‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 18 Episode 3 Release Date and Time
The Gang is back in business, and Paddy’s Pub regulars are already counting down to the next round of chaos. ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ returned with an expanded 10 episode season, up from the eight episode runs of the previous three seasons.
Season 18 of the long running dark sitcom premiered at 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17 on FX, FXX, and Hulu. With the premiere behind us, attention has quickly shifted to when the next new episode actually lands, and the answer is simpler than fans might expect.
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 18 Episode 3 Release Date
Episodes 1 and 2 premiered together on August 17, and following that double premiere, one new episode airs weekly through October 12. That release pattern means episode 3 is set to arrive the following Monday, August 24, keeping the show on its familiar weekly cadence rather than dropping the whole season at once.
This kind of staggered rollout isn’t new territory for ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.’ The series has leaned on weekly drops for years, giving fans time to dissect each new bit of Gang lunacy before the next one hits.
Given that the season is confirmed to run through mid October, episode 3 landing on August 24 fits neatly into that broader schedule. Viewers who caught the premiere night double header should expect the pace to settle into a steady one episode per week rhythm from here on out.
Release Time For New Episodes
New episodes premiere at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT on FXX, FX and Hulu, with the show also streaming on Disney Plus internationally. That timing has held steady since the season announcement, so fans tuning in for episode 3 can expect the same slot they saw for the premiere.
For anyone watching live on cable, both FX and FXX will simulcast the episode, which has become standard practice for the series in recent seasons. Streaming subscribers get the same night access rather than waiting for a delayed drop.
International audiences aren’t left out either. The show streams on Disney Plus internationally, giving fans outside the U.S. same day access to new episodes as they roll out.
Where to Watch the New Season
Domestic viewers have several ways to catch new episodes as they premiere. Episodes have same night availability on the FXNOW website and on Hulu, meaning fans don’t need a cable package to stay current.
Anyone who missed the season 18 kickoff can also catch up quickly, since Hulu carries the show’s full library. That makes it easy to marathon through all 17 previous seasons before diving into episode 3 and beyond.
For those who prefer traditional television, FX and FXX remain the go to linear channels for watching the Gang’s latest misadventures unfold in real time.
What the Expanded Season Means For Fans
The jump to a 10 episode order is a notable shift for the series. FX set Monday, August 17 for the season 18 premiere, returning with an expanded 10 episode season, up from eight episodes in the previous three seasons.
This marks the first time since Season 14 that the show has featured a double digit episode count, since Seasons 15, 16, and 17 each only ran eight installments. More episodes means more room for the kind of long running bits and callback gags that longtime viewers have come to expect from Paddy’s Pub.
The extended run also keeps ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ firmly in place as the longest running live action sitcom in television history, a title the show has held onto for years and continues to build on with every new season.
With Charlie, Dennis, Mac, Dee, and Frank all back for another round of scheming, which storyline are you most hoping episode 3 leans into as the Gang settles back into their usual dysfunction?
