The Philadelphia Eagles’ thrilling victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX sent shockwaves of excitement across the nation, but perhaps no one is celebrating louder than the gang from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The show’s executive producer, Megan Ganz, recently shared her thoughts on how the iconic characters might be marking the Eagles’ historic win, and as expected, it’s anything but wholesome. Ganz, who also co-writes Mythic Quest alongside her husband Humphrey Ker, revealed that she congratulated the show’s creator, Rob McElhenney, even before the final whistle blew. McElhenney, a lifelong Eagles fan and Philadelphia native, was in New Orleans for the game, surrounded by friends and even some familiar faces from Abbott Elementary. Philly, as always, showed up in full force, with fans flooding the streets to celebrate their team’s second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.
When asked how the fictional gang might be celebrating, Ganz jokingly painted a chaotic picture. “Their mouths are stained green from various riot punch concoctions that they’ve been drinking. At least one of them is probably in jail for punching a police horse,” she quipped, referencing the kind of antics fans have come to expect from Mac, Dee, Charlie, Frank, and Dennis. Ganz also added that one of them might still be perched atop a streetlamp, a nod to the viral videos of Eagles fans scaling lampposts in celebration. The gang’s ability to turn even the most triumphant moments into chaos is a hallmark of the show, and this victory is no exception. After all, as Ker humorously suggested, they might not even be in the right New Orleans—perhaps they accidentally ended up in New Orleans, South Dakota, instead of the vibrant Louisiana city famous for its celebrations.
For fans of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, this isn’t the first time the Super Bowl has played a role in the show. Back in Season 13, the gang got into their usual shenanigans in the episode “The Gang Wins the Big Game,” which aired after the Eagles’ first Super Bowl victory in 2018. The episode featured the gang watching the game from Lincoln Financial Field, with cameos from then-Eagles players like Jason Kelce and Beau Allen. It ended with a heartwarming montage of real-life Eagles fans celebrating the historic win, including McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson, who were in the stadium to witness the victory firsthand. The episode was a love letter to Philadelphia, capturing both the city’s camaraderie and the gang’s signature chaos.
So, how might the gang be handling the Eagles’ second Super Bowl win? Ganz and Ker have some ideas, and they’re as wild as you’d expect. Ker suggested that Frank, played by the incomparable Danny DeVito, might have somehow managed to sneak into the Eagles’ locker room. “And Frank is the person who poisoned the Kansas City Chiefs,” Ker joked, hinting at the kind of underhanded tactics Frank might employ to secure a win. Meanwhile, Ganz added that the gang is likely scattered across the city, causing their usual brand of mayhem. Whether they’re dodging the police, starting fights, or just generally causing a ruckus, one thing is certain: the gang’s celebration wouldn’t be complete without a little destruction.
While it’s unclear whether the Eagles’ victory will make it into the show’s upcoming 17th season, fans are already speculating about the possibilities. The gang’s reaction to the win could easily become a storyline, especially given their history of getting caught up in major events. Ganz and Ker even seemed to brainstorm ideas on the spot, with Ker suggesting that the gang’s latest escapades might lead to a second crossover with Abbott Elementary. The two shows previously teamed up in a hilarious crossover episode, and fans would love to see more of that collaboration in the future.
For now, though, fans can relive the gang’s antics in the first 16 seasons of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which are currently streaming on Hulu. As for the show’s future, details are still under wraps, but one thing is certain: whatever the gang gets up to next, it’s bound to be unforgettable. Whether they’re celebrating a Super Bowl win, causing chaos at Paddy’s Pub, or just generally being their chaotic selves, Mac, Dee, Charlie, Frank, and Dennis always deliver. And who knows? Maybe someday we’ll even see them make it to the right New Orleans. The City of Brotherly Love—and the gang from Paddy’s Pub—wouldn’t have it any other way.
