'It's Always Sunny' taps 'Abbott Elementary' for Season 17 premiere

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School might be on summer break, but Patty's Pub is open year-round.

Those who enjoyed seeing the gang from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" as school visitors at "Abbott Elementary" earlier this year are in for another treat. Part two of the comedy crossover continues with Season 17 of the Rob McElhenney-created series premiering this week.

Part one of the crossover aired on Season 4 of "Abbott Elementary" earlier this year, with viewers witnessing interactions between teachers Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson), Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams), Melissa Schemmenti (Lisa Ann Walter), Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Jacob Hill (Chris Perfetti) interacting with bar crew Charlie Kelly (Charlie Day), Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton), Dee Reynolds (Kaitlin Olson), Frank Reynolds (Danny DeVito) and Mac (McElhenney).

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While that episode followed Abbott's mockumentary style and focused on the school staff, part two will focus on Patty's Pub's perspective.

Photos released by FX indicate Principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James) and the rest of the "Abbott" staff will be visiting the infamous bar in Philadelphia, which Melissa previously said she left with a poor experience.

A teaser for Season 17 hinted at the unconventional antics fans have missed since Season 16 concluded two years ago, including Frank as a contestant on "The Golden Bachelor."

Here's what to know about the crossover and the new "It's Always Sunny" season.

When is the next 'It's Always Sunny' and 'Abbott Elementary' crossover?

Part two of the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Abbott Elementary" crossover airs on Wednesday, July 9, on FX and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day, Thursday, July 10.

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Part one of the crossover aired on Jan. 8on ABC, and it is currently available to stream on Hulu.

Chris Perfetti, Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, William Stanford Davis, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson andCharlie Day in Season 17, Episode 1 of FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."

When does the new season of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' start?

Season 17 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" premieres on FX on Wednesday, July 9, with two new episodes titled "The Gang (Expletive) Up" and "Frank Is in a Coma."

Is 'It's Always Sunny' still on TV?

"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is entering its 17th season, premiering on FX on Wednesday, July 9.

Is 'Abbott Elementary' getting a Season 5?

"Abbott Elementary" was renewed for Season 5, and it is expected to premiere in the fall of 2025, as it was announced as part of ABC's Fall 2025 Primetime TV Schedule.