It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Summary
It ’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiahas been on television for almost two decades , and while the lead characters running Paddy ’s Pub are the series ' prominent solicitation , severalIt’sAlways Sunnyguest stars have steal the show . Surprisingly , It ’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’sformula has n’t find old , as the show has seldom strayed from what made it successful , which is the so - hollo best friends and co - owners of Paddy ’s Pub constantly stabbing each other in the back for personal gain .
However , whileIt’sAlways Sunny in Philadelphiahas an incredible primary plaster bandage , including Glenn Howerton ( Dennis ) , Charlie Day ( Charlie ) , Rob McElhenney ( Mac ) , and Danny DeVito ( Frank),It ’s Always Sunnyguest superstar have become some of the most loveable persona . The Gang has often played second fiddle to some big - name player . Some guest stars have reprise their office multiple times because their characters are that good , but other guest appearances left fans feel they could ’ve done without them .
It ’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia is still locomote strong after almost two decennary on air , and here ’s what ’s in store for the bunch in time of year 17 .
22Retta As Hardware Store Clerk
“The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition”
Retta is best known for her theatrical role as Donna Meagle inParks and Recreation — the missy be intimate how to treat herself , as evidenced by her notable meme . But her appearance inIt ’s Always Sunnywas so small that it ’s well-to-do to miss . In time of year 4 , episode 12 , “ The Gang get Extreme : Home Makeover Edition , ” Charlie and Dennis go snitch after kidnap the Juarez syndicate , and they are now forcefully renovating their star sign . This means they need supply and head to the hardware store .
21Brian Huskey As Gary
“2020: A Year in Review”
Brian Huskey features in time of year 15 , episode 1 ofIt ’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia , " 2020 : A Year in Review . " The sequence has one of the most unequaled concepts in the series , as it take advantage of all the ruinous events in 2020 and suggests that the gang was heavily involved in all of them . This happens whenGary ( Brian Huskey ) audits the gangafter the Paddy ’s Pub owners fail to repay several PPP loans .
Huskey ’s reactions to the ring ’s story are priceless . He ca n’t believe they were responsible for for so many of the tough thing that happened in 2020 , although a montage shows they were completely to blame . Huskey appeared inAnt - Manas one of Cassie ’s school instructor , but his voice is more placeable than anything else , as he ’s voiced variousBob ’s Burgerscharacters . He also look inChildren ’s HospitalandPeople of Earth .
20David Huddleston As Eugene Hamilton
“A Very Sunny Christmas”
One of the more surprisingIt ’s Always Sunnyguest stars occurred when the show Almighty brought inthe other Lebowski fromTheBig Lebowski . Huddleston is best lie with for his role in the cult definitive Coen Brother moving-picture show as the billionaire that the Dude gets mistaken for , and his coming into court inIt ’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiamight have become his secondly - better - known office .
The comedy legend plays Frank ’s old business partnerin the special"A Very Sunny Christmas , " which insure him heavily involved in one of the bunch ’s nonsensical scheme as he tries to win over Frank he ’s a ghost before threatening to kill Frank . Huddleston also play one of the Johnston brother inBlazing Saddles . deplorably , It ’s Always Sunnywas one of Huddleston ’s last roles . The episode was in 2009 , and he only appear in aGilmore Girlsepisode before he died in 2016 .
19Pablo Schreiber As Ricky Falcone
Pablo Schreiber is good known for playing George MendezinOrange Is The New Black , who was overly creepy-crawly and even had the byname " Pornstache . " However , he was a lot less creepy-crawly during his appearance onIt ’s Always Sunny , in which he play Ricky Falcone , a gentleman whose toy dog robot had been stolen by Macon Christmas many years ago . The appearance is in theIt ’s Always Sunnyholiday episode titled " A Very Sunny Christmas . "
Mac feels guilty decades later and decides to return it , but he typically makes Eddie ’s animation worse and even bullies him about his depressed life-style . They go on to sample to bribe toys for Ricky ’s child , but this only crap thing even worse in the end . Being one of the early episodes , Schreiber is one of the most underusedIt ’s Always Sunnyguest wizard . On top of appearing inOrange is the New Black , Schreiber also appeared inWeeds , The Wire , Den of Thieves , andHalo .
18Rob Thomas As Himself
“Dennis Reynolds: An Erotic Life”
Rob Thomas ' appearance is one of the most randomIt ’s Always Sunnyguest stars since he ’s a singer and not an actor . However , the renown ’s appearance during time of year 4 , episode 9 , “ Dennis Reynolds : An Erotic Life , ” is one to remember — and it ’s one of the wild molding decisions ever . However , considering the episodefeatured Dennis experiencing hallucination and paranoia , it surprisingly makes sentiency .
The instrumentalist has since break how he got the gig , as Thomas invited theAlways Sunnycast to a concert , which pass to them offer him a part in the show . " We were just fans – and Matchbox was act the Staples Center , " Thomas said ( viaAudacy).“We just called their management and were like , ‘ Hey , we ’re big fans . You should fall to the show . ’ And they came early [ and hung ] out the whole day . We get drunk after the show together , and by the last , they were just like , ’ You ’re gon na be on the show . ’ "
17Sinbad As Himself
Rob Thomas is one of the strangestIt ’s Always Sunnyguest asterisk , but what ’s even unusual is who guested alongside him . Along with Thomas , Sinbad , a comedian and actor who is best known for his role as Myron Larabee in the cult classicArnold Schwarzenegger Christmas movieJingle All the Way , featured in the same scene .
In the episode , Thomas and Sinbad bet two patient role in a mental institutionwho harass Dennis . Sinbad hilariously kept reminding everyone in the installment that Rob Thomas was the lead singer from Matchbox 20 . " That ’s Rob Thomas . Matchbox Twenty . Sing a song , " Sinbad yelled . When Rob started to blab out , Sinbad yell , " close up ! " While Rob Thomas was capital in his purpose ( especially with his facial formula ) , Sinbad steal the show with his performance in this instalment .
16Geoffrey Owens As “Middle Aged Guy” (Possibly Himself)
“Frank’s Pretty Woman,” “The Gang Gets Invincible,” “The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7”
Geoffrey Owens is one of the most interestingIt ’s Always Sunnyguest stars . He has appeared three clock time and take on an actor hired by the gang each time . The actor has played " Fake Tiger Woods , " " Fake Donovan McNabb , " and " Fake Don Cheadle " in several of the gang ’s dodge . Each time , he does n’t calculate happy to be there and is simply picking up a paycheck , which makes it that much laughable .
Though it is n’t clear , Owens could very well be playing a fictionalise reading of himself , as Mac and Dennis reference the fact that he starred inThe Cosby Show . In material aliveness , Owens played Elvin Tibideaux ( the hubby of Sondra Huxtable ) in the situation comedy . Fans might also recollect Owens for his roles inThe Good Fight , Power , andGhosts . He also seem in movies such asFatale , veil and Seek , andEzra .
15Dax Shepard As Jojo
“Ass Kickers United: Mac and Charlie Join a Cult”
Dax Shepard has play some somewhat eldritch fictional character in his calling , such as Frito Pendejo inIdiocracyand Vince inEmployee of the Month , so it only makes sense that he ’d have the weird role of his career when he became anIt ’s Always Sunnyguest mavin . It was a cameo in time of year 10 , episode 10 , " Ass Kickers United : Mac and Charlie Join a Cult,“where he becomes one of the follower in the cult that Charlie and Mac joined .
Shepherd is outstanding at playing dimmed characters , and his role as Jojo , a fad follower who conscientiously put pricker on his side , is the epitome of exactly that . Dennis started the cult to make Mac barricade eating all his cooky , but the ending for Jojo was hilarious . When a flak breaks out at Dennis and Mac ’s flat , Jojo throws himself on it and is also see riding a turtleneck through space . It end up being a great function that many fans have already forgotten about .
14Dennis Haskins As Coach Murray
“Charlie Got Molested”
Dennis Haskins as the lovableprincipal Mr. Belding inSaved By the Bell , and he was also one of the earliestIt ’s Always Sunnyguest ace . During his stint in season 1 , instalment 7 , " Charlie Got Molested,“Haskins play the gang ’s former instructor , who was accused of molesting children . At this point , Mac wants to shew the former instructor is guilty and attempt to seduce the teacher by dressing in his old gymnasium short circuit .
They , of class , pick up in the end that the teacher was innocent and was in reality incorrectly accused of legal injury - doing ( which Charlie was say all along anyway ) . Haskins ’s former co - star , Patrick Thomas O’Brien , coincidently , also toy a instructor inIt ’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 2 , episode 8 , “ The Gang Runs For Office . ” Haskins also had cameos in other sitcoms , includingNew GirlandHow I Met Your female parent .
13Christopher Lloyd As Santa Claus John
The actor was hidden behind a white Santa beardin the “ Always Sunny Christmas Special . ” In a flashback setting , he visits Charlie ’s female parent on Christmas , and this memory make Charlie to react violently when he realizes who Santa really is . This causes Charlie to take all his frustration out on a pitiful , unsuspecting Mall Santa Claus . This was a huge cameo guest role onIt ’s Always cheery , and it could have been give to a better worker .
