Five private escapes
An armed robbery prompts separate fantasies. Their imagined heroics do not rescue the shop in the framing scene.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S09 E06
The Gang Saves the Day
S09 E06Photograph not available
When a routine trip to a convenience store places the gang in the middle of an armed robbery, each of them is forced to explore how they react in extreme situations.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
A new leading role
Dee imagines witness protection turning her butler disguise into a hit sitcom and a celebrity marriage.
Supporting source ↗Animation changes the language
Charlie’s fantasy becomes an animated life with the Waitress, moving through marriage, children and old age.
Supporting source ↗Snacks instead of action
Frank’s imagined response centers on eating hot dogs while the crisis continues around him.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie crouches with the gang among the store aisles.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee waits with the others behind store displays.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis shelters beside Mac during the robbery.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank’s fantasy focuses on eating hot dogs.Source ↗
Jackie Denardo2 other recorded episodes
Jackie is a nurse in Dennis’s imagined rehabilitation.Source ↗
Josh GrobanOnly recorded here so far
Josh Groban appears as Dee’s fantasy fiancé.Source ↗
The market cashierOnly recorded here so far
The cashier appears opposite Dennis in his imagined intervention.Source ↗
The market robberOnly recorded here so far
The masked robber points a gun at the cashier.Source ↗
The Waitress38 other recorded episodes
The Waitress appears as Charlie’s animated partner.Source ↗
Locations
Foremost MarketOnly recorded here so far
The storefront’s Foremost Market sign is visible.Source ↗
Objects
Roller skates1 other recorded episode
Dennis and Jackie skate during his fantasy.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Costumes
Mr. Covington1 other recorded episode
Dee imagines becoming the butler Albert Covington.Source ↗
Music
Walking on SunshineOnly recorded here so far
The song accompanies Dennis’s rehabilitation fantasy.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Animated fantasiesOnly recorded here so far
Charlie imagines a drawn, romantic dinner.Source ↗
Dream sequences5 other recorded episodes
Mac imagines an arrival in a cloud-filled heaven.Source ↗
Training montages2 other recorded episodes
Dennis imagines exercises and an athletic recovery montage.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S07 E06 Connected through Alone, Jackie Denardo, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S14 E08 Connected through Alone, Jackie Denardo, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S06 E04 
Connected through Training montages, Dream sequences, The Waitress and 5 more.
S14 E03 Connected through Mr. Covington, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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