Get ready for the wildest season yet as Itās Always Sunny in Philadelphia returns with Season 17, featuring surprise crossovers, outrageous parodies, and the Gangās signature brand of chaos. Hereās everything you need to know before the new episodes drop.
Premiere Details & Episode Rundown
- SeasonāÆ17 kicks off on JulyāÆ9,āÆ2025, airing with a two-episode launch on FXX, followed by Hulu releases the next day.
- The season comprises eight new episodes, filmed from October to December 2024.
Crossover Chaos: Abbott + Bachelor
- Abbott Elementary sequel: The Gang returns to the classroom with a RatedāR spin on the January episode. Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, Glenn Howerton, and Danny DeVito star in a Sunnyācentric retelling of the Abbott crossover as the SeasonāÆ17 premiere.
- Golden Bachelor parody: Frank Reynolds steps into the dating spotlight with host Jesse Palmer in hilarious Bachelor esque scenes. Spoiler: Frank’s on the hunt for a “GradeāÆA, primeācut piece of ass”.
What the Trailer Teases
The newly released trailer gives fans a sneak peek of the crossover madness:
- Frank in the Abbott school bathroom, sparking havoc in a PGā13 class setting.
- Hilarious Golden Bachelor spoof featuring Frank giving roses—or pencils—backstage.
Expect an edgier spin on familiar stories—“same story, told through a different lens,” as McElhenney describes.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Season 17 Official Trailer | FX
Behind the Scenes: Why It Works
- Returning stars: Rob, Charlie, Glenn, Kaitlin and Danny are all back, with scripting by Charlie Day, McElhenney and series alum Keyonna Taylor.
- A peek into how the crossover came together: Quinta Brunson and McElhenney pitched the idea at the Emmys, which escalated into a joint Disneyāwhiteāhat production with legal and scheduling hurdles.
- The crossover pays off — Abbott’s lighthearted charm mixed with the Gang’s chaos earned nearly 4 million viewers and glowing reviews.
Why Fans Are Hyped
- It’s classic Sunny, pushing boundaries while staying rooted in dysfunctional family comedy.
- Newcomers get a taste of Abbott—but with a Sunny twist—while loyal fans get extra Rārated footage.
- Danny DeVito as the Golden Bachelor is peak absurdity—but absolutely plausible in this universe.
Your Fan Forecast
- Catch up on the first Abbott crossover episode via Hulu to set the scene.
- Set your reminders for July 9—the Gang hits FXX and Hulu hard.
- Expect fireworks: a schoolyard invasion, chaotic dating game, and true Sunny irreverence.
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