"The Man from Jupiter" | |
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Archer episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 4 |
Directed by | Adam Reed |
Written by | Adam Reed |
Production code | XAR03005 |
Original air date | January 19, 2012 |
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"The Man from Jupiter" is the fourth episode of the third season of the American animated television series Archer. It originally aired on January 19, 2012, in the United States on FX. Sterling Archer (H. Jon Benjamin) is introduced to Burt Reynolds, who is involved in a relationship with his mother Malory Archer (Jessica Walter). Sterling tries several attempts to end their relationship. Meanwhile, a group of Cuban hitmen set out to kill Sterling.
The episode was directed and written by series creator Adam Reed. Reynolds was announced as a guest star for the episode in October 2011. He edited much of the episode's script, after receiving it from Reed. "The Man from Jupiter" was well received by television commentators, who praised the episode's cultural references, character development, and the storylines. Upon airing, it attracted 1.309 million viewers and a 0.7 rating in the 18–49 demographic, according to Nielsen ratings. It subsequently became the eleventh highest-rated cable program of the day.
This is Burt Reynolds' last TV appearance (excluding talk shows and commercials) before his death in September 2018 and also his last voice-over appearance.