CASE FILE · S03 E03

Dennis and Dee's Mom is Dead

S03 E03Photograph not availableDennis records Dee and Frank’s wedding ceremony while Bruce confronts them.
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Dennis and Dee's abrasive mother has died, and the bad news is that she stiffed them in her will, leaving all her money to her humanitarian paramour, Bruce Mathis. But at least Dennis got her house. It's a "party mansion," and that's how he intends to use it.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

An unwelcome inheritance split

Barbara leaves money to Bruce and the house to Dennis, provided Frank never enters. Dee receives nothing.

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Recruiting a new crew

The men recruit friends with a badly shaped flyer. Charlie bonds with Ernesto over Dee’s diary.

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The Seamus grift

Frank poses as Dee’s fiancé to recover the money. Bruce recognizes him and tests their commitment.

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A camera becomes evidence

Bruce takes Dennis’s wedding footage as proof that Frank entered the property, threatening Dennis’s inheritance.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Bruce Mathis1 other recorded episode
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Bruce conducts the ceremony and reveals that he recognizes Frank.Source ↗

Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
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Charlie opens Dee’s childhood diary in the family house.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
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Dee stands in a white dress and veil at the garden ceremony.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
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Dennis records the ceremony on a handheld camera.Source ↗

ErnestoOnly recorded here so far
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Ernesto reads the diary aloud while Charlie listens.Source ↗

Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
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Frank wears a patterned shirt while posing as Seamus.Source ↗

Mac180 other recorded episodes
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Mac smashes a framed picture during the party.Source ↗

The Lawyer6 other recorded episodes
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The Lawyer reads Barbara’s will to Frank, Dennis and Dee.Source ↗

Locations

Dee’s apartment29 other recorded episodes
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Frank and Dee sit with Bruce’s children in her living room.Source ↗

Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
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The gang examines a set of knives at the bar.Source ↗

The party mansion2 other recorded episodes
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The large Reynolds house becomes Dennis’s proposed party venue.Source ↗

Objects

Camcorders17 other recorded episodes
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Dennis films the wedding and its confrontation.Source ↗

CrossbowsOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie’s new acquaintance holds a crossbow in the sporting-goods store.Source ↗

Dee’s diaryOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie examines the illustrated diary he found in Dee’s old room.Source ↗

Knives8 other recorded episodes
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Charlie holds a red-lined case containing several knives.Source ↗

The bicep flyerOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis’s prospective guest examines the oddly shaped paper invitation.Source ↗

Costumes

Bathrobes10 other recorded episodes
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Dee and Frank wear bathrobes during Bruce’s supposed relationship exercise.Source ↗

Frank’s wig6 other recorded episodes
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Frank’s Seamus disguise includes an attached ponytail.Source ↗

Wedding dresses5 other recorded episodes
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Dee wears a white bridal dress and veil.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Weddings3 other recorded episodes
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Bruce officiates beneath the white garden arch.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

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