Archer Season 1 Episodes

10 Episodes 2009 - 2010

The first season of "Archer" introduces the outrageous world of the satirical spy agency known as ISIS (International Secret Intelligence Service). Sterling Archer (voice of H. Jon Benjamin) finds himself in hot water after questions are raised about his expense account, and Malory (Jessica Walter) hosts a dinner party for the UN Intelligence chairman. Other series regulars include Lana (Aisha Tyler), Cyril (Chris Parnell) and Pam (Amber Nash).

Episode 1

Mole Hunt

Thu, Sep 17, 2009 30 mins

When Malory questions Archer's expense account, he must break into the ISIS mainframe to tidy it up. Meanwhile, the hunt is on for a mole; and Lana and Cyril's Friday-night dinner is interrupted by an urgent call.

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Episode 2

Training Day

Thu, Jan 14, 2010 30 mins

Ineptitude trumps intrigue in a spy spoof focusing on ISIS agent Sterling Archer (voice of H. Jon Benjamin), who has James Bond's vices down pat, if not his virtues. In the opener, Archer must train comptroller Cyril Figgis, who has been promoted to agent by the agency's head---Archer's mother, Malory. Voices...Cyril: Chris Parnell. Malory: Jessica Walter. Agent Lana Kane: Aisha Tyler.

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Episode 3

Diversity Hire

Thu, Jan 21, 2010 30 mins

Owing to a rash of agent deaths (the result of Sterling's carelessness), ISIS can't meet government diversity standards. Enter the gruffly elegant Conway Stern, an "onyx" agent who wears a Star of David around his neck. Conway is "a diversity double whammy," gushes Malory, but that and his secret-agent skills aren't the only reasons she hired him.

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Episode 4

Killing Utne

Thu, Jan 28, 2010 30 mins

Malory hosts a dinner party for the UN Intelligence chairman (voice of Jeffrey Tambor) to get a contract for ISIS, but assassins are out to kill him. Voice of Mannfred: Rene Auberjonois.

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Episode 5

Honeypot

Thu, Feb 4, 2010 30 mins

Malory's job is in danger after a sensitive videotape falls into the wrong hands, and she must rely on Archer's skills of seduction to save it. Guest voices include Ron Perlman (Ramon Limon) and Thomas Lennon (Charles).

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Episode 6

Skorpio

Thu, Feb 11, 2010 30 mins

Malory chooses Lana over Archer for a mission to Saint-Tropez to take out an international arms dealer, and she accompanies Lana there as well---for a "conference" that turns out to be a tryst with her KGB paramour, Nikolai. But soon, Archer is heading for the arms dealer's yacht as well. Back at ISIS headquarters, Cyril is worried sick about Lana's safety (not to mention her fidelity).

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Episode 7

Skytanic

Thu, Feb 18, 2010 30 mins

A bomb threat jeopardizes a luxury airship's maiden voyage, sending the ISIS crew into action.

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Episode 8

The Rock

Thu, Mar 4, 2010 30 mins

ISIS loses yet another contract to ODIN, so Malory assigns Archer and Lana to steal a priceless diamond from ODIN's biggest client in order to embarrass the rival spy agency.

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Episode 9

Job Offer

Thu, Mar 11, 2010 30 mins

Archer takes a better-paying job at rival agency ODIN, and Malory is determined to get him back. Len Trexler: Jeffrey Tambor.

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Episode 10

Dial M for Mother

Thu, Mar 18, 2010 30 mins

Season 1 finale: Questions about the identity of Archer's real father lead him into a trap---and a confrontation with Malory.

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