‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 18 Episode 9 Release Date, Time, Trailer and Where to Watch as the Gang Is Sent to the Little League Diamond Right Before the Finale

Paddy’s Pub is headed for the ballpark. As ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia‘ barrels toward the end of its longest and most crowded run in years, the ninth chapter looks set to drag the Gang into youth sports with predictably ugly results. Here is everything fans need to know before the next episode lands.

The long-running FX comedy has been firing on all cylinders, and the new episode is one of the most talked about setups of the run. Below is the full rundown on timing, streaming options and what the Gang gets up to, so nobody misses a single bad decision.

‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Episode Release Date

Episodes 1 and 2 premiered on August 17, and one new episode has aired weekly since, with the run continuing through October 12. That weekly Monday rhythm is easy to follow. Episode 5 aired on Monday, September 7, and the tenth and final episode is set for Monday, October 12.

Counting forward from that fifth episode, the ninth installment lands on Monday, October 5. That puts it exactly one week before the finale, which makes it the last regular stop before the season closes out. FX expanded the run to ten episodes, up from eight in each of the previous three seasons.

Fans in the US will want to mark the date, since the Gang rarely takes a week off once a season gets rolling. The season is scheduled to run from August 17 through October 12. That tidy schedule means there is no mid season break to worry about.

What Time the New Episode Airs

The season premiered at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT on FXX, FX and Hulu. Episodes have been keeping to that Monday night slot, so viewers should plan on the same time for the upcoming installment.

The finale is listed for 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT in the US, and it arrives a day later in Canada, the UK and Australia. International fans should expect a similar one day gap for the episode before it. That delay is worth remembering if social media spoilers are a concern.

Anyone who cannot catch it live has options. Episodes have next day availability on the FXNOW website and Hulu. That makes a late night catch up simple for those who work Mondays.

Where to Watch the Latest Episode

In the US, the show is available across several platforms. Season 18 airs on the two linear channels and on the streaming service, with the show streaming on Disney+ internationally. Cable subscribers can tune in to FXX or FX, while cord cutters can rely on Hulu.

Disney has also made it easy to binge the back catalog. Seasons 1 through 17 are streaming now, and season 18 episodes arrive as they drop, on Hulu and on Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. That is a great way to revisit the classics before the finale.

The series remains a streaming heavyweight. Disney announced in December 2025 that it was among the television series to pass one billion hours streamed on Disney+ in 2025. Few sitcoms of this age can claim numbers like that.

Episode Preview Puts Paddy’s Behind Home Plate

The official synopsis points to a very on brand disaster. In an effort to clean up their image, Paddy’s sponsors a local Little League team, but when the Gang spots softness in their franchise, they impose a radical new culture of winning no matter what. Expect the kids to suffer for the adults’ bruised egos.

The setup fits a season built on skewering modern habits. The season also promises sportswashing their way back into the good graces of their community by sponsoring a Little League team. It is the kind of premise where the Gang’s worst instincts run wild on a public field.

Episode listings put this synopsis right before the finale. The finale finds a blinded Dee pleading for the guys to stay the night after LASIK surgery, though they opt for a dudes only sleepover of their own. That means the Little League chaos could shape how the season wraps.

Critics have been kind to this batch of episodes overall. The season currently holds a 100 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews. After a strong run of episodes, fans are wondering whether Frank, Dennis and the rest can possibly coach a team without getting someone banned from the league, so tell us in the comments which Gang member you think would be the most terrifying Little League coach.