: The bar’s illiterate janitor who thrives in filth and engages in bizarre hobbies like "Night Crawlers".

: Creators Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day shot the original pilot on a handheld camcorder with a budget of roughly $100–$200.

The series is a major success story for independent creators and has achieved several industry milestones:

: Joining in Season 2, the multi-millionaire stepfather to the twins embraces a "feral" lifestyle, funding the Gang’s depravity. Production and Milestones

The core ensemble is renowned for their lack of personal growth and extreme selfishness: