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It’s Always Sunny Season 18 Premiere and Developments

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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’. ~~The~~ 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.

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