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The Gang Goes Jihad

  • Episode aired Jun 29, 2006
  • TV-MA
  • 23m
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Rob Mac and Glenn Howerton in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
Comedy

When half of Paddy's gets bought out by a business developer, the gang seeks revenge. Unfortunately, an ill-timed dog-napping plot, a poorly made video tape, and a flaming bag of poop threat... Read allWhen half of Paddy's gets bought out by a business developer, the gang seeks revenge. Unfortunately, an ill-timed dog-napping plot, a poorly made video tape, and a flaming bag of poop threaten the gang's chances of getting their property back.When half of Paddy's gets bought out by a business developer, the gang seeks revenge. Unfortunately, an ill-timed dog-napping plot, a poorly made video tape, and a flaming bag of poop threaten the gang's chances of getting their property back.

  • Director
    • Daniel Attias
  • Writers
    • Rob Mac
    • Glenn Howerton
    • Charlie Day
  • Stars
    • Charlie Day
    • Glenn Howerton
    • Rob Mac
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
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    • Director
      • Daniel Attias
    • Writers
      • Rob Mac
      • Glenn Howerton
      • Charlie Day
    • Stars
      • Charlie Day
      • Glenn Howerton
      • Rob Mac
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Charlie Day
    Charlie Day
    • Charlie Kelly
    Glenn Howerton
    Glenn Howerton
    • Dennis Reynolds
    Rob Mac
    Rob Mac
    • Mac
    • (as Rob McElhenney)
    Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson
    • Dee Reynolds
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Frank Reynolds
    Anne Archer
    Anne Archer
    • Barbara Reynolds
    Josh Stamberg
    Josh Stamberg
    • Ari Frenkel
    Ravi Patel
    Ravi Patel
    • Lawyer
    Rick Zahn
    Rick Zahn
    • Detective Tanner
    • Director
      • Daniel Attias
    • Writers
      • Rob Mac
      • Glenn Howerton
      • Charlie Day
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    dave3883

    Loved it!

    I heard about the show on a pod cast called 12train and decided to look up the show and download it. I downloaded the first episode and laughed so hard at the style of humor that I decided to download the second episode. It continues with Frank is living with Charlie and Frank wanting to be part of the gang, and an Israli moves in next door claiming that part of the "gang's" bar is actually on his property. Charlie and Mac go to a lawyer for advice and they twist the lawyer's words around eventually deciding to use "other" methods of getting their way with the property dispute. Well a small twist of events leads Frank striking a deal with the Israli man and hoping to become part of the gang. The end of the show is the best part and not to be spoiled. Throughout the episode the members each continually accuse each other of being racist against Jewish people. I suggest this show to any fans of South Park or SNL.
    9BlackEden

    Clever written episode

    I'm rewatching all of the seasons for the first time in years, and while some stuff doesn't hold up as well, there's episodes like this one that are brilliant.

    It's very tongue-in-cheek about Israel's globally-condemned colonization of Palestine. A J*wish man "moves" into the building next door and claims that his property goes into the gang's bar, telling them to leave. He then puts up a wall to signify what he owns - which is exactly what is happening in Palestine, with Israel continuously invading settlements and putting up walls to keep Palestinians off of their own land.

    It also segues into Frank's confirmation as a permanent character in the show! 5/5.
    8alwayssunnyfan23

    Great episode

    Probably one of the first classic episodes that is very iconic. They clearly started to get a hold of what the show will continue to be.

    I think this is the episode where they decide Danny DeVito will be a permanent character of the show and he very quickly started to fit in.

    The beginning of many iconic episodes to come in the future.

    One of my favorite quotes of all time is when Dennis yells "Everybody gets a weapon!" His gestures and everything are perfect and make me laugh everytime.

    The video they did was also really funny, what a great episode for all of the characters.

    Overall - 8.4/10.

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    • Trivia
      This episode marks the change in the order of title cards: the episode title now preceding the show title.
    • Goofs
      (at around 18 mins) The sound stage is clearly visible at the top due to the camera angle.
    • Quotes

      Charlie Kelly: [In his apartment, Charlie is holding his recording camera] You guys feeling extreme? Ah, this looks beautiful. You guys ready for this?

      Mac: [offscreen] I'm ready. I'm ready. Let's do this.

      Charlie Kelly: Okay, okay, okay. And...

      [low voice]

      Charlie Kelly: action.

      [We see Dennis and Mac dressed in camouflage shirts and using towels as head wraps, pretending to be Islamic terrorists. Dennis speaks in mock Arabic that would be heard in a jihad video. Charlie lowers his camera to stop filming.]

      Charlie Kelly: Cut, cut, cut, cut. What the hell are you doing, dude?

      Dennis Reynolds: [uncovers his face] That's what those tapes sound like.

      Charlie Kelly: Why don't you read the script that I wrote?

      Dennis Reynolds: I'm not reading the script you wrote. It's in English, and it's riddled with spelling errors.

      Charlie Kelly: Well, you know what I'm trying to write, just say it.

      Dennis Reynolds: No, I'm just gonna mumble some guttural sounds. Let's do another one.

      [prepares to put the towel back over his face]

      Charlie Kelly: [protesting] He's not gonna know what you're saying!

      Dennis Reynolds: Well, then we'll do subtitles or something.

      Charlie Kelly: How am I gonna do subtitles?

      Mac: [pulls his towel down] I feel like I should have something in my hands.

      Dennis Reynolds: You don't need anything in your hands.

      Mac: Like a weapon. A machete or a machine gun or something.

      Dennis Reynolds: He doesn't need a...

      [annoyed]

      Dennis Reynolds: Okay, why don't you head down to the Wawa and pick up a machine gun!

      Charlie Kelly: Read the script.

      Dennis Reynolds: I'm not gonna read the script.

      Charlie Kelly: [completely pissed at this point] Read the- who's the director here?

      Dennis Reynolds: I don't care, I'm not reading the script!

      Charlie Kelly: [peeved] Alright, fine.

      [opens the recorder again]

      Charlie Kelly: Action!

      Dennis Reynolds: Bro, can I get my towel over my face again?

      Charlie Kelly: [realizing] Oh, yeah, put your towel on your face.

      Dennis Reynolds: [puts the towel over his face] Alright, here we go.

      Charlie Kelly: Action.

      [Dennis proceeds to speak in mock Arabic again]

      Mac: [pulls down his towel again and interrupts, ruining the take] I'm gonna get a weapon. I'm gonna get a weapon! I'll be right back!

      Charlie Kelly: [annoyed] You don't need a...!

      [slams the recorder closed]

      Dennis Reynolds: He's going to get a weapon, everybody!

      [shouting]

      Dennis Reynolds: Everybody! Everybody get a weapon!

      Charlie Kelly: Can we.. You think we can make this look more like a cave?

    • Connections
      Featured in Binging with Babish: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Special (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      More Than Words
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      Written by Gary Cherone and Nuno Bettencourt

      Performed by Kaitlin Olson, Rob Mac, Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton

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    • Release date
      • June 29, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • Bluebush Productions
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      • 23m
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