An occupied investment
Frank buys a foreclosed house, then discovers that removing its residents requires more than announcing ownership.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S05 E01
The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis
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Frank, Mac and Dennis try their hand at real estate; Dee arranges to be a surrogate mother for a rich couple; Charlie squares off with a lawyer over the intricacies of the judicial system.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Two salesmen, one wardrobe
Mac and Dennis dress alike in gold jackets. Their coordinated appearance quickly gives way to an increasingly aggressive house tour.
Supporting source ↗Legal confidence
Charlie moves from bird-law boasts to challenging an actual lawyer. His opponent accepts the proposed duel.
Supporting source ↗The pool takes priority
Dee’s surrogate interview becomes an excuse to use the couple’s pool. The rest of the gang eventually joins her.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie opens a large illustrated book at the bar.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee floats at the edge of the couple’s backyard pool.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis introduces the property in a gold blazer and striped tie.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank squeezes past the others outside the occupied house.Source ↗
Mac180 other recorded episodes
Mac wears the matching gold jacket beside Dennis during the house tour.Source ↗
The Lawyer6 other recorded episodes
The Lawyer stands with the family inside the disputed property.Source ↗
Locations
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
Charlie, Mac and Dennis debate at the familiar bar.Source ↗
Swimming pools2 other recorded episodes
Dee discovers a diving board and pool in the couple’s garden.Source ↗
Objects
Paint cans1 other recorded episode
Mac carries a large can of paint toward the house.Source ↗
Schemes
Dating deception11 other recorded episodes
Mac and Dennis pretend to be a couple competing for Dee’s surrogacy.Source ↗
Honey and Vinegar Realty1 other recorded episode
Dennis becomes Hugh Honey; Mac becomes Vic Vinegar.Source ↗
House flippingOnly recorded here so far
Frank’s foreclosure purchase comes with occupants he wants to remove.Source ↗
Surrogacy schemes2 other recorded episodes
Dee presents her pricing during the surrogate interview.Source ↗
Costumes
Gold blazersOnly recorded here so far
Mac and Dennis coordinate their mustard jackets for the sales pitch.Source ↗
Paddy’s T-shirts5 other recorded episodes
Mac wears a green Paddy’s Irish Pub shirt during the opening discussion.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S11 E08 Connected through Paint cans, Paddy’s T-shirts, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S08 E07 
Connected through Honey and Vinegar Realty, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S11 E07 
Connected through Bird law, The Lawyer, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S06 E12 
Connected through Surrogacy schemes, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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