Fun fact from the podcast-- When they filmed the scene's in Ricky's neighborhood in Philly, all of the Christmas decorations were not put up by the film crew, but were in fact put up by the Philly locals. It was also in July. So not only did they say yes to allowing the show to film on their street, but they all offered on their own to decorate their street with Christmas decorations in the middle of the summer just to be a part of the show. That's the City of Brotherly Love right there

@KillbotSw

Ай бұрын

Rip to that podcast. 😪

@josephwantock1993

Ай бұрын

@celestialdeath9659Nah it stopped in solidarity with the recent Hollywood strikes and it just hasn’t resumed. There’s been no word when or if it’ll return.

@user-ql7ut6hx3s

Ай бұрын

Think they did it while filming the show

The couch giving birth to Frank Reynolds is one of the funniest things ever put to film.

@denthird

Ай бұрын

Ace Ventura love right there

@SongJLikes

Ай бұрын

I love the shot of him sewn IN the couch

This was filmed during season 5, which is why the video quality is different and Macs mom isn’t living with Charlie’s mom

Frank gagging and choking at the fake apartment fire always kills me!

@olavisalomaa

Ай бұрын

Especially because he starts choking before any smoke is even close to him

@Kanjo_Bazooie

Ай бұрын

WE’RE GONNA SUFFOCATARHGHGHHG 👹👹

The kid they got to play little Mac in this episode may be the best “younger version” casting ever.

To this day, Charlie confronting Santa is my favorite moment in the entire series, that's saying a lot.

@natsinthebelfry

Ай бұрын

It's probably the hardest I've ever laughed at a TV show!

I truly do love the odd Sunny episode that ends in a bonding,wholesome moment between the gang. That flashback to Mac and Charlie throwing rocks at trains in order to cope with the shitty life they were dealt is honestly so bittersweet. The Santa flashback is everything to me. The fact that you can see the "santas" getting progressively lazier with their costumes,until it's just some guy in a red scarf is crazy LMAOOO. One of them is just Christopher Lloyd in a beard! I like how it also show how Charlie got addicted to glue,by having it be a part of a gift that he had no idea what to do with,nor any parental guidance around.

Fun facts: Christopher Lloyd played one of the santas running a train on Charlie’s Mom and David Huddleston played Santa in the 1985 cult classic “Santa Claus: The Movie”

@Literally-God

Ай бұрын

I knew that was him! That head shape and bulging eyes looked so familiar.

Jason sudeikis, Tom sizemore and then the big lebowski in this episode. Season 6 has some top notch celebrity guests

Oh little fact.. the house they show of Mac’s mom, is the house that Rob McElhenney grew up in In Philly. Not sure about these inside scenes. But yea like the one where Dennis goes up to Mac’s mom to hit on her when she’s sitting on the porch, that’s Rob’s actual childhood home.

Lil’ Mac and Charlie are too damn adorable man

The wide shot of Charlie throwing haymakers at the santa always gets me lmaoooo.

This episode is a Christmas tradition in my household

@rumham7466

Ай бұрын

🖤

@pookers_

Ай бұрын

Same!

I have absolutely told people multiple times that when i die, just throw me in the trash. Dont spend money on a box only to bury it in the ground.

@mjusda4353

Ай бұрын

white people dont die

@berad3574

Ай бұрын

I tell them to throw me in the dumpster behind Wendy’s 😂

Heh, one of my favorite Sunny episodes. Charlie going off on Santa is one of those top 10 Sunny moments that always sticks in your head.

RIP Frank Reynolds 1943-2043; Memorial Services at Morrisville landfill

This is easily top 5, not just cause it’s the only extended episode, because everyone gets their bit and they’re all equally as hilarious. Charlie confronting Santa Claus, is fucking insane, love it. Thanks for the weekly eps man 😊

James' horror and concern for Charlie at the Santas reveal was palpable!

That guy you were wondering who he is when they return that toy is now playing Master Chief in Halo tv show...and also a bit of prediction by Sunny crew because he was in this episode and after his scene they show Halo game in background🤣

@13:55 The guy who plays Ricky Falcone is Nick Sobotka from season 2 of The Wire… Maybe that’s where you recognize him

@oliverhughes610

6 ай бұрын

I don't believe James has seen The Wire yet.

@brentjohnson4699

6 ай бұрын

and Den of thieves

@LadyBeyondTheWall

Ай бұрын

THANK YOU! That's where I recognized him from and I kept picturing his character in my head but could not for the life of me remember what show it was.

@stevenrod100

Ай бұрын

And then in the next scene he sees the Halo Wars advert. Great way to unintentionally connect them.

@matthewhearn9910

Ай бұрын

Also Pornstache in Orange Is The New Black, Mad Sweeney in American Gods, and (while the show wasn’t any good) Master Chief in Halo.

This is the episode where my perception of the gang went from "I can't believe how awful they are" to "I can't believe they aren't worse." Those are some messed up chiodhoods.

I don't mind things being out of order, however, I hope you do the banned episode you missed soon

Ricky is played by Pablo Schreiber, half-brother of Liev Schreiber, who has been in a number of things but perhaps most notably Orange Is The New Black and American Gods. He was also recently in the Halo series.

@brentjohnson4699

6 ай бұрын

he was in Den of Thieves also

@maximillianosaben

Ай бұрын

Liev Schreiber was Sabertooth in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Among his more popular roles to the general audience (even if the movie wasn't some massive success). (Credit to the gentleman below for correcting my mistake.)

@stevenrod100

Ай бұрын

​@maximillianosaben you mean his brother Liev was Sabertooth, not Pablo.

@maximillianosaben

Ай бұрын

@@stevenrod100 - Yes, yes! I typed too fast and missed that; thanks for the correction.

@stevenrod100

Ай бұрын

@@maximillianosaben honestly I didn't even realize they were brothers until it got said here. We all learned something today.

Charlie broke his ribs when falling over from the snow cannon

Charlie Day is just *chefs kiss* God dammit he is fantastic.

Fun fact, the Lambo is actually a replica Countach, likely built on the chassis of an old Pontiac Fiero

@Alex-dh2cx

Ай бұрын

I live fieros, there's something special about them

@kaylzshter6153

Ай бұрын

@@Alex-dh2cx Honestly? Same here! I know the kinda awful history of them but still, I love those cars and I'm always happy to see one on the roads. I have wanted to do like, a cyberpunk style restomod on a Fiero GT for a while now. Like kinda modernize it, with interior work and a screen and put a new engine in it. Something like a turbo 4 banger from some Toyota or Honda. Who knows maybe the stars will align one day and I'll find one for a reasonable price, anyway have a good one!

@Alex-dh2cx

Ай бұрын

@@kaylzshter6153 That, sounds really cool. And there's a bunch of cool small cars from the 80s that would be awesome for that, an 80s trans am, an AMC Eagle of you could find one, a couple buicks as well. The 80s was full of really cool cars. I didn't appreciate them when i was younger, wish i had because they're not common anymore

Epic episode. Perfect timing for me to keep my spirits up. All the very best to you James, merry xmas and i wish you a prosperous new year mate!🎄🇬🇧

@JamesVSCinema

6 ай бұрын

Ayyy you do the same, cheers!!

Love the detail that the claymation elf has a Prince Albert lol

The actor playing Ricky is Pablo Schreiber who currently plays Master Chief, so it was an interesting coincidence that Halo Wars made an appearance as well!

the way Mac jams the simon says keys fucking kills me

Absolutely my favorite episode of the entire series. Some of the best jokes and bits of the show and a sweet ending (which isn’t usual for always sunny).

Them trying to give the present back gives me some major My Name Is Earl vibes.

Its funny, the guy they returned the robot to plays Master Chief in the Halo series, then the next scene you're talking about Halo.

Bro I'd hate to be any form of Santa around Charlie. Better Call Saul & More Always Sunny & Mr. Robot & The Bear on Patreon! Click here: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Have a great day y'all!

This episode had me in tears. Tears of absolute joy.

4:50 dennis's teeth clack gets me every. single. time.

I laughed so hard during this video alone I might have to watch this episode every year for the holidays now.

20:40 They had to show you that as a callback to the elf on the train. This show has layers, man, deeply depraved layers.

One of my favorite Christmas specials for sure

this is one of my favorite episodes

The "Yo!" Always kills me!!

Oh my god I’ve been waiting for this one!!!

SO MANY awesome moments in this episode. I love this one. I usually don't think Christmas themed specials on other shows aren't all that

Fun fact the actor Rick is the actor who now plays master chief and was in 13 hours and other great movies.

Always Sunny Christmas special is 🐐’d

Merry Christmas past James! 😅

This is solidly in my top 10 sunny episodes

If I'm not mistaken the dude they were singing to is the main character on the Halo TV show, Pablo Schreiber

Thank you, James! 🌞

I rented this episode on a DVD at video store years ago. My first introduction to the gang

i’m so excited for james to get to the charlie work episode given his love for camera work

Pablo Schreiber plays Ricky, he is now Master Chief in the Halo series

Merry Christmas James!

at 21.05 I love how its the only time you see frank look proud of his kids

Best christmas special. Ever.

One of the best episodes

Christmas cookies is where its at - this episode is one of the greatest Christmas episodes in TV history!

I've been waiting for you to get to this one.

Eugene is the Big Lebowski!

That’s strange that Ricky Falcone is played by the guy playing Master Chief in the Halo tv show, then the next scene shows Halo Wars poster in the background.

This episode in one of the greats.

I miss living in Philly man. I just wanna drive down the boulevard at 4 am again.

This ep might have two top ten sunny moments in it. Under appreciated

You know, as dark as this show is, the last shot i always find kind of touching.

Holy shit. Is that old guy Mr Lebowski? Just checked. It is!

one of my favourites

I truly hope that either when Danny Devito dies or the show comes to an end, we get to see the gang open an episode by finding frank dead and it basically just smash cuts to them dumping him in the trash in the alley, and then they never address it again... or it could work as the final scene of the show with them walking off into the trash filled sunset :)

14:42 Derek from Drunk History :)

a reindeer train is crazy😂

This episode has a 'blink and you'll miss it' Christopher Lloyd cameo, he plays one of the Santas.

Season 7 of Sunny is my favorite season. So many hilarious episodes.

Man... Been waiting on THIS episode.... One of there best. top 5 imho...

the little girl crying at the end of the santa attack was the cherry on the cake

Best. Holiday. EVER!!!!

during the attack on santa I think u can see Uncle Jack

Callback to "The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition" Dennis has a Countach on his dream board. "I saw Danny DeVito's asshole" - Glenn Howerton

This was originally a special 1 hour episode they have just since its release always have it as the “13th” episode of season 6 but really it isn’t technically part of any season.

Classic Frank episode. Ricky was in season 2 of The Wire. He was one of main characters, Nick Sabotka.

Familiar face is the guy who plays master chief in halo show

10:45 Christopher Loyd guest cameo as one of the Santa’s.

You called the running a train line before Mac said it! hahaha

@TheRealAhoy

Ай бұрын

Well, we knew, Frank said she was a massive hoor

13:00 You're welcome James!!!!

8:32 second time that window got smashed

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"I've seen way too many naked people!" Now that's a X-Mas ;)

Maybe you’ve seen the Wire? Ricky Falcone was in season 2.

It's criminal that they didn't record Danny Devito's reaction to being told they wanted him to tear his way out of a couch in the nude.

Maybe one of the best Charlie moments of all time. This man bit a grown man’s neck because he just found out every Christmas his mother was who’er so fucking god damn funny and disturbing. I fucking love Philly. It’s the east coast San Jose 😂😂😂😂

funny enough, I believe this was filmed for season 5, but was pushed over to be the season 6 finale.

@schmuck.on.wheels

6 ай бұрын

Pretty much yeah. It was actually filmed and released specifically for the season 5 DVD (hence more swearing and blood), and then they did end up airing it too, after season 6. So it actually was released before season 6, but it didn't AIR until after, and streaming services go by airdate I guess.

This episode did not air, but was released on DVD separately (excuse for R-rating, and more money for the studio in the end, I suppose). It's always included in Season 6 reactions, but it was its own in-between Special.

"I hope we get to see Charlie's." 🤣🤣🤣

That dude that you couldn't remember played leprechaun in American gods and played Master Chief in Halo series.

Ricky is Nick Sabotka in season 2 of the wire.

Peak comedy!

you thought you loved this show before? welcome to the 3rd act!! lol

The Rankin-Bass style animation was tits!

This is the best episode even tho its a special.

Merry Christmas you mofos. ❤️

Christopher Llyod was one of the Santas

Halo Wars was a quality game.