Ep 8. The Gang Runs for Office

In It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 2 episode 8, titled "The Gang Runs for Office," the self-absorbed gang decides to run for political office in order to fulfill their selfish desires.

Dennis and Charlie decide to run for co-mayors, while Mac and Dee run for city council. Frank, the only one with actual political experience, becomes their campaign manager. The gang's main goal is not to serve the public, but rather to increase their social status and fill their pockets.

As the campaign begins, the gang quickly realizes that running for office is not as easy as they thought. They struggle to come up with a platform, finance their campaign, and connect with voters. In an effort to gain publicity, they stage a fake hit-and-run accident, which only results in them being labeled as criminals by the press.

Their campaign is further hindered by their own personal issues. Charlie's illiteracy is exposed, Dee's past drug addiction is brought to light, Mac is outed as gay, and Dennis is accused of being a Nazi sympathizer. Despite these setbacks, the gang continues to push forward with their campaign, even resorting to dirty tactics such as bribing voters with pizza.

In the end, the gang's lack of political knowledge and ethics catches up to them and they lose the election in a landslide. However, they are not discouraged and decide to run for a different office in the future. The episode ends with Frank stating that they will "never stop running."

Overall, "The Gang Runs for Office" is a hilarious commentary on the state of politics and the extremes that some will go to in order to achieve power. The gang's utter disregard for the well-being of the public and their sole focus on personal gain is both shocking and comical. The episode also showcases the absurdity of the political process and highlights how easy it is for anyone to run for office.