𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗞
A behind-the-scenes dive into how It’s Always Sunny went from a $200 home video to the longest-running live-action sitcom. Potts digs into how the gang kept creative control and used it to push boundaries - taking on racism, LGBTQ+ rights, #MeToo, and more, all while keeping the worst people on TV hilarious.

𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡
RCG (Rob, Charlie & Glenn) built this show from scratch and somehow got FX to say yes - genius! The origin story is super cool, and I definitely learned a lot about the behind-the-scenes chaos.

The episode recaps were fun at first but kind of dragged after a while - I wanted more new stuff, not just play-by-plays. Also, RCG weren’t interviewed (boo), so while the author pulls from lots of sources, I missed their direct voices. Still, there’s plenty for fans to geek out over.

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗?
If you love IASIP, you’ll find something to enjoy. It’s not the ultimate fan bible, but it did make me hit play on yet another rewatch - this time with my wife!

Thanks to @Netgalley and @GalleryBooks for access to this advance readers copy

Here's how I know this book did its job: I wanted to watch IASIP SO bad while reading but kept my eyes on the page because I was also enthralled by the book. Potts is clearly a huge fan and that shines in the way she writes about the series. The deep passion of a true fan can't be faked and her enthusiasm, and knowledge, leaps from the page and makes it all the better for it.

As a big fan of IASIP, I was very excited to pick this up and read some more about my favorite group of downright terrible characters. While this was a wonderful walk down memory lane and a nice recap of some of your favorite episodes, overall, this was just the it's always podcast packaged with what has already been discussed in various media sources and published in one volume. For those just learning about the gang, this is for you! If you want a walk down memory lane, by all means, dive in. If you're a big fan who was hoping for something new, then this is not for you.

This book was hilarious, just like the show! It was great to get back into the friendships that make up this quirky show. The characters are all so easy to hate, which somehow makes it so fun.

One of my favorite things about nonfiction books is when the author seems genuinely interested in the content they’re writing about. Kimberly Potts really seems like she is a big fan of the show, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. To be fair, she is not alone. I do not know how many times I’ve watched through the whole show or rewatched various episodes.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is pure genius. It is astounding that it has been on the air for as long as it has, two whole decades. Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day, the creators and 3 of the main characters of the show, are complete madmen in introducing this idea of IASIP, a deconstruction of the classic sitcom. There has been blood, sweat, and tears put into a single idea and dream of Rob McElhenney’s that has powered this cult classic for the last two decades. This book has so much information about their start, the development, and the lasting laughs that have endured over the years. I cannot boast enough about this book that is about one of my favorite shows. If it is one of your favorites, then you need to read it now. It is worth the read.

#ThxNetGalley #KimberlyPotts #It'sAlwaysSunnyinPhiladelphia

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is a must read for any fans of the Gang. I want to thank the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced copy!

This is an in detail timeline of how the groundbreaking show was born, and where it stands today. It's very well written and is a quick read, but my only complaint is if you're a Sunny fanatic (I have several paintings of Danny Devito in my house) like me, a HUGE chunk of this book is recaps of episodes, seasons, and some basic facts. There was some new info in it to me, but for the most part-- it is definitely a walk through of the show.

Get this book in stores in July of 2025, or else you're a jabroni.

I was late to the game but when it came to watching It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Once I started watching it, I was hooked. I always go back and rewatch it.

It was so interesting to read how they all got started and where it is today. I’m interested to see where they go with always sunny. I think it’s such a funny show!!

There were a lot of things in this book that I didn’t know about. It was really cool to read this, especially since I really the show!

Thank you so much Kimberly, NetGalley, and Gallery Books for the eARC!

Rating: ☀️☀️☀️☀️
Publication Date: July 1 2025

I love it’s always sunny and I loved this deep dive on the origin story of how the show came to fruition. It was interesting to learn the trials and tribulations that ‘the gang’ went through to get the to network.

I liked how the author deep dived into side stories that gave insight into all the webs of the plot. No stone was left unturned to explain the intricacies of what it took to get this show off the ground.

Thank you to #netgalley and #kimberlypotts for sharing this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I got really into Sunny during the pandemic and became a huge fan. Even though it hasn't been very long for me, I already knew a lot of information in this book, as it tended to come from previously existing sources like articles and the guys' own podcast. I was honestly surprised at the end of the book where the author listed all the cast and crew members that talked to her. Notably not participating: the five main actors. Curious.

The part about the teen who brought the Danny cutout to her prom was very cute and a fun example of the power of fandom. I would have liked more stories and quotes from real-life fans.

I didn't care for huge chunks of text summarizing episodes. I don't think fans need summaries of those.

Nonetheless, I laughed multiple times. I love this show so much. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley!

We have loved It’s always Sunny for years, so getting to dive into the origins of how the show became what it is today was amazing. Funny, interesting, and a great read for anyone who feats the Nightman.