‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 18 Trailer Announces August 17 Premiere
FX released the first trailer for the 18th season of the comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The season will debut on Monday, August 17, 2026 on the FXX network and will be available for streaming on Hulu.
Season 18 expands to ten episodes—the largest order since season 14 in 2019—bringing the series to 18 seasons, the longest run for an American live‑action sitcom, overtaking The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. The trailer teases storylines involving an inheritance from a dead woman, workplace automation, conspiracy theories, neurodivergence, and a return of Carol Kane as Frank’s fiancée.
Entities: Carol Kane · Danny DeVito · FX · FXX · It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia became the longest‑running American live‑action sitcom with 18 seasons, surpassing The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. (FX press release)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The first trailer for Season 18 of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia was released. (FX)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Season 18 will be available for streaming on Hulu after broadcast. (FX press release)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Season 18 will premiere on August 17, 2026 on FXX. (FX)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Season 18 will consist of ten episodes, the largest batch since Season 14 in 2019. (FX)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The trailer shows plot elements such as inheriting from a dead woman, workplace automation, conspiracy theories, and neurodivergence. (FX trailer description)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carol Kane returns as Frank’s fiancé in Season 18. (FX trailer description)