The fourth season of Archer takes the ISIS agents around the world, as usual. New characters are introduced, including Rodney, who manages the ISIS armory, as well as Malory's new husband, Ron Cadillac (who is played by Jessica Walter's real-life husband, Ron Leibman). Plus Ray benefits from Krieger's mad science experiements, and the season ends with a touching cliffhanger involving Lana Kane, Sterling Archer and Cyril Figgis.
"Fugue and Riffs"
January 17, 2013
Archer has amnesia and decides the only cure is a spa weekend. Favorite Scene: The opening of the episode reveals Sterling is running a burger joint, along with his wife Linda and their children, a la Bob's Burgers. The scene is a wink to the audience because actor H. Jon Benjamin provides the voice of both Sterling Archer and Bob Belcher.
"The Wind Cries Mary"
January 24, 2013
Archer and his former best friend, Lucas (guest star Timothy Olyphant), are holed up in the Vermont wilderness, fighting hard to come out on top. Favorite scene: Naked Cyril shivering in the snow while Lana holds off Lucas.
"Legs"
January 31, 2013
Archer's fear of cyborgs hits home when Krieger offers to make robotic legs for Gillette. Favorite scene: Archer and Cheryl squaring off in the sealed lobby of the armory.
"Midnight Ron"
February 7, 2013
The beginning of a beautiful hatred between Archer and his new stepfather plays out as the two are chased by gangsters.
Guest-starring Ron Leibman (Friends) as Ron Cadillac. Favorite scene: Archer and Ron running from a group of burly trannies.
"Viscous Coupling"
February 14, 2013
Archer's former fiancee wants him to save her cyborg boyfriend who is trapped in outer space. Archer wants... other things. Favorite scene: Technologically inept Sterling putting together a video to prove to Katya that Barry was cheating on her.
"Once Bitten"
February 21, 2013
A snake bites Archer in a special place. Favorite Scene: James Mason (guest star Peter Serafinowicz from Shaun of the Dead) as spirit guide to Archer on his hallucinatory journey.
"Live and Let Dine"
February 28, 2013
Archer, Lana, and Cyril go undercover in celebrity chef Lance Casteau's (guest star Anthony Bourdain) hellish kitchen. Favorite Scene: Pam reveals yet another seedy side of herself when we find out she owes several thousand dollars from betting on underground fish fights.
"Coyote Lovely"
March 7, 2013
Archer heads to the Mexican border to capture a notorious coyote, which is Spanish for coyote. Favorite Scene:
"The Honeymooners"
March 14, 2013
Archer and Lana pose as newlyweds to stop a sale of enriched uranium. Favorite Scene: Archer's accidental racism when he handcuffs Cyril and Lana together and says, "Just like The Defiant Ones."
"Un Chien Tangerine"
March 21, 2013
Archer and Lana extract an agent from Morocco only to find out his bark is worse than his bite. Favorite Scene: Is it true love for Archer and Lana? Archer opens up to the dog, Kazak, and nearly reveals how deep is his love for Lana. Plus, the whole Turner and Hooch vibe.
"The Papal Chase"
March 28, 2013
For the second time this season, Archer wears a heavy black mustache. (The first was the season opener, when he thought he was Bob Belcher.) Archer must save the Pope from an assassination attempt. Guest-starring Rene Auberjonois (Stark Trek: Deep Space Nine) as Cardinal Giancarlo Morelli. (He also played Mannfred in previous episodes.) Favorite Scene: Cyril flinches from Lana while she's wearing a nun habit during some role-playing.
"Sea Tunt, Part 1"
April 4, 2013
Cheryl travels to the Bermuda Triangle with her brother and his girlfriend in Part 1 of the two-part Season 4 finale. Guest-starring Jon Hamm (Mad Men) as Captain Murphy; Kristen Schaal (Bob's Burgers) as Tiffy; and Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers) as Cecil Tunt, Cheryl's brother. Favorite Scene: Flashback to Cheryl's childhood rage when she burns down the family's gazebo. Plus, all the references to Sealab 2021, another cartoon created by Adam Reed.
"Sea Tunt, Part 2"
April 11, 2013
Archer infiltrates an underwater laboratory in the conclusion of the two-part Season 4 finale. See guest stars from Part 1. Favorite Scene: (Spoiler alert!) Archer hands over his scuba suit to Lana, hugging her and wishing her well on her pregnancy. Touching! Wonder who's it is?