“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is back for its 18th season, and Dee is trying to scare Sam out of marrying Frank.
The premiere will air simultaneously on FX and FXX on Monday, Aug. 17 at 9 p.m. You can watch live as it airs on DIRECTV (free trial) or Fubo TV (free trial) or Sling TV.
The entire series is also available on Hulu, which you can bundle with HBO Max and Disney Plus!
- Watch every single new episode of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” live as it premieres!
The new episode is called “Frank Marries a Corpse,” and in it, Dee will use testimony from Gail the Snail, the Waitress, and Artemis to attempt to terrify Sam out of her looming nuptials to Frank.
Sam, who is played by guest star Carol Kane, met Frank during the season 17 finale in which he was the subject of a new season of “The Golden Bachelor.”
Meanwhile, the rest of the gang tries to help Frank confront his growing anxiety about getting married again.
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“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has run for a staggering 18 seasons, and its primary cast has remained essentially entirely consistent for all of it.
The show stars Charlie Day as Charlie Kelly, Glenn Howerton as Dennis Reynolds, Rob McElhenney as Ronald “Mac” McDonald, Kaitlin Olson as Deandra (Sweet Dee) Reynolds, and, of course, Danny DeVito as Frank Reynolds (who joined in season 2).
Here’s a quick look at season 18, including the infographic which caused a stir when it was accused of being AI generated (though this was immediately debunked), courtesy of the FX official YouTube channel:
Here’s the information you’ll need to watch a free live stream of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” season 18 online without cable.
When is ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ in 2026 on?
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” season 18 begins with a double premiere on Monday, Aug. 17 at 9 p.m.
How to watch ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ online on-demand
| Streaming Service | Cost | Free Trial? |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $74.99 | Yes |
| Fubo TV | $84.99 | Yes |
| Sling TV | $45-$60 | No |
If you want to record “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” season 18 or want to watch other ABC, FX, or FXX content online as it becomes available, check out DirecTV (free trial) or Fubo TV (free trial). Sling TV also offers tons of customization and access to the same channels.