A nostalgic road trip
The gang abandons its phones, then runs out of fuel.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S18 E04
2026: A Virtual Insanity
S18 E04Photograph not available
The Gang's RV breaks down en route to a Jamiroquai concert, leaving them to fend for themselves in a dangerous wasteland of junkies and street people.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
A search goes wrong
Mac loses his trousers while Dee drinks from a discarded bottle.
Supporting source ↗A failed bargain
Cricket trades his player for foil, then takes over the RV.
Supporting source ↗Technology wins
Frank trades teeth for a phone, enabling a ride to the concert.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie demonstrates the support stand with Cricket.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee holds the discarded drink bottle at the gas pump.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis wears an oversized hat while discussing the music inside the RV.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank returns carrying a phone, with gaps in his teeth.Source ↗
Mac180 other recorded episodes
Mac stands without trousers after the encounter with the stranger.Source ↗
Rickety Cricket26 other recorded episodes
Cricket greets Charlie and Dennis beside his music equipment.Source ↗
The encampment guitaristOnly recorded here so far
The guitarist plays beside the gang inside the tent gathering.Source ↗
The friendly strangerOnly recorded here so far
The stranger puts an arm around Mac while giving directions.Source ↗
The gas-station clerkOnly recorded here so far
The clerk points toward the posted sign from behind the window.Source ↗
The truck driverOnly recorded here so far
The truck’s owner approaches Mac and Dee at the pump.Source ↗
Locations
The homeless encampmentOnly recorded here so far
Tents, lamps and gathering places fill the neighborhood.Source ↗
Objects
Aluminum foilOnly recorded here so far
Cricket requests foil for the player.Source ↗
CalculatorsOnly recorded here so far
Frank finds the calculator.Source ↗
CD playersOnly recorded here so far
Cricket’s music equipment stands beside the tent shelving.Source ↗
Chain walletsOnly recorded here so far
Mac loses trousers with his wallet.Source ↗
Charlie’s support standOnly recorded here so far
Cricket leans against Charlie’s improvised support.Source ↗
Gasoline3 other recorded episodes
Mac holds the fuel nozzle during the unsuccessful refueling attempt.Source ↗
Loose teeth2 other recorded episodes
Frank smiles with visible gaps in his teeth.Source ↗
Self-driving taxisOnly recorded here so far
The autonomous taxi’s hatch is open for the group’s departure.Source ↗
The gang’s RVOnly recorded here so far
The large motorhome stops beside the encampment.Source ↗
Costumes
Jay Kay hatsOnly recorded here so far
Dennis keeps his tall black concert hat on inside the RV.Source ↗
Tracksuits5 other recorded episodes
Dennis wears a matching green zip-front outfit.Source ↗
Music
Insane in the BrainOnly recorded here so far
Cricket plays Cypress Hill inside.Source ↗
Virtual InsanityOnly recorded here so far
Jamiroquai accompanies their departure.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S04 E05 Connected through Loose teeth, Handguns, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S04 E06 Connected through Tents, Handguns, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S16 E02 Connected through Loose teeth, Handguns, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S05 E11 Connected through Tents, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.