It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia was renewed for a fifteenth season on May 26, 2020, making it the longest-running live-action television comedy in American television history. It began airing December 1st and concluded on December 22nd, 2021. The season consists of 8 episodes.[1]
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On May 26, 2020, it was announced that FXX renewed the show for season 15.
The season tackled real-life topics that happened in the last year including the Coronavirus pandemic, cancel culture, and Capital riots.[2] Season 15 had a shorter episode length than other seasons (eight episodes), likely the result of working through scheduling during COVID-19 filming restrictions. As a result, this season was notably aired in a quicker manner than previous seasons, with FXX airing two episodes each Wednesday night for four weeks.
Most notably, this is the first season where the episodes are available on Hulu in the United States a few hours after their cable debut airings. Previous seasons didn't premiere on Hulu until months after their original airdate. As such, much of this season was promoted under the "FX on Hulu" banner (which has since been phased-out in favor of a simpler "FX" branding).[3]
Episodes[]
| # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "2020: A Year In Review" | Todd Biermann | Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day & Glenn Howerton | December 1, 2021 |
| The Gang looks back on 2020 to justify their numerous PPE 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. | ||||
| 2 | "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7" | Pete Chatmon | Keyonna Taylor & Katie McElhenney | December 1, 2021 |
| Upon discovering that their self-made Lethal Weapon sequels have been pulled from the local library, the Gang decides to address their political incorrectness by making another film -- Lethal Weapon 7. | ||||
| 3 | "The Gang Buys a Roller Rink" | Richie Keen | Rob Rosell & David Hornsby | December 8, 2021 |
| It's the 90s, and the Gang hangs out one last time at the local roller rink before going their separate ways. An innocent young Dennis learns the horrifying details of Frank's business, a truly sweet Dee is excited to head off for Hollywood, while Charlie and Mac's jobs at the roller rink are in jeopardy, leaving them to figure out their next move. | ||||
| 4 | "The Gang Replaces Dee With a Monkey" | Todd Biermann | Glenn Howerton & Nina Pedrad | December 8, 2021 |
| 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. | ||||
| 5 | "The Gang Goes to Ireland" | Megan Ganz | Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day & Glenn Howerton | December 15, 2021 |
| 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." | ||||
| 6 | "The Gang's Still in Ireland" | Megan Ganz | Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day & Glenn Howerton | December 15, 2021 |
| 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. | ||||
| 7 | "Dee Sinks in a Bog" | Pete Chatmon | David Hornsby & Rob Rosell | December 22, 2021 |
| Guided by a young priest, Mac spends a day at the seminary to truly understand what it takes to become a priest. Dennis and Frank plan an elaborate trap at the castle to humiliate Charlie's pen pal. Dee prepares for a date with an Irish doctor, only to find herself sinking in a bog. Having learned of his pen pal's true identity, Charlie bonds with him and makes a choice that will forever change the Gang. | ||||
| 8 | "The Gang Carries a Corpse Up a Mountain" | Richie Keen | Megan Ganz | December 22, 2021 |
| The Gang attempts to ascend a mountain in order for Charlie to fulfill an old and mysterious Irish burial tradition. But one by one, the Gang backs out until Charlie is left to honor the dead body alone. | ||||
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- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (05-26-2020) - ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ Renewed For Record-Breaking Season 15 By FX. Deadline.
- ↑ Gemmill, Allie (05-25-2020) - The Gang Will Deal With Coronavirus in ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 15. Collider.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (12-06-2021) - FX Unifies Branding Across All Platforms, Drops ‘FX On Hulu’ Moniker As It Ramps Up Output & Goes Global. Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2022.