An improvised household
The mothers sit down with Dennis, Mac and Charlie at the kitchen table. Later, a cheesecake sits between them.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S06 E06
Mac's Mom Burns Her House Down
S06 E06Photograph not available
After Mac's mother burns her house down with a cigarette, Mac decides that she should move in with Charlie's mom. Meanwhile, Frank offers to take care of the ailing Dee because he wants her to take care of him when he's old.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Care with strings attached
Frank nurses Dee to secure future care. Dennis promotes dependence and confinement.
Supporting source ↗The dog keeps going
Poppins survives the tampered drink. The gang’s assumption that he has died proves premature.
Supporting source ↗A different kind of bonding
The mothers bond through shared prejudice while repairing the fan. Their sons copy Bonnie’s repetitions.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Artemis18 other recorded episodes
Artemis is heard in a message from the concert; she is not shown on screen.Source ↗
Bonnie Kelly18 other recorded episodes
Bonnie talks beside Mrs. Mac in the living room.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie sits beside his mother during the household discussion.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee prepares a green drink in her kitchen.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis attempts to negotiate the mothers’ living arrangement.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank arrives with a paper bag of supplies.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment48 other recorded episodes
Dee is brought to Charlie and Frank’s shared bed.Source ↗
Dee’s apartment29 other recorded episodes
Dee’s kitchen becomes the first setting for Frank’s care routine.Source ↗
Mac and Dennis’s apartment20 other recorded episodes
Mrs. Mac sits with her belongings in the shared apartment.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
Dennis, Mac and Frank receive news about the fire at the bar.Source ↗
Objects
Ceiling fansOnly recorded here so far
Mrs. Mac works on the fan while Bonnie stands nearby.Source ↗
Cigarettes9 other recorded episodes
Mrs. Mac holds a cigarette while sitting beside Dennis.Source ↗
Self-tannerOnly recorded here so far
Dee applies tanning cream for her planned concert outfit.Source ↗
Trash bags7 other recorded episodes
Mac checks the trash after Frank admits putting Poppins there.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Cheesecake1 other recorded episode
A round cheesecake sits untouched on the coffee table.Source ↗
Green juiceOnly recorded here so far
A blender jar full of green liquid stands in front of Frank.Source ↗
Running jokes
Doing things in threesOnly recorded here so far
Charlie and Mac begin repeating Bonnie’s ritual actions.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Josh Groban referencesOnly recorded here so far
Dee explains that she plans to meet Josh Groban backstage.Source ↗
The Golden GirlsOnly recorded here so far
Mac tries the sitcom’s theme song to encourage the mothers to bond.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S08 E08 Connected through Cheesecake, Dee’s apartment, Charlie’s apartment and 6 more.
S14 E09 
Connected through Poppins, Charlie’s apartment, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S05 E09 Connected through Trash bags, Mac and Dennis’s apartment, Dee’s apartment and 6 more.
S05 E05 Connected through Mrs. Mac, Artemis, Bonnie Kelly and 8 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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