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CASE FILE · S05 E09

Mac and Dennis Break Up

S05 E09Photograph not availableCharlie works at the hole in Dee’s wall as she watches his cat-rescue attempt.
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Mac and Dennis decide to take a break from each other, a development that strains relationships. Meanwhile, "kitten mitten" Charlie helps Dee find her lost cat.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

A bowl starts an argument

Dee criticizes the roommates’ dependence on each other. Their next movie night ends in separation.

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New homes, old habits

Mac moves into Charlie’s apartment and tries to impose order. Dennis transfers his demands for company and peeled apples to Dee.

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The rescue grows

The small opening in Dee’s wall becomes a much larger hole. She eventually climbs inside while Frank stands by with goggles.

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Reunion over the bill

Dee arranges a meeting. The roommates reconcile, and Dennis pays Mac’s drinks bill.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
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Charlie reaches into the hole in Dee’s wall.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
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Dee climbs into the enlarged hole in her wall.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
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Dennis sits with a peeled apple and the popcorn bowl.Source ↗

Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
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Frank holds a hammer while wearing protective goggles.Source ↗

Mac180 other recorded episodes
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Mac begins tidying Charlie and Frank’s apartment.Source ↗

The restaurant managerOnly recorded here so far
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The manager approaches the table after Mac and Dennis reconcile.Source ↗

Locations

Charlie’s apartment48 other recorded episodes
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Mac’s cleanup leaves the sofa covered in protective plastic.Source ↗

Dee’s apartment29 other recorded episodes
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The cat-rescue project damages the wall beside Dee’s kitchen.Source ↗

Mac and Dennis’s apartment20 other recorded episodes
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Mac and Dennis argue on their black sofa before separating.Source ↗

Objects

Hammers4 other recorded episodes
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Frank grips a claw hammer beside the broken wall.Source ↗

Toe knife4 other recorded episodes
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Frank trims his toenails with a knife on the sofa.Source ↗

Trash bags7 other recorded episodes
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Mac holds a black trash bag during the cleanup.Source ↗

Food & drinks

Apples1 other recorded episode
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Dennis holds a peeled apple at Dee’s apartment.Source ↗

CheetosOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie brings an open Cheetos bag to movie night.Source ↗

Popcorn3 other recorded episodes
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Popcorn fills the large orange bowl on Dee’s coffee table.Source ↗

Rum and Coke1 other recorded episode
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The manager counts six rum and Cokes on Mac’s bill.Source ↗

Running jokes

Cat in the wallOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie puts a second cat into the wall to lure out Dee’s pet.Source ↗

The Gruesome Twosome1 other recorded episode
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Charlie and Frank reassert their Gruesome Twosome partnership.Source ↗

Costumes

Safety goggles1 other recorded episode
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Frank wears clear protective goggles during the demolition.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Cats5 other recorded episodes
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The rescue attempt adds another cat to the wall.Source ↗

Movie nightOnly recorded here so far
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A disagreement over the film disrupts the roommates’ movie night.Source ↗

PredatorOnly recorded here so far
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Mac objects when Dennis brings home an alternative to Predator.Source ↗

Transporter 2Only recorded here so far
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Dennis chooses Transporter 2 for a change.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

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