It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

korme · 06-01-2010, 01:04 AM

So Comedy Central began airing re-runs of IASiP, and I decided it'd be good to start dvr'ing them and watching from Season 1 Ep 1 to it's current season.

I've seen a few here and there and really enjoyed them. But the first two episodes of season 1... just not that funny. Is it the thing about it being a new show or is it always this hit or miss?

Tell me it gets better, my roommate who has never seen the show but was down to watch based on my recommendation, was flat out bored with it.

Recoil · 06-01-2010, 01:14 AM

It gets much better. I remember thinking the same thing when I watched the first season. I think it was around the third season when I got hooked.

dawgfan · 06-01-2010, 02:28 AM

I think it's a combination of both the show getting better as they start locking in their characters, as well as you as a viewer getting used to what they're trying to do with the show. Stick with it through the end of the first season.

NewIdentity · 06-01-2010, 02:33 AM

For me it was season 2, I think, when Danny Devito became a regular cast member.

Karlifornia · 06-01-2010, 03:55 AM

Sense of humor fail

jeff061 · 06-01-2010, 08:08 AM

Yeah. There are a good 3 or 4 episodes in the first season I don't think they ever topped. It does get a slightly different feel with Devito though. Especially in season 3.

Toddzilla · 06-01-2010, 08:43 AM

Wildcard, Bitches!

Rizon · 06-01-2010, 09:20 AM

I watched an episode last night. I guess I don't get that kind of comedy, because nothing was funny to me.

panerd · 06-01-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NewIdentity

For me it was season 2, I think, when Danny Devito became a regular cast member.

Yeah I think you have to give the DeVito episodes a chance before making any decision. He kind of breaks the groups up into 2-3 different stories every week so it will be Devtio-Charlie/Mac-Dennis/Dee-Waitress instead of season one where I can remember all 4 of them doing the same thing for the whole 30 minutes. Some people don't like the show but I think it is as funny as most of the stuff out there on tv. Best all time? Probably not but one of my favorites that is on right now.

Definitely avoid the epiosodes where they are battling with the two gay dudes who sleep with their sister. Those epiosdes were horrible and will not give you a good feel for the rest of the show.

jeff061 · 10-01-2010, 09:33 PM

"No means no, but she's not going to say no because of the implication...."

This season is pure god damned genius so far. They are doing something right.

tarcone · 10-01-2010, 09:36 PM

This is my favorite show. Hilarious.

Logan · 06-24-2011, 03:38 PM

A bit old, but hadn't heard this until today:

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Which, if you’re a “Sunny” fan thus far, is all the good news you’ll really need to get excited for season seven.

But in case it’s not, there’s also this: Rob McElhenney gained fifty pounds to play Mac this season. Why? For the sheer comedy of playing his character as a fat guy. “It’s been disgusting to watch him go through with this adventure,” said Charlie Day. “We were a little on the fence about it for his own personal health and safety,” he added, “but it has definitely made Mac a lot funnier.”

‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ Season 7 Preview | Screen Junkies

http://warmingglow.uproxx.com/2011/0...ney-as-fat-mac

Rizon · 06-24-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

I watched an episode last night. I guess I don't get that kind of comedy, because nothing was funny to me.

Now I watch this show all the time and find it funny.

jeff061 · 06-24-2011, 08:33 PM

Fat Mac does sound like a gold mine of comedy.

Video of my earlier quote. This exchange still gets me laughing every time I watch it.

Embedded is edited. Link much better is full version, click it.

http://youtu.be/ar9spNzOFPk

bionicgrov · 06-24-2011, 11:03 PM

One of my favorite shows ever.

And I agree, this past season was top 2 IMO.

PackerFanatic · 06-25-2011, 12:34 AM

I had heard about Mac doing it...and I cannot freakin' wait. This show is absolutely awesome.

jeff061 · 09-18-2011, 11:07 AM

New season started this past week. Pretty Woman song with the dead hooker in the hallway was great. Fat Mac delivers.

Loving it.

Havok · 09-18-2011, 11:32 AM

This show makes me happy...

jeff061 · 09-27-2012, 11:26 AM

It's that time!

Pyser · 09-27-2012, 02:00 PM

woohoo!!

PilotMan · 04-20-2014, 11:23 AM

So I've finally gotten around to working my way through this series on Netflix and wow, it has become one of my favorites. Between this and Archer I've got my laugh ratio way, way up.

frnk55 · 04-20-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

So I've finally gotten around to working my way through this series on Netflix and wow, it has become one of my favorites. Between this and Archer I've got my laugh ratio way, way up.

Same with me. Up to season 3 now and it's a great show! Haven't watched Archer yet though.

06-01-2010, 02:33 AM	#4
NewIdentity High School JV Join Date: Jun 2009	For me it was season 2, I think, when Danny Devito became a regular cast member. __________________ I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. Michael Jordan Last edited by NewIdentity : 06-01-2010 at 02:37 AM.

06-01-2010, 03:55 AM	#5
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Sense of humor fail __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

06-01-2010, 08:08 AM	#6
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Yeah. There are a good 3 or 4 episodes in the first season I don't think they ever topped. It does get a slightly different feel with Devito though. Especially in season 3. __________________

10-01-2010, 09:33 PM	#10
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	"No means no, but she's not going to say no because of the implication...." This season is pure god damned genius so far. They are doing something right. __________________

06-24-2011, 08:33 PM	#14
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Fat Mac does sound like a gold mine of comedy. Video of my earlier quote. This exchange still gets me laughing every time I watch it. Embedded is edited. Link much better is full version, click it. http://youtu.be/ar9spNzOFPk __________________ Last edited by jeff061 : 06-24-2011 at 08:35 PM.

06-01-2010, 01:14 AM	#2
Recoil High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: GA	It gets much better. I remember thinking the same thing when I watched the first season. I think it was around the third season when I got hooked.

06-01-2010, 02:28 AM	#3
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	I think it's a combination of both the show getting better as they start locking in their characters, as well as you as a viewer getting used to what they're trying to do with the show. Stick with it through the end of the first season.

06-01-2010, 08:43 AM	#7
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Wildcard, Bitches!

10-01-2010, 09:36 PM	#11
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	This is my favorite show. Hilarious.

06-24-2011, 11:03 PM	#15
bionicgrov n00b Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bartlett	One of my favorite shows ever. And I agree, this past season was top 2 IMO.

06-25-2011, 12:34 AM	#16
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I had heard about Mac doing it...and I cannot freakin' wait. This show is absolutely awesome.

09-18-2011, 11:07 AM	#17
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	New season started this past week. Pretty Woman song with the dead hooker in the hallway was great. Fat Mac delivers. Loving it. __________________

09-18-2011, 11:32 AM	#18
Havok College Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida	This show makes me happy... __________________ Maniacal Misfitz - We're better than you and we know it!

09-27-2012, 11:26 AM	#19
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	It's that time! __________________

09-27-2012, 02:00 PM	#20
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	woohoo!!

04-20-2014, 11:23 AM	#21
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	So I've finally gotten around to working my way through this series on Netflix and wow, it has become one of my favorites. Between this and Archer I've got my laugh ratio way, way up. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

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