Ep 3. The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award

The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award is the third episode of the ninth season of the American television show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The episode was directed by Matt Shakman and written by Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day.

In this episode, the gang is desperate to win the "Best Bar" award from Philadelphia Magazine, which they have never won despite numerous attempts. The episode follows their hilarious and outrageous attempts to curry favor with the magazine's editor and secure the coveted award.

The gang realizes that their bar is not up to par with the other establishments in the city, so they try to improve their image by adding a dress code, hiring a DJ, and decorating the bar with fancy lighting. However, their attempts fail miserably, and they end up making themselves look even more ridiculous.

Desperate to win the award, they decide to bribe the editor with a free cruise, but things go awry when they accidentally end up on the same cruise with him and their antics lead to chaos. The episode also features subplots involving Dee's quest for fame, Mac's obsession with Dennis's physical appearance, and Frank's scheme to sell gasoline door-to-door.

Overall, The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award is a hilarious episode that showcases the unique brand of humor that has made It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia a cult classic. With its outrageous and over-the-top antics, the episode is sure to delight fans of the show and leave them wanting more.