Best Episodes
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a classic show that has been running since 2005. It follows four friends who run an Irish pub in Philadelphia and their misadventures as they try to navigate life. With 20 seasons, there have been a lot of great episodes, leaving fans to debate which are the best. Viewers have weighed in and ranked the top episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. From classic moments to unforgettable scenes, these are the best episodes according to viewers.
Written by Sophie and last updated on apr 20, 2024.
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When Psycho Pete, long lost member of the freight train, is released from the mental hospital, Dennis and Dee rush to get him recommitted while Charlie and Mac attempt to restore him to his former hard-partying form.
The episode was rated 7.37 from 858 votes.
"Asskickers" isn't just a hot new way to work out; it's a way of life...and maybe a cult.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 947 votes.
News surfaces about Mac's Dad, Luther, being a murder suspect. Mac goes into full "P.I." mode to clear his father of any wrong doing.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 838 votes.
Frank decides to retire; the foursome begin to plot and plan ways for each of them to take control of the bar.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 968 votes.
Dennis and Mac enlist Dee to spy on the fish factory across the street, Charlie and Frank grow suspicious and decide to do some spying of their own. Written by David Hornsby; directed by Matt Shakman.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 847 votes.
The gang gets into the online dating scene to expand their matchmaking potential.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 935 votes.
The group separates from one another to find out who they are as individuals after another failed endeavor.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 871 votes.
Mac oversees the gang while they compete to break Wade Boggs’ legendary beer drinking record.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 1004 votes.
When the gang appears on a nationally broadcasted game show, Dennis does his best to keep the gang’s weirdness under wraps.
The episode was rated 8.04 from 979 votes.
The episode "Charlie Work" from the show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an incredibly ambitious and creative episode that successfully pulled off a daring venture. The episode follows Charlie, who is usually taken for granted and demeaned by the rest of the gang, as he is notified that the health inspector will be arriving that day and goes into overdrive to keep the bar running. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang tries to exploit a flaw in the air-miles reward system.
The episode is a tour-de-force, and is full of incredible little setups and payoffs, as well as imitating the style of the movie Birdman. It is clear that the show is able to keep everything moving in sync as needed, making it an impressive and creative episode that is highly praised by viewers. The episode is so popular that it has even solidified It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as one of the viewers' favourite sitcoms. It is no wonder that viewers are surprised that the rating for this episode isn't higher.
The episode was rated 8.68 from 1124 votes.
