: After Dennis breaches the quarantine by ordering a pizza, Frank exiles him to the bar’s bathroom.
In Season 9, Episode 7 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia , titled "," the group voluntarily locks themselves inside Paddy’s Pub to avoid a severe flu outbreak sweeping Philadelphia. Their primary motivation is to preserve their singing voices for an upcoming competition to open for Boyz II Men . Plot Overview [S9E7] The Gang Gets Quarantined
Critics highlight the episode for its "comedy/tragedy balancing act," particularly the scene where the Gang nonchalantly accepts their life-threatening alcoholism rather than seeking help. It is often cited by fans on platforms like Reddit and IMDb as one of the series' best for its character-driven hysteria and "brilliantly stupid" plot. The Gang Gets Quarantined - IMDb : After Dennis breaches the quarantine by ordering
: The Gang realizes they aren't actually sick with the flu; they are experiencing severe alcohol withdrawal because they stopped drinking for the quarantine. Upon drinking hidden booze, their "sickness" immediately vanishes. Plot Overview Critics highlight the episode for its
: Frank becomes increasingly neurotic, shaving all his body hair and slathering himself in hand sanitizer to stay "pure".
: After surviving their self-imposed lockdown, they discover the Boyz II Men concert was canceled anyway because the band itself caught the flu. Critical Reception
The episode follows the Gang as they establish strict quarantine rules, including a total ban on alcohol to keep their immune systems strong. Tensions rise as paranoia sets in:
