It is the 160th overall episode of the series and was written by main cast members Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton and directed by executive producer Megan Ganz.
[1] According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.232 million household viewers and gained a 0.12 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received very positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly Colm Meaney's guest appearance), wholesome elements and surprisingly emotive tone.
In November 2021, it was reported that the sixth episode of the fifteenth season would be titled "The Gang's Still in Ireland", and was to be directed by executive producer Megan Ganz and written by main cast members Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton.
[6][7] In its original American broadcast, "The Gang's Still in Ireland" was seen by an estimated 0.232 million household viewers and gained a 0.12 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
But while an eventful overseas jaunt might smack of the late-run desperation of 80s sitcoms like The Facts Of Life or Family Ties, where creators try to brush off the gathering moss by plunging their aging characters into some disposable, colorful comic intrigue, this two-parter hits the ground in deliriously confident stride.
"[10] Liz Shannon Miller of Consequence wrote, "Much of the latter part of the season ends up taking place in Ireland, for which the production did travel to the Emerald Isles for some location shooting.
To explain what leads the gang there would take a very long time and wouldn't be nearly as amusing as watching it yourself, but the extended international trip features a fantastic guest star in Colm Meaney, some truly beautiful Irish vistas, and a lot of Gaelic jokes.
"[11] Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com wrote, "The season really gets going when a series of events sends the gang to Ireland for the first time as multiple episodes unfold across the Atlantic Ocean.