Archer season 12 will premiere on Wednesday, August 25. Like season 11, it will consist of 8 episodes and continues Sterling Archer’s return to action following a three-year coma. It’s worth knowing that Archer season 12 will initially only be available in the US. However, by connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can watch it abroad.

Please note that we’ll only be recommending official sources for watching Archer season 12. We don’t recommend the use of unlicensed streams because they run the risk of being taken offline for copyright violation. What’s more, unofficial sources are usually low resolution and plagued with performance issues including buffering and lag. We’ll show you how to watch Archer season 12 online from abroad via the highest quality official sources.

Archer season 12 will only be shown on region-locked platforms. To continue watching abroad via your regular home streaming services, you’ll need a VPN.

How to watch Archer season 12 online with a VPN

To watch Archer season 12 online from abroad, you’ll need to connect to a VPN server in the US. In doing so, you’ll be provided with a US IP address. This tricks websites and services into thinking you’re located in the US. As such, you’ll be able to unblock geo-restricted TV shows such as Archer season 12 from anywhere.

Here’s how you can live stream Archer season 12 abroad using a VPN:

  • Sign up with a VPN service. We particularly recommend NordVPN although Surfshark and ExpressVPN are two quality, value-for-money alternatives.
  • Next, download a VPN app or browser extension, making sure you’re installing the appropriate version for your device.
  • Open the VPN app and connect to a server in the US. You’ll now have a US IP address so you can unblock FXX abroad.
  • Go to FX Networks and sign in with your TV provider. You can also watch FXX cable-free via select streaming services (more on these further below).
  • Select the FXX live stream which should be unblocked and play without restriction. If not, it’s worth clearing your browser’s cache and cookies before reloading the page.

Archer season 12 will air live on FXX. It’s for this reason that we recommend you test your VPN with FXX in advance of the season 12 premiere. That way, you’ll have time to contact your VPN’s customer support for further guidance should you encounter any issues.

How to watch Archer season 12 on US TV

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You can watch the Archer season 12 premiere on FXX on Wednesday, August  25. To watch online, simply go to the FX Networks website or access the FXNow app. Note that in order to stream directly on FXX, you’ll need to sign in with a supported TV provider. This requires you to enter the same login details you use with your cable TV subscription (an email address or username and password).

If you don’t have a cable TV subscription, you can still watch FXX cable-free via the following streaming services: FuboTV ($64.99 USD/month), Hulu with Live TV ($64.99/month), and YouTube TV ($64.99/month).

Whether you’re trying to stream Archer season 12 on FX Networks, FXNow, or one of the above streaming services, you’ll need a VPN to watch from abroad. That’s because content on these platforms is geo-blocked. By connecting to a VPN server in the US for a US IP address, you can watch it online from anywhere. NordVPN includes a 30-day money-back guarantee which means you can try it out risk-free.

Where else can I watch Archer?

Archer season 12 will also be coming to Hulu! Each episode will arrive on the streaming service the day after their initial FXX premiere. This is a particularly good option if you don’t have cable TV and don’t mind waiting an extra day to watch new episodes. That’s because at $5.99/month (ads) and $11.99/month (ad-free), Hulu’s plans are much cheaper than those of TV streaming services such as YouTube TV.

There are also a number of options when it comes to previous seasons of Archer. For example, Archer seasons 1–10 are available on various versions of Netflix including Netflix UK. Plans start from £5.99 a month although it’s worth noting that it’s no longer possible to get a 30-day free trial with this particular version of Netflix.

What can we expect from Archer season 12?

Archer season 12 will consist of eight episodes, each with a run time of around 22 minutes. The first two episodes titled “Identity Crisis” and “LowJacked” will air back-to-back while the remaining six will air on a weekly basis. The season 11 finale saw Archer questioning reality after having flashbacks from his coma-related adventures. However, if the season 12 trailer is anything to go by, he’s going back to basics with a focus on his missions as the “world’s greatest spy”.

Which cast members are returning for Archer season 12?

We can expect all of the main cast to be back for season 12. This includes H. Jon Benjamin as Sterling Archer, Judy Greer as Cheyl Tunt, Amber Nash as Pam Poovey, Chris Parnell as Cyril Figgis, Aisha Tyler as Lana Kane, the late Jessica Walter as Malory Archer, and series creator Adam Reed as Ray Gillette.