The Gang is back, as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16 is here; the first two episodes hit screens on Wednesday, June 7 and the rest come weekly from then.
After one of the longest season breaks we've seen so far from the show, the new 8-part season promises more wild and wacky comedy from the beloved show, with returning characters being joined by celebrity additions in certain episodes.
Fans of It's Always Sunny have a lot to sink their teeth into now, for the first time in a while, especially with two further seasons greenlit from FXX. This guide will focus on season 16 though, and we've actually got a separate guide on how to watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16 if you need help with actually streaming it.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia season 16 release date
The first two episodes of It's Always Sunny season 16 air on Wednesday, June 7, and after that new episodes come out weekly.
There will be 8 episodes in total of this season, so you've got nearly 2 months of episodes until the final one airs.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia season 16 episodes
- The Gang Inflates — Wednesday, June 7
- Frank Shoots Every Member of the Gang — Wednesday, June 7
- The Gang Gets Cursed — Wednesday, June 14
- Frank vs Russia — Wednesday, June 21
- Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab — Wednesday, June 28
- Risk E. Rat's Pizza and Amusement Center — Wednesday, July 5
- Dennis Takes a Mental Health Day — Wednesday, July 12
- The Gang Goes Bowling — Wednesday, July 19
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16 trailer
Check out the first trailer for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16 right here:
How to watch It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia season 16
In the US, It's Always Sunny will first air on FXX, with episodes then landing on Hulu the next day, where they'll join all the past seasons.
In the UK, Disney Plus will be getting the episodes (as part of its Star content), so it won't join previous seasons which are on Netflix, and in Latin America it'll be on Star Plus.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia season 16 cast
So which It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast members will be returning?
Unlike some previous seasons, in which the cast has remained a secret, we already know that the entirety of The Gang will be returning. That's Rob McElhenney as Mac, Charlie Day as Charlie, Glenn Howerton as Dennis, Kaitlin Olson as Dee and Danny DeVito as Frank.
Many recurring members of the wider cast of supporting characters are coming back too, as confirmed by the trailer: there's Mary Elizabeth Ellis as the Waitress, Artemis Pebdani as Artemis, Mary Lynn Rajskub as Gail the Snail and likely many more.
The trailer also teases guest appearances from Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, marking an unofficial Breaking Bad reunion.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia season 16 episodes
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FXX has teased some of the plots that'll be showing up in It's Always Sunny's 16th season.
Mac will continue his understanding of his sexuality, this time tackling long-distance dating — and also allergies.
Charlie will be contending with his sisters, which could pick up from season 15's discovery of his true father, or could refer to the sisters that were alluded to in the first season and subsequently never mentioned again.
Dennis will be grappling with improving his mental health, and knowing Dennis he'll likely do it in the most unhealthy way possible.
Dee will be getting involved with women's athletics — FXX refers to her "fighting for it" — and also rent control.
Finally, Frank will be returning to his favorite topic — guns.
FXX has also listed many more current events that the show will address including inflation, relations with Russia, gender equality, injury liability and celebrity-branded products.
