Ep 1. The Gang Gets Romantic

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a long-running comedy television series that has been airing since 2005. Set in South Philadelphia, the show follows a group of friends, known as "The Gang," as they navigate their way through life while running a failing bar called Paddy's Pub. The gang consists of five members: Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton), his sister Dee Reynolds (Kaitlin Olson), their childhood friends Charlie Kelly (Charlie Day) and Mac (Rob McElhenney), and their legal father, Frank Reynolds (Danny DeVito).

Season 14 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia premiered with an episode titled "The Gang Gets Romantic." As the title suggests, the episode follows the gang as they all try to improve their love lives in their own unique and bizarre ways.

The episode begins with Dennis, who has been struggling to find a new sexual partner after breaking up with his girlfriend last season. He decides to create a social media profile for himself, claiming to be a wealthy and successful businessman in order to attract women. However, his plan doesn't quite work out as expected, and he ends up getting catfished by a woman who turns out to be quite different from her online persona.

Meanwhile, Dee decides that she wants to start dating a more "sophisticated" type of man, but her attempts to attract them go horribly wrong. She ends up getting involved with a group of pretentious art lovers who are more interested in their own egos than anything else.

Charlie, on the other hand, is convinced that the best way to win over women is through his music. He writes a love song for the waitress that he has been pining for since the show's first season, but his attempts to serenade her go comically awry.

Mac, who has recently come out as gay, is struggling with his newfound identity and decides to try his hand at online dating. However, he quickly realizes that he has no idea how to navigate the world of gay dating, and his attempts to impress his dates end up being more cringe-worthy than anything else.

Finally, Frank is determined to prove that he still has "it" when it comes to dating, despite his age and general unattractiveness. He tries to woo a much younger woman by taking her on a fancy date, but his behavior ends up being more creepy than charming.

Overall, "The Gang Gets Romantic" is a hilarious episode that showcases the show's unique brand of dark humor. The characters are all at their most pathetic and desperate, which makes for some truly cringe-worthy and uncomfortable moments. However, the show manages to balance these moments with clever writing and sharp satire, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking viewing experience.