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Archer

2009 – 2023Show14 seasons140 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureComedy
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic798.4Rotten Tomatoes91%84%

An eccentric, gloriously campy comedy series about family and pop culture, with standout dialogue and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, warmth or big ideas.

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Episodes

14 seasons · 140 episodes · best: S12E8 "Mission: Difficult" 9.0

Episodes

7.9
8.2
8.2
7.8
8.0
8.2
8.2
7.6
7.3
7.6
8.1
8.0
7.5
7.5

Story

Spy life is the high life.

Smart-mouthed superspy Sterling Archer and his dysfunctional team of secret agents turn dangerous missions into messy misadventures around the globe.

Feels like

  • Witty Spy Parody
  • Rapid-Fire Dialogue
  • Dysfunctional Workplace Comedy
  • Pop-Culture Heavy
  • Adult Animation
  • Ego-Driven Protagonist
  • Action-Comedy Hybrid
  • High Rewatchability
  • Satirical Espionage

Cast

24 of 172 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Casey Willis, Matt Thompson, Justin Wagner
Written by
Adam Reed, Mark Ganek, Matt Roller
Produced by
Casey Willis, Neal Holman, Eric Sims
Music by
J.G. Thirlwell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 17, 2009 · December 17, 2023 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 2009
Last aired
December 17, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
14 seasons · 140 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Action & Adventure, Animation
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, German
Made in
United States
Available in
126 countries

Tropes

Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, It's Snowing Cocaine +9

  • Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • It's Snowing Cocaine
  • Black Comedy
  • Hard Head
  • Knight Templar
  • Cast Full of Crazy
  • Forgotten Birthday
  • Unwanted Rescue
  • Mushroom Samba
  • Dude, Not Funny!
  • The Remnant

12 of 775 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Archer?"

Questions about Archer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Archer?

HuluTubi TV

In the United States, Archer streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Archer worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 79).

Which season of Archer is best?

Seasons 2, 3, and 6, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 9 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Mission: Difficult (season 12, episode 8) at 9.0, and the lowest is Danger Island: Different Modes of Preparing the Fruit (season 9, episode 3) at 7.0.

How long does it take to watch Archer?

51 h

About 51 hours: 140 episodes in 14 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2023.

Will Archer make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Is Archer good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Archer use?

Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist"The Reason You Suck" SpeechIt's Snowing CocaineBlack ComedyHard HeadKnight TemplarCast Full of CrazyForgotten BirthdayUnwanted RescueMushroom SambaDude, Not Funny!The Remnantand 763 more

TV Tropes lists 775 tropes for it, including Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, and It's Snowing Cocaine.