It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 5 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Frank's adoption of skinny jeans sparks mixed reactions, leading into the gang's excitement over the reinstatement of Flipadelphia, a flip cup tournament. They reignite an old rivalry with Molly's bar, recalling a past incident of poisoning their rivals. Dee struggles to prove her worth in flip cup, aiming to redeem a past failure. The gang's visit to their old fraternity house turns sour due to disrespectful members, shifting their rivalry focus to the fraternity. In the climactic flip cup challenge, Dee chokes under pressure, but the gang reveals they had poisoned their opponents' beer as a contingency. The episode ends with Frank's skinny jeans dilemma and their dismissal of the actual Flipadelphia tournament.
Full Episode S05E12 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Frank wearing skinny jeans?
Frank wears skinny jeans because he believes they are hip and make him look young.
What is Flipadelphia?
Flipadelphia is a city-wide flip cup tournament.
Why were the gang previously disqualified from Flipadelphia?
They were disqualified for poisoning their rival team.
Who is the gang's rival in Flipadelphia?
Their rival is a local bar called Molly's.
Did the gang actually poison their rivals in the past?
Yes, they admit to poisoning their rivals, although there was no proof.
Why does Dee want to join the Flipadelphia team?
Dee wants to redeem herself for choking under pressure in a past tournament.
Where do Dennis and Mac go to recruit flip cup players?
They visit their old fraternity house.
How do the fraternity members treat Dennis and Mac?
The fraternity members are disrespectful and make Dennis and Mac feel out of place.
What new rivalry does the gang decide on?
They shift their rivalry focus from Molly's to the disrespectful fraternity.
How does Dee prove her flip cup skills?
Dee successfully flips 10 cups in a row.
What is the outcome of the flip cup challenge with the fraternity?
The gang loses the challenge due to Dee's failure under pressure.
What was the gang's backup plan during the flip cup challenge?
They had poisoned the beer as a backup plan to win.
Why can't Frank remove his skinny jeans?
The jeans are too tight, causing a lack of circulation in his legs.
What does Art Sloan confront the gang about?
He confronts them for missing the actual Flipadelphia tournament.
How does the episode conclude?
The gang dismisses the importance of Flipadelphia and criticizes Art Sloan's behavior.
