The Gang Returns for an Expanded Season
The Gang is back, and this time they are sticking around a little longer. FX has officially announced that It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia will return for its highly anticipated Season 18 on Monday, August 17. Fans have even more episodes to look forward to this time around.
After the last three seasons each ran for eight episodes, the new season expands to 10 episodes. This gives viewers a little more time to watch the group make terrible decisions and somehow make every situation even worse. The new season premieres at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT across FXX, FX, and Hulu, with international audiences able to stream it on Disney+.
A Legacy of Mayhem
More than two decades after it first premiered, the series continues to make television history as the longest-running live-action sitcom ever. The show stars Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, series creator Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito. They return as the dysfunctional crew running Philadelphia’s famously failing Paddy’s Pub.
Season 18 promises to tackle modern topics filtered through the group’s completely warped worldview. According to the official synopsis, the characters will attempt to cash in on inheritances, navigate workplace automation, and dive headfirst into conspiracy theories. They will also face what may be their biggest challenge yet: surviving the public’s changing attitude toward drinking.
The chaos continues as the group goes up against nerds, LARPers, and an especially cranky McPoyle clan during a trip to a Renaissance Faire. They will even attempt to repair their reputation by sponsoring a Little League team in what sounds like another hilariously misguided attempt at winning over the community.
After 17 seasons, it is impressive that the show continues to find new ways to let its lovable disasters create absolute mayhem. An expanded season means even more opportunities for outrageous schemes, spectacular failures, and the kind of comedy that only this series can deliver. August cannot get here soon enough.
Source: GeekTyrant
