The next crossover episode betweenIt’s Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaandAbbott Elementaryhas set its release month. The upcoming episode will show events that began in theAbbottepisode “Volunteers” from the Gang’s perspective, revealing what truly happened when Charlie (Charlie Day), Dee (Kaitlin Olson), Mac (Rob McElhenney), Frank (Danny DeVito), and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) were forced to complete theircourt-mandated community service at Abbott Elementary. WhileAbbott’s version of the crossover remained relatively wholesome for the ABC comedy, theSunnyhalf is expected to lean fully into the Philly-based show’s signature irreverent humor.
According toTheWrap, the nextIt’s Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaandAbbott Elementarycrossover will premiere on FX"sometime in June.“Series co-creator and star Rob McElhenney explained that theSunnyteam wanted to air their half of the story as close as possible toAbbott’s crossover episode, which debuted earlier this month. The crossover episode will likely air as theIt’s Always Sunnyseason 17 premiere. Here’s what he had to say:
I think it’s going to be our premiere episode, just because we want to get it as close to when the ‘Abbott’ episode premiered, which was a couple of weeks ago… It’s the same story just seen through the prism of the ‘Sunny’ characters and the found footage that they weren’t allowed to use while making the show.
What The Next Always Sunny & Abbott Elementary Crossover Means
The Gang Shows What Really Happened At Abbott
The second half of theAbbottandAlways Sunnycrossover event is set to cleverly explorethe same event through two vastly different comedic lenses. TheAbbott Elementaryepisode maintained the ABC sitcom’s warmhearted tone, focusing on the Gang’s attempts at volunteering at the elementary school—with mixed results. Dee awkwardly flirted with Gregory (Tyler James Williams), Mac tried (and failed) to schmooze Ava (Janelle James), Frank and Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis) fought over how to deal with a raccoon infestation, and Charlie miraculously learned how to read.
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Now,Sunny’sversion of events will likelypaint a more vulgar and chaotic pictureof what really happened during the Gang’s stint at Abbott. One of the biggest questions surrounding the upcoming episode iswhether Charlie truly learned how to read—a major development that could shake upSunny’scontinuity. Across the show’s 17 seasons,Charlie Day’s illiteracy has been a long-running gag, often scribbling his songs like “Nightman Cometh” down as incomprehensible symbols rather than words. IfSunnyacknowledgesAbbott’sversion of events as canon, it would mark a major shift in Charlie’s character.
Anotherlingering mystery from theAbbottandIt’s Always SunnycrossoverisDennis' absence from most of the events. InAbbott’smockumentary-style format, Dennis kept dodging the cameras, offering cryptic comments about his knowledge of “filming and consent.”Sunny’stake on the crossover is set to finally reveal what he was doing behind the scenes, and given Dennis' longstanding criminal history, the answer is unlikely to be anything wholesome.
Our Take On The Always Sunny & Abbott Elementary Crossover
The Gang Delivers A Perfectly Chaotic Sitcom Crossover
Crossovers between sitcoms are rare, but even rarer are ones that preserve each show’s unique comedic style.Abbott ElementaryandIt’s Always Sunnymanaged to do just that, preserving the usual chaos of the Gang while in earshot of students. Seeing theAbbottteachers interact with the Gang was already hilarious,butSunny’sunfiltered version will take things to another level. With Dennis’ mysterious absence finally explained and Charlie’s newfound literacy in question, this episode could beone ofIt’s AlwaysSunny in Philadelphia’s most unpredictable yet, especially if theAbbottstaff embraces the darker, R-rated energy of Paddy’s Pub.
Abbott Elementary
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Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary comedy series centered around a group of dedicated teachers at a struggling public school in Philadelphia. The show highlights their efforts to overcome bureaucratic challenges and underfunding, while showcasing their commitment to making a positive impact on their students' lives.
