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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 Worst Episode
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    It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 1 - The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    #1 - The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary

    S17:E1

    Months after the Gang visited, Abbott's Principal Ava walks viewers through some of the unseen footage of the Gang's volunteerism and reveals their true intentions.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writers:Rob Mac, Charlie Day, Keyonna Taylor

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  2. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 13 Episode 3 - The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies Reboot
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    #2 - The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies Reboot

    S13:E3

    To one-up the guys, Dee has organized an "all-female reboot" of the Wade Boggs challenge on a first-of-its-kind, all-female flight headed to L.A. for the women's march.

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writers:Dannah Feinglass Phirman, Danielle Schneider

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  3. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 9 Episode 9 - The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 6
    6.7/10(26 votes)

    #3 - The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 6

    S9:E9

    After creative differences over what constitutes tasteful nudity cause Frank to pull his money out of "Lethal Weapon 6" during filming, Mac, Dennis, and Charlie screen their rough footage for investors in hopes of raising enough capital to finish the production of their latest masterpiece.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Scott Marder

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  4. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 13 Episode 9 - The Gang Wins the Big Game
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #4 - The Gang Wins the Big Game

    S13:E9

    It’s the most important weekend of their lives and Frank has treated the gang and a crew of their ragtag hangers-on with tickets to see the Eagles in the Super Bowl!

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:Conor Galvin

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  5. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 13 Episode 8 - Charlie's Home Alone
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Charlie's Home Alone

    S13:E8

    It's the weekend of Super Bowl LII from Charlie's perspective. While Charlie searches the back office, Cricket steals the suit leaving Charlie home alone to defend himself.

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writers:Andy Jones, Adam Weinstock

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  6. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 7 Episode 5 - Frank's Brother
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Frank's Brother

    S7:E5

    When Frank's long lost brother Gino shows up at the bar, the two of them tell the gang about the jazz club they ran in the 1960s and 70s, and how they fell out over Shadynasty, a singer who was the love of both of their lives.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:David Hornsby

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  7. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 11 Episode 2 - Frank Falls Out the Window
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Frank Falls Out the Window

    S11:E2

    Frank falls out the window causing him to think it's 2006, the gang approaches it as a do-over and attempts to fix their past mistakes.

    Director:Heath Cullens
    Writer:David Hornsby

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  8. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 12 Episode 9 - A Cricket's Tale
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #8 - A Cricket's Tale

    S12:E9

    We get to see a typical day in Cricket's world and then a possible redemption when his family intervenes. Will Cricket finally move on from the gang, finding love in the process? Will Cricket go from filthy beast to his former self, Matthew Mara?

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:David Hornsby, Scott Marder

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  9. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 13 Episode 1 - The Gang Makes Paddy's Great Again
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #9 - The Gang Makes Paddy's Great Again

    S13:E1

    Meet Cindy, the new, ethnically diverse female member of the gang who can successfully pull off scams. Everything is working until Mac introduces a new member: a life-like sex doll that looks exactly like Dennis.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:David Hornsby

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  10. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 13 Episode 10 - Mac Finds His Pride
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Mac Finds His Pride

    S13:E10

    Frank tries to recruit Mac for the gang’s kickass float for the Gay Pride Parade. It dawns on Frank that Mac will never be secure with his sexual identity unless he comes out to his father.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writers:Rob Mac, Charlie Day

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  11. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 14 Episode 2 - Thunder Gun 4: Maximum Cool
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Thunder Gun 4: Maximum Cool

    S14:E2

    The Gang finds themselves in the middle of a focus group after a screening of Thunder Gun 4: Maximum Cool. They are determined to restore glory and traditional American values back into the franchise, even if it involves sabotage.

    Director:Heath Cullens
    Writer:Conor Galvin

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  12. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 3 - Mac and Dennis Become EMTs
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Mac and Dennis Become EMTs

    S17:E3

    After witnessing EMTs resuscitate a Paddy's patron, Mac and Dennis set out to become the pinnacle of masculinity; Frank tries to prove a prank's innocence with The Lawyer; Dee attempts to hack her part-time side hustle with Charlie's help as he descends into the fast-paced life of a chef.

    Director:Heath Cullens
    Writers:Rob Mac, Charlie Day, Nina Pedrad

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  13. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 6 Episode 1 - Mac Fights Gay Marriage
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #13 - Mac Fights Gay Marriage

    S6:E1

    Mac defends traditional marriage, while the rest of the gang reaps the rewards of wedded bliss.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writers:Audra Sielaff, Becky Mann

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  14. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 7 Episode 3 - Frank Reynolds' Little Beauties
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #14 - Frank Reynolds' Little Beauties

    S7:E3

    Frank finds himself in the child beauty-pageant business and fears that people might think that he's in it for the wrong reasons. Meanwhile, Dee wages war on stage moms, and Mac, Dennis and Charlie think they have found a contestant to back.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writers:Rob Rosell, Scott Marder

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  15. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 11 Episode 4 - Dee Made a Smut Film
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #15 - Dee Made a Smut Film

    S11:E4

    Dennis and Dee film an adaptation of Dennis' erotic memoirs while Frank and Mac try to pass off Charlie as a gifted artist for financial gain.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:Eric Ledgin

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  16. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 13 Episode 7 - The Gang Does a Clip Show
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #16 - The Gang Does a Clip Show

    S13:E7

    With nothing to do while their phones update to the latest software, the gang decides to reminisce on old times. As everyone misremembers events from their past, the gang's current reality becomes altered.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writers:Dannah Feinglass Phirman, Danielle Schneider

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  17. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 14 Episode 3 - Dee Day
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Dee Day

    S14:E3

    The Guys are in the final preparation stage for an unknown scheme when Dee excitedly enters to inform them that today is “Dee Day.” The guys have to do everything she wants without complaint.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Megan Ganz

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  18. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 14 Episode 5 - The Gang Texts
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #18 - The Gang Texts

    S14:E5

    During their trip to the Philadelphia Zoo, Mac sets up a text group chain for The Gang, but confusion sets in and The Gang must learn from the meerkats on how to communicate properly in a group.

    Director:Tim Roche
    Writers:Rob Mac, Charlie Day

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  19. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 2 - Frank Is in a Coma
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Frank Is in a Coma

    S17:E2

    The five stages of grief set in for Dee as Frank lies on his deathbed. Meanwhile, the Guys plot their new path forward by pitching their business ventures to Philadelphia's elite.

    Director:Imani Hakim
    Writers:Dave Chernin, John Chernin

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  20. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 14 Episode 4 - The Gang Chokes
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #20 - The Gang Chokes

    S14:E4

    Annoyed that the Gang failed to react as he nearly choked to death on an appetizer, Frank decides the Waiter, his savior, is the only person who has his back.

    Director:Glenn Howerton
    Writer:John Howell Harris

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  21. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 14 Episode 7 - The Gang Solves Global Warming
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #21 - The Gang Solves Global Warming

    S14:E7

    As a record-breaking heat wave overtakes Philly, the Gang plans to profit from global warming by pumping up the A/C so people will congregate at Paddy's and save energy at home.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writers:Rob Mac, Charlie Day

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  22. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 4 - Thought Leadership: A Corporate Conversation
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Thought Leadership: A Corporate Conversation

    S17:E4

    Desperate to stave off a public relations nightmare, the Gang embraces their newfound corporate professionalism to strategically scapegoat one Paddy's employee to fall on the proverbial sword.

    Director:Zachary Knighton
    Writers:Rob Mac, Charlie Day

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  23. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 6 - Overage Drinking: A National Concern
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Overage Drinking: A National Concern

    S17:E6

    When Tammy and Trey, now in their 40s, show up to remove their teenage son from Paddy's, Dennis and Dee attempt to reconnect with their former prom dates. Frank's sudden disappearance sends Mac and Charlie on a mission to track down his whereabouts.

    Director:Ashly Burch
    Writers:Rob Mac, Charlie Day

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  24. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 7 Episode 10 - How Mac Got Fat
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #24 - How Mac Got Fat

    S7:E10

    Step inside the confession booth with Mac as he tells a befuddled priest why his fatness is the fault of the other members of The Gang.

    Directors:Matt Shakman, Randall Einhorn
    Writers:Mehar Sethi, Scott Marder

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  25. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 7 Episode 12 - The High School Reunion (1)
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #25 - The High School Reunion (1)

    S7:E12

    The gang have much to prove when they attend their high-school reunion. They meet old friends and make new foes as they stroll down memory lane.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writers:Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary" is the worst rated episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia". It scored 6.3/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Todd Biermann and written by Rob Mac, Charlie Day, Keyonna Taylor, it aired on 7/9/2025. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies Reboot".