010

The plot feels a little cliche, but Archer is saved by incredibly clever dialogue. I am in love with this show, and Sterling Archer is one of the best secret agent characters since Maxwell Smart.

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NinjaEdwards

Mar 20, 2012

The first season was an absolute 10/10. Season 2 was a 9/10, and this season has been a 7 or 8/10. I've sort of come to expect that they'll never re-capture that awesome first season, and just enjoy the show for what it is. The inside jokes/background is nice; I feel like the writers make anThe first season was an absolute 10/10. Season 2 was a 9/10, and this season has been a 7 or 8/10. I've sort of come to expect that they'll never re-capture that awesome first season, and just enjoy the show for what it is. The inside jokes/background is nice; I feel like the writers make an effort to connect with their fans in ways no one has before. For anyone wanting to get into the show, I don't think you really can unless you go back and watch the entire series.… Expand

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JayLightBar

Mar 20, 2015

The First season of Archer sets up the characters and the stories it has to tell. The only majorly bad thing I'll point out right away is how drastically Pam changes by season 2ish. Her as well as Carol, which I'm not even sure was her name during this season. However despite this minorThe First season of Archer sets up the characters and the stories it has to tell. The only majorly bad thing I'll point out right away is how drastically Pam changes by season 2ish. Her as well as Carol, which I'm not even sure was her name during this season. However despite this minor complaint, this first season is filled to the brim with good laughs and interesting characters. I swear I've gone back and watched this season at least twice, and they really came in strong with the first episode. As a whole, I'd say this season is completely worth buying in a box set. Enjoyable through and through, with or without the company of others.… Expand

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SeymourDuncan

Feb 16, 2012

I've watched this show straight and I've watched it stoned. I can't find the channel changer fast enough..void of humor...maybe its the voices that made me cringe...but I would rather pay to see pigeons f%*k than to waste my time with this show..

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  Air Date: August 30, 2023
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  Air Date: August 25, 2022
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  Air Date: August 25, 2021
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  Air Date: September 16, 2020
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74
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  Air Date: May 29, 2019
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  Air Date: April 25, 2018
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72
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  Air Date: April 5, 2017
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  Air Date: March 31, 2016
Season 6

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  Air Date: January 8, 2015
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  Air Date: January 13, 2014
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  Air Date: January 17, 2013
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  Air Date: September 15, 2011
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  Air Date: January 27, 2011
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