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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S17E5 — The Gang Goes to a Dog Track

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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia•Season 17•Episode 5

The Gang Goes to a Dog Track

8.1/10 · 2,203 votesJul 30, 202521 min

Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 17•matches the season avg

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Frank attempts to win big with an old business associate at a West Virginia dog track; Dennis and Dee lose more than their shirts to gambling addiction; Mac and Charlie learn about a simpler way of life.

Directed byHeath Cullens

Written byCharlie Day, Ross Maloney

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Seasons18

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Season 17 Episodes8

E1 6.9

The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary

E2 8.5

Frank Is in a Coma

E3 8.9

Mac and Dennis Become EMTs

E4 7.5

Thought Leadership: A Corporate Conversation

E5 8.1Now viewing

The Gang Goes to a Dog Track

E6 7.5

Overage Drinking: A National Concern

E7 9.0

The Gang Gets Ready for Prime Time

E8 8.5

The Golden Bachelor Live

Cast5

Charlie Day

Charlie Kelly

Glenn Howerton

Dennis Reynolds

Rob Mac

Ronald 'Mac' McDonald

Kaitlin Olson

Dee Reynolds

Danny DeVito

Frank Reynolds

Crew4

Charlie Day

Writer

Heath Cullens

Director

Ross Maloney

Writer

Steve Welch

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Gang Goes to a Dog Track" is episode 5 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17. It scored 8.1/10 from 2,203 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Heath Cullens and written by Charlie Day, Ross Maloney, it aired on July 30, 2025.

Next: E6 · Overage Drinking: A National Concern Best of Season 17