Ep 6. Hero or Hate Crime?

The twelfth season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia continues with the sixth episode, titled "Hero or Hate Crime?". The episode follows the gang as they attempt to become heroes in their own way. After the city announces a reward for someone who can help catch a police officer's attacker, Dee, Charlie, and Dennis decide to dress up as superheroes and patrol the streets at night, hoping to find the perpetrator themselves.

Meanwhile, Frank and Mac have a different approach to heroism. They decide that they will create a vigilante team to patrol the city and help keep residents safe. However, things quickly spiral out of control as the team starts to take justice into their own hands and become a little too violent. As the two halves of the gang's hero-seeking efforts intertwine, things get increasingly complicated, leading to a hilarious and chaotic dramatic climax.

The episode is filled with the classic cringe humor that It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has become famous for. The gang's attempt to become heroes is predictably misguided and filled with errors, such as Dee's inability to properly use her superhero costume's grappling hook and Charlie's fondness for throwing rocks at suspects. Frank and Mac's approach to superheroism is no better, with their team quickly devolving into a violent and dangerous group.

As always, the cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is at its best in this episode. The chemistry between the main characters is as strong as ever, with each actor getting a chance to shine. Danny DeVito is particularly hilarious as Frank, fully embracing his role as an aging vigilante. Charlie Day's Charlie also has some great moments, particularly when he enthusiastically embraces his superhero persona.

Overall, "Hero or Hate Crime?" is a strong episode in what has been a standout season for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The combination of the gang's misguided attempts at heroism, Frank and Mac's increasingly violent vigilante team, and the various plot points coming together at the end make for a satisfying and entertaining viewing experience. If you're a fan of the show, this is an episode you won't want to miss.