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Production has officially wrapped for season 18, bringing the long-running comedy one step closer to the screen.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a long-running dark comedy that follows a group of selfish and morally questionable friends who run Paddy’s Pub, a struggling Irish bar in South Philadelphia. They spend their time coming up with elaborate plans that almost never go as planned. Instead of success, their antics typically spiral out of control.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator and star Rob McElhenney announced on Instagram that filming has indeed concluded on his official Instagram account. His post included a photo of the cast and crew of the series, accompanied by a caption that stated, "That’s a production wrap on season 18. Love this crew so goddamn much. Can’t wait to show you what we cooked up."
Although FXX has not confirmed a release date for the upcoming installment, the last two seasons have aired during the summer. As a result, viewers have speculated that it's very likely that Mac (McElhenney), , Dee (Kaitlin Olson), Charlie (Charlie Day), and Frank (Danny DeVito) will come back with their misadventures within that timeframe as well.
While very little is known about Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 18, there has been one verified detail, the episode count. In recent years, the show has started releasing shorter seasons with only eight episodes at a time, since 2026. However, that format appears to be changing. .
Storylines for remain mostly under wraps, but a few details have been revealed. McElhenney teased fans earlier this month with what he claimed was an early look at a script. Unfortunately, the reveal came on April 1, which naturally made people skeptical. The document itself was heavily redacted, offering little to no real information. However, one detail was left visible, the title of the second episode, “Dennis and Dee Don’t Get Rich.”
Several familiar faces are also expected to return. The McPoyle family, known for their strange behavior and milk obsession, will once again cross paths with the gang. Photos shared by Guillermo del Toro, who portrays Pappy McPoyle, show him alongside Jimmi Simpson and Nate Mooney, who play Liam and Ryan. The images feature the trio in Renaissance Faire costumes. Additional pictures also captured del Toro with DeVito on set.
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David Hornsby, who has been both a writer and producer for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, will reprise his role as Rickety Cricket. The character was once a priest whose crush on Dee ruined his life. Over the course of the series, he's lost his home, suffered physical injuries, developed drug and drinking problems, and gone blind in one eye
There is currently no official release date for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 18 at the time of this article's publication.
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StreamingDirectors Matt Shakman, Fred Savage, Todd Biermann, Daniel Attias, Richie Keen, Randall Einhorn, Heath Cullens, Pete Chatmon, Jerry Levine, Kat Coiro, Megan Ganz, Jamie Babbit, John Fortenberry, Maurice Marable, Kimberly McCullough, Imani Hakim, LP, Tim Roche Writers Scott Marder, Rob Rosell, Dave Chernin, John Chernin, Dannah Feinglass Phirman, Danielle Schneider, Conor Galvin, Becky Mann, Luvh Rakhe, Audra Sielaff, Eric Ledgin, Patrick Walsh, Lee Sung-jin, Mehar Sethi, Nina Pedrad, Keyonna Taylor, D. B. Weiss, David Benioff, Elijah Aron, Hunter Covington, Jordan Young, Adam Stein, Chris Romano, Eric Falconer Creator(s) Rob McElhenney Expand Collapse
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