Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Abbott Elementary season 4, episode 9, “Volunteers.”
The crossover betweenAbbott ElementaryandIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiabegins at the ABC mockumentary sitcom school, where the FXX black comedy’s cast goes for one specific reason. Ever since the bizarre crossover was announced, many have been excited to see what Quinta Brunson and Rob McElhenney, the respective creatorsofAbbott ElementaryandIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, cooked up for the event.The two TV shows couldn’t be more different,and they air on different networks. So, many were intrigued to see how they could interconnect.
Part 1 of theAbbott ElementaryandIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiacrossover (Abbott Elementaryseason 4, episode 9) aired on Wednesday, January 8, while part 2 (an episode inIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17) will premiere in mid-2025, perTODAY.
WhereasAbbott Elementaryis geared more toward families,It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiais very much a series for adults. Despite their different tones, the writers find a way to make the two worlds mesh in part 1.TheIt’s Always Sunnycrew has to subdue their usual behavior,while still feeling like their characters. On the other hand,theAbbott Elementarycasthas to act about the same as they usually do. Thankfully, certain circumstances (like why Mac, Dee, Charlie, Dennis, and Frank are at Abbott) allow all of the above to make sense.
The It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Characters Are Sent To Abbott Elementary For Court-Ordered Community Service
They Need Ava To Sign Their Volunteer Slip
At first,theAbbott Elementaryseason 4 charactersaren’t aware of the real reason why theIt’s Always Sunnygang is volunteering at the school. However, once Melissa learns they’re the owners of Paddy’s Pub, she and the others confront them. Mac, Dee, Charlie, and Frank (Dennis doesn’t want to be on camera) explain thatthey have a court order to do 100 hours of community service.So, they aren’t volunteering out of the goodness of their own hearts.
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Frank Reynolds
Mac, Dee, Charlie, Dennis, and Frankdumped 100 gallons of baby oil, 500 Paddy’s Pub t-shirts, and a Cybertruck in the Schuylkill River.Consequently, they must do community service. They also have to be on their best behavior (well, as best as anyIt’s Always Sunnycharactercan be) to ensure they fulfill their court order, get Ava to sign their volunteer slip, and because they’re on camera.
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Ava Needs The Help
Janine, who has a great experience with Dee helping in her classroom at first, explains why Ava should let theIt’s Always Sunnycrew stay. First of all, they’re (free) volunteers. Second of all,if Ava sends Mac, Dee, Charlie, Dennis, and Frank back, the district will likely never send them help again.Plus, since Mac desperately wants Ava to sign their volunteer slip, he goes the extra mile for her.
However, once Mac explains that he sent every teacher a “Thank You” card at the end ofAbbott Elementaryseason 4, episode 9, Ava is disgusted. She signs the slip and lets them all go.
Mac gets Ava’s car detailed,brings her cinnamon rolls, etc. Ava then tells Janine in part 1 of the crossover that she might frame Mac, Dee, Charlie, Dennis, and Frank for another crime so that they can stay. However, once Mac explains that he sent every teacher a “Thank You” card atthe end ofAbbott Elementaryseason 4, episode 9, Ava is disgusted. She signs the slip and lets them all go.
Abbott Elementary
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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.
