Season Guide
Archer — Season 9
Season 9 Review
FXX’s Archer is an original animated, half-hour comedy that, in its ninth season, centers on the semi-functioning alcoholic seaplane pilot, Sterling Archer, a lush on the lush South Pacific island of Mitimotu in 1939. While the rest of the world is concerned about the impending Second World War, Archer is only concerned with who’s buying his next drink. Along with his trusty co-pilot Pam, Sterling must navigate quicksand, cannibals, super-intelligent monkeys, poison darts, pirates, and did we mention quicksand? Welcome to the mysterious and deadly world of Archer: Danger Island.
Episodes
1
SummaryArcher inserts himself into a domestic dispute and engine troubles threaten to ruin his business.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Archer running at cruising speed.
2
SummaryArcher estimates his impact on the world while Pam samples the local nightlife.Our TakeFine. Just fine. Archer has better hours than this one.
3
SummaryArcher, Pam, and Crackers try to find the missing key to their latest get-rich-quick scheme..Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road. Watchable, but you'll forget the details by next episode.
4
SummaryArcher keeps an eye out for a past nemesis.Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road. Watchable, but you'll forget the details by next episode.
5
SummaryBut there is no joy in Mudville- mighty Pam has struck out.Our TakeA miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour mostly fills time.
6
SummaryArcher and Pam request help from a newcomer but he refuses to lend them a hand.Our TakeFine. Just fine. Archer has better hours than this one.
7
SummaryArcher helps defend a village from party crashers intent on ruining oysterfest.Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road. Watchable, but you'll forget the details by next episode.
8
SummaryArcher and the gang enter a deadly temple in search of an even deadlier treasure.Our TakeFine. Just fine. Archer has better hours than this one.