It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (season 13)

The thirteenth season of the American comedy television series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia premiered on FXX on September 5, 2018.[1] The season consists of 10 episodes and concluded on November 7, 2018.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Season 13
Promotional poster
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkFXX
Original releaseSeptember 5 (2018-09-05) –
November 7, 2018 (2018-11-07)
Season chronology

Cast
See also: List of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

Guest stars

Production

On April 1, 2016, the series was renewed for a thirteenth and fourteenth season, which tied it with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as the longest-running (in number of seasons) live-action sitcom in American TV history.[2]

In March 2017, following the twelfth season finale in which Glenn Howerton's character was seemingly written off the show, Howerton expressed doubt in his return for the thirteenth season, describing it as "partially a creative and personal decision." He also suggested that the show would take an "extended hiatus" in order to accommodate the cast's other projects.[3] In late April, Kaitlin Olson confirmed Sunny's extended hiatus ahead of the thirteenth season due to the cast's busy schedules.[4] In August 2018, Rob McElhenney confirmed that Howerton is "in pretty much every episode" of the season.[5] Howerton appeared in six of the season's ten episodes, but had no writing credits.

Episodes
See also: List of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
1351"The Gang Makes Paddy's Great Again"Todd BiermannDavid HornsbySeptember 5, 2018 (2018-09-05)XIP130100.606[6]
The Gang recruits a new member in Dennis' absence: Cindy (Mindy Kaling), a scheming Indian woman who helps them better themselves and take advantage of several political parties. Meanwhile, Mac orders a sex doll that looks like Dennis and it threatens their newfound success.
1362"The Gang Escapes"LPMegan GanzSeptember 12, 2018 (2018-09-12)XIP130060.390[7]
Dee convinces the Gang to participate in an escape room exercise in Dennis and Mac's apartment.
1373"The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies' Reboot"Kat CoiroDannah Phirman & Danielle SchneiderSeptember 19, 2018 (2018-09-19)XIP130020.420[8]
Dee, The Waitress, Artemis, Mrs. Mac, and Bonnie Kelly board an all-female flight bound for Los Angeles to participate in the Women's March until Dee informs them that they're really doing an all-female version of the Boggs Challenge.
1384"Time's Up for the Gang"Kat CoiroMegan GanzSeptember 26, 2018 (2018-09-26)XIP130010.312[9]
Due to heightened concerns over sexual harassment, misconduct, and intimidation thanks to the Me Too movement and Time's Up, The Gang is forced to go to an anti-harassment seminar so their bar can be taken off an Internet list of Worst Bars For Women to Frequent.
1395"The Gang Gets New Wheels"Todd BiermannConor GalvinOctober 3, 2018 (2018-10-03)XIP130070.319[10]
The Gang gets into misadventures involving vehicles: Dennis finds his Range Rover destroyed and gets a less-expensive car, which makes him nicer and nets him new blue-collar-worker friends; Dee gets the Range Rover Frank wanted to buy for himself but had to give up because of his expired license, and she makes friends with upper-class moms and becomes more like Dennis; Frank goes to driver's-ed classes and befriends a crude teen; and Mac and Charlie start riding bikes like they did in childhood and run afoul of a new generation of bullying bike thieves.
1406"The Gang Solves the Bathroom Problem"Josh DriskoErin RyanOctober 10, 2018 (2018-10-10)XIP130050.342[11]
The Gang misses out on a Jimmy Buffett concert when they see Mac come out of the women's bathroom and get caught up in discussing issues of gender identity, diversity, and public-bathroom use.
1417"The Gang Does a Clip Show"Todd BiermannDannah Phirman & Danielle SchneiderOctober 17, 2018 (2018-10-17)XIP130080.298[12]
While waiting for their phones to download software updates, the Gang reminisces about their past adventures in clip-show style, but their memories become warped, as does time itself.
1428"Charlie's Home Alone"Kat CoiroAdam Weinstock & Andy JonesOctober 24, 2018 (2018-10-24)XIP130040.294[13]
Charlie is left alone at the bar on the weekend of Super Bowl LII; after falling victim to his own Home Alone-style traps to protect the bar from intruders, he must try to overcome several obstacles to complete his rituals to help the Eagles win the game.
1439"The Gang Wins the Big Game"Kat CoiroConor GalvinOctober 31, 2018 (2018-10-31)XIP130030.323[14]
While Charlie stays in Philadelphia, Mac, Dee, Frank, and some of their closest friends head to Minnesota with tickets to see the Eagles in the Super Bowl.
14410"Mac Finds His Pride"Todd BiermannRob McElhenney & Charlie DayNovember 7, 2018 (2018-11-07)XIP130090.357[15]
Frank tries to recruit Mac for the Gang's Gay Pride Parade float, but Mac is distraught over finding out what kind of gay man he's supposed to be and if he should come out to his father.

Reception

The thirteenth season received positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 94% with an average score of 7.96/10 based on 16 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "It's Always Sunny's winning formula keeps the laughs rolling and the stomachs turning in a thirteenth season that's topical, triumphant, and toxic in the best way."[16] The finale in particular received praise, with many critics lauding the unexpected emotional and artistic depth of Rob McElhenney's performance.[17][18]

References
  1. Nordine, Michael (June 28, 2018). "'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Season 13 Premiere Date and Plot Details Revealed — Including Dennis' Whereabouts". IndieWire. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  2. Ausiello, Michael (April 1, 2016). "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Renewed for Seasons 13 and 14 at FXX". TVLine. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  3. Sepinwall, Alan (March 8, 2017). "Was This Glenn Howerton's 'Always Sunny' Farewell? 'It's A Little Complicated,' He Says". Uproxx. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
  4. Matthews, Liam (April 28, 2017). "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 13 Will Be a Year Late". TV Guide. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
  5. Nemetz, Dave (August 3, 2018). "It's Always Sunny: Glenn Howerton Is in 'Pretty Much Every' Season 13 Episode". TVLine. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  6. Welch, Alex (September 6, 2018). "Wednesday cable ratings: 'Bobby Brown Story' leads, 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' returns steady". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 7, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  7. Metcalf, Mitch (September 13, 2018). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.12.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  8. Metcalf, Mitch (September 20, 2018). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.19.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  9. Metcalf, Mitch (September 27, 2018). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.26.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  10. Metcalf, Mitch (October 4, 2018). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.4.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  11. Metcalf, Mitch (October 11, 2018). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.10.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  12. Metcalf, Mitch (October 18, 2018). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.17.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  13. Metcalf, Mitch (October 25, 2018). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.24.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  14. Metcalf, Mitch (November 1, 2018). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.31.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  15. Metcalf, Mitch (November 8, 2018). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.7.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  16. "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 13 (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  17. Travers, Ben (November 7, 2018). "'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Finale: Rob McElhenney's Epic Dance Routine Takes Season 13 to a Profound New Level". IndieWire. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  18. Perkins, Dennis (November 7, 2018). ""Mac Finds His Pride" in a stunning, game-changing It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia finale". The A.V. Club. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
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