It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Great Recession

To keep Paddy's going in the tough economic times, Mac and Dennis form a business model that leaves Charlie jobless. Frank, having lost all of his money, goes into business himself with Dee in tow.

Episode Info

Episode number: 5x3
Production Number: IP05007
Airdate: Thursday October 01st, 2009

Director: Fred Savage
Writer: David Hornsby

Currently 9.2/10

9.2/10 (5 Votes cast)

Guest Stars

Lynne Marie Stewart
As Charlie's Mom

Recurring

Andrew Friedman
As Uncle Jack

Recurring

Co-Guest Stars

Kristen O'Meara
As Beth

Sabrina Vittore
As D&B Waitress

Main Cast

Charlie Day As Charlie Kelly	Glenn Howerton As Dennis Reynolds
Rob McElhenney As Mac	Kaitlin Olson As Deandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds
Danny DeVito As Frank Reynolds

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Episode Quotes

Frank: Now, pretend that this shoe is an unboned chicken. And you're gonna cook it tonight, make a tasty dinner, and it's gonna smell all through the house like cooked chicken.
Beth: Actually, I'm vegan.
Frank: Okay, then pretend this shoe is whatever you people eat. Maybe it is a shoe.