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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

  • TV Series
  • 2005– 2005–
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 22m
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8.8/10
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
Five friends with big egos and small brains are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia.
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Five friends with big egos and small brains are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia.Five friends with big egos and small brains are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia.Five friends with big egos and small brains are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia.
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
230K
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POPULARITY
60
11
    • Rob McElhenney
    • Glenn Howerton
  • Stars
    • Charlie Day
    • Rob McElhenney
    • Kaitlin Olson
    • Rob McElhenney
    • Glenn Howerton
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    • Charlie Day
    • Rob McElhenney
    • Kaitlin Olson
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    • 430User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #54
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys

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    Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson, and Andy Buckley in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
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    • Frank Reynolds
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis
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    David Hornsby
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    Sandy Martin
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    Lance Barber
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    Andrew Friedman
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    Gregory Scott Cummins
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    Jimmi Simpson
    • Liam McPoyle
    Nate Mooney
    Nate Mooney
    • Ryan McPoyle
    Michael Naughton
    Michael Naughton
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    Catherine Reitman
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    • Trivia
      Was almost canceled after its first season, but renewed at the last minute when FX executives decided to give it room to grow. It has gone from the brink of cancellation to being one of the highest rated and most popular shows on FX, and with its fifteenth season has become the longest-running live-action sitcom in television history. However, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, which ran for fourteen seasons (1952-1966), still holds the record for most episodes at 435. In order for Sunny to surpass the earlier show (and if only 10 are made a season as been the practice for the last several years) it would therefore have to run through to 2048 (season 42).
    • Quotes

      Mac: What do we need a mattress for?

      Dennis Reynolds: What do you mean what do we need a mattress for? Why in the hell do you think we just spent all that money on a boat? The whole purpose of buying the boat in the first place was to get the ladies nice and tipsy topside so we can take 'em to a nice comfortable place below deck and, you know, they can't refuse, because of the implication.

      Mac: Oh, uh... okay. You had me going there for the first part. The second half kinda threw me.

      Dennis Reynolds: Well, dude, dude, think about it. She's out in the middle of nowhere with some dude she barely knows. You know, she looks around and what does she see? Nothin' but open ocean. "Ahh, there's nowhere for me to run! What am I gonna do, say no?"

      Mac: Okay. That... that seems really dark.

      Dennis Reynolds: Nah, no, it's not dark. You're misunderstanding me, bro.

      Mac: I'm-I think I am.

      Dennis Reynolds: Yeah, you are, because if the girl said no then the answer obviously is no...

      Mac: No. Right.

      Dennis Reynolds: But the thing is she's not gonna say no; she would never say no because of the implication.

      Mac: ...Now, you've said that word "implication" a couple of times. Wha-what implication?

      Dennis Reynolds: The implication that things might go wrong for her if she refuses to sleep with me. Now, not that things are gonna go wrong for her, but she's thinkin' that they will.

      Mac: But it sounds like she doesn't wanna have sex with you...

      Dennis Reynolds: Why aren't you understanding this? She-she doesn't know if she wants to have sex with me! That's not the issue...

      Mac: Are you gonna hurt women?

      Dennis Reynolds: I'm not gonna hurt these women! Why would I ever hurt these women? I feel like you're not getting this at all!

      Mac: I'm not getting it.

      Dennis Reynolds: Goddamn.

      [notices old woman staring at them]

      Dennis Reynolds: Well, don't you look at me like that. You certainly wouldn't be in any danger.

      Mac: So they are in danger!

      Dennis Reynolds: No one's in any danger!

    • Crazy credits
      The show's RCH production logo (now RCG) features an image of creators/stars Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton wearing hoodies and sunglasses. A sound clip plays backwards over the logo. In season 1 the clip says 'You are stupid for playing this forward' when reversed; in season 2 it says 'Is it brown? Is it brown? Good work. Is it brown? Is it brown?'; in season 3 it says 'Make it brown. Make it brown. Make it brown.' each actor chanting the words.
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    10/10
    Can sociopaths be considered as funny?
    Well TV sociopaths can indeed. In the same fashion as Seinfeld and Arrested development, this show deals with a group of unlikeable misfits while they engage in moronic adventures based in equally moronic impulses. The difference with those spiritual predecessors is that Sunny takes it a step further. As the tagline of the show indicates ("Seinfeld on a crack) the writers of this show not only embrace the selfishness of their characters but takes it a step further by completely severing their social awareness and empathy towards other human beings. The result, needless to say, is not only sometimes disturbing, but utterly hilarious. Here is a small introduction of each one of the characters:

    -Dennis Reynolds: A malignant narcissist in its truest form. Dennis believes he is the closest to physical perfection a human can achieve. A reputed ladies man, he is not above using alcohol, lies, emotional abuse and even the implication of danger (if they say no) to get girls in bed with him. He shows great amusement by watching how other people might get hurt by his actions, even if those people are his friends or his sister (who he constantly refers to as a bitch).

    -Mac: Dennis's best friend and roommate, he equally enjoys to be part of the gang's plans even if that means hurting or offending innocent people. He even benefits from Dennis's system to pick up and seduce girls, because Dennis let's Mac hit on them when he gets bored with them. Mac believes himself a skilled martial artist (Even if he has not taken one lesson in his whole life) and enjoys resolving problems with violence or vandalism.

    -Charlie: Although equally impulsive and alcoholic as the other's in the gang in many ways, he is the only one who has shown he has some empathy for his fellow human being. He spends his time drinking beer or huffing glue (yes, he huffs glue). Being the most naïve from the group he is easily manipulated by the others, although he has shown he isn't above manipulating them either. He is highly resentful and is prone to violent outbursts.

    -Deandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds: Dee is as manipulative ad his brother and has been shown as only motivated by her own agenda. She is heavily picked on by the others on the gang because of their misogynistic views. Although as the other characters of the group, specially his brother, she shows no regard for how other people might be getting affected by her actions. She is highly vindictive and she goes to great lengths to make sure her schemes and her lies are being bought by the people involved.

    -Frank Reynolds: An impulsive, violent and eccentric ex-millionaire he is highly delusional and carries a gun all the time. His likes include prostitutes, drugs and ham (Yes, ham). He is highly irrational and is always looking to crazier and more idiotic ways to deal with the possible issues that might arise for the gang.

    This show appeals to your inner child in the way that this characters really have the mental development of a child, and you will find hilarious how they will impulsively engage in idiotic plans without showing any preoccupation of how the consequences could be for them, their friends or for the people unfortunate enough to get involved with them. Is a refreshing show because it is one of the first comedies that embraces the darkness of its characters and the comedic possibilities of having a group of alcoholic, impulsive, borderline criminal, but dim witted protagonists. These are highly unlikeable people, and their humor might offend you in one way or another, but mark my words: You will enjoy every minute of it.
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    • Dec 5, 2011

    FAQ5

    • How does the gang manage to keep the bar in business even though it's never busy and they're terrible to everyone?
    • Is Mac's full name ever revealed?
    • Why did Rob McElhenney gain weight ?

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    • Release date
      • August 4, 2005 (United States)
      • United States
      • FX Networks
      • English
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      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bluebush Productions
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • FX Productions
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    • 22 minutes
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