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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

2005 – nowShow18 seasons187 episodesTV-MA

Comedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8Metacritic728.7Rotten Tomatoes94%90%

An eccentric, bleak comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Episodes

18 seasons · 187 episodes · best: S10E4 "Charlie Work" 9.8

Episodes

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8.0
8.1
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7.9

Story

More Gang for your buck.

Four egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and 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.

Feels like

  • Nihilistic Comedy
  • Deeply Unlikable Characters
  • Escalating Chaos
  • Irish Pub Setting
  • Dark Satire
  • Absurd Logic
  • Cult Following
  • Friendship of Convenience
  • Self-Destructive Behavior
  • Sharp Dialogue

Cast

24 of 688 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Matt Shakman, Todd Biermann, Heath Cullens
Written by
Charlie Day, Rob Mac, Glenn Howerton
Produced by
Thomas Lofaro, Fred Savage

Everyone

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Facts

August 4, 2005 · October 12, 2026 · Still running

First aired
August 4, 2005
Latest episode
October 12, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
18 seasons · 187 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Innocent Bystander, Freeze-Frame Bonus, Theme Twin Naming +9

  • Innocent Bystander
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Theme Twin Naming
  • Drama Bomb Finale
  • Bindle Stick
  • Pink Is Erotic
  • Date Rape
  • Stalker with a Crush
  • The Corrupter
  • Suspiciously Specific Denial
  • Five-Second Foreshadowing
  • Shirtless Scene

12 of 536 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia?"

Questions about It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia?

HulufuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

In the United States, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia streams on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 72 other countries.

Is It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.8, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 72).

Which season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is best?

Season 10, with an IMDb average of 8.8. Seasons 13 and 18 are the weakest at 7.9. The highest-rated episode is Charlie Work (season 10, episode 4) at 9.8, and the lowest is The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies Reboot (season 13, episode 3) at 6.6.

Will It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia use?

Innocent BystanderFreeze-Frame BonusTheme Twin NamingDrama Bomb FinaleBindle StickPink Is EroticDate RapeStalker with a CrushThe CorrupterSuspiciously Specific DenialFive-Second ForeshadowingShirtless Sceneand 524 more

TV Tropes lists 536 tropes for it, including Innocent Bystander, Freeze-Frame Bonus, and Theme Twin Naming.