A small claim consumes the day
Liam’s $200 eye-injury lawsuit reunites the wedding’s participants; Liam and Ryan remain absent.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S11 E07
McPoyle vs. Ponderosa: The Trial of the Century
S11 E07Photograph not available
Old grievances bubble to the surface when The Lawyer agrees to sue Bill Ponderosa on behalf of the Liam McPoyle and his lost eye.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Testimony defeats the defense
Dee exposes Bill’s bribe, and Lion’s accusation still leaves the drugged milk central.
Supporting source ↗Charlie finally gets the floor
His bird theory introduces Royal, but the ornithologist cannot question a bird as Charlie expects.
Supporting source ↗Dismissal is not vindication
Royal attacks the courtroom. The exhausted judge dismisses the case before encountering the gang’s next dispute.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Belka MaierOnly recorded here so far
Charlie introduces the seated bird expert, Belka Maier.Source ↗
Bill Ponderosa10 other recorded episodes
Bill sits at the defense table.Source ↗
Bobby Ponderosa1 other recorded episode
Bobby stands beside Bill and Frank during the recess.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie stands beside his illustrated evidence.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee gives testimony in a blue blouse.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis addresses the court from the gallery.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank appears in the witness box.Source ↗
Judge Clarence MelvoyOnly recorded here so far
Melvoy presides beneath the courtroom seal.Source ↗
Lion McPoyleOnly recorded here so far
Lion testifies from the witness box.Source ↗
Margaret McPoyle4 other recorded episodes
Margaret holds up the cow photograph.Source ↗
Maureen Ponderosa7 other recorded episodes
Maureen appears with cat ears and whiskers.Source ↗
Pappy McPoyle1 other recorded episode
Pappy takes the stand in his tall hat.Source ↗
Royal McPoyleOnly recorded here so far
Royal appears perched on Pappy’s head.Source ↗
The Lawyer6 other recorded episodes
The lawyer presents the plaintiff’s case.Source ↗
Uncle Jack13 other recorded episodes
Jack gestures with his oversized prosthetic hands.Source ↗
Character groups
The McPoyles8 other recorded episodes
McPoyle relatives fill the gallery while their family photograph becomes evidence.Source ↗
Locations
Courtrooms2 other recorded episodes
The case unfolds in a wood-paneled courtroom.Source ↗
Objects
Laser pointers2 other recorded episodes
Dennis lures Maureen with a laser pointer.Source ↗
Legal documents7 other recorded episodes
The lawyer presents a paper during Dee’s questioning.Source ↗
Mother’s photographOnly recorded here so far
A worn photograph shows the family cow.Source ↗
The McPoyle family crestOnly recorded here so far
An easel displays the illustrated crest.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Running jokes
Uncle Jack’s hands2 other recorded episodes
Jack emphasizes his new hands during testimony.Source ↗
Costumes
Uncle Jack’s fake handsOnly recorded here so far
The oversized hand coverings dominate Jack’s gestures.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S08 E03 Connected through Pappy McPoyle, Alimony, Margaret McPoyle and 10 more.
S10 E07 Connected through Bobby Ponderosa, Bird law, Maureen Ponderosa and 6 more.
S06 E02 Connected through Uncle Jack’s hands, The Lawyer, Maureen Ponderosa and 7 more.
S12 E05 Connected through Alimony, Legal documents, Maureen Ponderosa and 6 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.