It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 premieres Aug 17

The long-running comedy series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" will return for its 18th season on August 17, 2026, FX has confirmed. The new season will premiere at 9 p.m. ET on FXX and FX, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu simultaneously. International viewers will be able to watch on Disney.

Season 18 will consist of 10 episodes, marking an increase from the eight-episode runs of the previous three seasons. The core cast-Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito-will all return as the self-centered friends who run Paddy's Pub. The show, which began in 2005, cemented its status as the longest-running live-action comedy series in history when its 15th season aired in 2021.

The upcoming season will place the characters in a series of chaotic scenarios tied to contemporary social and economic issues. According to an official description, the gang will attempt to salvage inheritances from a deceased woman, navigate tent encampments and societal divides between "the haves and have-nots," and confront job loss due to workplace automation. The season will also touch on themes of neurodivergence, conspiracy theories, and shifting...