The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary

Just watched the first episode-really fun seeing all of them together! The best part is, at least these guys made Abbott Elementary watchable again. I used to like that show, but I couldn't even finish the last season-I left it halfway. Still, I like the characters, and this whole crossover idea was great.

At first, I wasn't sure I'd enjoy it after seeing the promo, and honestly, I still feel they could've made it a 40-minute episode or even two episodes with that setup. I thought the Abbott janitor and Charlie might team up, or maybe Mac and Jacob-but you'll have to watch to see if that actually happened.

One of the gang members (maybe Dee) made a joke about Black people and head lice, and I had to look it up-shockingly, it was true.

Overall, a decently entertaining, casual watch.

This is such a great episode especially if you saw the Abbot Elementary episode first. I never watched that show but as a Sunny fan i realized it was a must and even tho its not the funniest thing ever and it restrained the characters a bit, it was good on its own. The Sunny characters also did not feel like themselves in that episode UNTIL this season premiere of Sunny because it explains why they acted differently with their devious and personal motives. All jokes landed pretty smoothly they were funny and natural, They done all that while also allowing the abbot characters shine. Basically a perfect episode.

Sunny is back with a lot of chemistry.

The episode is surprisingly funny, but mostly in the first half.

If you're someone like me, who hasn't seen Abbott Elementary or its own Always Sunny episode, you'd be confused about the setting and the characters of that show. But there are enough hints to deduce why the gang is there and what they're doing.

So about the episode itself, I think it's just fine, I'm kinda being generous with the 7, because the episode starts out very funny, but peters out quickly, and the second half isn't as funny and good as the first half. And I think it's because they focus more on the Abbott Elementary characters than the gang.

The episode also doesn't really have a plot other than Frank saying he wants to do some Frankery, and by the end, he does it, and it's not like a huge twist or a laugh-out-loud moment either, it just kinda ends.

The Abbott Elementary characters are also not so annoying and too weird for this show that would take you out of the episode. They are surprisingly not bad and don't ruin the episode, it's just that focusing on them instead of the gang automatically makes the episode more boring.

So overall, this episode is mostly forgettable, but still not unwatchable or not funny, because it is funny, and it's mostly a 6/10 episode, but the funny moments in the first half were so funny that I give it a 7.

As a fan of both shows, I had a great time seeing all this uncensored bonus footage of the gang's shenanigans! The Dee and Janine beef and all the silly happenings were really quite funny! To be honest, I was quite confused with this being the season premiere. For Always Sunny fans that haven't seen Abbott Elementary, this would be an INCREDIBLY confusing episode. Abbott Elementary might have the slight edge over Always Sunny with their crossover perspective, just because it doesn't feel as isolating for viewers of Abbott who haven't seen Sunny. I personally was grinning from ear to ear the whole episode, and ultimately, I am so happy this crossover happened with two of my favourite comedy shows in recent memory!

I have heard from critics on the places like The Ringer podcasts etc how Abbott Elementary is a modern version of The Office, yet out of the dozens of people Ive discussed TV shows with I have never met someone who actually likes this show. I count myself included, I was excited when I heard the Office comp and was about as disappointed as can be. It's like a sitcom for people who used to share Minions memes a decade ago. The Sunny crew brought out a few funny scenes but didn't laugh out loud once, it was just a total waste of an episode. I guess it's bc of the Philly ___location but there are many other shows I'd rather see a crossover between. The tone should at least be compatible.