# It’s Always Sunny returns on 17 August for season 18

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-sets-season-18-release-date/
- Published: 2026-07-15T15:17:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-16T05:12:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-season-18-release-date-1236811653/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Season 18 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" premieres 17 August.
- New season has 10 episodes, up from eight previously.
- Show remains TV's longest-running live-action comedy series.

## Summary

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" will return for its 18th season on 17 August, airing across FX, FXX and Hulu in the US, with international streaming on Disney+. The renewal cements the show's status as the longest-running live-action comedy series in television history, a record it has held since 2021, and signals continued confidence in the sitcom's enduring popularity decades into its run.

The new season will comprise 10 episodes, an increase from the eight-episode runs of the previous three seasons. The Gang's storylines this time include salvaging an inheritance, workplace automation, conspiracy theories, a Renaissance Faire clash and sponsoring a Little League team, with promises of star cameos and nods to Philadelphia traditions. The season is executive produced by creator Rob Mac alongside Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton and several other longtime producers, with FX Productions behind the show.

## Coverage

- [Variety: It’s Always Sunny returns on 17 August for season 18](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-season-18-release-date-1236811653/)
- [Deadline: ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ Sets Return For Expanded Season 18 At FX](https://deadline.com/2026/07/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-season-18-release-date-1236982870/)

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