When will It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17 arrive in the UK?

In July, as the new episodes launched stateside, co-creator Rob Mac (formerly known as Rob McElhenney) claimed he felt it was the "best season of Sunny ever" (via X). Earlier that month, he also explained his sudden name change.

In a video shared to social media, Mac explained that his former name had frequently been misspelt or mispronounced in the years since he became famous, so he had simplified it in order to avoid any further confusion.

If you're excited about It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17, here's everything we know about the latest episodes so far, including speculation on when they may launch in the UK.

When will It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17 arrive in the UK?

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17 does not yet have a confirmed release date in the UK.

The latest episodes launched in the US on FXX on Wednesday 9th July, with episodes being made available to stream on Hulu the following day.

In the UK, FX and Hulu shows frequently go to Disney+, which is essentially the equivalent service for the British market, but It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an exception that has lived on Netflix for several years.

The streamer typically drops new seasons of the show two to four months after their premiere in the US, suggesting an estimated UK launch for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17 on Netflix in late summer or autumn 2025.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17 cast

The main cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are returning, led by Charlie Day (Charlie), Glenn Howerton (Dennis), Rob Mac (Mac), Kaitlin Olson (Dee) and Danny DeVito (Frank) as the loathsome Paddy's Pub crew.

They'll be joined by longtime recurring stars David Hornsby (as the morbidly corrupted former priest Rickety Cricket) and Mary Elizabeth Ellis (as the waitress who has been the unwilling recipient of Charlie's affections).

You can also expect to see guest appearances from Abbott Elementary cast members, including series creator Quinta Brunson, as the two Philadelphia-set shows conclude their crossover event in the Always Sunny premiere.

Here's a reminder of the core It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast heading into season 17.

• Charlie Day as Charlie Kelly
• Glenn Howerton as Dennis Reynolds
• Rob Mac (formerly known as Rob McElhenney) as Ronald 'Mac' McDonald
• Kaitlin Olson as Deandra 'Sweet Dee' Reynolds
• Danny DeVito as Frank Reynolds
• David Hornsby as Matthew 'Rickety Cricket' Mara
• Mary Elizabeth Ellis as The Waitress

What will happen in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17?

The trailer for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17 teases more mad antics for the Paddy's Pub team, including a run-in with the Abbott Elementary faculty and potential romance for Frank on a Bachelor-style show.

The official synopsis for season 17, courtesy of FXX, reads: "The Gang craves money and parasitic social privileges. That’s been plain since 2005. But they’re also human beings.

"They crave love, respect, conditional freedom, constant adulation, histrionic amounts of attention, non-stop gratification, and unfiltered, slaphappy eroticism."

Suffice to say, it sounds like the gang's outrageous antics won't be slowing down anytime soon.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17 trailer

Check out the trailer for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17 below for an advance peek at what's in store:

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