It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5 recap: The gang's gamble at the dog track ends in chaos

The Paddy gang was back for their weekly adventure in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5, which took them to a dog track.

The official description for Episode 5, titled The Gang Goes to a Dog Track, reads as follows:

Frank attempts to win big with an old business associate at a West Virginia dog track; Dennis and Dee lose more than their shirts to gambling addiction; Mac and Charlie learn about a simpler way of life.

The initial pairings in the episode promised chaos (which they delivered), reminiscent of the signature humor of this classic sitcom. The show airs weekly episodes on FXX every Wednesday, which are also available to stream on Hulu the following day.

Here is the complete It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5 recap.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5 recap: Frank meets an old friend

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5 shook things up a bit, taking fans away from Paddy’s Pub and onto a dog track.

The episode begins with Frank rekindling his friendship with an old acquaintance from West Virginia. Unsurprisingly, his old pal is as shady and scheming as Frank and claims to have insider knowledge about betting, luring Frank into a round. This chance encounter and the opportunity to make money reignite Frank’s street smarts and instill him with reckless overconfidence.

Frank gambles his fortune away, claiming to know insider tricks and under-the-table deals. However, soon enough, the odds stop favoring him, and as he continues to lose, he eventually has a public meltdown, delivering a comical gag.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5 recap: The trash twins strike again

Dennis and Dee’s partnership at the dog track was certainly the biggest highlight of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5. The trash twins didn’t just show up at the tracks to gamble—they arrived in style. Both Dennis and Dee dressed in flamboyant costumes, brimming with confidence like their father, and tried to blend into the high-society affair.

However, their social facade begins to fade when they start losing bets. As losses pile up, their true personas begin to emerge. While Dennis blames his sister for jinxing the bet, Dee claims she still has a system to win back their lost money. Their bickering was a hilarious mix of absurd and toxic, and their betting antics only end when they run out of money and suffer public humiliation at the event.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5 recap: Mac and Charlie's quiet adventure

While the rest of the gang were gambling away their fortunes, Mac and Charlie had a quieter adventure in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5.

The duo gets distracted by a local group of volunteers who have set up a food stall and are caring for greyhounds. They spend time mingling with the volunteers and chatting with people from all walks of life. This experience makes them reflect on a life beyond Paddy’s Pub, and Charlie even regrets ignoring his calling to work with animals.

While Mac and Charlie bask in the peace of simple living, they’re soon called back by the rest of the gang to bail them out of their respective messes.

Episode 6 will air on FXX on August 6, 2025.

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