Quitting becomes a plan
Dennis and Dee leave Paddy’s after Frank assigns them renovation work. Their new ambitions quickly give way to collecting unemployment and drinking on the steps.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S02 E03
Dennis and Dee Go on Welfare
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Driven to distraction by their dad, Dennis and Dee quit Paddy's and decide to go on welfare. Back at the bar, Frank is driving Mac and Charlie crazy. He's also beginning to treat them like sons.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
A shortcut with consequences
When welfare requires medical evidence, the siblings buy crack for a test. They become addicted and sleep through the appointment.
Supporting source ↗Formalwear on borrowed money
Mac and Charlie’s spending spree brings tuxedos, a top hat, sparkling wine and a limousine. Their lavish outfits contrast with Dennis and Dee’s disheveled appearance.
Supporting source ↗The money stops
Frank hides money in Charlie’s account, then discovers the spending and cuts it off. The gang’s competing attempts to avoid work collapse together.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie grips a game controller beside Mac in the bar.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee wears a pink bicycle helmet at the welfare counter.Source ↗
Dennis and Dee’s crack dealerOnly recorded here so far
He sells Dennis crack.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis sits on the steps with a drink in a paper bag.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank confronts the others in the alley.Source ↗
Maria (welfare worker)Only recorded here so far
Maria supports Tony after football.Source ↗
The welfare clerk in a tan suitOnly recorded here so far
The clerk explains eligibility requirements.Source ↗
Tony (welfare worker)Only recorded here so far
Tony sits beside Maria.Source ↗
Locations
Dee’s apartment29 other recorded episodes
Dennis lies on Dee’s couch while she slumps in the nearby chair.Source ↗
Italian Market1 other recorded episode
Dennis and Dee walk past the street market’s stacked produce boxes.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
Mac and Charlie struggle to move the pool table.Source ↗
Social services office1 other recorded episode
Mac and Charlie visit the office to find subsidized workers.Source ↗
Objects
Beer mugs2 other recorded episodes
Mac and Charlie hold large beer mugs while talking with Frank.Source ↗
Crack cocaine3 other recorded episodes
Dennis and Dee buy crack, intending to qualify through a drug test.Source ↗
Pool table12 other recorded episodes
The heavy pool table becomes an obstacle during the bar renovations.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Sparkling wine1 other recorded episode
Mac and Charlie celebrate with bottles of sparkling wine.Source ↗
Schemes
Benefits schemes1 other recorded episode
The siblings claim conditions they cannot document to obtain welfare.Source ↗
Faking disability1 other recorded episode
Dee pretends to have an intellectual disability during the application.Source ↗
Running jokes
Charlie work13 other recorded episodes
Maria scrubs a urinal while Mac and Charlie linger nearby.Source ↗
Costumes
Bicycle helmets2 other recorded episodes
Dee’s bright helmet is part of the pair’s performance at the counter.Source ↗
Jesus chain1 other recorded episode
Dee displays the large necklace she bought while collecting unemployment.Source ↗
Rubber gloves8 other recorded episodes
The new cleaner wears orange gloves while scrubbing a urinal.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Video games5 other recorded episodes
Mac and Charlie sit side by side with controllers.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S11 E02 Connected through Social services office, Crack cocaine, Dee’s apartment and 6 more.
S06 E11 Connected through Sparkling wine, Tuxedos, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S07 E04 Connected through Benefits schemes, Dee’s apartment, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S01 E03 Connected through Beer mugs, Tuxedos, Pool table and 6 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.