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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 20, 2024.
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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.
The episode was rated 7,15 from 740 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,56 from 788 votes.
Dee faces an IRS audit over her claim that the baby she carried as a surrogate is her dependent, while the guys decide to run the bar in an unemotional, democratic manner rather than their typical method of shouting and personal attacks.
The episode was rated 7,66 from 801 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,76 from 779 votes.
As a hurricane threatens Philadelphia, Mac, Dennis and Charlie go to a mall to buy supplies and check out the large breasted TV reporter broadcasting from there, while Frank and Dee prepare Paddy's, and its basement bunker, for the storm.
The episode was rated 7,76 from 826 votes.
The gang uses the Internet to cyber-stalk their prey. Frank tries to drum up business for Paddy's with a viral video.
The episode was rated 7,78 from 820 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7,84 from 833 votes.
The Gang's plan to "extract" an "artifact" from a residence is jeopardized when the owners turn out to be home. Having not been noticed on the way in, they must make a plan to get the same result for the way out.
The episode was rated 7,90 from 814 votes.
With Frank intent on marrying a prostitute, The Gang tries to make the best of it by attempting an image makeover to uncover the heart of gold that exists deep inside Frank’s “pretty woman.”
The episode was rated 7,93 from 897 votes.
The gang come up with a new plan to buff their tarnished high-school reputations at their reunion.
The episode was rated 7,99 from 757 votes.
Traffic problems as a result of the President's visit to Philadelphia makes it difficult for the gang to see the summer's biggest film, "Thunder Gun Express". This episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is highly praised for its structure and comedy with the gang starting out united in their quest to see the movie and then gradually dropping off one by one. Even Frank, who seems to have become a script burden, has a great montage on a boat and the conclusion that is perfectly in tune with the gang. Mac continues to be a great character while an addition of Elena to the episode earns it a plus .5. The way the characters had to be creative and roam through sewers, debate removing clothes to avoid sewage waves, and eventually reunite at the movie is superb. Frank's use of his one phone call to call in a bomb threat and spoil his friends from watching the movie as revenge is the perfect button for this episode.
The episode was rated 8,14 from 766 votes.
Dee and Dennis take the gang to their favorite childhood vacation spot, the Jersey Shore, but soon find out that things aren't quite what they remember. As Dee and Dennis experience the seedy side of the shore, Mac, Frank and Charlie have the best night of their lives. From Frank and Mac's fixation on "rum ham" to Charlie having a magical evening with The Waitress, the gang experiences a series of comedic contrasts. The episode culminates in a hilarious sequence of events, including Dee and Dennis freaking out and Mac and Frank partying with the "gym, tan, laundry" set. This episode is sure to bring endless laughs with its perfect soundtrack and unexpected swerves.
The episode was rated 8,21 from 895 votes.
The episode Chardee MacDennis: The Game of Games from the show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is one of the most beloved episodes of the show. In this episode, the gang is playing a board game of their own creation and the escalating Calvin Ball-like insanity of this made up mishmash of games, drinking, and derangement is delightful. The game has a How I Met Your Mother vibe of group in-jokes and quirks being magnified in the vein of competition, but with the ribald, boundary-pushing qualities that It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia brings to the table.
The episode is full of hilarious moments like when Charlie's illiterate ramblings are used as trivia questions, Mac trying to flip the board, or Dee drunkenly rambling about the emotional abuse part of the game. The episode also has a great rhythm to it, with Charlie and Mac starting out losing terribly, Frank turning the tide for them, and then they lose via a coin flip anyway. It's the perfect deflating ending to an episode full of escalating insanity. This episode is way up there on the list of fan favourites and has earned a 9.0/10 review rating.
The episode was rated 8,26 from 912 votes.
