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CASE FILE · S12 E08

The Gang Tends Bar

S12 E08Photograph not availableDennis holds the rocket launcher Mac gave him for Valentine’s Day.
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It's Valentine's Day and Paddy's is packed with customers. Dennis implores the gang to do one day of actual work but everyone else is distracted by a mystery crate Cricket spotted in the alley. Eventually, the gang becomes convinced Dennis really wants them to work on their relationships and everyone shares their grievances without much resolution.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

Work becomes a mystery

The gang interprets Dennis’s ordinary instructions as emotional metaphors.

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A holiday turns hostile

Dee threatens the group with a powder Dennis eventually identifies as sugar.

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The crate delivers

Mac’s thoughtful gift reaches Dennis despite its missing ammunition.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
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Charlie writes a card at the office desk.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
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Dee holds a powder-filled bag over the Valentine box.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
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Dennis examines the launcher.Source ↗

DottieOnly recorded here so far
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The new regular sits alone with her drink.Source ↗

Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
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Frank eats chocolates beside Dee.Source ↗

Mac180 other recorded episodes
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Mac reveals that the mysterious crate contains Dennis’s gift.Source ↗

Rickety Cricket26 other recorded episodes
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Cricket stands in the bathroom doorway.Source ↗

Locations

Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
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Customers fill the bar while Dennis works.Source ↗

Objects

CratesOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis kneels beside the straw-filled wooden box.Source ↗

Kegs5 other recorded episodes
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Dee stands among the basement kegs and beverage lines.Source ↗

Mops3 other recorded episodes
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Charlie holds a mop during the bathroom conversation.Source ↗

Rocket launchers1 other recorded episode
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Dennis cradles his gift.Source ↗

Soda gunsOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis holds the dispenser while requesting help.Source ↗

The yuck puddleOnly recorded here so far
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Mac and Charlie discuss the stubborn bathroom mess.Source ↗

Valentine cardsOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie writes on pink paper.Source ↗

Food & drinks

Chocolates1 other recorded episode
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Frank and Dee eat from the heart-shaped box.Source ↗

Powdered sugarOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis reveals the supposed anthrax was sugar.Source ↗

Whiskey3 other recorded episodes
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Dennis pours the shots Dee requested.Source ↗

Running jokes

Charlie’s illiteracy22 other recorded episodes
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Charlie cannot find a rhyme for Jerry.Source ↗

Night Crawlers3 other recorded episodes
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Charlie says Jerry has interrupted their game.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

PCP1 other recorded episode
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Cricket discusses smoking PCP in the bathroom.Source ↗

TapewormsOnly recorded here so far
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Frank calls his intestinal parasite Jerry.Source ↗

Valentine’s DayOnly recorded here so far
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The heart-covered box returns for the holiday.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

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