It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Series) The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award (2013) User Reviews

Hidden meaning not really hidden

[manutoo · 9/10 · 20 May 2017]

The allegory of this episode is simple but great : the show hadn't won a single award at that point, and the gang was refusing to add crappy romance and light dumb jokes to their show, even if it was the single best mean to win an award, as brilliantly mocked concurrent awarded shows usually proceed (we won't name names, showing mercy).

And they would rather spit in the faces of the award granters than change their show.

THANKS TO THE GANG ! ;-)

PS: The Show finally won a couple of awards in 2016 => http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472954/awards?ref_=tt_awd.

Died laughing

[rockjohny · 10/10 · 1 January 2015]

...and kept laughing. The gang can't hide their true colors very long, that's for sure. When they open the door on Frank and he's going at it with what's-her-name - jaw dropping (and bottle dropping). Then they start spitting on their own guests - i busted my gut - so over the top. I know not every episode can rise to that level but this one hit the spot. Charlie's brilliance at the piano and mouth harp is highlighted but naturally wasted on the gang but it was artfully worked in. Glad to read they're coming back for a total of 12 seasons. I don't see why they'd stop!

Brilliant episode!