CASE FILE · S01 E07

Charlie Got Molested

S01 E07Photograph not availableCharlie stands between Ryan and Liam McPoyle while speaking to an officer at the police desk.
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The gang thinks Charlie may have been molested by his high-school gym teacher, so they stage an intervention, and invite Charlie's family and other alleged victims.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

The gang jumps to a conclusion

A newspaper reports allegations against Mac and Charlie’s former coach. Charlie’s reaction leads Dennis and Dee to assume he was abused and appoint themselves his counselors.

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The McPoyles’ scheme

The brothers tell Charlie that their allegation is fabricated. They want revenge and money, and threaten to implicate him if he tells the police.

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A family intervention

Bonnie, Uncle Jack and other relatives gather with the gang and the McPoyles. Bonnie brings out a doll, leaving Charlie surrounded by an unwanted audience.

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Charlie tells the police

Charlie reports the brothers instead of joining their claim. Dennis and Dee congratulate themselves, while Charlie points out that their assumptions have damaged his reputation.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Bonnie Kelly18 other recorded episodes
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Bonnie stands at the front of the family gathering.Source ↗

Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
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Charlie speaks to an officer with the McPoyle brothers at his side.Source ↗

Coach MurrayOnly recorded here so far
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Coach Murray talks with Mac on the couch in his home.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
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Dee watches the intervention beside Liam McPoyle.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
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Dennis holds a pool cue while attempting to draw Charlie into a conversation.Source ↗

Liam McPoyle7 other recorded episodes
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Liam waits at the station wearing a sleeveless denim jacket.Source ↗

Mac180 other recorded episodes
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Mac visits Coach Murray in a fitted blue shirt and running shorts.Source ↗

Ryan McPoyle7 other recorded episodes
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Ryan waits beside Liam in a brown jacket.Source ↗

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The detective in a pale shirt stands behind Charlie after their interview.Source ↗

The police desk officerOnly recorded here so far
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The gray-haired officer with a moustache writes at the counter while addressing Charlie.Source ↗

Uncle Jack13 other recorded episodes
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Uncle Jack sits with Charlie’s family during the intervention.Source ↗

Character groups

The McPoyles8 other recorded episodes
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The McPoyle brothers wait together at the police station.Source ↗

Locations

Coach Murray’s homeOnly recorded here so far
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Coach Murray receives Mac at his front door.Source ↗

Mac and Dennis’s apartment20 other recorded episodes
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Dennis and Dee sit on the apartment’s black leather couch while Mac talks.Source ↗

Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
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The gang reads about the allegations during a quiet morning at the bar.Source ↗

Police station7 other recorded episodes
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Charlie and the McPoyles arrive together at the station’s front desk.Source ↗

St. Vincent’s ElementaryOnly recorded here so far
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The newspaper names St. Vincent’s Elementary; the school is only mentioned.Source ↗

The McPoyles’ houseOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie sits opposite the towel-wearing brother in the McPoyles’ living room.Source ↗

The University of Pennsylvania1 other recorded episode
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Dennis and Dee cite their psychology studies at Penn.Source ↗

Objects

Bicycles8 other recorded episodes
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A bicycle leans behind the couch in Mac and Dennis’s apartment.Source ↗

Books7 other recorded episodes
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Mac stands beside a stack of books on the bar during his research explanation.Source ↗

Dolls1 other recorded episode
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Bonnie brings out a baby doll during the intervention.Source ↗

Mirrors6 other recorded episodes
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An ornate oval mirror hangs behind Bonnie in the dining area.Source ↗

Newspapers7 other recorded episodes
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Mac studies the newspaper spread across a table at Paddy’s.Source ↗

Photographs3 other recorded episodes
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Mac holds printed photographs while talking with Dennis and Dee.Source ↗

Pool table12 other recorded episodes
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Dennis and Dee talk with Charlie beside the green-felt table.Source ↗

Food & drinks

Beer bottles6 other recorded episodes
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Dennis holds a green beer bottle during the apartment discussion.Source ↗

Schemes

Blackmail6 other recorded episodes
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The McPoyles threaten to blame Charlie if he exposes their fabricated claim.Source ↗

Fraudulent claims1 other recorded episode
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The brothers admit that their accusation against Murray is a revenge and compensation scheme.Source ↗

Interventions1 other recorded episode
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Dennis and Dee assemble Charlie’s family for an intervention based on their assumption about him.Source ↗

Costumes

Bathrobes10 other recorded episodes
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Liam enters the room in a striped bathrobe while Charlie visits Ryan.Source ↗

Running shortsOnly recorded here so far
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Mac wears short blue athletic shorts when visiting Coach Murray.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Dr. Gainer referencesOnly recorded here so far
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Dee discusses Dr. Gainer with Dennis; he does not appear.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.