This article contains spoilers forAbbott Elementaryseason 4 episode 9 Volunteers.
At first glance, a crossover episode betweenAbbott ElementaryandIts Always Sunny in Philadelphiamakes all the sense in the world.
There is, of course, that one little hang up.
To put it mildly, theres a bit of a tonal imbalance at play here.
One things for sure though: they will make the attempt.
What is, however, is the old racist receiving the news responding with no trace of discomfort.
Watching the diminutive Janine go toe-to-toe with the statuesque (or ostrich-esque) Dee is a real delight.
Similarly, Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) gets off an honest-to-goodness ass-eating joke.
This is easier said than done.
Of all theSunnycharacters neuroses, Dennis serial killer vibes would be the hardest to introduce into data pipe television.
Thankfully,Its Always Sunny in Philadelphiafeatures a character who has truly belonged onAbbott Elementarythis whole time.
Charlie Kellys transparent illiteracy has long been one ofIASIPs funniest running jokes.
His inability to sound out words always livens up a scene.
Charlies illiteracy has grown both funnier and sadder as the show has gone along.
How lucky were they then to suddenly gain access to one of televisions most beloved illiterate characters!
Whether Charlies newfound literacy sticks inIts Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17 remains to be seen.
He already struggled a bit at the end there differentiating between Guest and Ghost.
The Abbott Elementary crossover episode with Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia is available to stream on Hulu now.
