Look Outside: It Is Always Sunny Here

Tonight’s the night. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia returns to FX at 10 pm. You know that space between what’s funny and what’s socially inappropriate/totally taboo? Always Sunny locates that space and settles in for the long haul. It’s a guilty pleasure in the literal sense: the more we laugh, the guiltier we feel, because the heartiest laughs on this show come from subjects we’re supposed to take seriously, like homelessness, neglect, environmental concerns, etc. That’s why we like it.

We previewed the first four episodes of this season, and believe it or not, they’ve actually found a way to top season two. Tonight’s episode kicks off with a moral dilemma. After finding a baby in a dumpster (and naming him D.B.), what should the gang do? Why, exploit the baby to the fullest, of course. From accidentally becoming homeless to almost killing themselves trying out for the Eagles, Charlie, Mac, Dennis, and Dee are back with their special brand of humor. And who can forget the latest addition to the gang, Frank, played by Danny Devito?

We think this show tops itself with each new season. And there aren’t many shows that literally make us laugh out loud. Some people have their panties in a bunch because the show subverts conventional values. But we think after a long day (which we get through only by repeating the manta, "We didn’t sell out, we bought in"), we deserve to laugh at all the things we’re supposed to take seriously.

So settle in tonight. Turn on your television. And find out what happens when you try to put a baby in a tanning bed.