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The Best Episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16

Every episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16!

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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 16 Episode 8 - Dennis Takes a Mental Health Day
    9.2/10(3951 votes)

    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.

    Director:Heath Cullens
    Writer:Ross Maloney

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  2. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 Episode 4 - Frank vs. Russia
    8.7/10(3328 votes)

    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.

    Director:Heath Cullens
    Writer:Megan Ganz

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  3. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 Episode 7 - The Gang Goes Bowling
    8.6/10(2653 votes)

    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.

    Director:Megan Ganz
    Writers:Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac, Charlie Day

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  4. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 Episode 1 - The Gang Inflates
    8.1/10(2964 votes)

    S16:E1

    Dennis and Mac get into inflatable furniture to deal with the economy’s inflation, while Dee tries to find a place to crash after being evicted by her greedy landlord and Charlie wants to pitch Frank his crypto/online investment idea. And in this inflation episode everything gets bigger - Dee’s desperation, Mac’s lips, and even Charlie’s apartment!

    Director:Heath Cullens
    Writer:Nina Pedrad

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  5. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 Episode 5 - Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab
    8.0/10(2596 votes)

    S16:E5

    When news spreads of Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul’s visit to Philadelphia to promote their Dos Hermanos mezcal brand, the Guys decide to pitch them their own liquor. The Gang takes to the skies to get a taste of the glamorous high life.

    Director:Megan Ganz
    Writers:Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac, Charlie Day

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  6. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 Episode 6 - Risk E. Rat's Pizza and Amusement Center
    7.8/10(2364 votes)

    S16:E6

    The gang goes to Risk E. Rat's, finding it updated with safety and overcautiousness. Dee takes Frank on a scavenger hunt to find risqué jokes hidden throughout the establishment. Mac plays Skee-Ball to win tickets for a prize.

    Director:Nina Pedrad
    Writer:Rob Rosell

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  7. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 Episode 2 - Frank Shoots Every Member of the Gang
    7.7/10(2761 votes)

    S16:E2

    After Frank shoots Dennis and Dee, they resolve to take Frank’s gun away. Mac and Charlie go on a road trip with their moms to get their inheritances -- for Mac, it’s letters written by his grandfather which have fallen into his Uncle Donald’s hands, while for Charlie, it’s a jar of teeth that is now in the hands of his sisters, Bunny and Candy.

    Director:Richie Keen
    Writer:Davis Kop

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  8. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 Episode 3 - The Gang Gets Cursed
    7.5/10(2412 votes)

    S16:E3

    The Gang’s going to be on Bar Rescue but a series of bad omens leads them to believe they are all cursed. They set off to undo the curses and make amends to those they’ve wronged, while Mac, who’s on a run of good luck, meets Chase Utley and invites him for a catch.

    Director:Richie Keen
    Writer:David Hornsby

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Dennis Takes a Mental Health Day" is the best rated episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" season 16. It scored 9.2/10 based on 3951 votes. Directed by Heath Cullens and written by Ross Maloney, it aired on 7/19/2023. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Frank vs. Russia".