The Gang Goes "though a lot f shit" And Wins... Kinda.

It’s 11a.m. on a Tuesday, and the gang is up to it’s usual shenanigans, this time in court. Episode 6 from the 5^th season of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia,” entitled “The World Series Defense” doesn’t back down from the usual crude hilarity or shocking antics the Paddy’s Pub group gets into. What ensues, though, is another comic creation that promises stomach aches from the never-ending laughter.

Developed by Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day, the episode begins with the gang attempting to explain to a judge the trials and tribulations they experienced during game 5 of the 2008 World Series. Pumped and filled with “Riot Juice,” the gang discovers that Frank (Danny DeVito) left their Phillies tickets at his apartment, which just so happens to be in the process of fumigation. Mac (Rob McElhenney) and Dee (Kaitlin Olson) decide to go with Frank in hopes to sneak into the poisonous premises, while Charlie (Charlie Day) and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) head over to the stadium to connive tickets out of innocent bystanders. With the normal amount of bickering and idiotic ideas, the gang ends up missing the game and insists that the judge excuses and compensates them because they “went through a lot of shit.” They may have gone through a lot of shit, but the trails are a riot.

“The World Series Defense,” also tries a new artistic twist while ensuring classic “Always Sunny” absurdity. The episode ventures to tell the gangs tale through flashbacks and succeeds in doing so. The persistent back and forth between the World Series past and courtroom present provides even more laughs. This episode also welcomes back Green Man, Charlie’s neon green alter-ago, with a hysterical fistfight against Phillies mascot, the Philly Phanatic. And let’s not forget about Mac’s man-crush on second baseman Chase Utley, unveiled through a letter he penned himself with the awesome ending “I’m sure our relationship would be a real home run.”

“Always Sunny” is constantly pushing the limits for comedic television. Its lack of political correctness is a ballsy move especially in this F.C.C. regulated culture we live in. The typical arguing, perfect one-liners (“Can we not base our decisions on what does or doesn’t happen in episodes of Scooby Doo?”), and hilarious scenarios help to make “The World Series Defense” yet another gut bursting edition of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.”