Ep 6. The Gang Solves the Bathroom Problem

The episode "The Gang Solves the Bathroom Problem" from the thirteenth season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia follows the usual group of five friends, who own and operate Paddy's Pub. Their troubles begin when their only bathroom becomes clogged and they can't get a plumber to fix it. It's a crisis that seems destined to tear the gang apart - and after all they've been through, that's saying something.

Dennis, always self-obsessed, decides to take charge of the situation by designating certain bathroom times to each member of the gang. It seems a sensible solution, but soon Frank and Mac's constant bathroom breaks - to binge eat and play online games, respectively - start to stink up the place. Charlie isn't much better, taking enormous dumps that wreak havoc on the office paper shredder. It's not a pretty picture.

Meanwhile, Dee is annoyed at the guys' constant use of the bathroom, noting that she has to cough up money to use the one down the block. She insists that they trade her bathroom privileges for her help in finding a plumber, but the guys rebuff her. Desperate, Dee tries to track down the elusive "Plumber of Love," rumored to be able to fix any problem, but with no success.

As tensions mount, the gang members start turning on each other and things look dire. Just when all hope seems lost, a woman shows up at the bar and knocks on the bathroom door. She's a plumber, and she's come to save the day! But rather than providing a quick fix, the plumber insists on conducting an extensive investigation of the pipes, much to the gang's annoyance. As the plumber digs deeper, she begins to uncover unsavory truths about the gang's bathroom habits - truths that could rip their friendships apart forever.

All told, "The Gang Solves the Bathroom Problem" is a classic episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, showcasing the show's signature mix of gross-out comedy, scathing satire, and shocking moments of emotion. As always, the cast is pitch-perfect, with Glenn Howerton's Dennis and Charlie Day's Charlie providing particularly standout performances. Fans of the show are sure to love this episode, and it's a great entry point for those new to the series as well. So grab your plunger and get ready to dive into the treacherous world of Paddy's Pub's bathroom crisis - you won't regret it.