Laugh Out Loud: The Top 10 Hilarious Moments from Archer Season 14, Episode 3

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Archer Season 14 Episode 3.

Summary

The banter between Archer and Zara continues, providing a crackling energy throughout the episode.

Pam's attempts at an English accent sets the tone, with hilarious results.

Lana compromises her beliefs in order to earn the curator's respect for her daughter's education, resulting in a mix of humorous and melancholic moments.

In Season 14, Episode 3 titled "Plaque Removal," Archer embarks on a journey to Great Britain with Zara and Lana. Their mission is to provide security for a British museum during the transport of valuable artifacts. As a notorious thief is targeting sacred items, concerns arise regarding the next potential victim, a sacred gold Nigerian plaque. The curator believes that our team is capable of thwarting the thief's plans if needed, but the ominous curse surrounding the plaque unsettles everyone involved, especially Archer.

10 Pam Trying To Learn An English Accent

The banter between Archer and Interpol agent Zara Khan, which resulted in some of the most hilarious moments in the first episodes of season 14, persists throughout the entire episode, injecting it with a lively and vibrant atmosphere. While Lana mostly plays the straight character amidst their antics, it is refreshing to see her actively involved in the field once again, forming a connection with another powerful female agent. Naturally, there are playful jabs at British culture and even a few playful references to the Indiana Jones franchise with the stolen artifact. However, for those who believe all the excitement takes place on the continent, Pam, Cyril, and the rest of the office crew find themselves embroiled in amusing situations as they assess the new staff.

Right from the start, Pam's attempt at an English accent sets the tone for the episode. Her exaggerated imitations, like saying "Top o' the mornin' to ya, guvna!" in a stereotypical manner, immediately grab attention. Zara takes offense at being reduced to a simple stereotype and explains that English accents vary regionally. Archer, showing no remorse, responds to her frustration with casual cruelty, saying, "It's not offensive when it comes from a predominantly white country." This statement raises questions about why Archer is still allowed to participate in international missions.

9 Archer Failing To Hit On The British Museum Curator

8 Pam, Cheryl, and Cyril Assessing The New Employees

In a not so surprising turn of events, Archer wastes no time in charming the curator of the British museum, who happens to be the one who hired them. Instead of being captivated by her intelligence or her refined and cultured demeanor, his mind wanders to how she would look without her glasses. He even goes as far as rating her attractiveness, comparing her to a British 8, which he equates to an American 5 and a Canadian 10. Unimpressed, the curator uses her own flirtation as a means to manipulate Archer into fulfilling her desires, only to leave him empty-handed afterwards.

As Archer, Zara, and Lana safeguard the artifact, Pam is entrusted with the responsibility of fulfilling her role as HR Director diligently by evaluating the new hires. Faced with a stack of paperwork, she enlists the assistance of Cheryl and Cyril to conduct employee interviews and performance reviews. This leads to a humorous situation as each of them improvises their own interview questions and evaluation criteria, resulting in a chaotic and unstructured process. Moreover, due to time constraints, they only manage to complete a fraction of their extensive task list.

7 Lana Using The Mission To Get Her Daughter Into A Posh British School

While it may be entertaining for fans to have Lana on the mission, her true motivation lies in gaining the curator's respect for the British museum. This curator happens to be on the board of the prestigious British school that Lana hopes her daughter, Abbiejean "A.J." Archer, will attend. A.J. has become more like Lana's child than Archer's, as all he wants is to train her to follow in his footsteps, whereas Lana desires for her to receive a proper education. Witnessing Lana compromise her beliefs in order to curry favor with the curator elicits both amusement and a touch of melancholy.

6 The Indiana Jones Reference In The Transport Truck

Inevitably, as Archer and the curator ride in the transport truck with the plaque, the thief manages to gain entry despite Zara and Lana closely tailing them on motorcycles. Confronted by the agents, he explains his intentions of returning the artifact to Nigeria, arguing that "this does not belong in a museum." Flipping his bullwhip, he references the iconic action of the renowned globe-trotting archaeologist, Indiana Jones, who would often appropriate treasures and assert that they "belong in a museum" as opposed to remaining in the hands of the culture that originally created them.

5 Archer's Take On The Law Of "Finders Keepers"

The thief manages to deceive Archer and the gang, stealing the plaque and leaving them with a counterfeit. This leads to a conversation about the concept of "finders keepers" at a local pub while they nurse their wounds. Meanwhile, Lana and Zara engage in a serious dialogue about colonialism, imperialism, and the British Empire's infamous history of looting cultural artifacts from the countries it conquered. In the midst of these discussions, Archer stumbles upon a random pint of beer and questions whether the principle of "finders keepers" can be applied. Defying the objections of his companions, he determines that it does, and proceeds to consume a stranger's beverage.

4 Archer Wondering If Hobbits Are Real

Archer's mind is blown while at the pub when the curator invites him to one of the rooms upstairs. To him, it feels like a perfect combination, and he starts pondering all the other incredible possibilities that England has to offer. England, known for its medieval era filled with mythical creatures like unicorns and dragons, sparks Archer's imagination. Although this may not be considered one of the top episodes of Archer, it is absolutely hilarious to hear Archer make the leap that if bedrooms exist above bars, then the Hobbits from J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy series, The Lord of the Rings, must also be real.

3 Archer Blaming His Bedroom Issues On An Ancient Curse

After Archer and the curator indulge in a night of passion, it becomes evident that his performance in the bedroom did not meet his expectations. He attributes his underwhelming performance to the curse of the artifact, despite his previous skepticism, using it as a convenient excuse. This drives him to intensify his search for the Nigerian plaque, desperately seeking liberation from the perceived affliction, yearning to regain his self-proclaimed stud status that no one around him seems to acknowledge.

2 The Return Of Beauregard The Dolphin Puppet

After thoroughly evaluating all the newly hired employees, Pam makes the decision to grant a salary increase to everyone, despite the fact that Lana had already done so the previous week. Cyril reminds her that holding the position of HR Director entails great responsibility and that she will need to be the one to inform them that the raise will not be happening. To facilitate this unpleasant task, Pam decides to rely on her most trusted tool for handling HR conflicts - Beauregard the dolphin puppet. Because when it comes to delivering disappointing news about a missed raise, nothing softens the blow quite like hearing it from a small, talking dolphin.

1 Archer Admitting If Curses Aren't Real, He's Just Impotent

After cornering the thief, Archer and his team make the decision to release him. However, they later realize that the curse may have been fabricated to ensure the safe return of the artifact to Nigeria, due to fear of its immense power. Lana and Zara point out that if curses are not real, then Archer cannot blame his bedroom problems on supernatural forces. In his characteristic manner, Archer concludes that curses do exist, but only in specific cases and specifically regarding his own impotence. It is regrettable that Archer will be ending after a successful run of 14 years, especially with such unconventional reasoning.