The cast of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is returning for the show's 18th season, premiering on Aug. 17 with back-to-back episodes. The series, which holds the record for the longest-running American live-action sitcom, will feature 10 new episodes.
The new season will see the characters of Charlie Kelly (Charlie Day), Mac (Rob McElhenney), Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton), Deandra "Dee" Reynolds (Kaitlin Olson), and Frank Reynolds (Danny DeVito) engaging in familiar schemes. According to FX's synopsis, these include "salvaging inheritances from a dead woman, surviving tent encampments and the great inside-outside divide between the haves and have-nots, withstanding job loss at the hands of workplace automation, embracing a newfound appreciation for neurodivergence, questioning the fabric of society against conspiracy theories."
Additionally, the gang will interact with "nerds, LARPers, and a particularly petulant McPoyle clan at the Renaissance Faire" and will attempt to "get back into the good graces of their community by sponsoring a Little League team."
Season 18 Episode Schedule
Following the two-episode premiere on Aug. 17, one new episode will air each Monday night through Oct. 12. The season's episode list includes:
- Episode 1: "Frank Marries a Corpse" – Aug. 17
- Episode 2: "Dennis and Dee Don't Get Rich" – Aug. 17
- Episode 3: "The Gang Gets Tested" – Aug. 24
- Episode 4: "2026: A Virtual Insanity" – Aug. 31
- Episode 5: "The Gang Goes to the Ren Faire" – Sept. 7
- Episodes 6-10 will air on Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, and Oct. 12, respectively.
How to Watch
The season premiere can be streamed for free via a DIRECTV free trial. FXX, the network airing the show, is accessible through various streaming plans. New episodes will also be available on Hulu concurrently with their FXX broadcast. For new Hulu subscribers, the service costs $11.99 per month with ads or $18.99 per month ad-free. Bundled packages including Hulu are also available starting at $12.99 per month.