Ep 2. A Kiss While Dying

Archer season 5 episode 2, titled "A Kiss While Dying," follows the dynamic and often dysfunctional team at the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS). The episode begins with a flashback to six months prior when ISIS agent Ray Gillette was shot and paralyzed, leaving him wheelchair-bound.

The team receives a new mission to retrieve a mysterious briefcase from a courier named Jairo. However, when they arrive at the meeting spot, they discover that Jairo has been killed. Archer, Lana, and Ray search for clues and soon find themselves in the middle of a dangerous kidnapping plot orchestrated by a group of Russian thugs.

Meanwhile, Malory and Cyril are locked in a power struggle over who will fill the position of head of the agency. Malory is confident that Cyril will yield to her demands and steps down as the head of ISIS, but Cyril proves her wrong by taking charge of the situation.

Throughout the episode, the team faces numerous obstacles and tensions rise between the members as they struggle to complete their mission and survive the dangerous conspiracy they have become tangled in. As they inch closer to the truth, Archer must navigate his complicated romantic pursuits and confront his feelings for a former flame.

"A Kiss While Dying" is a thrilling and fast-paced episode that showcases the unique blend of action, comedy, and drama that has made Archer a fan favorite over the years. With its witty dialogue, complex plot twists, and memorable characters, this episode is a must-watch for any Archer fan.