Good deeds for personal gain
The gang copies makeover television after embracing vision boards, hoping someone else’s renovation will deliver their own rewards.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S04 E12
The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition
S04 E12Photograph not available
The gang give an extreme home makeover to an ill-fated family, and they hope to receive good karma in return so that their own dreams will come true.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Help that feels like abduction
They seize a neighboring family, impose a makeover and mistake the family’s fear for a communication problem.
Supporting source ↗No construction expertise
Charlie and Dennis focus on smashing, tool belts and a taco bed. Their proposed controlled burn destroys the home.
Supporting source ↗The actual beneficiaries
A judge awards Dee’s mansion to the displaced family. The gang also learns the neighbors were never named Juarez.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie holds colorful bedding at the store counter.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee addresses the frightened family beside Mac.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis demonstrates a wide stance in cutoff shorts.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank records the renovation with a camcorder.Source ↗
Character groups
The makeover family1 other recorded episode
The family huddles together after being taken from home.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment48 other recorded episodes
The family is brought to the apartment for its makeover.Source ↗
Hardware stores2 other recorded episodes
Charlie and Dennis shop for renovation supplies.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The vision boards are displayed at the pub.Source ↗
Objects
Bowling ball1 other recorded episode
A bowling ball is repurposed as a wrecking ball.Source ↗
Camcorders17 other recorded episodes
Frank films the pair’s renovation performance.Source ↗
Fire extinguishers1 other recorded episode
Charlie carries a red extinguisher beside Dennis.Source ↗
Handguns20 other recorded episodes
Frank raises his gun during the confrontation with the family.Source ↗
Megaphones1 other recorded episode
Charlie holds a bullhorn inside the family’s home.Source ↗
Propane torchesOnly recorded here so far
Dennis holds the yellow torch cylinder before the wall-burning plan.Source ↗
Taco bedOnly recorded here so far
Charlie’s colorful bedding represents his proposed taco-shaped bed.Source ↗
Tool beltsOnly recorded here so far
Dennis and Charlie wear new leather tool belts.Source ↗
Vision boardsOnly recorded here so far
Mac gestures to a collage of the things he wants.Source ↗
Schemes
Home makeoversOnly recorded here so far
Charlie and Dennis plan destructive changes to the family’s home.Source ↗
Kidnapping2 other recorded episodes
The gang detains the family under the guise of helping.Source ↗
Store creditOnly recorded here so far
The father signs for the store account financing the purchases.Source ↗
Costumes
Cutoff shorts2 other recorded episodes
Dennis demonstrates his short, frayed denim cutoffs.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S02 E09 
Connected through Megaphones, Camcorders, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S08 E06 Connected through The makeover family, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S16 E07 Connected through Bowling ball, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S14 E01 
Connected through Hardware stores, Buses, Charlie’s apartment and 6 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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