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Season 1 |
| 1 :01x01 - The Gang Gets Racist (Aug/04/2005) | | When the guys notice that business has been less than stellar, they hire Dee's friend Terrell to promote the bar. Thanks to his tactics, Paddy's is quickly transformed into one of the hottest bars in Phillyâone of the hottest gay bars, that is. While Dennis and Dee bartend, Mac and Charlie try to find black friends to prove they're not racist. | | Guest Stars: Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress, Malcolm Barrett as Terrell, Telisha Shaw as Janell, | Co-Guest Stars: Ian MacKinnon as Brett, Sheldon Candis as Damon, Ungenita Prevost as Karen, Aaron Hartzler as Handsome Guy, Jesse C. Boyd as Boy, Sydney Colston as Large Man in Towel, George Weiss Vando as Guy, Montre Burton as Guy #2, Jon Cellini as Guy #3 | Director: John Fortenberry Writer: Charlie Day (1), Rob McElhenney | | | |
| 2 :01x02 - Charlie Wants an Abortion (Aug/11/2005) | | A woman from Charlie's past returns to tell him that he's the father of her ten-year-old son. Charlie agrees to spend some time with the bratty kid, with the sole intention of taking him to get a paternity test. The appearance of the child brings up the topic of abortion, and Mac tries to learn more about the issue. He meets a pro-life protester named Megan, whom he tries to impress by pretending to be very interested in the cause. | | Guest Stars: Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress, Spencer Daniels as Tommy, Autumn Reeser as Megan, Heather Donahue as Stacy Corvelli, | Co-Guest Stars: Amy Higgins as Receptionist, Holly Reiser as Girl With Shirt, Esther Ellsworth as Hippie Girl, Sonia Jackson as Crack Whore, Benton Jennings as Pro-Lifer, Cormac Bluestone as Jimmy Doyle | Director: John Fortenberry Writer: Charlie Day (1), Rob McElhenney | | | |
| 3 :01x03 - Underage Drinking: A National Concern (Aug/16/2005) | | The gang opens up their bar to teenagers once they realize how much money can be made serving minors. The influx of high school students makes them think back to their own schooldays. Charlie, Mac, and Dee were losers in school and can't help but hang out with the teenagers who now accept them. Dennis thinks they're pathetic for doing so, but he soon finds himself being blackmailed by a student into going to the prom. | | Guest Stars: Robert Adamson as Trey, Katie Chonacas as Sara, Jaimie Alexander as Tammy, | Co-Guest Stars: Ryan Alvarez as Billy, Trish Coren as Another Girl, Brian McLaughlin as Kid, Greg Alba as Kid #2, Kelsie Lynn as Girl With Braces | Director: Daniel Attias Writer: Rob McElhenney Story: Charlie Day (1), Rob McElhenney | | Songs: Alphaville -- Forever Young | | | |
| 4 :01x04 - Charlie Has Cancer (Aug/23/2005) | | When Mac and Dennis learn that Charlie has cancer, they attempt to find a woman so that he can get laid one last time. Mac suggests asking Carmen, a good-looking woman he has seen at the bar. Though she may be hot, she's actually a transsexual. The guys then decide to go after the woman Charlie has been pursuing: the waitress. However, they'll need help from Dee, who is in over her head trying to single-handedly run the bar. | | Guest Stars: Artemis Pebdani as Artemis, Brittany Daniel as Carmen, Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress, | Co-Guest Stars: Dennis Hogan as Construction Worker, Dennis Hart as Construction Worker #2 | Director: Rob McElhenney Writer: Rob McElhenney | | Songs: Rick Astley -- Never Gonna Give You Up | | | | | | | | | | | | | Season 2 |
| 8 :02x01 - Charlie Gets Crippled (Jun/29/2006) | | The surprise return of Dennis and Dee's estranged father causes Dennis to accidentally run over Charlie. With his legs now broken, Charlie must use a wheelchair. He soon realizes that being crippled isn't so bad and takes advantage of the situation. Once Mac, Dennis, and Dee see the benefits, they all pretend to be handicapped as well. | | Guest Stars: Kristoffer Polaha as Male Employee, Natasha Leggero as Stripper #1, Sara Erikson as Stripper #2, | Co-Guest Stars: Tiffany Haddish as Stripper #3, Josh Fadem as Wayne | Director: Rob McElhenney Writer: Rob McElhenney Story: Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day (1), Glenn Howerton | | | | | | | | | |
| 11 :02x04 - Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom (Jul/06/2006) | | In order to get out of doing the grunt work at the bar, Dennis devises a plan to blackmail Charlie. However, when Mac reveals that Dennis' mom tried to have sex with him, Charlie sees this as a way to get back at Dennis. Dee then gets involved when she goes to Charlie requesting her old job back. And so begins an elaborate series of backstabbing and double-crossing, with Charlie as the mastermind behind it all. | | Guest Stars: Anne Archer as Barbara Reynolds, Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress, Lucy Devito as Jenny, Lynne Marie Stewart as Mrs. Kelly, Marcia Ann Burrs as Angie, Sandy Martin as Mrs. Mac | Director: Daniel Attias Writer: Charlie Day (1), Glenn Howerton | | Songs: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky -- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy | | | |
| 12 :02x05 - Hundred Dollar Baby (Jul/13/2006) | | After getting ditched in an alley with a mugger, Dee begins taking boxing lessons with Frank to learn self-defense. Tired of getting pushed around at the gym, she turns to steroids for help. Mac and Dennis insist that learning fighting techniques is useless in the real world. Once they see how much money can be made in an underground fighting match, they sign Charlie up as a fighter and train him to withstand constant beatings. | | Guest Stars: Eddie Mekka as Bobby Thunderson, Jessie Ward as Brianna, James Van Over as Rough Dude, Katie Kreisler as Shady Woman, | Co-Guest Stars: Dan Ponce (1) as Marco, Sean Twomey as Bookmaker | Director: Daniel Attias Writer: Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day (1) | | Songs: Beethoven -- Moonlight Sonata, Joe Esposito -- You're the Best | | | |
| 13 :02x06 - The Gang Gives Back (Jul/20/2006) | | The gang must perform community service for blowing up a building. Mac, Dennis, and Dee get stuck coaching two kids' basketball teams, which Frank sees as a gambling opportunity. In addition to interstate sanitation, Charlie must attend Alcoholics Anonymous. It is there that he runs into the coffee shop waitress, and she decides to be his sponsorâa decision she'll soon regret. | | Guest Stars: Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress, Patrick Hallahan as AA Director, Bill H. McKenzie (1) as Rick (Rec Center), | Co-Guest Stars: Carlon Jeffrey as Chris, Calvin Tran as Flip Flop Kid, Andy Pessoa as Kid (Ducks' Team), Tumbleweed as Homeless Guy, Harold Chin as Vietnamese Poker Player | Director: Daniel Attias Writer: Charlie Day (1) | | Songs: Brother Bones & His Shadows -- Sweet Georgia Brown | | | | | | |
| 15 :02x08 - The Gang Runs for Office (Aug/03/2006) | | The gang decides to have Dennis run for office with the intention of dropping out and collecting the bribe money. Mac manages to solicit a bribe, but this gets him in trouble when Dennis decides he doesn't want to withdraw from the race. Frank, angry that Charlie took over as campaign manager, joins forces with Dee to try and take down Dennis. | | Guest Stars: John Rosenfeld as Morris, Donna Hardy as Old Woman, Damian Young as Jack Stanford, | Co-Guest Stars: Goliath Gregory as Marvin, Patrick T. O'Brien (6) as Associate, Kelley Birney as Woman with Baby, Brian Fitzpatrick as Eddie, Edward James Gage as Phil, Catherine Schreiber as Angry Woman | Director: Daniel Attias Writer: David Hornsby | | | |
| 16 :02x09 - Charlie Goes America All Over Everybody's Ass (Aug/10/2006) | | After a debate about constitutional rights and whether smoking should be banned in the bar, Mac, Dennis, and Frank lift all rules to uphold the American principle of freedom. This turns the bar into a place where anything goes. Charlie and Dee, disagreeing with this decision, leave and get involved with anti-smoking demonstrations. | | Guest Stars: Jimmi Simpson as Liam McPoyle, Nate Mooney as Ryan McPoyle, Carla Alapont as Cute Girl #1, Sabrina Machado as Cute Girl #2, Artemis Pebdani as Artemis, | Co-Guest Stars: Dennis Staroselsky as Junkie, Morgan Vukovic as Cute Girl #3, Lucas Papaelias as Lucas, | Uncredited: Thesy Surface as Margaret McPoyle | Director: Daniel Attias Writer: Charlie Day (1), Rob McElhenney | | | | | | | Season 3 |
| 18 :03x01 - The Gang Finds a Dumpster Baby (Sep/13/2007) | | In the series' third season premiere, the gang discovers an abandoned baby in a dumpster. Mac and Dee decide to try and get rich off of him by breaking him into show business. Meanwhile, Dennis takes an interest in environmental activism, while Frank and Charlie discover how many treasures can be found lying around in the garbage. | | Guest Stars: Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress, Lynne Marie Stewart as Charlie's Mom, Todd Grinnell as Sage, Jackie Tohn as Asriel, Lucy Devito as Woman, | Co-Guest Stars: Danny Hill as Tan Clerk, Isaac Gabaeff as Mountain the Hippie, Kate Mulligan as Brenda (Baby Agent) | Director: Jerry Levine (1) Writer: Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day (1) | | Songs: The Doors -- Riders on the Storm | | | |
| 19 :03x02 - The Gang Gets Invincible (Sep/13/2007) | | The Philadelphia Eagles are holding tryouts for the public, and Mac and Dennis use this as an opportunity to prove who the better football player is. Dee joins the competition, determined to outplay both of them. Charlie and Frank also get in on the events by tailgating the tryouts. Unfortunately, their plans are disrupted by the McPoyles, who are there to support their brother. | | Guest Stars: Faizon Love as Coach, Jimmi Simpson as Liam McPoyle, Nate Mooney as Ryan McPoyle, Bob Rusch as Doyle McPoyle, Artemis Pebdani as Artemis, Geoffrey Owens as Middle Age Black Guy (McNabb Imposter), | Co-Guest Stars: Steven Lee Allen (1) as Fat Guy, Philip Newby as Nebbish Guy, Thesy Surface as Margaret McPoyle | Director: Fred Savage Writer: Glenn Howerton, David Hornsby, Charlie Day (1) | | | |
| 20 :03x03 - Dennis and Dee's Mom Is Dead (Sep/20/2007) | | Dennis and Dee's mother has died. And now for the bad news: she left all of the money to Bruce, Dennis and Dee's philanthropist father. She also left ownership of her house to Dennis. He, along with Mac and Charlie, decide to use it as a "party mansion." However, the three soon realize that they have no other friends and search for some new guys to hang out with. Dee and Frank received nothing from the will, so they come up with a plan to trick Bruce into giving them his inherited money. | | Guest Stars: Stephen Collins (1) as Bruce Mathis, Brian Unger as Attorney, Jose Yenque as Ernesto, Sam Witwer as Muscular Guy, | Co-Guest Stars: Marcus Toji as Phil, Edward Kiniry-Ostro as Jonathan, Cy Carter as Blonde Guy | Director: Matt Shakman Writer: David Hornsby, Rob McElhenney | | | |
| 21 :03x04 - The Gang Gets Held Hostage (Sep/20/2007) | | The gang is held hostage when the McPoyle siblings barge into the pub with guns and demands. They begin to form alliances and try and figure out the best way to get themselves out of the situation. However, all of them prove to be disloyal friends who have no problem stabbing one another in the back. While all of this is happening, Frank is stuck crawling through the vents of the pub in search of his will that's hidden somewhere up there. | | Guest Stars: Jimmi Simpson as Liam McPoyle, Nate Mooney as Ryan McPoyle, Thesy Surface as Margaret McPoyle | Director: Fred Savage Story: Lisa Parsons | Teleplay: Rob McElhenney | | | |
| 22 :03x05 - The Aluminum Monster vs. Fatty Magoo (Sep/27/2007) | | Dee learns that Ingrid, a fellow loser from high school, is now slimmed down and successful. Inspired by Dee's childhood dreams of having her own clothing line, Ingrid now runs her own clothing store. Not wanting to be outdone by "Fatty Magoo," Dee designs a dress and employs Charlie to sew the prototype. This draws the attention of Dennis, who draws up his own fashion plans. Frank and Mac start a sweatshop to manufacture Dennis' designs to sell to Ingrid, whose disinterest in purchasing them is ignored. | | Guest Stars: Judy Greer as Ingrid, Rachelle Wood as Model, Michael Friedman as Young Cop | Director: Fred Savage Writer: Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day (1) | | Songs: Rick Astley -- Together Forever | | | | | | |
| 24 :03x07 - The Gang Sells Out (Oct/04/2007) | | A corporate rep offers the guys a large amount of money for their precious pub. Naturally, they give in without much hesitation and try to push the deal even further by setting some more demands. While the guys look to gain a bit, non-partner Dee has now lost her job and must find a new place to work. | | Guest Stars: Richard Ruccolo as Corporate Rep, Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress, | Co-Guest Stars: Mighty Echoes as The Yellow Jackets, Charles G. Davis as Raz, John Lathan as Scoots, John Rubin as Pipe, Harvey Shield as Crazy Legs, Phil De Barros as Hawky, Terence Bernie Hines (1) as Father, David Gueriera as Host | Director: Matt Shakman Writer: David Hornsby, Charlie Day (1) | | | |
| 25 :03x08 - Frank Sets Sweet Dee On Fire (Oct/04/2007) | | Mac and Charlie, certain that they can create better, more honest news stories than what's currently being broadcast, go out in search of stories to report on. Frank joins them, while Dennis and Dee argue that people want news about celebrities and stardom instead of real-life upsets. The two then try to become famous themselves by hanging out at the dance club in hopes of catching people's attention. | | Co-Guest Stars: Richard Bakalyan as Carl (as Dick Bakalyan), Pedro Lopez as Dancing Guy, Brittany Paige as Club Girl #1, Lillian Adams as Irvene, Bill Seward as Reporter, Alex Sol as Bouncer | Director: Fred Savage Story: Rob McElhenney | Teleplay: Scott Marder, Rob Rosell | | | |
| 26 :03x09 - Sweet Dee's Dating a Retarded Person (Oct/11/2007) | | Dee's new boyfriend, Lil' Kev, is a local rap celebrity. He's also retarded, according to Dennis. Mac figures that if a retarded person can become a famous musician, what's stopping them from doing the same thing? He, Charlie, and Frank form their own band in hopes of becoming local celebrities, though creative differences could disarray the band's state of cohesion. Meanwhile, Dee tries to figure out her boyfriend's state of mind. | | Guest Stars: Kyle Davis as Lil' Kevin, | Co-Guest Stars: Judith Drake as Lil' Kevin's Mom, Nick Toren as Salesman | Director: Jerry Levine (1) Story: Glenn Howerton | Teleplay: Rob Rosell, Scott Marder | | | | | | |
| 28 :03x11 - Dennis Looks Like a Registered Sex Offender (Oct/25/2007) | | A nearby prison has just released some of its inmates due to overcrowding. This becomes problematic for Dennis, who looks exactly like one of the ex-cons. Another one of the released prisoners is Mac's dad, Luther. This is an exciting time for Mac, who desperately wants to bond with his father and have the childhood he never got to experience. While Mac tries to bring his parents back together, Charlie tries to break his parents apart when Frank leaves him for Charlie's mother. | | Guest Stars: Lynne Marie Stewart as Charlie's Mom, Sandy Martin as Mac's Mom, Gregory Scott Cummins as Luther, | Co-Guest Stars: Connor McCoy as Timmy, Gary Kraus (1) as Dad, Mary Ann Hermansen as Betty, Bryan Birge as Police Officer, Katie McElhenney as Woman #1, Kathy Romano as Woman #2 | Director: Jerry Levine (1) Writer: Rob McElhenney | | Songs: Styx -- Lady | | | |
| 29 :03x12 - The Gang Gets Whacked: Part 1 (Nov/01/2007) | | The gang discovers a bag of cocaine hidden inside some speakers found on the street. They collectively decide that the most logical thing to do is to sell the drugs. However, the drugs belong to the mob, who demands they return them at once or pay the money they're worth. With the drugs already sold for a very measly sum, the guys must resort to the lowest means possible to get the money. Unfortunately, Frank refuses to pay the difference, so the gang attempts more drug-selling in addition to prostitution. | | Guest Stars: John Mariano as Johnny, James Price Jr. as Anthony, Matt CedeÃąo as Rico, Gregg Weiner as Bingo, | Co-Guest Stars: Mario Di Donato as Lefty, Big Will Harris as Security Guard, Robert Towers as Buster the Jockey | Director: Matt Shakman Writer: Glenn Howerton, Scott Marder, Rob Rosell | | | |
| 30 :03x13 - The Gang Gets Whacked: Part 2 (Nov/01/2007) | | The gang continues to try and earn enough money to pay back what they owe the mob. Charlie and Dee go back to selling drugs and run into an old friend to help them out. Dennis, with Frank's guidance, maintains his role as a male escort. Mac, after being abandoned by the rest of the guys, goes to the mob in hopes of being accepted as a member of their group. | | Guest Stars: John Mariano as Johnny, James Price Jr. as Anthony, Joseph Cortese as Sal (as Joe Cortese), David Hornsby as Matthew Mara "Rickety Cricket", | Co-Guest Stars: Mario Di Donato as Lefty, Karen James (1) as Frannie (Sal's Wife) | Director: Matt Shakman Writer: Rob Rosell, Scott Marder | | Songs: Stacey Q -- Two of Hearts | | | |
| 31 :03x14 - Bums: Making a Mess All Over the City (Nov/08/2007) | | Masturbating bums have become a problem. Mac and Dee turn to a neighborhood crime watch group for help in cleaning up the streets but find they're going to have to take matter's into their own hands. Frank, Dennis, and Charlie are less concerned with the entire neighborhood and look for a junkyard dog to keep undesirables away from the bar. They happen upon an old police car and take to impersonating cops. | | Guest Stars: Tracey Walter as Bum, Carla Renata as Police Clerk, Lee Weaver as Junkyard Owner, | Co-Guest Stars: Michael Merton as Neighborhood Leader, Russ Widdall as Hot Dog Vendor, Ryan Homchick as Jaywalker, Robert Michael Kelly as Pedestrian, Bob McElhenney as Tweaker | Director: Jerry Levine (1) Writer: David Hornsby, Charlie Day (1) | | | |
| 32 :03x15 - The Gang Dances Their Asses Off (Nov/15/2007) | | Charlie signs the bar up to host a dance marathon hosted by a popular radio station. However, he mistakenly submits the bar as the grand prize. Now the gang must, well, dance their asses off in order to win the contest and keep the bar. This won't be an easy feat once they realize that some people they've screwed over in the past show up, determined to outlast the gang. | | Guest Stars: Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress, David Hornsby as Matthew Mara "Rickety Cricket", Jason Sklar as DJ Squirrely D, Randy Sklar as Fat Michael, Michael Auteri as Homeless Larry, Jeff Meacham as Robert, Aja Evans as Gloria | Director: Matt Shakman Writer: David Hornsby, Rob Rosell, Scott Marder | | Songs: Bell Biv DeVoe -- Poison, Berlin -- Take My Breath Away | | | | Season 4 | | | |
| 34 :04x02 - The Gang Solves the Gas Crisis (Sep/18/2008) | | Charlie, Mac, and Dennis formulate a plan to take advantage of the rising gas prices. By purchasing excess amounts now, they can sell it in the future and profit. As usual, things don't go as planned. Dee is also out to make money when she learns that Bruce is going to give the family fortune to a Muslim cultural center. She and Frank try to stop him and get the cash for themselves. | | Guest Stars: Zachary Knighton as Random Guy (as Zach Knighton), | Co-Guest Stars: Eileen Fogarty as Female Bank Clerk, Jay Harik as Gas Station Owner, Melora Harte as Woman (Suburban House) | Director: Matt Shakman Writer: Charlie Day (1), Sonny Lee, Patrick Walsh (2) | | Songs: Ray Parker, Jr. (2) -- Ghostbusters | | | |
| 35 :04x03 - Americaâs Next Top Paddyâs Billboard Model Contest (Sep/25/2008) | | Due to the gang's latest "business expenses," Paddy's is in dire need of money. Frank buys a billboard to advertise the bar, but Dee decides to create a viral video to post on YouTube for promotion. Charlie quickly joins her, leaving Frank and Mac to hold a contest for some hot models to feature on the billboard. Naturally, Dennis joins the competition to prove his worth. | | Guest Stars: Marlene Mc'cohen as Dominique, Jennifer Birmingham as Rachelle, T. J. Hoban (1) as Rex, Suzanne Quast as Tabitha, | Co-Guest Stars: Nancy Stelmaszczyk as Anya, Steve Morrison as Construction Worker #1, Preston Elliott as Construction Worker #2, Carter MacIntyre as Male Model, Frank Harts as Man On Street | Director: Fred Savage Writer: Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day (1), Adam Stein (2) | | | |
| 36 :04x04 - Macâs Banging the Waitress (Sep/25/2008) | | Charlie finds out that the waitress has been seeing someone. He calls on Mac, his so-called best friend, to find out more information about the guy and to beat him up. However, it turns out that Mac is the guy the waitress has supposedly been seeing. Dennis, heartbroken that he's not Charlie's best friend, tries to win him over. | | Guest Stars: Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress | Director: Matt Shakman Writer: David Hornsby | | Songs: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky -- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Whitesnake -- Here I Go Again | | | |
| 37 :04x05 - Mac and Charlie Die: Part One (Oct/02/2008) | | Mac's father is being released from prison, and since Mac and Charlie are the ones who accidentally sent him there, they're certain he's going to come after them. In order to save themselves, they decide to fake their own deaths. Meanwhile, Dennis, Dee, and Frank discover a glory hole in the bar's restroom. | | Guest Stars: Geoff Pierson as Warden, Gregory Scott Cummins as Luther, | Co-Guest Stars: Donald Joseph Freeman as Pawn Shop Owner, Man (Sex Party), Bill Puluti as Jail Guard | Directors: Fred Savage, Matt Shakman Writer: Charlie Day (1), Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney | | Songs: Bon Jovi -- Blaze of Glory | | | |
| 38 :04x06 - Mac and Charlie Die: Part Two (Oct/02/2008) | | Mac and Charlie continue pretending to be dead in order to avoid a run-in with Mac's father. The rest of the gang tries to deal with their deaths. Dee, however, is not easily fooled and insists that they're really alive somewhere. Dennis hunts for new roommates to fill the void. Frank finds a new friend to replace Charlie. | | Guest Stars: Gregory Scott Cummins as Luther, Sandy Martin as Mac's Mom, Keir O'Donnell as Jan, Lynne Marie Stewart as Charlie's Mom, | Co-Guest Stars: Gregoria McGreggor as Bus Driver, Atticus Todd as Big Strange Dude | Director: Fred Savage Writer: Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day (1) | | Songs: Johann Pachelbel -- Canon in D, Bon Jovi -- Wanted Dead or Alive | | | |
| 39 :04x07 - Who Pooped the Bed? (Oct/09/2008) | | Charlie and Frank awake to find poop in their bed. Neither will confess to being the owner, so they, Mac, and Dennis try to scientifically deduce who dropped the deuce. Dee wants to do something a bit more sophisticated, so she invites the waitress and Artemis to a girls' night out. | | Guest Stars: Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress, David Hornsby as Cricket, Artemis Pebdani as Artemis, Fran Kranz as College Student, | Co-Guest Stars: Will Beinbrink as 1st Man at Art Show, Dougald Park (1) as 2nd Man at Art Show (as Douglad Park), Jason Duplissea as Scientist, Laurie Searle as Shoe Saleswoman, Brady Matthews as Man in Nightclub, Hollie Stenson as Woman at Art Show | Director: Fred Savage Writer: Scott Marder, Rob Rosell, Rob McElhenney | | | | | | |
| 41 :04x09 - Dennis Reynolds: An Erotic Life (Oct/23/2008) | | Dennis comes across an old book he wrote containing his sexual adventures, and Mac and Frank urge him to sell the book for profit. However, many of the stories in the memoir are untrue, so they send Dennis to recreate some of them. Meanwhile, Charlie and Dee argue about being misunderstood by each other, so they each spend a day in the other person's shoes to gain some perspective. | | Guest Stars: Rob Thomas (2) as Himself, Sinbad as Himself, Lisa Lo Cicero as Philadelphia Soul Executive, | Co-Guest Stars: Lawrence Mandley as Black Dude, Cantrell Harris as Orderly, Rob Khakh as Movie Patron, Jesse Caron as White Guy, Roberto Raad as First Comic on Stage, Alexandra Sceales-Smith as Twin Girl #1, Tegan Sceales-Smith as Twin Girl #2, Patrick Walsh (2) as The MC | Director: Fred Savage Writer: Glenn Howerton, Scott Marder, Rob Rosell | | | |
| 42 :04x10 - Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack (Oct/30/2008) | | When Dee's heart attack puts her in the hospital, she and Dennis learn that their father canceled their health insurance policy. The two decide to get in shape to stay healthy. Charlie and Mac, who are also without insurance, get jobs in a company's mail room to take advantage of the benefits. Frank returns from the hospital with a bunch of prescribed pills, which he foolishly takes all at once. | | Guest Stars: Judi Barton as Nurse, Michael Naughton as HR Director, | Co-Guest Stars: Kathleen Mary Carthy as Female Doctor, Danso Gordon as Spin Class Instructor, Roy Jackson as Policeman, Tim Sampson as Native American, Gaetano Vincini as Martini | Director: Matt Shakman Writer: Scott Marder, Rob Rosell | | Songs: Steve Winwood -- Higher Love, Yello -- Oh Yeah | | | |
| 43 :04x11 - The Gang Cracks the Liberty Bell (Nov/06/2008) | | In order to attract more business, the gang visits the Historical Society to get Paddy's certified as an historical landmark. They claim that the bar played a significant role in the cracking of the Liberty Bell and proceed to tell the story, going back to the year 1776 to do so. | | Guest Stars: David Hornsby as Colonel Cricket, Pat Crawford Brown as Woman (Historical Society), | Co-Guest Stars: Marco Akiaten as Native American Elder, Steven Flores as Younger Native American, David Gueriera as Thug, Dennis W. Hall (3) as Pumpkin Guy, Matt Vinci as Patriot | Director: Matt Shakman Writer: David Hornsby, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney | | Songs: (Unknown artist) -- Yankee Doodle | | | |
| 44 :04x12 - The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition (Nov/13/2008) | | The gang realizes that in order to get rewarded, they need to build up good karma by helping other people. Following the premise of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they decide to renovate the home of Charlie's Mexican neighbors. Charlie, Dennis, and Frank handle the physical labor of the project while Mac and Dee take care of Americanizing the confused family. | | Guest Stars: Gabriel Moreno as Daughter Juarez, Alejandro Patino as Father Juarez, Laura P. Vega as Mother Juarez, | Co-Guest Stars: Retta as Hardware Store Clerk | Director: Fred Savage Writer: Charlie Day (1), David Hornsby, Glenn Howerton | | Songs: Julia Ward Howe -- The Battle Hymn of the Republic, John Philip Sousa -- The Washington Post, (Unknown artist) -- Yankee Doodle | | | |
| 45 :04x13 - The Nightman Cometh (Nov/20/2008) | | In an attempt to impress the waitress, Charlie writes a musical to be performed at a local theater. The rest of the gang is recruited to star in the play, including Mac as the Nightman, Dennis as the Dayman, Dee as the coffee shop princess, and Frank as the troll. Unbeknown to them, Charlie has a special finale in mind starring himself. | | Guest Stars: Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Waitress, Artemis Pebdani as Artemis, | Co-Guest Stars: Mae LaBorde as Gladys | Director: Matt Shakman Writer: Charlie Day (1), Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney | | | | Season 5 |
| 46 :05x01 - The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis (Sep/17/2009) | | Frank takes advantage of the terrible market and buys a house for little money, expecting to be able to profit from it once the economy improves. However, he and the rest of the guys are surprised to find the family still living there. Dee, also in search of some easy money, decides to become a surrogate mother. | | Guest Stars: Benjamin Koldyke as Sean, Melanie Lynskey as Kate, P. J. Byrne as Tad, Ray Porter as Gerry, Brian Unger as Attorney, | Co-Guest Stars: Jennifer Blanc as Claire, Brighid Fleming as Suzie, Caleb Guss as Henry, Anna Vocino as Fay | Director: Randall Einhorn Writer: Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 50 :05x05 - The Waitress Is Getting Married (Oct/15/2009) | ealous that the waitress is beating her to the altar, Dee does everything in her power to derail the wedding. Meanwhile, the guys distract Charlie by getting him back in the dating scene.
Source: FX | | | |
| 51 :05x06 - The World Series Defense (Oct/22/2009) | The gang explains to a judge the trials and tribulations they encountered during game 5 of the 2008 World Series in hopes that it will clear them of a sizable parking citation that they received in the process.
Source: FX | | | | | | | | | |
| 54 :05x09 - Mac and Dennis Break Up (Nov/12/2009) | Relationships are put to the test when Mac and Dennis decide to spend some time apart. Meanwhile, Charlie lends his feline expertise to help Dee find her cat that she misplaced...in the wall.
Source: FX | | | |
| 55 :05x10 - The D.E.N.N.I.S. System (Nov/19/2009) | Dennis reveals his fool proof system for seducing any woman to the rest of the gang, but none of them can seem to grasp it
Source: FX | | | |
| 56 :05x11 - Mac and Charlie Write a Movie (Dec/03/2009) | Dee lands herself a role in the new M. Night Shyamalan movie and Mac and Charlie see it as the perfect opportunity to sell their movie script.
Source: FX | | Guest Stars: Lex Medlin as Stage hand, and Director of the shot | | | |
| 57 :05x12 - The Gang Reignites the Rivalry (Dec/10/2009) | The gang is once again eligible to compete in the Flipadelphia, a flip cup tournament after being banned from it for 10 years. However, the gang's old rivals have moved on with their lives.
Source: FX | | | |
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