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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
S14.E5
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The Gang Texts

  • Episode aired Oct 23, 2019
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  • 24m
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Rob Mac in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The Gang Texts
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During their trip to the Philadelphia Zoo, Mac sets up a group text for The Gang that leads to confusion.During their trip to the Philadelphia Zoo, Mac sets up a group text for The Gang that leads to confusion.During their trip to the Philadelphia Zoo, Mac sets up a group text for The Gang that leads to confusion.

  • Director
    • Tim Roche
  • Writers
    • Rob Mac
    • Glenn Howerton
    • Charlie Day
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    • Charlie Day
    • Glenn Howerton
    • Rob Mac
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    • Director
      • Tim Roche
    • Writers
      • Rob Mac
      • Glenn Howerton
      • Charlie Day
    • Stars
      • Charlie Day
      • Glenn Howerton
      • Rob Mac
    • 24User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Goats Attack
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    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Dennis Marks His Territory
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    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Dennis Marks His Territory
    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Dennis Marks His Territory
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    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Dennis Marks His Territory
    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The Gang Texts
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    It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: The Gang Texts

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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
    Shaw Jones
    Shaw Jones
    • Zoo Worker
    Anna Garcia
    Anna Garcia
    • Zoo Employee
    Garon Michael
    • Gorilla Suit Performer
    Bud McGrew
    • Puppeteer #1
    Daniel Gilbert
    • Puppeteer #2
    Christopher Utudzhyan
    • Lion Exhibit Kid
    Michael Metz
    • Grindr Dad
    • Director
      • Tim Roche
    • Writers
      • Rob Mac
      • Glenn Howerton
      • Charlie Day
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    10UniqueParticle

    One of the funniest episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia!

    The gang goes to the zoo awaiting Frank they text the group a couple minutes later Frank arrives with bananas which is silly and I always love how they yell at each other! The comedy with Dennis is great everything that occurs with him walking away not finding him, the texts are awesome, and one of the funniest things ever is when they several members peek out with an animal. I agree with someone else this show can go on forever it's still so good a many years later. It was silly how they kept getting confused by the texts or some other reaction; plus hilarious a couple of them peed on each other that was perfect. This is a classic fun episode defiantly one of my favorites.
    10garrettmrmagic

    Great!

    How does this show stay so funny, fresh, and original!? This season is so far shaping up to be one of the best ever! Great job everyone!
    5dann0173

    A subpar episode of a great show

    I'm loving Season 14, but this felt like the weakest episode so far. It's not necessarily a bad episode, but it definitely doesn't meet Always Sunny's standard. The episode has a decent premise and some good jokes, but even more jokes fall flat or are implemented poorly.

    They were trying something different with this episode, which has previously led to some of Always Sunny's best episodes, but this one could have been done better.
    10mkayseryan

    This show probably can run forever

    I love this episode so funny and creative nowadays we all are looking for a problem but come on give the writers some credit 14 years you guys gave me 14 years of great content appreciate it once again let's continue this hot streak
    10curmudgeon86

    Genius level writing

    This episode, written by Rob and Charlie, may be the best written episode of Sunny. It gets even better on a second viewing, when you start appreciating how cleverly a number of different plot threads and jokes are weaved together.

    There are a number of callback jokes within the episode, a particularly funny recurring joke being about how meerkat treat their weak. The resolution is neat and fits well with the story. A rare Sunny with a positive ending.

    If you appreciate good writing, you will definitely love this episode.

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      The long text that Mac send to Dennis reads: "Dennis..I feel like you are ignoring me...I think this is all just a big misunderstanding because of these texts and you can't tell how I am feeling when I am texting. I was just trying to check in on you to make sure you are okay, just like everyone else in the group. We should meet up and get back on track...? Let us know that U R okay? OK? LOL u kno wut I mean...You aren't mad at me tho, right? I just want this trip to be da bomb for U.. I always try to put a lot of hard work into our relationship. I tell you that your face looks smooth, even when I find a wrinkle. I dye your hair, and I massage your pecks after a workout to keep you nice and limber, I make you shakes and I put in all this work for us so I can enjoy a smile on your face at the end of the day..."
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      References Jurassic Park (1993)

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      • October 23, 2019 (United States)
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