The BEST episodes written by David Hornsby

Charlie Work
star
8.74
1591 votes

#1 - Charlie Work

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 10 - Episode 4

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

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Quarantine
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8.40
819 votes

#2 - Quarantine

Mythic Quest - Season 1 - Episode 10

As the MQ staff works from home, Poppy struggles with solitude while Brad and David start a charitable competition.

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The Gang Gets Quarantined
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8.26
1458 votes

#3 - The Gang Gets Quarantined

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 9 - Episode 7

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.

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The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award
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8.21
1519 votes

#4 - The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 9 - Episode 3

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.

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Dee Reynolds: Shaping America's Youth
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8.16
1750 votes

#5 - Dee Reynolds: Shaping America's Youth

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 6 - Episode 9

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.

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The D.E.N.N.I.S. System
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8.11
1897 votes

#6 - The D.E.N.N.I.S. System

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 5 - Episode 10

Dennis reveals his foolproof system for seducing any woman to the rest of the gang, but they don't grasp the concept.

Dee Gives Birth
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8.04
1674 votes

#7 - Dee Gives Birth

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 6 - Episode 12

Dee's blessed event is fast approaching but the father's identity remains a mystery---to the gang, at least. So they throw a party and invite all of Dee's former flings.

The Gang Gets Ready for Primetime
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7.96
340 votes

#8 - The Gang Gets Ready for Primetime

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 17 - Episode 7

Upon learning that Frank's making a "Hometown Visit" with his Golden Bachelor partners, the Gang rehearses their family dinner to appeal to America.

The Gang Dances Their Asses Off
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7.94
1829 votes

#9 - The Gang Dances Their Asses Off

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 3 - Episode 15

In the season finale, Charlie accidentally puts Paddy's up as a prize for a dance marathon, which prompts the gang to enter the competition in order to save their bar.

Charlie Rules the World
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7.89
1418 votes

#10 - Charlie Rules the World

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 8 - Episode 8

After slipping into an unhealthy obsession with computer games, The Gang wrestles to define the difference between the real and the virtual worlds.

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The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition
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7.86
1719 votes

#11 - The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 4 - Episode 12

Hoping to make their own dreams come true, the gang sets out to give an unexpected family an extreme home makeover.

The Gang Gets Invincible
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7.82
2096 votes

#12 - The Gang Gets Invincible

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 3 - Episode 2

Mac, Dennis and Dee try out for the Philadelphia Eagles. Also interested in becoming an Eagle is Liam and Ryan McPoyle's brother, Doyle.

The World Series Defense
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7.79
1870 votes

#13 - The World Series Defense

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 5 - Episode 6

The gang describes the trials and tribulations they went through, during game five of the World Series, in hopes the judge will clear them of all the citations they received.

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The Gang Goes to Hell (1)
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7.77
1499 votes

#14 - The Gang Goes to Hell (1)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 11 - Episode 9

The gang tries to take a vacation from their usual dynamic by going on a cruise, but old habits die hard.

Dennis and Dee's Mom Is Dead
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7.76
1973 votes

#15 - Dennis and Dee's Mom Is Dead

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 3 - Episode 3

After Barbara's death, Dee and Frank are unhappy to learn that she left them both out of the will, while Dennis inherits the mansion which he plans to turn into a party pad.

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Mac is a Serial Killer
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7.76
1966 votes

#16 - Mac is a Serial Killer

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 3 - Episode 10

After Mac arrives to the bar with scratches on his neck and exhibiting strange behavior, Frank comes to the conclusion that he is the serial killer terrorizing young women in Philadelphia. Frank sets out with his trusty chainsaw and a doubtful Charlie to find evidence to implicate Mac in the murders. In search of another suspect, Dennis and Dee do a little role-playing in order to help themselves better understand who they might be dealing with.

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Wolf Cola: A Public Relations Nightmare
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7.75
2133 votes

#17 - Wolf Cola: A Public Relations Nightmare

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 12 - Episode 4

Franks Fluids LLC is in big trouble after a news segment shows Wolf Cola has become the official drink of Boko Haram. Dee and Dennis help with the PR nightmare while Charlie and Mac work on a scheme to make Fight Milk the official drink of the UFC.

Bums: Making a Mess All Over the City
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7.75
1770 votes

#18 - Bums: Making a Mess All Over the City

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 3 - Episode 14

Mac and Dee become vigilantes in order to remove the homeless from their neighborhood, while Frank and Dennis impersonate police officers.

The Gang Goes to Hell (2)
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7.71
1432 votes

#19 - The Gang Goes to Hell (2)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 11 - Episode 10

The gang gets real with one another in the face of death.

Paddy's Pub: The Worst Bar in Philadelphia
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7.70
1731 votes

#20 - Paddy's Pub: The Worst Bar in Philadelphia

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 4 - Episode 8

A newspaper critic is kidnapped by the gang after he calls Paddy's pub the worst bar in Philadelphia.

The Gang Gets a New Member
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7.69
1664 votes

#21 - The Gang Gets a New Member

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 6 - Episode 8

A blast from the past prompts the guys to expand membership, and Dee to re-consider her future.

Mac Kills His Dad
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7.69
1259 votes

#22 - Mac Kills His Dad

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 10 - Episode 7

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.

Mac's Banging the Waitress
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7.68
1791 votes

#23 - Mac's Banging the Waitress

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 4 - Episode 4

Charlie finds out that the waitress has been seeing someone. He calls on Mac, his so-called best friend, to find out more information about the guy and to beat him up. However, it turns out that Mac is the guy the waitress has supposedly been seeing. Dennis, heartbroken that he's not Charlie's best friend, tries to win him over.

The Gang Spies Like U.S.
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7.68
1236 votes

#24 - The Gang Spies Like U.S.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 10 - Episode 5

Mac, Dennis and Dee spy on the fish factory. Frank and Charlie become suspicious.

The Great Recession
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7.68
1890 votes

#25 - The Great Recession

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 5 - Episode 3

With a shantytown taking shape outside, Mac and Dennis try to keep Paddy's going in tough times. Meanwhile, Frank and Dee start a family business.

The Gang Makes Paddy's Great Again
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7.64
1173 votes

#26 - The Gang Makes Paddy's Great Again

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 13 - Episode 1

Meet Cindy, the new, ethnically diverse female member of the gang who can successfully pull off scams. Everything is working until Mac introduces a new member: a life-like sex doll that looks exactly like Dennis.

Frank Falls out the Window
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7.64
1675 votes

#27 - Frank Falls out the Window

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 11 - Episode 2

After falling out of the window, Frank thinks that it's 2006. The other three see this as a chance to fix their past mistakes.

The Gang Sells Out
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7.62
1907 votes

#28 - The Gang Sells Out

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 3 - Episode 7

The gang agrees to sell Paddys when they get an offer that is too good to refuse, but it forces the bar's non-partners, Dee and Charlie to find new jobs.

A Cricket's Tale
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7.61
1923 votes

#29 - A Cricket's Tale

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 12 - Episode 9

We get to see a typical day in Cricket's world and then a possible redemption when his family intervenes. Will Cricket finally move on from the gang, finding love in the process? Will Cricket go from filthy beast to his former self, Matthew Mara?

The Gang Runs for Office
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7.58
1956 votes

#30 - The Gang Runs for Office

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 2 - Episode 8

Driven by Frank's insight into the world of politics, Dennis pursues a political career by running for office.

The Gang Buys A Roller Rink
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7.55
577 votes

#31 - The Gang Buys A Roller Rink

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 15 - Episode 3

It’s the ‘90s, and the Gang hangs out one last time at the local roller rink before going their separate ways.

Dee Sinks In A Bog
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7.43
528 votes

#32 - Dee Sinks In A Bog

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 15 - Episode 7

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.

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Titans’ Rift
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7.35
730 votes

#33 - Titans’ Rift

Mythic Quest - Season 2 - Episode 1

With Ian on sabbatical, Poppy must come up with a title for the new expansion. Dana and Rachel take their relationship to new heights.

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Grouchy Goat
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7.33
710 votes

#34 - Grouchy Goat

Mythic Quest - Season 2 - Episode 2

Brad wants to launch a mobile game. Poppy is pulled away from working on the expansion with Ian to speak at a luncheon for women in gaming.

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The Gang Gets Cursed
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7.32
520 votes

#35 - The Gang Gets Cursed

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 16 - Episode 3

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.

Juice Box
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7.31
639 votes

#36 - Juice Box

Mythic Quest - Season 2 - Episode 8

Ian presents his half of the expansion and ends up in the hospital. David ponders his legacy.

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Waiting for Big Mo
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7.30
693 votes

#37 - Waiting for Big Mo

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 14 - Episode 10

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.

Across the Universe
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7.29
565 votes

#38 - Across the Universe

Mythic Quest - Season 3 - Episode 1

As David stewards Mythic Quest, Ian and Poppy consider offers for their offshoot game. Jo assembles the entire team for C.W.’s celebration.

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Non-Player Character
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7.26
890 votes

#39 - Non-Player Character

Mythic Quest - Season 1 - Episode 6

Poppy steps out for a meeting and Mythic Quest headquarters descends into chaos.

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Frank's Brother
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7.26
1540 votes

#40 - Frank's Brother

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 7 - Episode 5

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 Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell
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7.25
1585 votes

#41 - The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 4 - Episode 11

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.

Partners
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7.20
517 votes

#42 - Partners

Mythic Quest - Season 3 - Episode 2

Ian feels adrift in his new partnership with Poppy. David and Jo are suspicious of an employee’s return. Dana and Rachel meet the new testers.

1000%
star
7.20
364 votes

#43 - 1000%

Mythic Quest - Season 4 - Episode 2

David uses AI to help regulate gamer behavior—then needs humans to regulate the AI. Meanwhile, no one is regulating Ian and Poppy’s arguments.

Boundaries
star
7.12
385 votes

#44 - Boundaries

Mythic Quest - Season 4 - Episode 1

Ian and Poppy reveal their project as they struggle with personal and professional lines. The Mythic Quest team adjusts to their new game’s growth.

The Casino
star
7.11
1055 votes

#45 - The Casino

Mythic Quest - Season 1 - Episode 2

Brad takes the day off to prove a point, leaving Poppy and David to keep the game afloat. Dana and Rachel have a girls’ night in.