It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Take the best elements from Seinfeld and Arrested Development and you have It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Combining the social-degenerate-buddy formula (three men, one woman) with the beyond-dysfunctional-family element, Philadelphia creates scenarios that are so hysterical, wrong, appalling, familiar, embarrassing, uncomfortable, and entertaining, the show is addictive like staring at a car wreck when you know you shouldn't, but you just can't look away; it's invigorating like a fresh, loud, wake-up slap on the face. The writing, the quick timing, and the performances are so natural, one wonders if anyone is even acting (but hopes to heaven they are). Danny DeVito joined the cast in the second season, in one of the best roles on TV. DeVito is "Frank," the buddy dad that just wants to be part of the gang, the dad that looks good on paper, but the experience for his kids is more like taking care of a vicious dog that isn't potty-trained. Three of his four talented cohorts (Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney) not only star in the series, but write it as well. Thanks to their new take on old themes and a willingness to stretch the boundaries of appropriateness and exploit the audiences' inner insecurities, originality is back on TV
The guys hire Dee's friend, Terrell to promote the bar. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to prove that he is not a racist.
A girl from Charlie's past reveals they have a child together. Mac sees the benefits in being a pro-life advocate, while Dennis uses an abortion rally to meet women.
In order to make a little more profit on the side and in their minds, provide a safe environment for teenagers to have a good time, the guys take it upon themselves to lower the legal drinking age at Paddy’s Irish pub. Feeling that she missed out on a lot as a teenager due to having to wear a brace for her scoliosis, Dee begins dating a high school jock.
After discovering that he might have cancer, Mac and Dennis attempt to find a woman who will sleep with Charlie. In the midst of their search, Mac falls in love with a transsexual he meets at the bar named Carmen. Overwhelmed by the extra workload that she had to take on since Charlie has taken a leave of absence, Dee tries to get Dennis to hire a recently out of work actress friend to help out.
The guys buy a gun after the bar's safe is stolen.
Mac and Dennis befriend a patron found dead at their bar in order to win the affection of his granddaughter.
Charlie and Mac's old high school gym teacher is accused of molestation.
An accident that puts Charlie in a wheelchair opens up a window of possibilities for the gang. Meanwhile, Dennis and Dee’s estranged father reenters their life in hopes of starting anew with his children and soon discovers that he enjoys the lifestyle of their friends.
When the gang learns that they are in danger of losing their bar due to a zoning mishap, they resort to some outlandish and extreme methods to prevent that from happening. Meanwhile, Frank isn’t too happy when his wife returns to town.
After quitting their job due to Frank's continuing interference, Dennis and Dee decide to seek alternative income by going on welfare. Meanwhile, Mac and Charlie must now bear the consequences of their friends’ departures from the business.
Barbara hooks up with Mac to make Frank jealous, which leads to retaliation from Dennis.
Frank runs into an old adversary at the gym when he begins teaching Dee to box after she was robbed. Hoping to make some extra money on the side, Mac and Dennis make preparations for Charlie to compete in an underground street fighting match.
After being arrested for arson the gang is sentenced to do community service. Frank makes an effort to connect more with Dennis. Meanwhile, Charlie is also ordered to attend AA where he makes a startling discovery that might be beneficial in his ongoing quest to hook up with the Waitress.
Mac and Dee become uncomfortable when the rest of the guys decide to make some extra money by exploiting the similarities between a water stain and the Virgin Mary. A reunion with someone from the past, stirs up forbidden feelings within Dee.
Driven by Frank's insight into the world of politics, Dennis pursues a political career by running for office.
Dennis and Mac make a decision to take away all rules concerning moral and behavioral etiquette at Paddy's after a argument about the Constitution. Frank uses the decision and it's following consequences to his own gain. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to convey his love for America by protesting while Dee attempts to reaffirm her goal of being an actress.
Dee receives e-mails from a stranger claiming to be her and Dennis' real father. Meanwhile, Mac decides to visit his father who is in prison.
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Charlie Day | Charlie Kelly |
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Glenn Howerton | Dennis Reynolds |
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Rob McElhenney | Mac |
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Kaitlin Olson | Dee Reynolds |
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Danny DeVito | Frank Reynolds |
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Mary Elizabeth Ellis | Waitress |
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David Hornsby | Cricket |
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Artemis Pebdani | Artemis |
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Lynne Marie Stewart | Charlie's Mom |
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Sandy Martin | Mac's Mom |
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David Zdunich | Ernie the Barfly |
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Lance Barber | Bill Ponderosa |
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Andrew Friedman | Charlie's Uncle Jack |
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Gregory Scott Cummins | Luther |
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Jimmi Simpson | Liam McPoyle |
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Nate Mooney | Ryan McPoyle |
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Michael Naughton | Waiter |
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Catherine Reitman | Maureen Ponderosa |
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Travis Schuldt | Ben (The Soldier) |
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Brian Unger | The Attorney |
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T.J. Hoban | Rex |
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Thesy Surface | Margaret McPoyle |
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Chad L. Coleman | Z |
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John Ponzio | Businessman #1 |
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Bob Wiltfong | Chet Wallum |
| Packaging | Custom Case |
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| Nr Discs | 3 |
| Distributor | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
| Layers | Single side, Single layer |
| Regions | Region 1 |
| Purchased | At Amazon.com |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Index | 1161 |
| Added Date | Jul 24, 2012 16:38:02 |
| Modified Date | Nov 26, 2016 05:15:56 |