It’s Always Sunny’s Last Two Episodes Featured Two Of My Favorite Dennis Quotes Of All Time, And I’m Still Shuddering With Amused Disgust

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If you haven’t seen the recent episodes from Season 17 of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” on FXX or through Hulu subscription, I’d recommend proceeding with caution as there may be some spoilers ahead!

The standout episode “Frank Is in a Coma” from It’s Always Sunny, set for release in 2025, remains my favorite, but Season 17 has been consistently entertaining with numerous reasons to love it. The profanity-laced humor of the Abbott Elementary characters, erotic slapfights, and the memorable scene where Dennis and Dee both grimace at each other’s dog food breath are just a few highlights. However, nothing quite compares to the brilliance of the show’s latest exceptional moments.

In the sixth episode, titled “Overage Drinking: A National Concern,” as well as the seventh, “Preparing for the Big Leagues,” Glenn Howerton delivered outstanding Dennis performances that truly captured the emptiness where compassion and empathy should flourish in the character known as the Five Star Man. Let’s squirm delightfully while shielding our eyes and examine it more closely.

Dennis Gets Blatant About Lack Of Empathy

The article titled “Excessive Drinking: A Nationwide Issue” had a repeat visit from the actress Jaimie Alexander, formerly known from the series “Blindspot.” She acknowledged Howerton for giving her her initial TV role twenty years ago. And even back then, she was undeniably reminiscent of the character Tammy in every way.

In this film, I found myself navigating a tangled web of deceit, manipulation, and a whole lot of sibling rivalry. Dennis and Dee, in an ill-conceived scheme to exploit their old schoolmates Trey and Tammy, try to drive a wedge between them. However, their plan spirals out of control when Dennis crosses the line by sleeping with Trey Jr.’s 19-year-old prom date. In response, Dee, in a desperate attempt to outshine her brother, comes dangerously close to humiliating herself for babyfaced Trey Jr., but ultimately chooses to betray Dennis instead, shattering his young heart.

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As the episode neared its end, the discussion between us two took a turn for the worse when a news bulletin broke about Trey Jr. and his date driving off a bridge in an apparent suicide pact. Miraculously, they lived, but their lives will never be the same, scarred both physically and emotionally. Yet, while Dee seemed riddled with regret, Dennis remained steadfast, revealing his psychological turmoil more clearly than ever with this startling confession:

There’s no need for you to worry about causing any discomfort. I assure you, I’m perfectly fine and not feeling anything unusual, just momentarily lost in thoughts as I gaze off into the distance.

It was necessary for me to momentarily halt the show to ensure I didn’t miss any more unsettling dialogue. If Dennis had expressed his indifference with a loud proclamation like “I don’t feel anything!” in the bar, it wouldn’t have been as powerfully eerie as the quiet introspection we witnessed instead.

In a delightfully predictable manner, how he avoided eye contact with Dee before speaking was an exceptionally well-executed scene by Howerton. It’s a moment that leaves Kaitlin Olson on the verge of laughter every time she glances at him, and I can hardly manage to stay serious myself.

Dennis Gets Confrontational With Family Dinner Focus Group

In Season 17’s final episode, I have to admit that Dennis had a well-meaning plan. He thought that Frank would be meeting with the producers of “The Golden Bachelor” in Philadelphia, and he wanted to smooth out the gang’s rough edges so we wouldn’t make fools of ourselves on national television. It’s just as ridiculous to assume Frank would actually do what was expected as it is to rely on a focus group for feedback on our scripted family dinner scene. The episode was a nod to “The Rehearsal,” if you catch my drift.

The well-thought-out plans quickly fell apart and turned into a mess, making the focus group experiment turn into more of a popularity competition, or in Dennis’ case, a reflection of his deepest insecurities. After being branded as “old,” “haggard,” and “bossy,” he resorted to taping his skin to try and look younger, just like something straight out of an episode of It’s Always Sunny. Things come to a head when Dennis finally loses it. Instead of lashing out at his fellow misfits, though, he gives an utterly deranged speech imploring the focus group.

This version maintains the tone and spirit of the original while making the language more accessible for readers who may not be familiar with the source material. It also addresses the issue that Dennis tries to make himself look younger by taping his skin, which was not explicitly mentioned in the original text.

  • DENNIS: You’re not getting this. We are not lovers. We’re simply roommates, you see. It’s not so difficult to understand. Not so difficult at all. Two men entwined only by the walls that house us, and the passage of time, that is all. Nothing more. We are all classy men and women alike. Heh-heh. But none more classy than me. Refined and dignified, and not the least bit abnormal in any way. I need you to see this. Yes? All is well and palatable and good. Hmph. You must know this, and you must reflect it on the cards as such as you’ve been given. Do you understand? I need this of you. You must make it so. There was…another show by the name of Family Fight, and I was not properly represented on that show, and I can-no-o-o-ot and will not abide another failure of that magnitude. [Stammers for 6 seconds] I just need you to see me as I, as I am. [Stammers.] I need this. I need this from you. [Stammers.] I need this from you.

This is truly next-level stammering, people.

It’s quite imaginable that if William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, or Frances McDormand took on Dennis’ role as a guest star in another TV show, it would likely earn an Emmy nomination. Although it seems unlikely due to this series’ award-related misfortune, Glenn Howerton truly deserves some recognition for consistently creating and portraying such cringeworthy situations.

frankly, I found myself roaring with laughter more at Dennis’ harsh response to Charlie trying to touch Dennis’ hair, and also at the peculiarity of Charlie arriving with a completely bald head. However, neither of those incidents quite reach the Always Sunny Hall of Fame like the lines attributed to Dennis here. Charlie’s attempt to portray an Easter-European Balki-like character without hair would undoubtedly secure a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Instead of continuing to add Dennis quotes throughout the remainder of my evening, I’ll conclude by sharing these ones for now.

Or:

Rather than filling the rest of my night with more Dennis quotes, let me finish up with these for the time being.

More Of My Favorite Dennis Quotes

  • I’m not gonna hurt these women!
  • The thunder of my vengeance will echo through these corridors like the gust of a thousand winds!
  • Because of the implication.
  • It’s all good. I’ve got a Steve Winwood CD in my car. I’ll go get it.
  • I didn’t come here to be criticized by a man stuck in a coil!
  • I don’t want to sit on a pile of matches!
  • You certainly wouldn’t be in any danger…

Just one more live episode of ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’, titled ‘The Golden Bachelor Live’, remains for Season 17. Catch it on FXX network, airing Wednesday, August 20th, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.

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2025-08-15 01:17