An unexpected audience
Dee’s friend Terrell offers to promote Paddy’s. The new customers turn it into a busy gay bar, and Dennis enjoys the attention and tips.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S01 E01
The Gang Gets Racist
S01 E01Photograph not available
The pub becomes an overnight success when the gang accidentally turns it into a gay bar. Elsewhere, Charlie tries to prove to a crush that he's not racist after she catches him making an off-color comment.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Damage control on campus
After the Waitress overhears Charlie, he tries to change her opinion by befriending Janell. His attempt backfires; Terrell later reveals that Janell is his sister.
Supporting source ↗From pool cues to a dance floor
The quiet opening leaves plenty of space around the pool table. Later scenes replace that emptiness with closely packed customers and dancing.
Supporting source ↗A night Dennis cannot remember
Mac pushes tequila on Dennis to undermine his enthusiasm for the bar. Dennis wakes beside two men, and the final scene revisits that awkward morning.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie talks to the Waitress across the coffee-shop counter.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee greets Terrell at the entrance to the bar.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis drinks shots with Mac behind the bar.Source ↗
Janell JenkinsOnly recorded here so far
Janell meets Charlie on campus; Terrell later identifies her as his sister.Source ↗
Large Man in TowelOnly recorded here so far
A man wearing a white towel stands behind Dennis.Source ↗
Mac180 other recorded episodes
Mac holds a pool cue during the opening conversation at Paddy’s.Source ↗
TerrellOnly recorded here so far
Terrell sits with the gang and offers to bring in customers.Source ↗
The patron in the green poloOnly recorded here so far
The green-polo patron reaches across the bar toward Dennis.Source ↗
The student who invites CharlieOnly recorded here so far
The curly-haired student talks to Charlie beside the campus noticeboard.Source ↗
The Waitress38 other recorded episodes
The Waitress leans across the glass counter while talking to Charlie.Source ↗
Locations
College campusesOnly recorded here so far
Charlie and Mac walk through the campus before approaching a domino game.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The normally quiet bar is crowded after Terrell’s promotion.Source ↗
The coffee shop2 other recorded episodes
Charlie visits the Waitress at the coffee-shop counter.Source ↗
Objects
Alarm clocksOnly recorded here so far
A silver clock radio sits beside the bed.Source ↗
Books7 other recorded episodes
Books fill shelves behind Dee and Terrell in the apartment scene.Source ↗
CashOnly recorded here so far
Dennis and Charlie wave handfuls of banknotes in the back office.Source ↗
Cash registers2 other recorded episodes
Dennis works at the open cash register while customers crowd the bar.Source ↗
Compact discs2 other recorded episodes
Terrell brings replacement CDs.Source ↗
Dartboards2 other recorded episodes
A dartboard hangs behind Charlie amid green shamrock decorations.Source ↗
DominoesOnly recorded here so far
Mac and Charlie watch a game of dominoes during their campus visit.Source ↗
Leprechaun decorations1 other recorded episode
A cartoon leprechaun decorates the green back-office door.Source ↗
Lost-pet postersOnly recorded here so far
A LOST notice with a pet photograph hangs near the coffee-shop doorway.Source ↗
Newspapers7 other recorded episodes
Mac reads a newspaper at the outdoor table.Source ↗
Photographs3 other recorded episodes
Mac holds a small portrait photograph out of Charlie’s reach.Source ↗
Pool table12 other recorded episodes
Pool cues and the green-felt table frame the opening scene.Source ↗
Shamrock decorations2 other recorded episodes
Green paper shamrocks decorate the wall near Dee and Terrell.Source ↗
Shot glasses1 other recorded episode
Dennis holds a shot glass beside several more on the bar.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Beer bottles6 other recorded episodes
Brown Bud Light bottles stand on the table during Terrell’s conversation.Source ↗
French friesOnly recorded here so far
Dee holds a French fry during the discussion outside.Source ↗
Schemes
Dating deception11 other recorded episodes
Charlie brings Janell to the coffee shop to influence the Waitress’s opinion of him.Source ↗
Intoxication schemesOnly recorded here so far
Mac pushes shots to undermine Dennis’s enthusiasm.Source ↗
Running jokes
Charlie's pursuit of the Waitress1 other recorded episode
Mac finds the Waitress’s photo.Source ↗
Costumes
Band T-shirtsOnly recorded here so far
Charlie wears an Iron Maiden T-shirt in the crowded bar.Source ↗
Improvised bandages3 other recorded episodes
Dee holds a cloth against Charlie’s eye after the coffee-shop encounter.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Musical theatre3 other recorded episodes
Terrell describes himself as a musical-theater actor.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S01 E02 Connected through Leprechaun decorations, Shot glasses, Ashtrays and 14 more.
S01 E03 Connected through Jukeboxes, Dartboards, Shamrock decorations and 8 more.
S04 E13 
Connected through Charlie's pursuit of the Waitress, Musical theatre, Dating deception and 8 more.
S01 E04 Connected through The coffee shop, Beer bottles, Coffee and 9 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
- Episode reference · visual inspection of S01E01 ↗
- Springfield! Springfield! · episode dialogue ↗
- TVmaze · episode guest credits ↗
- IMDb · episode soundtrack listing ↗
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.