The cereal question
Frank hits Dennis’s car. The dispute turns on whether Dennis should have been eating cereal behind the wheel.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S08 E10
Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense
S08 E10Photograph not available
Court is in session at Paddy's Pub as Frank and Dennis present their cases to the rest of the gang, resulting in a verdict that will change their lives FOREVER...but not really.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
A homemade courtroom
Mac builds a voting meter. Charlie introduces Frank’s certificate denying that he has donkey brains.
Supporting source ↗An argument drifts
The group abandons the collision to debate Mac’s credibility, evolution and the authority of scientific evidence.
Supporting source ↗The test repeats the crash
A driving demonstration ends in another collision. Everyone shifts the repair bill to Dee.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie holds Frank’s certificate during their defense.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee stands to make her point at the improvised hearing.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis eats from a bowl while driving.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank drives the second car for the demonstration.Source ↗
Locations
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
Tables and stools turn the bar into a hearing room.Source ↗
Objects
Cassette tapes6 other recorded episodes
The stereo display identifies the cassette playback.Source ↗
Homemade signs5 other recorded episodes
Mac sets up a second board comparing evolution and God.Source ↗
Legal documents7 other recorded episodes
Frank’s old certificate is submitted as evidence.Source ↗
Navigation tapeOnly recorded here so far
The stereo plays Charlie’s recorded directions for Frank.Source ↗
Range Rover19 other recorded episodes
Dennis’s green Range Rover is stopped in the street.Source ↗
The Bible7 other recorded episodes
Mac compares faith in the Bible with trusting scientific books.Source ↗
The donkey-brains certificate1 other recorded episode
Charlie displays the institution’s certificate about Frank.Source ↗
The Trial MeterOnly recorded here so far
Named gavels slide toward Frank’s or Dennis’s side of the board.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Schemes
Mock trialsOnly recorded here so far
The gang conducts its own hearing with opposing tables and a voting board.Source ↗
Running jokes
Science is a liar sometimesOnly recorded here so far
Mac’s presentation attacks scientists with pictures and insulting labels.Source ↗
Costumes
Tropical shirts10 other recorded episodes
Mac wears a bright yellow patterned shirt throughout the hearing.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Car collisions1 other recorded episode
Dennis reacts after the driving demonstration produces another collision.Source ↗
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CONNECTED EPISODES.
S08 E04 Connected through Car collisions, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S11 E02 Connected through The donkey-brains certificate, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S01 E02 Connected through Homemade signs, The Bible, Paddy’s Pub and 4 more.
S07 E11 
Connected through Cassette tapes, Tropical shirts, Range Rover and 6 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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