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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Seasons 1 And 2 (2005)
Starring: Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney Director: Daniel Attias Rating: Not Rated
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In this edgy FX original comedy series Mac (Rob McElhenney), Charlie (Charlie Day) and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) star as three best friends who own Paddy's Irish Pub in Philadelphia, along with Dennis’ sister Dee (Kaitlin Olson) who works as the bartender. In each episode, these characters have their own self-interest in mind, no matter how unique or mundane the situation. While they generally are interested in making the business successful, they sometimes have a greater interest in scamming one another. Serious issues such as racism, abortion, underage drinking, molestation, cancer and death somehow weave their way into the cockeyed universe of these four 20-somethings. The second season introduced Frank Reynolds (Danny DeVito) as Dennis and Dee's estranged father, who tries to reconnect with his children and rekindle his misspent youth while in the midst of a divorce from their mother Barbara (played by Anne Archer).
Episodes:
1. The Gang Gets Racist
First aired: 8/4/2005
Writer: Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney
Director: John Fortenberry
Guest star: Mary Elizabeth Ellis (Waitress) , Montre Burton (Guy #2), George Weiss Vando (Guy), Jon Cellini (Guy #3), Sydney 'Big Dawg' Colston (Large Man in Towel), Jesse C. Boyd (Boy), Aaron Hartzler (Handsome Guy), Ungenita Prevost (Karen), Sheldon Candis (Damon), Ian MacKinnon (Brett), Telisha Shaw (Janell), Malcolm Barrett (Terrell)
In the pilot, we are introduced to four friends-- Mac, Charlie, Dennis and his sister, Dee, who run an Irish bar named Paddy's. When the guys notice that business has been less than stellar, they hire Dee's new acting friend, Terrell to promote their bar and bring them more business. Meanwhile, Charlie and Mac attempt find a way to prove that they are not racist after making some rude and insensitive comments.
2. Charlie Wants an Abortion
First aired: 8/11/2005
Writer: Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney
Director: John Fortenberry
Guest star: Mary Elizabeth Ellis (Waitress) , Spencer Daniels (Tommy), Autumn Reeser (Megan), Heather Donahue (Stacy Corvelli), Amy Higgins (Receptionist), Esther Ellsworth (Hippie Girl), Sonia Jackson (Crack Whore), Benton Jennings (Pro-Lifer), Cormac Bluestone (Jimmy Doyle), Holly Reiser (Girl With Shirt)
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.
3. Underage Drinking: A National Concern
First aired: 8/16/2005
Writer: Rob McElhenney
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Kelsie Lynn (Girl With Braces), Robert Adamson (Trey), Katie Chonacas (Sara), Jaimie Alexander (Tammy), Ryan Alvarez (Billy), Trish Coren (Another Girl), Brian McLaughlin (Kid), Greg Alba (Kid #2)
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.
4. Charlie Has Cancer
First aired: 8/23/2005
Writer: Rob McElhenney
Director: Rob McElhenney
Guest star: Mary Elizabeth Ellis (Waitress) , Artemis Pebdani (Artemis), Brittany Daniel (Carmen), Dennis Hogan (Construction Worker), Dennis Hart (Construction Worker #2)
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.
5. Gun Fever
First aired: 8/30/2005
Writer: Glenn Howerton
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Michael Rosenbaum (Colin), Shelly Desai (Hwang), Robert Blanche (Detective Jones)
Dennis and Mac decide to purchase a gun after the bar’s safe is stolen. Believing that the police isn’t doing anything to solve the crime, the two set out with their new firearm to capture the thief. Behind on the rent payment, Charlie receives a visit from his enraged landlord. Even though she doesn’t like guns, Dee feigns an interest in them to impress her new boyfriend, Colin.
6. The Gang Finds a Dead Guy
First aired: 9/6/2005
Writer: Rob McElhenney
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Patrick Gorman (Homeless Man), Ted Rooney (Curator), Lindsey McKeon (Rebecca Keane), Tom Bower (Pop-Pop)
Mac and Dennis pretend to be friends with a patron that was found dead in their bar in order to win the affections of his granddaughter. Meanwhile, Charlie accompanies Dee to the nursing home to visit her grandfather as she struggles with a debilitating fear of the elderly.
7. Charlie Got Molested
First aired: 9/13/2005
Writer: Rob McElhenney
Director: John Fortenberry
Guest star: Dennis Haskins (Chris Murray), Lynne Marie Stewart (Charlie's Mom), Nate Mooney (Ryan McPoyle), Jimmi Simpson (Liam McPoyle), Andrew Friedman (Charlie's Uncle), Chris Hendrie (Detective), Don Scribner (Police Clerk)
When their former elementary school gym teacher is accused of molestation, Charlie responds uncomfortably to the news while Mac attempts to make sense of the whole situation in his own unique way. Seeing Charlie’s change in behavior as a sign that he might have been molested, Dennis and Dee search and bicker on the different ways that they can get their friend help.
8. Charlie Gets Crippled
First aired: 6/29/2006
Writer: Rob McElhenney
Director: Rob McElhenney
Guest star: Natasha Leggero (Stripper #1), Sara Erikson (Stripper #2), Tiffany Haddish (Stripper #3), Josh Fadem (Wayne), Kristoffer Polaha (Male Employee)
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.
9. The Gang Goes Jihad
First aired: 6/29/2006
Writer: Rob McElhenney
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Ravi Patel (Lawyer), Rick Zahn (Detective Tanner), Anne Archer (Barbara Reynolds), Josh Stamberg (Ari Frenkel)
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.
10. Dennis and Dee Go on Welfare
First aired: 7/6/2006
Writer: Rob McElhenney
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Joanna Sanchez (Maria), Keith Bullard (Drug Dealer), Aisha Hinds (Caseworker), Eddie Pepitone (Tony), Rachael Platt (Hooker #2), Zoe Bournelis (Hooker #1)
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.
11. Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom
First aired: 7/6/2006
Writer: Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Mary Elizabeth Ellis (Waitress) , Sandy Martin (Mrs. Mac), Lynne Marie Stewart (Mrs. Kelly), Anne Archer (Barbara Reynolds), Lucy DeVito (Jenny), Marcia Ann Burrs (Angie)
Barbara hooks up with Mac to make Frank jealous, which leads to retaliation from Dennis.
12. Hundred Dollar Baby
First aired: 7/13/2006
Writer: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Sean Twomey (Bookmaker), Eddie Mekka (Bobby Thunderson), Jessie Ward (II) (Brianna), Katie Kreisler (Shady Woman), Don Ponce (Marco), Jason Van Over (Rough Dude)
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.
13. The Gang Gives Back
First aired: 7/20/2006
Writer: Charlie Day
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Mary Elizabeth Ellis (Waitress) , Tumbleweed (Homeless Guy), Bill H. McKenzie (Rick (Rec Center)), Patrick Hallahan (AA Director), Harold Chin (Vietnamese Poker Player), Patrick Hallahan (AA Director), Andy Pessoa (Kid (Ducks' Team)), Calvin Tran (Flip Flop Kid), Carlon Jeffrey (Chris)
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.
14. The Gang Exploits A Miracle
First aired: 7/27/2006
Writer: Charlie Day, Chris Romano, Eric Falconer
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: David Hornsby (Father Matthew Mara), Gina Morelli (Hispanic Woman), Jack Axelrod (Father O'Grady), Philip Perlman (I.V. Man)
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.
15. The Gang Runs for Office
First aired: 8/3/2006
Writer: David Hornsby
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Damian Young (Jack Stanford), Patrick Thomas O'Brien (Associate), Kelley Birney (Woman with Baby), Brian Thomas Fitzpatrick (Eddie), Goliath Gregory (Marvin), Edward James Gage (Phil), Catherine Schreiber (Angry Woman), Dona Hardy (Old Woman), John Rosenfeld (Morris)
Driven by Frank's insight into the world of politics, Dennis pursues a political career by running for office.
16. Charlie Goes America All Over Everybody's Ass
First aired: 8/10/2006
Writer: Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Jimmi Simpson (Liam McPoyle), Nate Mooney (Ryan McPoyle), Lucas Papaelias (Lucas), Dennis Staroselsky (Junkie), Morgan Vukovic (Cute Girl #3), Artemis Pebdani (Artemis), Sabrina Machado (Cute Girl #2), Carla Alapont (Cute Girl #1), Thesy Surface (Poss McPoyle (uncredited))
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.
17. Dennis and Dee Get a New Dad
First aired: 8/17/2006
Writer: Rob McElhenney
Director: Daniel Attias
Guest star: Gregory Scott Cummins (Bill), Anne Archer (Barbara Reynolds), Stephen Collins (Bruce), Matthew J. Evans (Boy in ICU), Lynne Marie Stewart (Mrs. Kelly)
Dee receives e-mails from a stranger claming to be her and Dennis' real father. Meanwhile, Mac decides to visit his father who is in prison. |
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Starring:
Charlie Day | Rob McElhenney | Glenn Howerton | Kaitlin Olson | Danny DeVito | Mary Elizabeth Ellis | Nate Mooney | Jimmi Simpson | ...more
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Directed By:
Daniel Attias | Fred Savage | John Fortenberry | Matt Shakman | Jerry Levine
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Genre:
Comedy, Television/TV Series
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DVD Release Date:
September 4, 2007
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Format: Region 1
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Rating:
Not Rated
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Year:
2005
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Regional Coding:
R1:
Will only play on North American Region 1 or multi-region DVD players.
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Number of Discs:
3
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Screen Ratio:
Full Screen Edition - 1.33:1
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English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) | |
Running Time:
425 minutes
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Studio:
20th Century Fox
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UPC/Barcode Number:
024543444169
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Closed-Captioned: Yes
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Color: Yes
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- Commentary by Danny DeVito, Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton on “Mac Bangs Dennis’ Mom” and “Hundred Dollar Baby”
- Scenes from the original pilot
- Sunny Side Up – “Making Of” featurette
- The Gang F**ks Up outtakes
- Making A Scene: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- Kaitlin Olson audition tapes
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