It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 13 explained

Season Number:13
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Network:FXX
Num Episodes:10
Prev Season:Season 12
Next Season:Season 14
Episode List:List of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episodes

The thirteenth season of the American comedy television series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia premiered on FXX on September 5, 2018.[1] The season consists of 10 episodes and concluded on November 7, 2018.

Cast

Main cast

Guest stars

Production

On April 1, 2016, the series was renewed for a thirteenth and fourteenth season, which tied it with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as the longest-running (in number of seasons) live-action sitcom in American TV history.[2]

In March 2017, following the twelfth season finale in which Glenn Howerton's character was seemingly written off the show, Howerton expressed doubt about his return for the thirteenth season, describing it as "partially a creative and personal decision." He also suggested that the show would take an "extended hiatus" in order to accommodate the cast's other projects.[3] In late April, Kaitlin Olson confirmed Sunnys extended hiatus ahead of the thirteenth season due to the cast's busy schedules.[4] In August 2018, Rob McElhenney confirmed that Howerton is "in pretty much every episode" of the season.[5] Howerton appeared in six of the season's ten episodes, but had no writing credits.

Episodes

See also: List of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episodes.

Reception

The thirteenth season received positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 94% with an average score of 8/10 based on 18 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "It's Always Sunnys winning formula keeps the laughs rolling and the stomachs turning in a thirteenth season that's topical, triumphant, and toxic in the best way."[6] The finale in particular received praise, with many critics lauding the unexpected emotional and artistic depth of Rob McElhenney's performance.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Season 13 Premiere Date and Plot Details Revealed — Including Dennis' Whereabouts. IndieWire. Nordine. Michael. June 28, 2018. June 28, 2018.
  2. Web site: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Renewed for Seasons 13 and 14 at FXX. TVLine. Ausiello. Michael. April 1, 2016. April 1, 2016.
  3. Web site: Was This Glenn Howerton's 'Always Sunny' Farewell? 'It's A Little Complicated,' He Says. Uproxx. Sepinwall. Alan. March 8, 2017. July 15, 2018.
  4. Web site: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 13 Will Be a Year Late. TV Guide. Matthews. Liam. April 28, 2017. July 15, 2018.
  5. Web site: It's Always Sunny: Glenn Howerton Is in 'Pretty Much Every' Season 13 Episode. TVLine. Nemetz. Dave. August 3, 2018. August 3, 2018.
  6. Web site: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 13 (2018) . Rotten Tomatoes . May 30, 2020.
  7. Web site: 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Finale: Rob McElhenney's Epic Dance Routine Takes Season 13 to a Profound New Level . IndieWire . Ben . Travers . November 7, 2018 . June 14, 2019.
  8. Web site: "Mac Finds His Pride" in a stunning, game-changing It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia finale . The A.V. Club . Dennis . Perkins . November 7, 2018 . June 14, 2019.