As It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia starts its 9th season, we're counting down the 10 best episodes so far. Picking just 10 episodes from the last 8 seasons is, to say the least, one of the hardest things I've ever attempted. It's been comedy gold all the way through, from when the gang got racist, to that time they broke Dee.
Throughout its 13 seasons, Always Sunny had plenty of road trip episodes where the gang leaves the bar to go on adventures. The best of them all is 'The Gang Beats Boggs.' The best of them all is. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's best episodes are ones that don't shy away from controversial titles and topics, cleverly address societal issues, and make you chuckle all the way through.
This post contains spoilers for all seasons of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Fair warning.
10. 'The High School Reunion Part 2: The Gang's Revenge'
2 words: That. Dance.
9. 'Mac is a Serial Killer'
With Mac secretly banging Carmen (The 'Tranny', their words, not mine) again, he's being distant. Charlie and Frank suspect that he's the serial killer who's been terrorising the women of South Philly, and Charlie goes Sam Waterson all over everyone's asses. 'Strike that!' 'Irrelevant!' The other half try to catch the serial killer by getting into the mindset of a serial killer. Cue Scary Clown with squeaky shoes following The Waitress and you've got yourself a parody of epic proportions.
8. 'The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell'
There's really nothing better than when a comedy show does a retelling of history. Especially when that involves the characters reenacting said history, with a lot more swearing. A slave-witch, two fine English gentlemen, a couple of thieves and Cricket make for a history retelling you'll probably never forget. No matter how much you might want to.
The year was 1412… Best midi visualizer.
7. 'Frank's Pretty Woman'
Just when you though the gang couldn't get any worse, they go ahead and leave a dead hooer in the hallway after deciding it would be best to not call an ambulance her after she drops dead. Readynas plex download. Yeah, they really are the worst people.
6. 'Dennis Reynolds: An Erotic Life'
Pokemon server download. To get through this episode all you've gotta do is drink some bear, huff a load of glue, eat some cat food, and then you'll get feel really sick but you'll be able to watch it without having to cover your eyes. This episode also gets huge bonus points as the finest example of Kaitlin Olsen's uncanny ability to fake wretch.
5. 'Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack'
After Sweet Dee has a heart attack, which the gang not only ignore but are also put-out by, the gang reflect on their own mortality. Mac and Charlie land a job in a mail room, which turns Charlie mad. But the shining moment is when Dee and Dennis decide to improve their health by going to the gym, where Dee turns up in jeans. The scenes where they're fighting with the gym instructor over his music choice are comedy gold.
4. 'CharDee MacDennis: The Game of Games'
There are no words for how great this game is.
3. 'The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore'
Bumming bums, dismembered braids, crushed memories, murders, mayham, drugs, The Waitress, rum ham. This episode has it all.
2. 'Dennis and Dee Go on Welfare'
The Best Always Sunny Episodes
If you're ever talking to a fellow It's Always Sunny fan about their favourite moments and 'that time Dennis and Dee went on welfare and got hooked on crack and miss a whole day' isn't one of the first things out of their mouth, they're no an It's Always Sunny fan.
If you're ever talking to a fellow It's Always Sunny fan about their favourite moments and 'that time Dennis and Dee went on welfare and got hooked on crack and miss a whole day' isn't one of the first things out of their mouth, they're no an It's Always Sunny fan.
1. 'The Nightman Cometh'
Day Man (ah ah ahhhh), Fighter of the Night Man (ah ah ahhhhh), Champion of the Sun (ah ah ahhhh), You're a master of karate and friendship for everyone.
10. Sweet Dee Dates A Re*****d Person
This episode tops the list for being one of the most accurate depictions of the show's core identity, that being risqué humour that challenges social norms. The first plot sees Sweet Dee addressing the possibility that her boyfriend, Lil Kev, may have severe learning difficulties. The second is the rest of the gang attempting to make a band, and as you would expect, having a lot of creative disputes.
This episode is the first time we get to experience the musical talent of Charlie Day. Day is a truly unique performer, and his ability to play multiple instruments while singing brings some humorous moments to the episode. The biggest is the creation of the iconic Day Man song, which would become one of the show's most popular signatures.
While the music-making plot is an ample reason for this episode ranking in the top ten, the storyline with Dee also helps bring it up. It is a perfect Always Sunny recipe for comedy, taking one of the characters and placing them in an uncomfortable scenario, but one that any sensible person could fix. The ending too lets every member of the gang receive their punishment for the selfish behaviour they have displayed throughout the runtime.