The seventeenth season of FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" premiered on July 9, 2025, featuring notable crossover episodes with ABC's "Abbott Elementary" and the reality series "The Golden Bachelor." The season's trailer highlighted these crossovers, including a storyline where Danny DeVito's character, Frank Reynolds, participates as the titular "Golden Bachelor." The crossover with "Abbott Elementary" is a two-part event, with the season premiere marking the conclusion of the gang's involvement in the show. The season continues the series' tradition of irreverent humor and homage to other television programs, maintaining its status as the longest-running live-action sitcom. The episodes are available on FXX and stream the day after premiere on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. The cast, including Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney, have discussed the crossover episodes and the show's evolution over its two-decade run. Critics have noted the season's blend of homage and the show's characteristic crassness, with particular praise for Frank's comedic antics and the integration of crossover elements.