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The Best Episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Every episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia!

The Best Episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Four egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way through the adult world of work and relationships. Unfortunately,...
  1. Background image for Charlie Work
    9.5/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Charlie Work

    S10:E4

    Charlie goes into overdrive when he's notified that the health inspector will be arriving that day. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang is trying to exploit a flaw in the air-miles reward system.

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    9.2/10(19 votes)

    #2 - The Gang Hits the Road

    S5:E2

    The gang tries to expand their horizons by going on a road trip to the Grand Canyon.

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    9.2/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Dennis Takes a Mental Health Day

    S16:E8

    After a physical reveals Dennis has high blood pressure, he decides to take a day away from The Gang to de-stress at the beach. But life has other plans, and his day spirals into a string of mishaps until he can no longer contain his rage.

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  4. Background image for Frank vs. Russia
    9.1/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Frank vs. Russia

    S16:E4

    Charlie cheers on Frank at a local chess tournament against a Russian grandmaster. Dennis helps Mac and Dee find boyfriends after getting irritated by Mac’s current boyfriend, Johnny.

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    Director:Heath Cullens
    Writer:Megan Ganz
  5. Background image for Hundred Dollar Baby
    9.0/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Hundred Dollar Baby

    S2:E5

    Frank runs into an old adversary at the gym when he begins teaching Dee to box after she was robbed. Hoping to make some extra money on the side, Mac and Dennis make preparations for Charlie to compete in an underground street fighting match.

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  6. Background image for The Nightman Cometh
    9.0/10(30 votes)

    #6 - The Nightman Cometh

    S4:E13

    In the season finale, Charlie gets the gang to help him put together a rock opera based on his song "Nightman."

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  8. Background image for Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense
    9.0/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense

    S8:E10

    Court is in session at Paddy's Pub as Frank and Dennis present their cases to the rest of the gang, resulting in a verdict that will change their lives FOREVER... but not really.

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    8.9/10(27 votes)

    #8 - The Gang Solves the Gas Crisis

    S4:E2

    Charlie, Mac, and Dennis formulate a plan to take advantage of the rising gas prices. By purchasing excess amounts now, they can sell it in the future and profit. As usual, things don't go as planned. Dee is also out to make money when she learns that Bruce is going to give the family fortune to a Muslim cultural center. She and Frank try to stop him and get the cash for themselves.

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    8.9/10(19 votes)

    #9 - The D.E.N.N.I.S. System

    S5:E10

    Dennis reveals his foolproof system for seducing any woman to the rest of the gang, but they don't grasp the concept.

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  11. Background image for Charlie and Dee Find Love
    8.9/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Charlie and Dee Find Love

    S8:E4

    Charlie and Dee become romantically involved with two members of a wealthy family, which arouses jealousy in Mac, Dennis and Frank.

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  12. Background image for Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom
    8.8/10(30 votes)

    #11 - Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom

    S2:E4

    Barbara hooks up with Mac to make Frank jealous, which leads to retaliation from Dennis.

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    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #12 - The Gang Buys a Boat

    S6:E3

    The gang attempts to find adventure on the sea after they purchase their 'new' boat.

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    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Thunder Gun Express

    S7:E11

    Traffic problems as a result of the President's visit to Philadelphia makes it difficult for the gang to see the summer's biggest film, "Thunder Gun Express".

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  15. Background image for The Gang Goes to a Water Park
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #14 - The Gang Goes to a Water Park

    S12:E2

    The gang takes a trip to a local waterpark. Dennis takes on a protégé. Frank and Charlie are determined to ride every ride. Mac and Dee get stuck in a tube slide.

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    Director:Matt Shakman
  16. Background image for The Gang Goes Jihad
    8.7/10(26 votes)

    #15 - The Gang Goes Jihad

    S2:E2

    When the gang learns that they are in danger of losing their bar due to a zoning mishap, they resort to some outlandish and extreme methods to prevent that from happening. Meanwhile, Frank isn’t too happy when his wife returns to town.

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    Director:Daniel Attias
    Writer:Rob Mac
  17. Background image for The Gang Gets Invincible
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #16 - The Gang Gets Invincible

    S3:E2

    Mac, Dennis and Dee try out for the Philadelphia Eagles. Also interested in becoming an Eagle is Liam and Ryan McPoyle's brother, Doyle.

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  18. Background image for The Gang Dances Their Asses Off
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #17 - The Gang Dances Their Asses Off

    S3:E15

    In the season finale, Charlie accidentally puts Paddy's up as a prize for a dance marathon, which prompts the gang to enter the competition in order to save their bar.

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  19. Background image for The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #18 - The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition

    S4:E12

    Hoping to make their own dreams come true, the gang sets out to give an unexpected family an extreme home makeover.

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  20. Background image for Who Got Dee Pregnant?
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Who Got Dee Pregnant?

    S6:E7

    The gang gets a real scare after Dee reveals she's pregnant, forcing the guys to recall their last hazy Halloween party to determine who the father is.

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    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Dee Reynolds: Shaping America's Youth

    S6:E9

    Motivated by the drama teacher who inspired her, Dee takes a job as a substitute teacher, and exposes her students to the culture of Paddy's with a field trip to see the Gang's take on the Lethal Weapon series: Lethal Weapon 5.

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  22. Background image for The Gang Dines Out
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #21 - The Gang Dines Out

    S8:E9

    Every member of The Gang has something to celebrate at Guigino's, Philly's finest eatery, but when Mac and Dennis' private dinner is interrupted by an unexpected sighting of Frank and Charlie, the in-fighting begins. Dee also turns up at a table for one, and over the course of the night, the "one-ups-manship" soars to new heights.

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    Director:Matt Shakman
  23. Background image for The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #22 - The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award

    S9:E3

    Tired of failing to be recognized for their years of service in the bar industry, the gang changes their ways to give the patrons what they think they want.

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    Director:Richie Keen
  24. Background image for The Gang Goes Bowling
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #23 - The Gang Goes Bowling

    S16:E7

    The guys crash Dee's bowling league night and compete in a Battle of the Sexes at a bowling alley owned by the McPoyles. Dee, The Waitress, Artemis, and Gail the Snail versus Dennis, Mac, Charlie, and Frank in a classic match to prove who is better.

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  25. Background image for Dennis and Dee Go on Welfare
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Dennis and Dee Go on Welfare

    S2:E3

    After quitting their job due to Frank's continuing interference, Dennis and Dee decide to seek alternative income by going on welfare. Meanwhile, Mac and Charlie must now bear the consequences of their friends’ departures from the business.

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    Director:Daniel Attias
    Writer:Rob Mac
  26. Background image for The Gang Gets Held Hostage
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #25 - The Gang Gets Held Hostage

    S3:E4

    The McPoyles hold the entire gang hostage at Paddys while Frank is busy searching for his will in the air ducts.

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    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Rob Mac

Best Episodes Summary

"Charlie Work" is the best rated episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia". It scored 9.5/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac, Charlie Day, it aired on 2/4/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Gang Hits the Road".