Season Guide
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia — Season 5
Season 5 Review
Season 5 of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia premiered 2009-09-17 and ran 12 episodes through 2009-12-10.
Episodes
1
SummaryFrank, Mac and Dennis try their hand at real estate; Dee arranges to be a surrogate mother for a rich couple; Charlie squares off with a lawyer over the intricacies…
2
SummaryThe gang take a road trip. Destination: the Grand Canyon.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
3
SummaryWith a shantytown taking shape outside, Mac and Dennis try to keep Paddy's going in tough times. Meanwhile, Frank and Dee start a family business.Our TakeA transition episode that sets…
4
SummaryFrank's behavior is more bizarre than usual---so bizarre that even the gang notice---so they decide to stage an intervention.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. It's Always Sunny…
5
SummaryThe Waitress is getting married, and Dee's jealous because she isn't. Meanwhile, the guys try to get the lovelorn Charlie back into the dating scene.Our TakeServiceable television — it advances…
6
SummaryThe gang go to court to talk their way out of a parking ticket they got on the night of the final game of the 2008 World Series.Our TakeConfident and…
7
SummaryThe gang stages a wrestling show for returning troops. Meanwhile, Dee meets a soldier she's been talking to online; but he isn't what she expected.Our TakeA strong episode with a…
8
SummaryWith a merchandising convention in town, the gang tries to build the Paddy's brand by developing marketable products---such as mittens for kittens.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes…
9
SummaryMac and Dennis decide to take a break from each other, a development that strains relationships. Meanwhile, "kitten mitten" Charlie helps Dee find her lost cat.Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road. Watchable, but you'll…
10
SummaryDennis tells the gang how he seduces women, but none of them can get the hang of it.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the…
11
SummaryWhen Dee gets a part in an M. Night Shyamalan film, Mac and Charlie seize a chance to pitch their movie script. But first they have to write it.Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road.…
12
SummaryThe gang reenters Philadelphia's flip-cup tournament (the Flipadelphia) after being banned for 10 years. Trouble is, their old flip-cup rivals have grown up and moved on.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The…