It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 4

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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Season Details & Credits

FX | FXX | Season Premiere Date: September 18, 2008

Starring: Danny DeVito, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson

Summary: The laughter continues as the gang at Paddy's Pub return in season four of the FX comedy.

Creator: Rob McElhenney

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4:E13. The Nightman Cometh
Air Date: November 20, 2008
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S4:E12. The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover
Air Date: November 13, 2008
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S4:E11. The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell
Air Date: November 6, 2008

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Ken Tucker

As usual, the improvised feel of the show adds to its energy. Read full review

Heather Havrilesky

Somehow, this ridiculous show manages to entertain us without any semblance of character development or the remotest whiff of a familiar, relatable scenario. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Not all of the show’s demented comic gambits work, but Sunny gets points for inventiveness, and all things considered, the show is far more consistently entertaining than it was in its first couple of seasons. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Thank goodness for Danny DeVito, whose total commitment to this insanity often makes the unbelievable just believable enough to be funny. Read full review

David Hinckley

At some point, the gang on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia will no longer be able to top itself, no longer do or say things that are even more wrong than the last thing they said or did. It hasn't happened yet. Read full review

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drlowdon

Aug 20, 2019

In this politically correct day an age in which network executives constantly fear offending people it is truly refreshing to watch a comedy series that plays by its own rules. Much like The Simpsons each episode is almost virtually self contained and regardless of what happens everything isIn this politically correct day an age in which network executives constantly fear offending people it is truly refreshing to watch a comedy series that plays by its own rules. Much like The Simpsons each episode is almost virtually self contained and regardless of what happens everything is always back to normal by the following instalment. This allows the writers freedom to put the characters in
pretty much any situation they wish (up to and including becoming kidnappers and hunting a homeless person) and this fourth season sees the show at its absolute best with jokes landing at a relentlessly pace fast pace and excellent performances from all involved.

This is arguably the shows best season to date.… Expand

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KevinS

Feb 8, 2009

My favorite show currently on the air with Scrubs and The Office close behind. I could see why some people could find the humor dumb and immature but I simply can't stop laughing when I watch Sunny.

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luvstospoogeI

Jan 10, 2010

I understand a lot of this wit is above people who can't see through the toilet humor. Raw, original and funny as hell, beats anything else on tv.

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WilsonW

Sep 23, 2008

Best comedy on TV. Easily the funniest show on TV right now.

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BeanmanJames

May 31, 2018

Pretty good season, but there are a few forgettable episodes. Most episodes are great though! ! !

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EvanW

Aug 8, 2009

Absolutely hilarious. The episodes are extremely well drawn out if you pay close enough attention. "The Gang" is able to base some of their themes on controversial issue in an almost unbiased manner. Almost. The one downside is that they continuously talk at the same time in an inane babble Absolutely hilarious. The episodes are extremely well drawn out if you pay close enough attention. "The Gang" is able to base some of their themes on controversial issue in an almost unbiased manner. Almost. The one downside is that they continuously talk at the same time in an inane babble every 5 minutes.… Expand

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MaynardC.

Sep 19, 2008

I'm really hoping that this show is improvised, because if the material on this show is actually scripted, wow. Just wow. Just a note: The S word isn't a punchline by itself. I gave it 1 point because I appreciate DeVito. He's funny, just not here.

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