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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

  • TV Series
  • 2005–
  • TV-MA
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
266K
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104
Danny DeVito, Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and Glenn Howerton in 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.

  • Creators
    • Rob McElhenney
    • Glenn Howerton
  • Stars
    • Charlie Day
    • Glenn Howerton
    • Rob McElhenney
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    266K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    104
    • Creators
      • Rob McElhenney
      • Glenn Howerton
    • Stars
      • Charlie Day
      • Glenn Howerton
      • Rob McElhenney
    • 469User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #56
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 17 nominations total

    Episodes179

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    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Frank's Beads Go Berserk
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    Charlie Day
    Charlie Day
    • Charlie Kelly
    • 2005–2025
    Glenn Howerton
    Glenn Howerton
    • Dennis Reynolds…
    • 2005–2025
    Rob McElhenney
    Rob McElhenney
    • Mac…
    • 2005–2025
    Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson
    • Dee Reynolds
    • 2005–2025
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Frank Reynolds
    • 2006–2025
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    • Waitress…
    • 2005–2023
    David Hornsby
    David Hornsby
    • Cricket…
    • 2006–2023
    Artemis Pebdani
    Artemis Pebdani
    • Artemis
    • 2005–2023
    Lynne Marie Stewart
    Lynne Marie Stewart
    • Charlie's Mom…
    • 2005–2023
    Sandy Martin
    Sandy Martin
    • Mrs. Mac…
    • 2006–2023
    David Zdunich
    • Ernie the Barfly
    • 2007–2009
    Lance Barber
    Lance Barber
    • Bill Ponderosa
    • 2010–2018
    Andrew Friedman
    Andrew Friedman
    • Charlie's Uncle Jack…
    • 2005–2023
    Gregory Scott Cummins
    Gregory Scott Cummins
    • Luther…
    • 2006–2023
    Jimmi Simpson
    Jimmi Simpson
    • Liam McPoyle
    • 2005–2023
    Nate Mooney
    Nate Mooney
    • Ryan McPoyle
    • 2005–2023
    Michael Naughton
    Michael Naughton
    • Waiter…
    • 2008–2019
    Catherine Reitman
    Catherine Reitman
    • Maureen Ponderosa
    • 2010–2016
    • Creators
      • Rob McElhenney
      • Glenn Howerton
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    Reviewers say 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' is acclaimed for its dark humor and bold approach to taboo subjects. The ensemble cast, especially Danny DeVito, is lauded for their chemistry and performances. Often likened to 'Seinfeld' for its character-driven comedy, the show's clever writing and unique characters are highlighted. However, its crude humor and profanity may not suit all tastes. Despite some noting a decline in later seasons, its longevity and consistent quality are praised, making it a standout in unconventional comedy.
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    10Rob1331

    One of the best comedies ever created!

    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia is absolutely, without a doubt, the greatest comedy ever created! You would think that after 15 incredible seasons that it would start to get stale but it hasn't...EVERY season is just as hilarious as the others. It's amazing that show going into its 16th season hasn't gone stale yet but every year it's still as good as the one before and every year I still look forward to this wonderful show. The entire cast is so incredibly funny it's hard to say who's the best, they are all equally talented and equally hilarious. The 5 of them have literally become their characters and make it look so easy, you can tell they're all having a great time doing this show. That's why it's been on so long. Love this show so much!
    10nkb_junk

    My new favorite show

    Now that Arrested Development has been laid to rest (RIP), I have found the next best thing.

    "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is different and funny, in a crossing-moral-lines kind of way. Good for FX that they have the cojones to put this show on.

    How can you not laugh when story lines involve trying to take financial advantage of a religious miracle, or considering sleeping with your fiend's mom to get even, or tea-bagging (not the actual act, but, 'nuff said)?

    I can only hope this show stays on the air long enough to gain sufficient viewers to not get canceled.
    9geeboy37

    One of the best comedies of our lifetime

    This is one of the most consistently funny shows I think I ever have seen and I say that after watching another hilarious season(14). I personally re watched the whole series recently over a course of a month and its even better when you have that kind of continuity since everything is connect. There are only two other shows that Ive seen(in my lifetime) that are this consistently funny; Seinfeld and Curb. But to Its Always Sunny's credit they have made way more seasons and compared to Curb in a shorter amount of time.
    10gusdanjaq

    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.
    10Supermanfan-13

    Absolutely Hilarious!!

    I don't even know how to describe how much I love this show. It's easily one of my favorite comedies in the history of television. I don't know anyone who's seen this show who hasn't loved it. This is one of those shows where you'll have to watch each episode more than once because you'll miss parts from laughing so much. I've seen every episode of every season a few times and it's just as funny rewatching it as it was the first time. The cast (Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito) is perfect. They are all hilarious, as are all the supporting characters. I can't recommend this show enough, do yourself a favor and go watch it as soon as you can. I promise that you won't be disappointed.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Charlie (Charlie Day) and the Waitress (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) are married in real life.
    • 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.
    • Connections
      Edited into Funny or Die Presents...: Fifty Shades of DeVito (2018)

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    • Release date
      • August 4, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • FX Networks
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • It's Always Sunny
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bluebush Productions
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • FX Productions
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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