It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Series) The Gang Goes Jihad (2006) User Reviews

Clever written episode

[BlackEden · 9/10 · 2 March 2023]

I'm rewatching all of the seasons for the first time in years, and while some stuff doesn't hold up as well, there's episodes like this one that are brilliant.

It's very tongue-in-cheek about Israel's globally-condemned colonization of Palestine. A J*wish man "moves" into the building next door and claims that his property goes into the gang's bar, telling them to leave. He then puts up a wall to signify what he owns - which is exactly what is happening in Palestine, with Israel continuously invading settlements and putting up walls to keep Palestinians off of their own land.

It also segues into Frank's confirmation as a permanent character in the show! 5/5.

2x2: The Gang Goes Jihad

[FriedToast02 · 9/10 · 30 March 2022]

A great follow up to the premiere I do think it's not as strong. I feel like there is a few more slower parts than the premiere. The writing is still excellent and only sunny could do an episode like this. This episode is about an Israel businessman claims ownership of of the street that Paddys Pub which makes the gang go to extremes to make the guy leave. There are some iconic scenes in this episode like of course the jihad tape and I love how even they thought the tape was to far and Charlie complimenting his camera work was hilarious. The flaming poop explosion does kill me every time. One thing I do have to mention is I really do like how they have an overarching story for season 2 which I really do appreciate. Also the episodes were released out of order so I will mention it when it starts to go out over so far we're good for now this follows right after the last. With the opening Charlie in his cast still and the conversation between the owner and the gang is great. The conversation between Charlie, Mac, and Dennis, "you dropped the hard J" Charlie. We also get introduced to Barbara, Frank's ex wife I believe they are divorced in this episode. I also believe this is the first time the camera is used by the gang and man will it to go through some memories. The last scene of the episode is iconic of police showing up to the bar to arrest the gang.

I guess the only thing keeping it from a 10 is would prolly be the plot with Frank getting the possessions from his ex wife is somewhat forgettable even though Barbara is brilliantly acted by Anne Archer and there is some classic episodes involving Barbara like of course the iconic episode Mac Bangs Dennis mom which is in a few episodes. A great episode just one I don't choose to watch as much as some other episodes where I feel like the last episode has iconic moment after iconic moment this is still a great Sunny episode and one I never skip.

Loved it!

[dave3883 · 3 August 2006]

I heard about the show on a pod cast called 12train and decided to look up the show and download it. I downloaded the first episode and laughed so hard at the style of humor that I decided to download the second episode. It continues with Frank is living with Charlie and Frank wanting to be part of the gang, and an Israli moves in next door claiming that part of the "gang's" bar is actually on his property. Charlie and Mac go to a lawyer for advice and they twist the lawyer's words around eventually deciding to use "other" methods of getting their way with the property dispute. Well a small twist of events leads Frank striking a deal with the Israli man and hoping to become part of the gang. The end of the show is the best part and not to be spoiled. Throughout the episode the members each continually accuse each other of being racist against Jewish people. I suggest this show to any fans of South Park or SNL.