The BEST episodes written by Glenn Howerton

The Nightman Cometh
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8.48
1958 votes

#1 - The Nightman Cometh

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 4 - Episode 13

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

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Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom
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8.31
2083 votes

#2 - Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 2 - Episode 4

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

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Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense
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8.24
1288 votes

#3 - Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 8 - Episode 10

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.

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Charlie and Dee Find Love
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8.20
1412 votes

#4 - Charlie and Dee Find Love

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

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

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The Gang Broke Dee
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8.19
1553 votes

#5 - The Gang Broke Dee

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 9 - Episode 1

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.

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Hero or Hate Crime?
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8.14
2206 votes

#6 - Hero or Hate Crime?

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

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.

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The Gang's Revenge (2)
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8.12
1521 votes

#7 - The Gang's Revenge (2)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 7 - Episode 13

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

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The Maureen Ponderosa Wedding Massacre
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8.11
1322 votes

#8 - The Maureen Ponderosa Wedding Massacre

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 8 - Episode 3

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

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The Gang Hits the Road
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8.10
1968 votes

#9 - The Gang Hits the Road

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 5 - Episode 2

The gang tries to expand their horizons by going on a road trip to the Grand Canyon.

Mac Day
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8.08
1519 votes

#10 - Mac Day

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 9 - Episode 5

Everyone in the gang gets a day to do what they want while everyone else in the gang must participate willingly. This is Mac's Day... and its got twice the "Mac".

The Gang Goes on Family Fight
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8.06
1419 votes

#11 - The Gang Goes on Family Fight

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 10 - Episode 8

When the gang appears on a nationally broadcasted game show, Dennis does his best to keep the gang’s weirdness under wraps.

The Waitress Is Getting Married
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8.03
1994 votes

#12 - The Waitress Is Getting Married

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

The waitress is getting married, Dee is jealous that she's beating her to the altar, so she tries to derail the wedding.

The ANTI-Social Network
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8.02
1675 votes

#13 - The ANTI-Social Network

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 7 - Episode 8

The gang uses the Internet to cyber-stalk their prey. Frank tries to drum up business for Paddy's with a viral video.

Gun Fever Too: Still Hot
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8.00
1606 votes

#14 - Gun Fever Too: Still Hot

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 9 - Episode 2

After Frank appears on Local Television advocating gun ownership, the rest of the gang takes a look at the ownership process and alternatives to find a common ground on this still heated issue.

The Gang Misses the Boat
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7.97
1277 votes

#15 - The Gang Misses the Boat

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 10 - Episode 6

After another failed venture, the Gang wonders if their group dynamic is bringing them down as individuals, causing them to separate from one another and find out who they really are.

The Gang Recycles Their Trash
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7.96
1339 votes

#16 - The Gang Recycles Their Trash

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

With the garbage men of Philadelphia on strike, Frank concocts a plan to undercut the union and get the contract to collect the city's trash.

PTSDee
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7.93
2047 votes

#17 - PTSDee

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 12 - Episode 7

Dee dates a male stripper and tries to prove her worth after learning she's his "rock bottom." Elsewhere, Mac and Frank get sucked into a VR war game, leading Mac to develop a case of PTSD.

Mac & Charlie Die (1)
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7.92
1752 votes

#18 - Mac & Charlie Die (1)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 4 - Episode 5

Part 1 of 2. Mac and Charlie fake their deaths to avoid the wrath of Mac's father who was released from prison and is out for vengeance.

Dennis' Double Life
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7.92
1937 votes

#19 - Dennis' Double Life

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 12 - Episode 10

Dennis reveals he has a baby after his Wade Boggs layover in North Dakota and the gang try to help him get out of the jam, but their suggestions border on the extreme.

Sweet Dee Gets Audited
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7.91
1650 votes

#20 - Sweet Dee Gets Audited

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 7 - Episode 4

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.

Sweet Dee's Dating a Retarded Person
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7.90
2075 votes

#21 - Sweet Dee's Dating a Retarded Person

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

Dee gets involved with a famous local rapper who might be mentally challenged, and whose success inspires the rest of the gang to start a band.

Frank Retires
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7.88
1294 votes

#22 - Frank Retires

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 10 - Episode 9

After Frank decides he's worked long enough, the rest of the gang strategizes amongst and against each other for control over "Paddy's."

The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition
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7.87
1716 votes

#23 - 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.

Hundred Dollar Baby
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7.84
2196 votes

#24 - Hundred Dollar Baby

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 2 - Episode 5

Frank runs into an old adversary at the gym when he begins teaching Dee to box after she was robbed. Hoping to make some extra money on the side, Mac and Dennis make preparations for Charlie to compete in an underground street fighting match.

The Gang Gets Invincible
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7.82
2088 votes

#25 - 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.

Mac and Charlie Write a Movie
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7.79
1662 votes

#26 - Mac and Charlie Write a Movie

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 5 - Episode 11

When Dee gets a part in the new M. Night Shyamalan film, Mac and Charlie seize a chance to pitch their movie script.

Pop-Pop: The Final Solution
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7.75
1302 votes

#27 - Pop-Pop: The Final Solution

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 8 - Episode 1

Dennis and Dee's ailing grandfather Pop-Pop is wasting away in the hospital, and they have to decide whether or not to pull the plug. Things get complicated when The Gang learns of Pop-Pop's history as a Nazi, and Mac, Charlie and Frank set off in search of the old man's spoils from the war.

Dennis Reynolds: An Erotic Life
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7.74
1728 votes

#28 - Dennis Reynolds: An Erotic Life

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 4 - Episode 9

After discovering Dennis' erotic memoir, Mac and Frank attempt to make some money off of it. Meanwhile, Dee and Charlie decide to spend a day in each other's shoes.

The Aluminum Monster vs. Fatty Magoo
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7.73
2059 votes

#29 - The Aluminum Monster vs. Fatty Magoo

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

Dee is shocked to learn that an overweight social outcast from her High School has become a rich and skinny fashion designer.

The Gang's Still In Ireland
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7.71
520 votes

#30 - The Gang's Still In Ireland

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 15 - Episode 6

Dennis and Dee explore their new accommodations in the countryside; Frank accompanies Charlie to find the truth about Charlie’s Irish childhood pen pal; Mac has an identity crisis and decides to join the seminary.

Mac & Charlie Die (2)
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7.69
1457 votes

#31 - Mac & Charlie Die (2)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 4 - Episode 6

Part 2 of 2. Dennis, Frank, and Dee find unique ways of coping with the apparent loss of their friends.

The Gang Gets Whacked (1)
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7.68
1685 votes

#32 - The Gang Gets Whacked (1)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 3 - Episode 12

After stumbling upon a kilo of cocaine, the gang is forced to pay off a $25,000 debt to the mob. Mac becomes a mob informant, while Frank pimps out Dennis as an escort at the local country club. Charlie stumbles upon an opportunity to sell illegal narcotics.

The Gang Replaces Dee With A Monkey
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7.68
543 votes

#33 - The Gang Replaces Dee With A Monkey

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 15 - Episode 4

When the Gang suspects Dee is menopausal, they scramble to find a new employee for Paddy’s Pub. Meanwhile, Dee decides to put her acting career on hold in order to mentor young actors.

The High School Reunion (1)
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7.67
1637 votes

#34 - The High School Reunion (1)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 7 - Episode 12

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 Gang Gets Whacked (2)
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7.67
1615 votes

#35 - The Gang Gets Whacked (2)

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 3 - Episode 13

While paying off their debt to the mob, Charlie and Dee try to find a way to make fake cocaine in order to fool them, while Dennis ranks in thousands of dollars being pimped out at the local country club. Mac realizes his position as a mob informant isn't being utilized to its full potential.

The Gang Goes To Ireland
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7.63
552 votes

#36 - The Gang Goes To Ireland

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 15 - Episode 5

The Gang’s in Dublin! Dennis longs for a charming, authentic European experience, but ends up helping Frank with some of his business’s “dirty work.” Mac and Charlie learn about their Irish heritage. Dee rushes to the set of an Irish soap opera, where she will play the role of “Obnoxious American MILF.”

The Gang Goes Bowling
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7.63
504 votes

#37 - The Gang Goes Bowling

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 16 - Episode 7

The guys crash Dee's bowling league night and compete in a Battle of the Sexes at a bowling alley owned by the McPoyles. Dee, The Waitress, Artemis, and Gail the Snail versus Dennis, Mac, Charlie, and Frank in a classic match to prove once and for all who has the upper hand in sports.

Charlie Gets Crippled
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7.61
2420 votes

#38 - Charlie Gets Crippled

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 2 - Episode 1

An accident that puts Charlie in a wheelchair opens up a window of possibilities for the gang. Meanwhile, Dennis and Dee’s estranged father reenters their life in hopes of starting anew with his children and soon discovers that he enjoys the lifestyle of their friends.

Psycho Pete Returns
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7.59
1292 votes

#39 - Psycho Pete Returns

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

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.

2020: A Year In Review
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7.54
641 votes

#40 - 2020: A Year In Review

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 15 - Episode 1

The Gang looks back on 2020 to justify their numerous PPP loans. In doing so, it is revealed that they contributed to the chaos of the past political year way more than anyone could have imagined.

Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab
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7.46
501 votes

#41 - Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 16 - Episode 5

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.

Gun Fever
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7.45
2703 votes

#42 - Gun Fever

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 1 - Episode 5

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

The Gang Gets Racist
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7.42
3772 votes

#43 - The Gang Gets Racist

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

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

The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell
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7.26
1578 votes

#44 - 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.