RUNNING GAGS

Archer (and occasionally others) says "Phrasing!" after someone makes an inadvertently sexual double entendre. The gag evolves from Archer policing others to him catching himself, to the cast collectively acknowledging it.

"Archer: "Phrasing!" (after a suggestive comment)"

Archer references Kenny Loggins' 'Danger Zone' from Top Gun, usually when entering a dangerous situation or flying. Kenny Loggins himself appears in Season 4 to perform it.

"Archer: "Highway to the Danger Zone!""

Archer's casual cruelty toward his valet Woodhouse -- making him eat spider webs, locking him in trunks, using him as a shield -- contrasted with rare moments of genuine affection.

"Archer: "Woodhouse, make me a sandwich. And put it in a bag. And throw the bag in the pool.""

Archer's surreal response to Cyril leaving food out becomes a catchphrase for any situation where someone's actions will predictably cause a problem.

"Archer: "Do you want ants? Because that's how you get ants.""

Archer's escalating scream for Lana's attention, peaking in the 'Placebo Effect' episode during his cancer rampage. Becomes a shorthand for desperate need.

"Archer: "Lana. Lana! LANA!""

Archer's go-to insult for anyone displaying ignorance, reflecting his intellectual insecurity and boarding school trauma.

"Archer: "Read a book!""

Krieger's holographic anime wife Mitsuko, who he treats as a real partner. The gag escalates from 'weird' to 'surprisingly touching' to 'legal marriage attempt.'

"Krieger: "Virtual girlfriend: activated.""

Three full seasons (8-10) take place in Archer's coma dreams: 1947 LA noir (Dreamlands), 1930s South Pacific (Danger Island), 1960s space (1999). Each reimagines the cast in genre roles.

"Archer: "I'm having the strangest dream. You're all in it.""

Pam's insubordinate catchphrase, ironic because as HR director she *is* everyone's supervisor for HR purposes.

"Pam: "You're not my supervisor!""

Cheryl (and Ray's) onomatopoeia for sexual arousal. Pure Judy Greer vocal performance.

"Cheryl: *heavy breathing* "Sploosh!""

Cyril's compulsive sexual behavior ruins his engagement to Lana, leads to therapy, and becomes a genuine character arc rather than just a joke.

"Cyril: "I have a problem. A sex problem.""

Cheryl's pet ocelot Babou, who lives in the ISIS office and is treated like a house cat despite being a wild predator. Archer is terrified of him.

"Cheryl: "This is Babou. He's an ocelot.""