# It’s Always Sunny Season 18 Premiere and Developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/its-always-sunny-season-18 > Updated: 2026-09-01T01:00:00.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 5. On August 17, 2026, the 18th season of *It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia* premiered with a two-episode drop titled ‘Frank Marries a Corpse’ and ‘Dennis and Dee Don’t Get Rich’. This supersized ten-episode season marks the show’s first double-digit episode season since Season 14. The narrative continues to explore themes such as workplace automation, neurodivergence, conspiracy theories, and inheritance struggles. Following the premiere, new developments in the season's narrative include the death of the character Sam, played by Carol Kane, which concludes her relationship with Frank Reynolds. Additionally, the season incorporates tributes to actress Lynn Marie Stewart, who played Bonnie Kelly, integrating the loss of the actress into the show's narrative while maintaining its comedic style. As the season progresses, the fifth episode, titled ‘The Gang Goes to the Ren Faire’, is scheduled to premiere on September 7, 2026, following the central characters to a Renaissance Faire. ## Claims - The first trailer for Season 18 of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia was released. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Season 18 will premiere on August 17, 2026 on FXX. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Season 18 will consist of ten episodes, the largest batch since Season 14 in 2019. (corroborated by 2 sources) - It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia became the longest‑running American live‑action sitcom with 18 seasons, surpassing The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. (single source) - The trailer shows plot elements such as inheriting from a dead woman, workplace automation, conspiracy theories, and neurodivergence. (single source) - Carol Kane returns as Frank’s fiancé in Season 18. (single source) - Season 18 will be available for streaming on Hulu after broadcast. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia to air Renaissance Faire episode The FX comedy ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ will air its 183rd episode, ‘The Gang Goes to the Ren Faire’, on September 7, 2026, as part of its eighteenth season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-to-air-renaissance-faire-episode ### 2026-08-24: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia returns for Season 18 The eighteenth season of ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ has premiered, featuring new characters and addressing the death of the character Sam and tributes to actress Lynn Marie Stewart. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-returns-for-season-18 ### 2026-08-17: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia returns for Season 18 ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ returns for its 18th season on August 17 with a 10-episode run, featuring a two-part premiere on FXX, FX, and Hulu. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-season-18-premieres ### 2026-07-29: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 18 Trailer Announces August 17 Premiere The trailer for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s 18th season reveals a ten‑episode run, premiering August 17, 2026 on FXX, making the show the longest‑running U.S. live‑action sitcom. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-season-18-trailer-announces-august-17-premiere ### 2026-07-15: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Announces Season 18 Premiere on Aug 17 ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ returns Aug 17 on FX/FXX, Hulu and Disney+ with a 10‑episode Season 18, extending its record as the longest‑running live‑action sitcom. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-announces-season-18-premiere-on-aug-17 --- Cite as: It’s Always Sunny Season 18 Premiere and Developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/its-always-sunny-season-18