It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 8 Episode 2

Ep 2. The Gang Recycles Their Trash

  • TVMA
  • October 18, 2012
  • 20 min
  • 8.3  (2,327)

In "The Gang Recycles Their Trash," the second episode of the eighth season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, we find the Gang at Paddy's Pub attempting to become more environmentally conscious by starting a recycling program. However, as with all things the Gang sets out to do, their efforts quickly devolve into chaos and hilarity.

At first, things seem to be going well. The Gang starts off by sorting their trash and placing items in the appropriate bins, and they even come up with an elaborate system for making sure they don't accidentally throw anything valuable away. Dennis declares that they're doing a great job and that he's "going green." But as soon as he says this, the rest of the Gang starts to get suspicious.

They accuse Dennis of not actually caring about the environment and only pretending to be eco-friendly to impress girls. Meanwhile, Charlie becomes obsessed with collecting and hoarding trash, to the point where he's digging through dumpsters and bringing back piles of garbage to add to his collection. Mac, on the other hand, decides he's going to start composting, but he doesn't understand how it works and ends up creating a disgusting, rotting pile of food scraps in the middle of the bar.

As the episode progresses, the Gang's attempts at recycling become increasingly absurd. They start to argue over which items can and cannot be recycled, with Charlie arguing that everything should be recycled because "nothin' ever really dies." Dennis and Dee try to come up with a catchy recycling jingle to attract customers, but their song is a complete disaster. Frank, meanwhile, is more concerned about the fact that the recycling truck is blocking his view of a pair of attractive joggers outside.

Eventually, the recycling program completely falls apart. Charlie's collection of trash gets out of control and starts to stink up the bar, while Mac's compost pile becomes a breeding ground for maggots. The Gang starts to fight over who has to take the trash out, with no one wanting to be responsible for their own garbage. In the end, they decide to abandon the recycling program altogether and just throw everything in the regular trash.

Despite the Gang's hilarious incompetence, "The Gang Recycles Their Trash" does touch on some important environmental issues. It highlights the importance of recycling and the challenges that come with trying to change long-standing habits and attitudes. It also raises questions about whether individuals truly have the power to make a difference when it comes to the environment, or whether our collective impact is simply too vast to overcome.

Overall, "The Gang Recycles Their Trash" is a hilarious and thought-provoking episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It showcases the show's unique brand of humor and its ability to take on serious issues while still remaining true to its absurd, irreverent spirit. Whether you're a fan of the show or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is definitely worth checking out.

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  • First Aired
    October 18, 2012
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    20 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (2,327)