It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an American sitcom created by Rob McElhenney, which premiered on FXX in 2005. It follows the lives of four friends, Mac, Dennis, Charlie, and Dee, as they run an Irish pub in Philadelphia. Over the course of its 20 seasons, the show has had many memorable episodes, but not all of them have been well received by viewers. In this article, we'll take a look at the worst episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as ranked by viewers. From season-long plot arcs that failed to deliver to one-off episodes that just miss the mark, we'll be exploring the worst of the worst.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Apr 12, 2024.
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The guys buy a gun after the bar's safe is stolen.
The episode was rated 7,42 from 1235 votes.
A girl from Charlie's past reveals they have a child together. Mac sees the benefits in being a pro-life advocate, while Dennis uses an abortion rally to meet women.
The episode was rated 7,43 from 1640 votes.
The guys hire Dee's friend, Terrell to promote the bar. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to prove that he is not a racist.
The episode was rated 7,45 from 2146 votes.
After discovering that he might have cancer, Mac and Dennis attempt to find a woman who will sleep with Charlie. In the midst of their search, Mac falls in love with a transsexual he meets at the bar named Carmen. Overwhelmed by the extra workload that she had to take on since Charlie has taken a leave of absence, Dee tries to get Dennis to hire a recently out of work actress friend to help out.
The episode was rated 7,46 from 1301 votes.
After reminiscing about high school, the guys conclude that it would be a public service if they allowed teens to drink in the bar, thus providing a safe and controlled environment for teens to party. Feeling that she missed out on a lot as a teenager due to having to wear a brace for her scoliosis, Dee begins dating a high school jock.
The episode was rated 7,47 from 1433 votes.
Charlie and Mac's old high school gym teacher is accused of molestation.
The episode was rated 7,50 from 1140 votes.
Mac and Dennis befriend a patron found dead at their bar in order to win the affection of his granddaughter.
The episode was rated 7,55 from 1171 votes.
