FX renews 'Archer' for a fourth season
Animated comedy gets at least 13 more episodes
Sterling Archer of "Archer"
Credit: FX
Announced on Thursday (Feb. 23), the fourth "Archer" season will have 13 episodes, with a premiere date to be determined. "Archer" still has four new episodes remaining in its third season, which will air its finale on March 22.
"It was an easy decision to order more Archer," states FX EVP for Original Programming Nick Grad. "Adam [Reed], Matt [Thompson] and our amazing voice cast are delivering one of the funniest and smartest shows on television. It has deservedly grown beyond its initial cult following to become both a critical and ratings success. It is a true asset to the FX comedy roster."
In its third season, "Archer" is averaging 2 million total viewers, including 1.58 million viewers among adults 18-49. That represents a 32 percent increase in total viewers and a 44 percent increase in the 18-49 demo compared to the comedy's second season.
In addition to the renewal for "Archer," FX Productions announced an overall deal with Reed and Thompson's Floyd County Productions.
"I am over the moon excited about the trust and faith FX has placed in Floyd County Productions with this deal," Thompson states. "We have over 100 extremely talented artists that amaze me every day with their talent and work ethic. We hope to build on this, growing into a giant animating monster that will eventually take over the world."
The Floyd County deal is for two years, with an option for an additional two years, keeping Reed and Thompson attached to "Archer" as EPs for the remainder of its run and for any future projects. Floyd County also has "Unsupervised" currently airing on FX.
"Adam and Matt are incredibly gifted producers and we’re proud to have them and Floyd County under the FX Productions umbrella," states Eric Schrier, Executive Vice President, FX Productions and Head of Series Development for FX. "'Archer' has been an incredibly successful title for FXP, from ratings to DVD sales, iTunes, merchandise and even its bestselling book. They’ve done an outstanding job of animating 'Unsupervised.' This is a great deal for FXP as we continue to expand the studio, and it affords us the ability to aggressively pursue new animated projects."
A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never music. He would sound stupid talking about music.
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Login or create a HitFix account Login SignupTodd
February 23, 2012 at 8:12PM EST Reply to CommentSploosh!
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February 23, 2012 at 8:19PM EST Reply to CommentFantastic news! Now renew Justified and all will be well, FX
Me I wouldn't worry about that.
February 23, 2012 at 9:59PM ESTJared K
February 23, 2012 at 11:38PM EST Reply to CommentI was under the impression that Archer's third season was going to have 16 episodes (including the 3 episode 'Heart of Archness' arc). If that's the case, the March 22 episode would only be the 10th episode aired since the show returned in January (the 13th episode overall, including HoA). Did FX cut back the episode order at some point?
gco211 I was wondering the same thing. It's been widely reported as only having four episodes left though, all stemming presumably from FX's press release which does say it's the finale is March 22.
February 24, 2012 at 12:12AM ESTIf that's the case, and the order was indeed cut, FX is continuing its streak as being the absolute best television station at releasing bad news. Landgraf seems to always handle cancellations in the best way possible as well (see his conference call following the cancellation of Terriers).