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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
S5.E10
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The D.E.N.N.I.S. System

  • Episode aired Nov 19, 2009
  • TV-MA
  • 22m
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9.3/10
5.3K
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Glenn Howerton in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The D.E.N.N.I.S. System
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Dennis presents his fool-proof plan for picking up chicks, but soon finds that the gang each has their own fool-proof plans for one-upping each other.Dennis presents his fool-proof plan for picking up chicks, but soon finds that the gang each has their own fool-proof plans for one-upping each other.Dennis presents his fool-proof plan for picking up chicks, but soon finds that the gang each has their own fool-proof plans for one-upping each other.

  • Director
    • Randall Einhorn
  • Writers
    • Rob Mac
    • Glenn Howerton
    • David Hornsby
  • Stars
    • Charlie Day
    • Glenn Howerton
    • Rob Mac
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.3/10
    5.3K
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    • Director
      • Randall Einhorn
    • Writers
      • Rob Mac
      • Glenn Howerton
      • David Hornsby
    • Stars
      • Charlie Day
      • Glenn Howerton
      • Rob Mac
    • 3User reviews
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    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Dennis' Plan Fails
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    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Dennis' Plan Fails
    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The D.E.N.N.I.S. System
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    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The D.E.N.N.I.S. System
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    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The D.E.N.N.I.S. System

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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
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    • Waitress
    Jill Latiano
    Jill Latiano
    • Caylee
    Travis Schuldt
    Travis Schuldt
    • Ben (The Soldier)
    Price Carson
    Price Carson
    • Carney Boss
    Brad Carter
    Brad Carter
    • Carney
    Mae LaBorde
    • Gladys
    Cary Huff
    Cary Huff
    • Boyfriend at Carnival
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Randall Einhorn
    • Writers
      • Rob Mac
      • Glenn Howerton
      • David Hornsby
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    10williamkelly-12810

    the show at its best

    This is definitely one of the best episodes of the series and a great representation of what the show is all about I like the conniving and the backstabbing and the planning and the plotting and the scheming.

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    • Trivia
      There are three real-life married couples appearing in this episode:
      • Mac and Dee (Rob Mac & Kaitlin Olson)
      • Charlie and the Waitress (Charlie Day & Mary Elizabeth Ellis)
      • Dennis and Caylee (Glenn Howerton & Jill Latiano)
    • Quotes

      Gladys: What's happening?

      Dennis Reynolds: What's happening, Gladys, is we're at the fair and you're gonna act like my grandma, okay?

      Gladys: My grandmother had an affair with Susan B. Anthony.

      Dennis Reynolds: I-I don't give a shit.

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      Temptation Sensation (Main Title)
      Written by Heinz Kiessling

      Performed by Heinz Kiessling

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