Always Sunny Season 5 Discussion -- Cast to perform 6 shows of Nightman Cometh!

[DeToxRox]

Two new episodes tomorrow night. Funniest show on TV, bar none. I am so stoked for this.

And with that in mind, I present you with:

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[Flasch186]

Absolutely stoked!! Such a great show!! Cant wait!

[DeToxRox]

Cannibalism and the Gas Crisis on the docket tonight!

[Logan]

I mean honestly, I'm shaking.

[DanGarion]

I sort of lost interest in this show halfway through season three. It just was getting to be a bit too stupid. I'm contemplating recording tonights episodes.

[DeToxRox]

I mean honestly, I'm shaking.

We may as well get married because between the Wire, Shield and this, I don't know if someone more perfect exists.

[Logan]

One of my favorite scenes, unfortunately I can only find at as part of an old promo. Better in the full scene:

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Then of course there's Charlie's (improv) America's song:

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The underage drinking episode mixed to J-Kwon's "Tipsy":

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[Logan]

We may as well get married because between the Wire, Shield and this, I don't know if someone more perfect exists.

Fine by me. But we'll be divorced after Ok State rolls Colorado.

[DeToxRox]

The underage drinking episode was gold. I love Mac crashing prom because everyone else was invited.

But yes, the Gang Gives Back is one of my three favorites, along with the Gang Gets Invincible and Sweet Dee's dating a Retarded Person

[Pyser]

fuck. yes.

[PackerFanatic]

So excited...

[Flasch186]

Day man is an insidious song that I cannot get out of my head.

[mckerney]

You know what, I'm just gonna pop this shirt off.

[PackerFanatic]

You know what, I'm just gonna pop this shirt off.

*licks lips*

[Karlifornia]

Oh yeahhhhhhhhhhh. Can't wait for this.

[Flasch186]

John Rambo!! ROFLMAO

[DeToxRox]

WILDCARD BITCHES

[Flasch186]

Too great! Wildcard.

[bionicgrov]

OH MY GOD!!!!! THE GHOSTBUSTERS THEME WAS HILARIOUS!!!!!

[Flasch186]

it was, it really was.

[Pyser]

uhhh...i thought those were terrible episodes. the 2nd one especially. cannibalism had me laughing here and there, though.

[mckerney]

I know man, I'm so excited. Feel my nips!

[Logan]

Just stopping in to say that I missed it last night as happy hour ran a little late, and I wanted to be sober to appreciate the return so I'll catch it on DVR as soon as I get home from work.

It's killing me that I don't know what you guys are saying about it.

[DanGarion]

The first episode sucked ass. The second one was ok.

Honestly I think they need to take Danny Devito off the show, that's when I started losing interest in the show. It used to be a show about stupid people who would do some stupid things, now it's a show about idiots being complete morons.

[Flasch186]

Oh, I disagree completely and think that Devito serves as the rudder and is terrific in his role.

[Jas_lov]

If anything, Devito deserves more screen time! He's the best character! Last night's episodes were hilarious as usual. Wild card, the tinted windows from the inside, these guys are comedic geniuses.

[Anthony]

i'm catching up on the series, have about 4 more episodes to go in season 3 before i watch season 4 in realtime. not crazy about DeVito.

[Flasch186]

Well you have to remember, Devito's the muscle.

[DanGarion]

i'm catching up on the series, have about 4 more episodes to go in season 3 before i watch season 4 in realtime. not crazy about DeVito.

*high five*

Glad I'm not the only one.

[Anthony]

DeVito's character is the most consistent, in the sense that a clown popping out of jack in the box is consistent. you get a giggle the 1st time (or maybe the 2nd time if you're of a simple mind and silly things humor you), but after a bit you get tired of it cuz its the same thing every time.

Danny Devito's character is the guy who will jump in the middle of a stupid idea and want to be involved in it. he's the "hey, me too!" part of the gang. instead of being like "what a retarded idea, count me out", he's the type who, as the gang decides they want to do something stupid will show up at the last second, ask what's going on and be filled in on the plan and say "hey...cool, let's do it". then midway through there'll be an arguement in the group, he'll split off and do it with [insert Mac/Dennis/Charlie/Sweet Dee here] and take things over the top. but its the same thing over and over.

the show is entertaining, but not laugh out loud funny. i like the characters (except for DeVito's character) so i keep watching. the characters seem to have devolved into complete idiots, instead of just being the slacker losers they were before in season 1. decent show, wouldn't put it in my top 30 shows of all time or anything.

[DanGarion]

DeVito's character is the most consistent, in the sense that a clown popping out of jack in the box is consistent. you get a giggle the 1st time (or maybe the 2nd time if you're of a simple mind and silly things humor you), but after a bit you get tired of it cuz its the same thing every time.

Danny Devito's character is the guy who will jump in the middle of a stupid idea and want to be involved in it. he's the "hey, me too!" part of the gang. instead of being like "what a retarded idea, count me out", he's the type who, as the gang decides they want to do something stupid will show up at the last second, ask what's going on and be filled in on the plan and say "hey...cool, let's do it". then midway through there'll be an arguement in the group, he'll split off and do it with [insert Mac/Dennis/Charlie/Sweet Dee here] and take things over the top. but its the same thing over and over.

the show is entertaining, but not laugh out loud funny. i like the characters (except for DeVito's character) so i keep watching. the characters seem to have devolved into complete idiots, instead of just being the slacker losers they were before in season 1. decent show, wouldn't put it in my top 30 shows of all time or anything.

You hit the nail on the head HA. Especially that last part. The show has just about become a parody of itself and clearly jumped the shark when Danny DeVito jumped from "special guest" to a title credit.

[Pyser]

well, it was obviously a network decision to add devito in season 2 (as evidenced by the fact that they had something like 10 days to shoot every scene he'd be in all season, then way later would go back and shoot the other side of the scene)

but also, he serves as the "bank" of the group. he has money, which plotwise, allows the gang to do their crazy shit....raiding dee's sock drawer not included.

[Anthony]

which doesn't make sense, cuz his wife left all the money to Dennis and Dee's real life dad (the 7th Heaven dude). hence the reason Dee and DeVito had to pretend to be engaged and wanted the money to adopt kids with. wacky comedy ensued.

but he doesn't really fund all their hijinks. the only time i can think of was for the Day Man episode, where he bought the instruments (and Mac used his credit card to rent the room to wreck). otherwise, he takes the group's ideas and tries to find a way to profit from them.

Charlie is my favorite of the bunch, for the record.

[Pyser]

thats not true at all. frank paid for the cop outfits, to fix the bar, has the drug/shady people hook-ups, etc.

he has had his own money forever, they set up that he was a businessman involved in vietnam or something. he's been divorced a long time in the show, as best i can recall

[DeToxRox]

Last night was one of the best episodes EVEERRR!

I laughed so hard at:

Sex buffet
Glory hole
The car crash
The bus scene
The Duster
The Memorial Slide Show

I could go on and on but that was A+

[DeToxRox]

Amazing fucking finale. Holy shit that was awesome.

The troll toll for the boys hole. lmfao.

[Flasch186]

yup, me and the wife both said it was the funniest episode of a way too short season.

[Flasch186]

DOLA -

I came up with another song and Im just going to throw it in there.

-no, no you wont, or I will slap your face off of your face.

yup, yup, it's going in.

[Pyser]

anyone else think that overall this season was a MAJOR disappointment?

[Flasch186]

not major but I wished it had been longer and there were a few episodes that got a little disjointed for me.

[jeff061]

anyone else think that overall this season was a MAJOR disappointment?

I thought season 3 was a step down(but still good) from 1 and 2, and 4's a step up again. Slightly different feel to it, I think they may have more writers now.

[yacovfb]

Amazing fucking finale. Holy shit that was awesome.

The troll toll for the boys hole. lmfao.

Oh, come on...it's soul...boys soul! ;)

Awesome, awesome episode. The season did feel short, probably a result of doubling up on the episodes the first couple of weeks. Still, I'd say it was a solid season. A few clunkers, sure, but also some really funny episodes and a great finale. Can't wait till next season...any chance it'll start before next September? I don't know if I can wait that long.

[bionicgrov]

anyone else think that overall this season was a MAJOR disappointment?


I wouldn't say major. But it definitely was the worst season I thought. The Liberty Bell episode was by far the worst single episode they have ever done.

[PackerFanatic]

Such a great episode.

[Julio Riddols]

I thought the liberty bell episode was classic. I also thought this season stayed on par with the previous 3, but needed a bit more McPoil.

But that finale? Gold.

[PineTar]

season 4 seemed a little self indulgent to me... a period piece and a musical amongst the 12 or so episodes - definitely not the quality of show that hooked me back in season 1 and 2.

[Toddzilla]

Wildcard, bitches!

[Logan]

Loved the finale.

[timmynausea]

anyone else think that overall this season was a MAJOR disappointment?

I thought season 3 was a step down and this year was even worse. Still some funny moments along the way, though.

Anthony basically nailed it with the "devolved into complete idiots" comment.

The first scene they ever wrote for the show was when Dennis goes up to Charlie's apartment to get a basketball and Charlie tells him he has cancer. Charlie starts crying and Dennis has to use a little finesse - he doesn't want to make a big scene or seem like a total jerk, but he really just wants to get the basketball and get out of there ASAP. The humor was in what a selfish asshole Dennis was, and that was basically the premise of the show. Think about how much more subtle that is than the Extreme Home Makeover episode where no one is behaving like a sane adult, for example. It's basically a different show.

[Flasch186]

good point, the makeover show was one of the worst of all IMHO although Devito was great in it.

[Anthony]

I thought season 3 was a step down and this year was even worse. Still some funny moments along the way, though.

Anthony basically nailed it with the "devolved into complete idiots" comment.

The first scene they ever wrote for the show was when Dennis goes up to Charlie's apartment to get a basketball and Charlie tells him he has cancer. Charlie starts crying and Dennis has to use a little finesse - he doesn't want to make a big scene or seem like a total jerk, but he really just wants to get the basketball and get out of there ASAP. The humor was in what a selfish asshole Dennis was, and that was basically the premise of the show. Think about how much more subtle that is than the Extreme Home Makeover episode where no one is behaving like a sane adult, for example. It's basically a different show.

we are in total agreement. even if you look at the pilot, episode 1. "Charlie is a racist" i think it was called. in that episode Charlie was a (somewhat) very normal guy. contrast that with Charlie-who-thought-he-ate-human-flesh-and-wanted-to-eat-more-of-it from this past season. completely different characters. the network loves it and the series is signed up all the way to a season 6, with all the main cast intact till at least then. but it's a completely different show than the early episodes.

if you check out the always sunny wiki, it mentions how they meant for Dee to be the straight one of the group, kinda like the voice of reason to counter the zany hijinks of the boys. yeah, that ended pretty quickly. fast forward to like season 2 where she and Dennis started shooting coke into themselves to be eligible for welfare. the last time she was a believable character was when the gang went to a high school prom and she was romanced by a younger teen. after that she became as zany as charlie.

as loopy as the show has become i tune in for charlie. none of these characters are realistic but whatever laughs i get its from Charlie.

[Flasch186]

devito = gold, his rant about his life and it's similarities to Rambo were awesome in that episode.

[Flasch186]

amazon has these seasons on sale right now!! in for 1.

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[Logan]

Season 5 starts on September 17th. Ton of previews are up on Youtube.

YouTube - AlwaysSunnySeason5's Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/AlwaysSunnySeason5)



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[Pyser]

f. yes.

[PackerFanatic]

So excited. That clip is great.

[Flasch186]

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ROFLMAO

[mckerney]

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I can't stop laughing at, "That doesn't sound right, but I don't know enough about stars to dispute it."

[jeff061]

I watched the kitten mittens one about 10 times in a row. That was some funny shit. Waiting on PETA.

[Julio Riddols]

Holy shitballs, I'm excited.

[DeToxRox]

IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA Official Website - Only on FX (http://fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/sunny/tour.php)

The cast is doing 6 live shows of their Nightman Cometh musical from Season 4's finale. Tickets on sale tomorrow.

Fuck you all who can go to this.

[Pyser]

i saw this in la a few months ago. kinda fun, except the audience was louder than the actors....and it had maybe 5 new minutes that werent in the episode. i wanted more for $20 plus service fees.

[JS19]

that's awesome...def gonna try to go to the beacon theatre show

[JetsIn06]

I just started watching this show within the past month and I am beyond hooked. I've watched every season twice since and can't wait for the 17th (I think that's when the new one starts).

However, the 17th is a live Night Man Cometh in PA, but my girlfriend can't go because of a wedding. DAMN IT!

[JetsIn06]

dola

For all of you who think Devito hurts the show, you are out of your minds.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

I'm calling a lot of people bozo now, it's like my new thing.

[JetsIn06]

Loved the first two episodes of the season, and this past one was especially hilarious.

[Karlifornia]

dola

For all of you who think Devito hurts the show, you are out of your minds.

He doesn't hurt the show, IMO. It's just a different show, as people have pointed out. I find DeVito to be consistently hilarious, but I agree with those who said they liked the show (as a whole) more during the first season, when the characters had some semblance of sanity.

I still love the show, and I enjoyed the first two episodes immensely.

[Pyser]

im glad we are all up to date on bird law now

[remper]

He doesn't hurt the show, IMO. It's just a different show, as people have pointed out. I find DeVito to be consistently hilarious, but I agree with those who said they liked the show (as a whole) more during the first season, when the characters had some semblance of sanity.

I still love the show, and I enjoyed the first two episodes immensely.

Yeah and without DeVito the funniest show in the whole series wouldn't have been. Of course I'm talking about the tailgating episode when they try out for the Eagles, and Frank drops acid. :lol:

[jeff061]

I loved the first season, I still think the majority of those episodes are the best of the series. But I don't think the show has the staying power without Devito. It goes downhill fast. First season was lightning in a bottle.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

I'm loving this season so far. Bunch of great episodes, especially the intervention.


http://5.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kr8mqaEE671qzzvv4o1_400.gif

[jeff061]

Yeah, this is a classic season. Last episode, to me, was one of their strongest in awhile.

Milksteak and jellybeans. They spoiled the hell out of full on rapist, but it still had me rolling.

[Karlifornia]

Yeah, this last episode was great. Was this the 5th episode? If so, I have this season at 4 really good/great episodes, and one letdown.

[PackerFanatic]

This season has been pretty stellar all year. I look forward to seeing the Green Man again this week :)

[Julio Riddols]

When is the damn kitten mittens episode? I've been waiting for that one, although the rest have also been quite stellar..

Charlie sweating through that shirt was awesome.

[BishopMVP]

When is the damn kitten mittens episode? I've been waiting for that one, although the rest have also been quite stellar.. According to wikipedia November 5th - List of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episodes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_It%27s_Always_Sunny_in_Philadelphia_episodes)

By the way - reading through that list there are an absurdly high number of classic episodes since mid season 3. The Nightman Cometh, kidnapping the critic, the gas crisis terrorist episode, mac's banging the waitress, cannibalism, sweet dee is dating a retard, plus the road trip and intervention this season. I don't understand the people who think it's going downhill - and I'm glad I don't know them personally, because I'd hate to salt another person again.

[Logan]

For me at least, there was definitely a period in the season 3/4 run that wasn't up to quality...seemed to really be related to the McPoyles.

[JetsIn06]

According to wikipedia November 5th - List of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episodes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_It%27s_Always_Sunny_in_Philadelphia_episodes)

By the way - reading through that list there are an absurdly high number of classic episodes since mid season 3. The Nightman Cometh, kidnapping the critic, the gas crisis terrorist episode, mac's banging the waitress, cannibalism, sweet dee is dating a retard, plus the road trip and intervention this season. I don't understand the people who think it's going downhill - and I'm glad I don't know them personally, because I'd hate to salt another person again.

:withstupid:

[BishopMVP]

For me at least, there was definitely a period in the season 3/4 run that wasn't up to quality...seemed to really be related to the McPoyles.That's what I remembered too... that's why looking at the list was so jarring. It appears the lull was S2 to mid S3. From S3.9 on it's pretty much all gold other than the mafia, dance, and maybe house-centric episodes.

[cthomer5000]

I'm still enjoying the show. However, I will say that (like every sitcom ever) they just keep cranking up the zany factor. It's a very different show than it was a few seasons earlier. But again, I think this same complaint can be made for any sitcom that runs for a reasonable length of time.