It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17
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The seventeenth season of the American television sitcom series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia premiered on FXX on July 9 and concluded on August 20, 2025, consisting of eight episodes. Episodes were simulcast on FX and had same night availability on the FXNOW website, and next day availability on Hulu. The season stars Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito as "the Gang". In December 2020, after the fourteenth season aired, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia was renewed for four additional seasons. Filming took place from October to December 2024.
Infobox
Starring
mw- Charlie Day Glenn Howerton Rob Mac Kaitlin Olson Danny DeVito
No. of episodes
8
Original network
FXX FX
Original release
July 9 (2025-07-09) –August 20, 2025 (2025-08-20)
Tables
· Episodes
171
171
No.overall
171
No. inseason
1
Title
"The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary"
Directed by
Todd Biermann
Written by
Charlie Day & Rob Mac & Keyonna Taylor
Original release date
July 9, 2025 (2025-07-09)
Prod.code
XIP17005
US viewers(millions)
0.355
Ava Coleman, the principal of Abbott Elementary, reveals extra footage of the Gang's "community service". This episode concludes a crossover event that begins on Abbott Elementary season 4 episode 9.
Ava Coleman, the principal of Abbott Elementary, reveals extra footage of the Gang's "community service". This episode concludes a crossover event that begins on Abbott Elementary season 4 episode 9.
No.overall
Ava Coleman, the principal of Abbott Elementary, reveals extra footage of the Gang's "community service". This episode concludes a crossover event that begins on Abbott Elementary season 4 episode 9.
172
172
No.overall
172
No. inseason
2
Title
"Frank Is in a Coma"
Directed by
Imani Hakim
Written by
Dave Chernin & John Chernin
Original release date
July 9, 2025 (2025-07-09)
Prod.code
XIP17007
US viewers(millions)
0.274
Frank ends up in a coma, resulting in Dennis, Mac, and Charlie reevaluating their future and pitching a new business idea, while Dee goes through the five stages of grief.
Frank ends up in a coma, resulting in Dennis, Mac, and Charlie reevaluating their future and pitching a new business idea, while Dee goes through the five stages of grief.
No.overall
Frank ends up in a coma, resulting in Dennis, Mac, and Charlie reevaluating their future and pitching a new business idea, while Dee goes through the five stages of grief.
173
173
No.overall
173
No. inseason
3
Title
"Mac and Dennis Become EMTs"
Directed by
Heath Cullens
Written by
Charlie Day & Rob Mac & Nina Pedrad
Original release date
July 16, 2025 (2025-07-16)
Prod.code
XIP17002
US viewers(millions)
0.304
Amid an obsession with peppers, Frank accidentally poisons a man, causing Dennis and Mac to decide to become EMTs, while the others set up a food delivery system.
Amid an obsession with peppers, Frank accidentally poisons a man, causing Dennis and Mac to decide to become EMTs, while the others set up a food delivery system.
No.overall
Amid an obsession with peppers, Frank accidentally poisons a man, causing Dennis and Mac to decide to become EMTs, while the others set up a food delivery system.
174
174
No.overall
174
No. inseason
4
Title
"Thought Leadership: A Corporate Conversation"
Directed by
Zachary Knighton
Written by
Charlie Day & Rob Mac
Original release date
July 23, 2025 (2025-07-23)
Prod.code
XIP17004
US viewers(millions)
0.231
When a scheme involving slap fights and a cybertruck goes horribly wrong, the Gang debate which of them is to blame for it.
When a scheme involving slap fights and a cybertruck goes horribly wrong, the Gang debate which of them is to blame for it.
No.overall
When a scheme involving slap fights and a cybertruck goes horribly wrong, the Gang debate which of them is to blame for it.
175
175
No.overall
175
No. inseason
5
Title
"The Gang Goes to a Dog Track"
Directed by
Heath Cullens
Written by
Charlie Day & Ross Maloney
Original release date
July 30, 2025 (2025-07-30)
Prod.code
XIP17001
US viewers(millions)
0.204
Frank tricks the Gang into going to a dog track, where Dennis and Dee become drawn into gambling, while Mac and Charlie meet a philosophical dog-obsessed janitor.
Frank tricks the Gang into going to a dog track, where Dennis and Dee become drawn into gambling, while Mac and Charlie meet a philosophical dog-obsessed janitor.
No.overall
Frank tricks the Gang into going to a dog track, where Dennis and Dee become drawn into gambling, while Mac and Charlie meet a philosophical dog-obsessed janitor.
176
176
No.overall
176
No. inseason
6
Title
"Overage Drinking: A National Concern"
Directed by
Ashly Burch
Written by
Charlie Day & Rob Mac
Original release date
August 6, 2025 (2025-08-06)
Prod.code
XIP17003
US viewers(millions)
0.304
Dennis and Dee attempt to create a teen drama by seducing a couple they met in high school, while Mac and Charlie, searching for a missing Frank, see themselves in a thriller.
Dennis and Dee attempt to create a teen drama by seducing a couple they met in high school, while Mac and Charlie, searching for a missing Frank, see themselves in a thriller.
No.overall
Dennis and Dee attempt to create a teen drama by seducing a couple they met in high school, while Mac and Charlie, searching for a missing Frank, see themselves in a thriller.
177
177
No.overall
177
No. inseason
7
Title
"The Gang Gets Ready for Prime Time"
Directed by
Dave Chernin & John Chernin
Written by
Charlie Day & David Hornsby & Rob Rosell
Original release date
August 13, 2025 (2025-08-13)
Prod.code
XIP17008
US viewers(millions)
0.282
After Frank is chosen to appear on The Golden Bachelor, the Gang does a focus group of the dinner to prepare for being filmed.
After Frank is chosen to appear on The Golden Bachelor, the Gang does a focus group of the dinner to prepare for being filmed.
No.overall
After Frank is chosen to appear on The Golden Bachelor, the Gang does a focus group of the dinner to prepare for being filmed.
178
178
No.overall
178
No. inseason
8
Title
"The Golden Bachelor Live"
Directed by
Todd Biermann
Written by
Charlie Day & Rob Mac
Original release date
August 20, 2025 (2025-08-20)
Prod.code
XIP17006
US viewers(millions)
0.285
The season of The Golden Bachelor featuring Frank is shown. This episode is dedicated to Lynne Marie Stewart.
The season of The Golden Bachelor featuring Frank is shown. This episode is dedicated to Lynne Marie Stewart.
No.overall
The season of The Golden Bachelor featuring Frank is shown. This episode is dedicated to Lynne Marie Stewart.
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod.code | US viewers(millions) |
| 171 | 1 | "The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary" | Todd Biermann | Charlie Day & Rob Mac & Keyonna Taylor | July 9, 2025 (2025-07-09) | XIP17005 | 0.355 |
| Ava Coleman, the principal of Abbott Elementary, reveals extra footage of the Gang's "community service". This episode concludes a crossover event that begins on Abbott Elementary season 4 episode 9. | |||||||
| 172 | 2 | "Frank Is in a Coma" | Imani Hakim | Dave Chernin & John Chernin | July 9, 2025 (2025-07-09) | XIP17007 | 0.274 |
| Frank ends up in a coma, resulting in Dennis, Mac, and Charlie reevaluating their future and pitching a new business idea, while Dee goes through the five stages of grief. | |||||||
| 173 | 3 | "Mac and Dennis Become EMTs" | Heath Cullens | Charlie Day & Rob Mac & Nina Pedrad | July 16, 2025 (2025-07-16) | XIP17002 | 0.304 |
| Amid an obsession with peppers, Frank accidentally poisons a man, causing Dennis and Mac to decide to become EMTs, while the others set up a food delivery system. | |||||||
| 174 | 4 | "Thought Leadership: A Corporate Conversation" | Zachary Knighton | Charlie Day & Rob Mac | July 23, 2025 (2025-07-23) | XIP17004 | 0.231 |
| When a scheme involving slap fights and a cybertruck goes horribly wrong, the Gang debate which of them is to blame for it. | |||||||
| 175 | 5 | "The Gang Goes to a Dog Track" | Heath Cullens | Charlie Day & Ross Maloney | July 30, 2025 (2025-07-30) | XIP17001 | 0.204 |
| Frank tricks the Gang into going to a dog track, where Dennis and Dee become drawn into gambling, while Mac and Charlie meet a philosophical dog-obsessed janitor. | |||||||
| 176 | 6 | "Overage Drinking: A National Concern" | Ashly Burch | Charlie Day & Rob Mac | August 6, 2025 (2025-08-06) | XIP17003 | 0.304 |
| Dennis and Dee attempt to create a teen drama by seducing a couple they met in high school, while Mac and Charlie, searching for a missing Frank, see themselves in a thriller. | |||||||
| 177 | 7 | "The Gang Gets Ready for Prime Time" | Dave Chernin & John Chernin | Charlie Day & David Hornsby & Rob Rosell | August 13, 2025 (2025-08-13) | XIP17008 | 0.282 |
| After Frank is chosen to appear on The Golden Bachelor, the Gang does a focus group of the dinner to prepare for being filmed. | |||||||
| 178 | 8 | "The Golden Bachelor Live" | Todd Biermann | Charlie Day & Rob Mac | August 20, 2025 (2025-08-20) | XIP17006 | 0.285 |
| The season of The Golden Bachelor featuring Frank is shown. This episode is dedicated to Lynne Marie Stewart. | |||||||
References
- Combined viewership on FXX and FX.
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- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphiahttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/its_always_sunny_in_philadelphia/s17