Ep 7. Drift Problem

Sterling Archer's reckless driving gets the group into an unexpected hostage situation in a high-speed car chase during season 3 episode 7 titled "Drift Problem" of Archer. The episode opens with Archer and his colleague, Lana, in the middle of a high-speed chase in their car. Archer's reckless driving has gotten him and Lana in trouble with the police, and they need to find a way out fast.

As they try to get away, Archer's car gets hit, and they wind up crashing. They manage to escape the vehicle, but they're now stuck with a hostage. It turns out that their hostage is a blonde woman named Ruth, who was also on the run from the police.

The three of them end up taking shelter in a local diner, where Ruth explains that she's on the run from her abusive husband. Archer, who had been trying to hit on Ruth since the beginning, sees this as an opportunity to get himself a girlfriend.

The group then tries to get back on the road, but they're still being pursued by the police. Archer, being his reckless self, tries to lose them by getting his car to drift. However, this only makes things worse, as they end up getting chased by a group of drift racers.

As the group tries to outrun the drift racers, they soon realize that Ruth had stolen a briefcase full of mysterious jewels from her husband. When they get caught in a car accident, the briefcase gets thrown out of the car and lands in a nearby river.

In an attempt to retrieve the jewels, the group team up with the drift racers and a new character, an Asian-American man who turns out to be a Yakuza member, to go on a wild and dangerous car chase through the water. They are able to retrieve the briefcase, but the group becomes divided on what to do with the jewels.

The episode takes the time to explore the different dynamics between the characters, as Lana and Archer's relationship becomes more complicated, and Ruth tries to convince the group to help her sell the jewels and start a new life.

As the episode comes to a close, tensions rise and the group must come up with a plan to get out of the situation they're in.

Overall, "Drift Problem" showcases the show's ability to blend action, comedy, and drama in a way that keeps the audience engaged and entertained. The episode is a standout in the series, with its high-stakes car chases and a captivating storyline that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.