Ep 5. Making Dennis Reynolds a Murderer

In It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 12 episode 5, titled "Making Dennis Reynolds a Murderer," the gang is faced with a familiar dilemma -- how to one-up their previous schemes and make themselves feel important. This time around, they decide to create a documentary claiming that Dennis (played by Glenn Howerton) is a serial killer.

The episode begins with Dennis bragging about a recent one-night stand who was so enamored with him that she left a voicemail containing some rather damning evidence. The gang sees this as an opportunity to make themselves famous by creating a true crime documentary about a supposed serial killer. They enlist the help of Cricket, a former priest turned drug addict who is often the victim of the gang's various schemes. Cricket, desperate for money, agrees to help.

The gang spends the majority of the episode reenacting supposed murders that Dennis committed, using a film crew to capture all the action. Charlie plays Dennis in the reenactments, with Mac and Dee playing his victims. The reenactments are incredibly over-the-top and ridiculous, with the gang glorifying the violence in a way that is clearly meant to be satirical.

In the midst of all the chaos, Dennis begins to worry that he may have actually committed some of the murders and simply repressed the memories. He becomes increasingly paranoid and begins to suspect that his closest friends may be testing him to see if he really is a killer. This leads to a number of tense moments between Dennis and the gang, as well as some comedic misunderstandings that rely heavily on miscommunication and absurdity.

The documentary ultimately concludes with a big reveal that shocks the entire gang. Without giving away any spoilers, let's just say that things do not go exactly as planned. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering what will happen next.

Overall, "Making Dennis Reynolds a Murderer" is a hilariously dark episode that pokes fun at the true crime genre while also providing some genuinely tense moments. The acting is top-notch, with Howerton in particular delivering a standout performance as the paranoid and increasingly unhinged Dennis. Fans of the show will definitely not want to miss this one.