According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.305 million household viewers and gained a 0.14 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Inflation starts affecting the Gang: Mac (Rob McElhenney) and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) had to rent their sofa for the past fifteen years, while Dee (Kaitlin Olson) is getting evicted from her apartment.
Charlie informs them of Frank's predatory lending scheme, so Dennis decides to change their strategy to rent the inflatable couches.
The business proves to be fruitless, so Charlie uses all their money to buy the discontinued Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pie, angering Dennis.
[2] In its original American broadcast, "The Gang Inflates" was seen by an estimated 0.305 million household viewers and gained a 0.14 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
"[6] Emily Zemler of The New York Observer wrote, "It's a classic Sunny episode and a perfect way to begin a season, reminding viewers how clever the series can be when it takes on contemporary issues.
"[8] Rendy Jones of Paste wrote, "With a newfound understanding of the current economic state, Mac and Dennis come up with an inflatable furniture scheme to get quick cash.