It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiareturned with part 2 of a crossover withAbbott Elementary, and its most shocking moment gets explained by star and executive producer Charlie Day. Both sitcoms take place in the city of Philadelphia, where the first part of the crossover occurred inAbbott Elementaryseason 4, episode 9, “Volunteers.“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17premiered on July 9 on FXX.
In an interview withVariety, Day details the most shocking moment of theIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17 premiere withQuinta Brunson’s Janine cursing about Dee to the documentary crew. Janie is upset that Dee tried to steal her boyfriend, Gregory, and after pausing to say she needs to say a bad word, she staggeringly describes Dee as a “f—king c–t.”
Day notes that for the crossover to be a success, the cast ofAbbott Elementaryhad to fully be in the same world as theIt’s Always Sunnycharacters. Day praises Brunson, who has a history in comedy, and thought the moment turned out “great.” Check out his comment below:
I remember writing that joke and being like, ‘I don’t know if she’s going to go for this.’ When we sent it over, honestly, it was sort of the perfect test as to whether or not it was going to work. I think in order for the crossover to truly work, we needed them to play in the same sandbox that we play in and willing and so game to do it. And don’t forget, Quinta had a long career in comedy well before. It was great!
What This Means For The Crossover
Janine’s Moment Is Far From Anything The Character Has Said Before
AsAbbott Elementaryis a network TV comedy that airs on ABC, the show does not have nearly as many opportunities for the cast to curse. Given the restrictions of airing on a major network,Janine’s swearing comes as a huge surprise. Her character isAbbott Elementaryseems like the one least likely to ever curse, so her moment onIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiastands out even more.
As the first part of the crossover happened on ABC, the cast ofIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiahad to match the standards already established byAbbott Elementary. It is only fitting that when the crossover went the other way, the characters inAbbott Elementaryslipped into a more foul-mouthed reality.
Our Take On The Surprise Curse
The Moment Stands Out As A Highlight
Having part 2 of the crossover happen in the same timeframe as part 1 also frees upAbbott Elementaryfrom having to tackle any of the continuity issues of their season 4 finale. The two shows surprisingly complemented each other well, and comparing how each show incorporated the other one is fascinating.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiahas several banned episodeson streaming, so the show has never been afraid to push the envelope. However, getting Janine to have the most shocking moment of the episode stands out, and was absolutely the right way to go. It establishes how the rules are different onIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and made for a memorable crossover event.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Cast
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a television series that premiered in 2005, chronicling the chaotic lives of four self-involved friends running an Irish pub in Philadelphia. Their misguided decisions and skewed perspectives often result in amusing and uncomfortable situations, complicating their professional and personal relationships.
Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary comedy series centered around a group of dedicated teachers at a struggling public school in Philadelphia. The show highlights their efforts to overcome bureaucratic challenges and underfunding, while showcasing their commitment to making a positive impact on their students' lives.
