The WORST episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Every episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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
The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies Reboot
star
7.12
1021 votes

#1 - The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies Reboot

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2018

To one-up the guys, Dee has organized an "all-female reboot" of the Wade Boggs challenge on a first-of-its-kind, all-female flight headed to L.A. for the women's march.

Directors: Kat Coiro
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Frank's Brother
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7.26
1523 votes

#2 - Frank's Brother

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2011

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.

Directors: Matt Shakman
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Charlie's Home Alone
star
7.26
930 votes

#3 - Charlie's Home Alone

Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/2018

It's the weekend of Super Bowl LII from Charlie's perspective. While Charlie searches the back office, Cricket steals the suit leaving Charlie home alone to defend himself.

Directors: Kat Coiro
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The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell
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7.27
1558 votes

#4 - The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/6/2008

The gang fudge history by claiming that Paddy's Pub was responsible for cracking the Liberty Bell in an attempt to turn their dive into a Philadelphia landmark.

Directors: Matt Shakman
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The Gang Gets Cursed
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7.28
456 votes

#5 - The Gang Gets Cursed

Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/14/2023

The Gang's going to be on Bar Rescue but a series of bad omens leads them to believe they are all cursed. They set off to undo the curses and make amends to the people/things they've wronged. While Mac, who's on a run of good luck, meets Chase Utley and invites him for a catch.

Directors: Richie Keen
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The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7
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7.34
554 votes

#6 - The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7

Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/1/2021

Upon discovering that their self-made “Lethal Weapon” sequels have been pulled from the local library, the Gang decides to address their political incorrectness by making another film: “Lethal Weapon 7.”

Directors: Pete Chatmon
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Waiting for Big Mo
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7.35
663 votes

#7 - Waiting for Big Mo

Season 14 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/2019

Dennis and Charlie stand guard at the entrance to their laser tag base waiting to ambush the legendary "Big Mo," but Dennis begins to ponder the reasons they play laser tag and if their pursuit of a victory is worth their effort.

Directors: Pete Chatmon
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The Gang Chokes
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7.40
729 votes

#8 - The Gang Chokes

Season 14 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2019

Annoyed that the Gang failed to react as he nearly choked to death on an appetizer, Frank decides the Waiter, his savior, is the only person who has his back.

Directors: Glenn Howerton
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Risk E. Rat's Pizza and Amusement Center
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7.40
452 votes

#9 - Risk E. Rat's Pizza and Amusement Center

Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/5/2023

The Gang goes to "Risk E. Rat's", their childhood version of Chuck E. Cheese, only to find all the riskiness that made it exciting has been systematically replaced with safety and overcautiousness. Dennis and Charlie try to find the old ride with the animatronic boobs. Dee takes Frank on a scavenger to find risqué jokes hidden throughout the establishment. Mac plays Skee-Ball to win tickets for a prize.

Directors: Nina Pedrad
Writer: Rob Rosell
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The Gang Gets Racist
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7.42
3716 votes

#10 - The Gang Gets Racist

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/4/2005

The guys hire Dee's friend, Terrell to promote the bar. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to prove that he is not a racist.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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Being Frank
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7.43
1597 votes

#11 - Being Frank

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2016

The gang have a new scheme and Frank tries to keep up.

Directors: Heath Cullens
Writer: Scott Marder
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Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab
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7.43
451 votes

#12 - Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab

Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/28/2023

When news spreads of Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul's visit to Philadelphia to promote their Dos Hermanos mezcal brand, the Guys decide to pitch them their own liquor. And the Gang takes to the skies to get a taste of the glamorous high life.

Directors: Megan Ganz
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Dee Sinks In A Bog
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7.44
483 votes

#13 - Dee Sinks In A Bog

Season 15 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/22/2021

Guided by a young priest, Mac spends a day at the seminary to truly understand what it takes to become a priest. Dennis and Frank plan an elaborate trap at the castle to humiliate Charlie’s pen pal. Dee prepares for a date with an Irish doctor, only to find herself sinking in a bog. Having learned of his pen pal’s true identity, Charlie bonds with him and makes a choice that will forever change the Gang.

Directors: Pete Chatmon
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The Gang Exploits a Miracle
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7.46
1877 votes

#14 - The Gang Exploits a Miracle

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/27/2006

Mac and Dee become uncomfortable when the rest of the guys decide to make some extra money by exploiting the similarities between a water stain and the Virgin Mary. A reunion with someone from the past, stirs up forbidden feelings within Dee.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Gun Fever
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7.46
2658 votes

#15 - Gun Fever

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/30/2005

The guys buy a gun after the bar's safe is stolen.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Frank Shoots Every Member of the Gang
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7.47
477 votes

#16 - Frank Shoots Every Member of the Gang

Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2023

After Frank shoots Dennis and Dee, they resolve to take Frank's gun away. Mac and Charlie go on a road trip with their moms to get their inheritances -- for Mac, it's letters written by his grandfather which have fallen into his Uncle Donald's hands, while for Charlie, it's a jar of teeth that is now in the hands of his sisters, Bunny and Candy.

Directors: Richie Keen
Writer: Davis Kop
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Dee Made a Smut Film
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7.49
1554 votes

#17 - Dee Made a Smut Film

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2016

Dennis makes a movie spotlighting his erotic memoirs while Frank and Mac try to pass off Charlie as a gifted artist to make money.

Directors: Todd Biermann
Writer: Eric Ledgin
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The Gang Solves Global Warming
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7.49
722 votes

#18 - The Gang Solves Global Warming

Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2019

As a record-breaking heat wave overtakes Philly, the Gang plans to profit from global warming by pumping up the A/C so people will congregate at Paddy’s and save energy at home.

Directors: Pete Chatmon
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The Gang Wins the Big Game
star
7.51
849 votes

#19 - The Gang Wins the Big Game

Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/2018

It’s the most important weekend of their lives and Frank has treated the gang and a crew of their ragtag hangers-on with tickets to see the Eagles in the Super Bowl!

Directors: Kat Coiro
Writer: Conor Galvin
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A Woman's Right to Chop
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7.52
680 votes

#20 - A Woman's Right to Chop

Season 14 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2019

When a trendy new hair salon opens up right next door to Paddy’s, Dennis and Frank go on the offensive to stop women from cutting off their hair. Meanwhile, Mac is reunited with his childhood dog Poppins.

Directors: Pete Chatmon
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Charlie Has Cancer
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7.52
2505 votes

#21 - Charlie Has Cancer

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/23/2005

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.

Directors: Rob McElhenney
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Underage Drinking: A National Concern
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7.52
2618 votes

#22 - Underage Drinking: A National Concern

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/18/2005

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.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Charlie Goes America All Over Everybody's Ass
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7.53
1939 votes

#23 - Charlie Goes America All Over Everybody's Ass

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/10/2006

Dennis and Mac make a decision to take away all rules concerning moral and behavioral etiquette at Paddy's after an argument about the Constitution. Frank uses the decision and it's following consequences to his own gain. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to convey his love for America by protesting while Dee attempts to reaffirm her goal of being an actress.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Charlie Wants an Abortion
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7.53
2834 votes

#24 - Charlie Wants an Abortion

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/11/2005

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.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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Dee Day
star
7.54
736 votes

#25 - Dee Day

Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2019

The guys are in the final preparation stage for an unknown scheme when Dee enters to inform them that it is "Dee Day," and they have to do everything she wants without complaint.

Directors: Pete Chatmon
Writer: Megan Ganz