The BEST episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Every episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia!

Four egocentric friends who run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia try to find their way through the adult world of work and relationships. Unfortunately, their warped views and precarious judgments often lead them to trouble, creating a myriad of uncomfortable situations that usually only get worse before they get better.

Last Updated: 12/14/2024Network: FXXStatus: Continuing
Charlie Work
star
8.74
1555 votes

#1 - Charlie Work

Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/2015

Charlie directs The Gang in balancing a scheme involving live chickens, steaks and airline miles with a health inspection, in a fast hectic manner.

Directors: Matt Shakman
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The Nightman Cometh
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8.47
1939 votes

#2 - The Nightman Cometh

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/20/2008

In the season finale, Charlie gets the gang to help him put together a rock opera based on his song "Nightman."

Directors: Matt Shakman
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Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom
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8.33
2056 votes

#3 - Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/6/2006

Barbara hooks up with Mac to make Frank jealous, which leads to retaliation from Dennis.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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A Very Sunny Christmas
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8.32
1267 votes

#4 - A Very Sunny Christmas

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/16/2010

After years of being mistreated by Frank during the holiday season, Dennis and Dee decide to teach him a lesson. Meanwhile, Mac and Charlie reflect on their childhood Christmases, and realize that they were not as joyous and wonderful as they remembered.

Directors: Fred Savage
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The Gang Dines Out
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8.29
1304 votes

#5 - The Gang Dines Out

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2012

Every member of The Gang has something to celebrate at Guigino's, Philly's finest eatery, but when Mac and Dennis' private dinner is interrupted by an unexpected sighting of Frank and Charlie, the in-fighting begins. Dee also turns up at a table for one, and over the course of the night, the "one-ups-manship" soars to new heights.

Directors: Matt Shakman
Writer: Mehar Sethi
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The Gang Gets Quarantined
star
8.27
1461 votes

#6 - The Gang Gets Quarantined

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/2013

When a severe flu outbreak sweeps through Philadelphia, the gang chooses to voluntarily quarantine themselves inside of Paddy's in an attempt to keep their singing voices pristine for an upcoming singing competition.

Directors: Heath Cullens
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The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore
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8.26
1741 votes

#7 - The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2011

Dee and Dennis take the gang to their favorite childhood vacation spot where things aren't quite how they remember. While Dee and Dennis see the seedy side of the Jersey Shore, Mac, Frank and Charlie have the nights of their lives.

Directors: Matt Shakman
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Flowers for Charlie
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8.25
1516 votes

#8 - Flowers for Charlie

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/2013

When an experiment successfully multiplies Charlie's intellect and takes him away from the bar, the rest of the gang find themselves struggling to complete the menial "Charlie Work" that has kept the bar running for so long.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Mac & Dennis Move to the Suburbs
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8.25
1753 votes

#9 - Mac & Dennis Move to the Suburbs

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2016

Mac and Dennis move to the suburbs for cheaper rent but find it hard to adjust.

Directors: Todd Biermann
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Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense
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8.24
1280 votes

#10 - Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/20/2012

Court is in session at Paddy's Pub as Frank and Dennis present their cases to the rest of the gang, resulting in a verdict that will change their lives FOREVER... but not really.

Directors: Richie Keen
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Chardee MacDennis: The Game of Games
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8.23
1844 votes

#11 - Chardee MacDennis: The Game of Games

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2011

The gang plays the most twisted board game ever. Dee and Dennis face Mac, Charlie and Frank.

Directors: Matt Shakman
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The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award
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8.23
1523 votes

#12 - The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2013

Tired of failing to be recognized for their years of service in the bar industry, the gang changes their ways to give the patrons what they think they want.

Directors: Richie Keen
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The Gang Solves the Gas Crisis
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8.22
1991 votes

#13 - The Gang Solves the Gas Crisis

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2008

Charlie, Mac, and Dennis formulate a plan to take advantage of the rising gas prices. By purchasing excess amounts now, they can sell it in the future and profit. As usual, things don't go as planned. Dee is also out to make money when she learns that Bruce is going to give the family fortune to a Muslim cultural center. She and Frank try to stop him and get the cash for themselves.

Directors: Matt Shakman
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Charlie and Dee Find Love
star
8.21
1389 votes

#14 - Charlie and Dee Find Love

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2012

Charlie and Dee become romantically involved with two members of a wealthy family, which arouses jealousy in Mac, Dennis, and Frank.

Directors: Richie Keen
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The Gang Broke Dee
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8.20
1547 votes

#15 - The Gang Broke Dee

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2013

Dee starts to embrace the desperate, self-loathing qualities the guys have beaten into her over the years, sending her stand-up comedy career to unexpected places.

Directors: Richie Keen
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The Gang Goes to a Water Park
star
8.19
2380 votes

#16 - The Gang Goes to a Water Park

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2017

The gang takes a trip to a local water park, ripe with personal agendas and ulterior motives. Dennis feeds off his mantra of "the park provides" and takes on a protégé. Frank and Charlie are determined to ride every ride by any means necessary and Mac and Dee get stuck in a tube slide for most of the day.

Directors: Matt Shakman
Writer: Eric Ledgin
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The Gang Gets Analyzed
star
8.17
1350 votes

#17 - The Gang Gets Analyzed

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2012

The Gang gets Freudian as they step into the therapist's office to work through their mountain of issues, but when Dennis thinks he has everyone figured out, the shrink turns the tables on him and exposes the insanity in his unique brand of pop psychology.

Directors: Todd Biermann
Writer: Luvh Rakhe
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Thunder Gun Express
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8.17
1522 votes

#18 - Thunder Gun Express

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/1/2011

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".

Directors: Matt Shakman
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Dee Reynolds: Shaping America's Youth
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8.16
1729 votes

#19 - Dee Reynolds: Shaping America's Youth

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2010

Motivated by the drama teacher who inspired her, Dee takes a job as a substitute teacher, and exposes her students to the culture of Paddy's with a field trip to see the Gang's take on the Lethal Weapon series: Lethal Weapon 5.

Directors: Matt Shakman
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The Gang Saves the Day
star
8.16
1533 votes

#20 - The Gang Saves the Day

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2013

When a routine trip to a convenience store places the gang in the middle of an armed robbery, each of them is forced to explore how they react in extreme situations.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Dennis Takes a Mental Health Day
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8.14
504 votes

#21 - Dennis Takes a Mental Health Day

Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/19/2023

After a physical reveals that Dennis has elevated blood pressure, he decides to take a day away from The Gang to de-stress at the beach. But life has other plans, and his day spirals into a domino-chain of tech and customer service challenges until he can no longer contain his rage.

Directors: Heath Cullens
Writer: Ross Maloney
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Hero or Hate Crime?
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8.13
2204 votes

#22 - Hero or Hate Crime?

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2017

The gang fight over a lottery ticket and seek out an arbitrator to decide a rightful owner, who also decides if Frank is a hero or hate monger.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
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The Gang's Revenge (2)
star
8.13
1507 votes

#23 - The Gang's Revenge (2)

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/15/2011

The gang come up with a new plan to buff their tarnished high-school reputations at their reunion.

Directors: Matt Shakman
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The Maureen Ponderosa Wedding Massacre
star
8.12
1303 votes

#24 - The Maureen Ponderosa Wedding Massacre

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2012

The gang make a disturbing discovery after crashing Maureen's wedding.

Directors: Richie Keen
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Frank's Pretty Woman
star
8.12
1880 votes

#25 - Frank's Pretty Woman

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2011

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.”

Directors: Matt Shakman
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