- 8.1/105,540 votes
#1 - The Gang Gets Racist
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/4/2005
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
Writer: Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day
- 8.1/104,915 votes
#2 - Charlie Wants an Abortion
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/11/2005
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
Writer: Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day
- 8.2/104,788 votes
#3 - Underage Drinking: A National Concern
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/18/2005
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: Daniel Attias
Writer: Rob McElhenney
- 8.0/104,442 votes
#4 - Charlie Has Cancer
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/25/2005
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 McElhenney
Writer: Rob McElhenney
- 7.8/104,225 votes
#5 - Gun Fever
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/30/2005
The guys buy a gun after the bar's safe is stolen.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Glenn Howerton
- 8.0/104,137 votes
#6 - The Gang Finds a Dead Guy
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/8/2005
Mac and Dennis befriend a patron found dead at their bar in order to win the affection of his granddaughter.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Rob McElhenney
- 8.4/104,441 votes
#7 - Charlie Got Molested
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/15/2005
Charlie and Mac's old high school gym teacher is accused of molestation.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Rob McElhenney
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!
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,...
Genre:Comedy
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 5540 votes. Directed by John Fortenberry and written by Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, it aired on 8/4/2005. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Charlie Wants an Abortion".