The opening is an audition
The gang mistakes Dee’s rehearsed performance for menopause.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S15 E04
The Gang Replaces Dee with a Monkey
S15 E04Photograph not available
When the Gang suspects Dee is menopausal, they scramble to find a new employee for Paddy's Pub. Meanwhile, Dee decides to put her acting career on hold in order to mentor young actors.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
An animal takes over
Frank hires a monkey while the men plan a vacation.
Supporting source ↗Teaching becomes another power trip
Dee manipulates Kiki, then abandons the class for an acting offer.
Supporting source ↗Drinking solves the wrong problem
The monkey robs the bar. Dee’s Irish booking finally supplies a destination.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie puzzles over geography during vacation planning.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee welcomes students to her acting class.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis reads a vacation suggestion from a green napkin.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank discovers the emptied cash register.Source ↗
Michael GoldmateOnly recorded here so far
The casting professional responds to Dee’s intrusion.Source ↗
The monkey bartenderOnly recorded here so far
The monkey sits behind the bar facing its customers.Source ↗
Tony (acting student)Only recorded here so far
Tony performs opposite Kiki in class.Source ↗
Locations
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The bar is strewn with the aftermath of the drinking session.Source ↗
Objects
Cash registers2 other recorded episodes
Frank pulls open the emptied register drawer.Source ↗
Movie cameras2 other recorded episodes
A camera records Dee’s audition.Source ↗
Napkin ballotsOnly recorded here so far
Dennis reads a green napkin from the destination vote.Source ↗
Printed scripts2 other recorded episodes
Kiki holds the scene pages opposite Tony.Source ↗
The vacation boardOnly recorded here so far
The men examine their written vacation clues.Source ↗
Touchscreen phones22 other recorded episodes
Dee takes the call that ends her teaching venture.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Monkey beerOnly recorded here so far
The gang keeps drinking the monkey’s unusually strong beer.Source ↗
Costumes
Tropical shirts10 other recorded episodes
Mac drinks at the bar in a pink tropical shirt.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Acting class1 other recorded episode
Dee teaches from a small rehearsal stage.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S15 E02 
Connected through Movie cameras, Printed scripts, Tropical shirts and 6 more.
S01 E03 Connected through Hangovers, Paddy’s Pub, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S01 E04 Connected through Acting class, Paddy’s Pub, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S05 E11 Connected through Movie cameras, Touchscreen phones, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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