The most tames episodes are always sunny in Philadelphia, according to Kaitlin Olson

From the start, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” immediately allows the public to know that the Paddy’s advertising gang is among the most abrasive, narcissistic and not very recommendable characters of all sitcoms never produced. It is a credit for the stars of the Charlie Day series, Glenn Howrton, Rob Mcelhenney, Kaitlin Olson and, of course, Danny Devito that their charm effortlessly and their comic chemistry are so palpable that it makes some of the most unbearable elements of the show.

We can say a lot about some of the most inappropriate and shocking episodes in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”. For example, “a very sunny Christmas” presents a notorious sequence in which Frank Reynolds (Danny Devito) escapes a sofa during a Christmas party in his birthday costume. In addition, in the wake of the Matter 2020 Black Lives events, a lot of episodes of “Always Sunny” have been removed from the streaming services because the characters are in blackface. As upset as the series can, however, be Olson has some aperitif episodes (read: Tamer) to start for viewers who wish to give it a chance.

Towards the beginning of 2025, one of the most bizarre but surprisingly appropriate television multisgments of recent memory occurred between “it is always sunny in Philadelphia” and “Abbott Elementary”. Given that the first series is a must of the basic cable, while the second has become a successful sitcom for ABC, this is the perfect example of two shows which are complete opposites – at least with regard to the attitudes of their respective characters – in a way in a way in a transparent way. We will have to see if this remains the case when the second half of the crossing is broadcast, launching the 17th season of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” in the process.

In the meantime, Olson has given viewers “Abbott Elementary” some episode recommendations. In an exclusivity for the Av Club, Olson suggested that, given “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is on a basic cable, a large part of the content of the series is incompatible with network television and can give certain fans “Abbott” a major tonal rabbit. She also recognized hilarious that he may be preferable that new viewers not Watch one of the most popular episodes of “Always Sunny”, The Nightman Cometh “with their grandmothers. That said, here are five “tamer” episodes selected as a primer, as well as its descriptions:

Episode 502: “The gang touches the road”

“The gang tries to extend their horizons by making a road trip to the Grand Canyon. You can see me launching a pee jar on my husband [Rob McElhenney]And the song “Runaway Train” will forever hold a special place in your heart. »»

Episode 603: “The gang buys a boat”

“The gang tries to open up to the adventures of the sea after buying their” new “boat. This will teach you everything about the involvement. And you will be able to see my sweet movements.”

Episode 704: “Sweet Dee is audited”

“The desperate times call for sad and horrible measures while Sweet Dee tries to get out of an audit of the IRS. The rest of the gang institutes a new democratic voting system in Paddy which is sure to solve all their problems. (This does not solve any of their problems.)”

Episode 1004: “Charlie Work”

“When a surprise inspection of health falls the same day as one of the least hygienic plans of the gang, Charlie tries to keep the gang together to make sure that Paddy makes the note. It was turned like a game with a camera. You will be so impressed by us.”

Episode 1008: “The gang starts with the family”

“When the gang appears in a game program broadcast on a national scale, Dennis does its best to keep the strangeness of the gang under Wraps. Example of all the personalities of our characters. And Keegan-Michael Key hates our guts. (Not in real life. I don’t think.)”

This summer, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” will not only be present his 17th season, but he will also mark his 20th anniversary since the first in 2005. Although he is not the longest sitcom of all time (although he can reach this point one day), as Hulu has unique passionate and excited to watch the continuous misadventures (or rather, degradation) years.

The fact that a cross between “It is always sunny in Philadelphia” and “Abbott Elementary” has even occurred is a testimony to the timeless appeal to watch a group of despicable characters enduring such ridiculous circumstances. Hoping that even if its distribution is continuing other creative efforts beyond Paddy’s ad, we will continue to enjoy the endless gang closet for the years to come.

New episodes of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” will begin to be broadcast on FXX from July 9, 2025, before broadcasting the next day on Hulu.