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The Best Episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1

Every episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1!

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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, their warped views and precarious judgments often lead them to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1 Episode 1 - The Gang Gets Racist
    8.1/10(6242 votes)

    #1 - The Gang Gets Racist

    S1:E1

    The guys hire Dee's friend, Terrell to promote the bar. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to prove that he is not a racist.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writers:Rob Mac, Charlie Day

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  2. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1 Episode 2 - Charlie Wants an Abortion
    8.1/10(5523 votes)

    #2 - Charlie Wants an Abortion

    S1:E2

    A girl from Charlie's past reveals they have a child together. Mac sees the benefits in being a pro-life advocate, while Dennis uses an abortion rally to meet women.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writers:Rob Mac, Charlie Day

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  3. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1 Episode 3 - Underage Drinking: A National Concern
    8.2/10(5384 votes)

    #3 - Underage Drinking: A National Concern

    S1:E3

    After reminiscing about high school, the guys conclude that it would be a public service if they allowed teens to drink in the bar, thus providing a safe and controlled environment for teens to party. Feeling that she missed out on a lot as a teenager due to having to wear a brace for her scoliosis, Dee begins dating a high school jock.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  4. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1 Episode 4 - Charlie Has Cancer
    8.0/10(4991 votes)

    #4 - Charlie Has Cancer

    S1:E4

    After discovering that he might have cancer, Mac and Dennis attempt to find a woman who will sleep with Charlie. In the midst of their search, Mac falls in love with a transsexual he meets at the bar named Carmen. Overwhelmed by the extra workload that she had to take on since Charlie has taken a leave of absence, Dee tries to get Dennis to hire a recently out of work actress friend to help out.

    Director:Rob Mac
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  5. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1 Episode 5 - Gun Fever
    7.8/10(4733 votes)

    #5 - Gun Fever

    S1:E5

    The guys buy a gun after the bar's safe is stolen.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Glenn Howerton

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  6. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1 Episode 6 - The Gang Finds a Dead Guy
    8.0/10(4633 votes)

    #6 - The Gang Finds a Dead Guy

    S1:E6

    Mac and Dennis befriend a patron found dead at their bar in order to win the affection of his granddaughter.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  7. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 1 Episode 7 - Charlie Got Molested
    8.4/10(4964 votes)

    #7 - Charlie Got Molested

    S1:E7

    Charlie and Mac's old high school gym teacher is accused of molestation.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Rob Mac

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Gang Gets Racist" is the best rated episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 6242 votes. Directed by John Fortenberry and written by Rob Mac, Charlie Day, it aired on 8/4/2005. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Charlie Wants an Abortion".