It's Always Sunny 2020 A Year In Review
The Gang's Pandemic Shenanigans: A Sunny 2020 Recap
Remember 2020? Yeah, the year everyone wants to forget. But amidst the chaos, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia decided to give us their take on the pandemonium.
And boy, was it... something.
A Different Kind of Quarantine
While the rest of us were baking bread and doing puzzles, The Gang? Well, they were doing Gang things. Expect a heavy dose of selfishness, schemes gone wrong, and utterly inappropriate behavior.
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Because that's what Sunny always is about, and 2020 was no different.
This season leaned heavily into callback humor. Characters like Cricket popped up to remind us of the Gang's disastrous past exploits. Plus, there were some new weird things the Gang did.
"The Gang Does a Clip Show" - Meta Madness
One standout episode was "The Gang Does a Clip Show." Sounds boring, right? Wrong! They twist the clip show format into a hilarious exercise in self-deception and gaslighting. Pure, unadulterated Sunny brilliance.
The Gang reflects on "good" memories with their skewed lens on reality.
They are trying to figure out who's responsible for a mysterious $8000 charge. Classic.
Dee Gets Cancelled (Again!)
Poor Dee. She can never catch a break. In "Dee Day," her yearly torment-fest, things went sideways as usual, leading to her "cancellation."
It's Always Sunny often tackles sensitive topics with its signature dark humor. This episode was no exception. Dee found creative ways to be insensitive.
Expect cringe-worthy moments and uncomfortable laughter. All the usual, but this time with an extra helping of topicality.
Mac's Continued Spiritual Journey
Mac's ongoing quest to find himself and his place in the world took some unexpected turns. As always, religion played a big role.
His faith and identity issues are played to comedic extremes. He continues to confuse everyone, including himself.
Who can forget his dance performance? It was a sight to behold, whether you loved it or hated it.
Dennis's...Issues
Dennis, well, he was Dennis. Charming, sociopathic, and utterly convinced of his own superiority. Not much changed there.
His obsession with control and manipulation remained a constant source of comedic gold. Though maybe "gold" isn't the best word to describe it.
His pursuit of physical perfection remained a central theme, leading to some truly bizarre moments.
Frank Being Frank
What would It's Always Sunny be without Frank Reynolds? Answer: Not It's Always Sunny. He remained the chaotic, unpredictable wildcard we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) love.
His harebrained schemes and questionable hygiene practices were, as always, a major source of hilarity. He is still looking for ways to get rich.
And you can always count on Frank to escalate any situation from bad to absolutely insane. He's not someone you want around a pandemic.
A Bittersweet Moment
The season wasn't all laughs and depravity. There were some genuinely touching moments sprinkled throughout.
Underneath the layers of dysfunction, there's a weird kind of family dynamic at play. A family that will always let each other down.
The Gang's bizarre loyalty to one another shines through occasionally. It makes the show more than just a collection of crude jokes.
2020: The Year Sunny Gave Us What We Needed (Maybe)
In a year of uncertainty and anxiety, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia provided a welcome escape. A reminder that things could always be worse (at least, according to The Gang).
It’s a comfort knowing that, no matter what happens in the world, these horrible people will always be there to make us laugh.
Did it reflect 2020 perfectly? Probably not. But did it make us feel a little bit better about 2020? Absolutely. Or at least, momentarily distracted from it.
