Returning to Penn
The twins and Mac attempt an academic comeback.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S18 E03
The Gang Gets Tested
S18 E03Photograph not available
Dennis and Dee are diagnosed with ADHD, and even more shocking: Mac isn't. They go back to school for a do-over now that they understand their brains more better.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Unfinished assessment
Charlie leaves before researchers announce their conclusion.
Supporting source ↗Bad mentorship
Frank pushes Jie into a dangerous movie-inspired stunt.
Supporting source ↗Never enrolled
Nobody enrolled, so nobody receives grades.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie wears a wired cap during further assessment.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee studies with Dennis in the library.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis takes the examination beside Dee.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank coaches Jie on the high diving platform.Source ↗
Johnny (crew captain)Only recorded here so far
Johnny confronts Frank beside Madison.Source ↗
Larry (study partner)Only recorded here so far
Larry quizzes Mac using study cards.Source ↗
Professor LeeOnly recorded here so far
Professor Lee questions Charlie about the image test.Source ↗
The psychology professorOnly recorded here so far
The psychology professor addresses the lecture hall.Source ↗
Locations
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The gang compares its results around the bar.Source ↗
Swimming pools2 other recorded episodes
The diving tower rises above the outdoor pool.Source ↗
The University of Pennsylvania1 other recorded episode
Dennis and Dee enter the university lecture hall.Source ↗
Objects
CAPTCHA testsOnly recorded here so far
Charlie examines a page of photographic image questions.Source ↗
Coffee cansOnly recorded here so far
A coffee can sits between Charlie and the researchers.Source ↗
Crack cocaine3 other recorded episodes
Dee admits she is on crack.Source ↗
Index cardsOnly recorded here so far
Study cards pile up beside Mac and Larry.Source ↗
Surveillance cameras5 other recorded episodes
A labeled security feed records the dean’s office intrusion.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Tootsie RollsOnly recorded here so far
Dennis sabotages Mac with candy in his ear.Source ↗
Music
Back to SchoolOnly recorded here so far
Jude Cole’s song closes the episode.Source ↗
The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear ShadesOnly recorded here so far
The song accompanies the study-and-training montage.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Back to School referencesOnly recorded here so far
Frank models the diving stunt on the film.Source ↗
Neuropsychological testsOnly recorded here so far
The twins’ ADHD results are positive; Charlie’s remain inconclusive.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S15 E01 Connected through Motor oil, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S01 E02 Connected through Pencils, Paddy’s Pub, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S01 E07 Connected through The University of Pennsylvania, Paddy’s Pub, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S05 E01 Connected through Swimming pools, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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