List of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episodes explained

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an American comedy television series created by Rob McElhenney, and developed by McElhenney and Glenn Howerton, who also serve as writers and executive producers with Charlie Day. The series premiered on August 4, 2005, on FX, and moved to its sister network FXX beginning with its ninth season. The series follows "The Gang", a group of five narcissistic underachievers: twins Dennis (Howerton) and Deandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds (Kaitlin Olson), their friends Charlie Kelly (Day) and Ronald "Mac" McDonald (McElhenney), and their legal father Frank Reynolds (Danny DeVito), who run Paddy's Pub, a run-down bar in South Philadelphia.

On December 10, 2020, the series was renewed through an eighteenth season, making it the longest-running live-action comedy series in American television history in terms of seasons.^{[1] [2]} The 16th season premiered on June 7, 2023.^[3] The seventeenth season will include a crossover with Abbott Elementary.^[4]

Series overview

Episodes

Season 1 (2005)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 1 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 1.

Season 2 (2006)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 2 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 2.

Season 3 (2007)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 3 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 3.

Season 4 (2008)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 4 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 4.

Season 5 (2009)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 5 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 5.

Season 6 (2010)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 6 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 6.

Season 7 (2011)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 7 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 7.

Season 8 (2012)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 8 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 8.

Season 9 (2013)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 9 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 9.

Season 10 (2015)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 10 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 10.

Season 11 (2016)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 11 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 11.

Season 12 (2017)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 12 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 12.

Season 13 (2018)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 13 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 13.

Season 14 (2019)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 14 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 14.

Season 15 (2021)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 15 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 15.

Season 16 (2023)

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 16 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16.

Season 17

See main article: ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' season 17 and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17. The season is expected to consist of eight episodes,^[5] and premiere in 2025.^{[6] [7]} One episode is set to conclude a crossover event that will begin in the fourth season of the ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Renewed Through Historic Season 18 by FX . Variety . Joe . Otterson . December 10, 2020 . December 10, 2020.
2. News: 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' is TV's longest-running live-action sitcom. Joe. Hernandez. NPR. December 2, 2021. January 5, 2022.
3. Web site: 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' Gets Season 16 Premiere Date On FXX . Deadline . Denise . Petski . April 27, 2023 . April 27, 2023.
4. Web site: ‘Abbott Elementary’ Crossover With ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Expands as Teachers Will Crash Gang’s Bar in Two-Episode Event (EXCLUSIVE). October 25, 2024. Variety. Jackson. Angelique. Schneider. Michael.
5. Web site: Flook . Ray . August 15, 2024 . Always Sunny: Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson on Returning for Season 17 . September 17, 2024 . Bleeding Cool.
6. Web site: Otterson . Joe . December 10, 2020 . 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Renewed Through Historic Season 18 by FX . June 29, 2024 . Variety.
7. Web site: Venable . Nick . September 2, 2024 . It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 17: Everything We Know About The Gang's Return To FXX . September 17, 2024 . CinemaBlend.
8. Web site: Jackon . Angelique . Schneider . Michael . October 25, 2024 . ‘Abbott Elementary’ Crossover With ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Expands as Teachers Will Crash Gang’s Bar in Two-Episode Event (EXCLUSIVE) . November 7, 2024 . Variety.