Ep 4. Midnight Ron

The show Archer Season 4 Episode 4 is called "Midnight Ron." This episode follows the protagonist, Sterling Archer's father Ron, who has been smuggling drugs across the border. The episode starts with Ron, who is on the run from the police, calling Archer for help. Ron is desperate to avoid getting caught and needs his son to pick him up and transport him to safety.

Archer reluctantly agrees to help his father but finds it difficult since their relationship has always been strained. Ron arrives at Archer's apartment where he meets the rest of the gang - Lana, Cyril, and Pam, who are skeptical of Ron's story. The team decides to help Ron, but they have to act fast since the police are closing in.

The group begins their journey with Ron, making stops along the way to get food and supplies. Along the way, Ron begins to open up about his life and tells Archer about his time in the army and the harsh realities of war. Archer begins to soften towards his father and tries to understand the man he once hated.

As they continue on their journey, they encounter unexpected obstacles, including a hitchhiker who turns out to be a hitman hired to kill Ron. The gang fights off the hitman, and the group takes a detour to a motel, where they plan to rest for the night. However, they soon discover that the motel is run by a group of bikers who are also drug smugglers.

The team must band together to fight off the bikers, who are determined to keep their drug smuggling operation running. During the fight, Ron is forced to confront some of his past demons, and Archer sees a side of his father that he has never seen before.

When the dust settles, the team continues on their journey, and Archer begins to see his father in a new light. As they approach the border, the team must find a creative way to cross without getting caught by the police.

In the end, the team successfully crosses the border, and Ron is safe. Archer and Ron have a heart-to-heart conversation, and Ron tells his son how proud he is of him. The episode ends with Archer and his father parting ways on good terms, with a newfound respect and understanding for each other.

Overall, "Midnight Ron" is an exciting episode that highlights the importance of family and forgiveness. The episode also showcases the talented voice acting of H. Jon Benjamin, who portrays Sterling Archer, and the late George Coe, who played Ron. The writing is sharp, and the action scenes are well executed, making for a memorable episode in the Archer series.