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CASE FILE · S01 E02

Charlie Wants an Abortion

S01 E02Photograph not availableDee and Charlie talk to the Waitress in a brightly stocked toy shop.
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One of Charlie's old girlfriends claims her 10-year-old son is his. Meanwhile, Mac tries to impress a cute pro-life supporter by feigning interest in her cause; and Dennis attempts to pick up women at an abortion rally.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

An unexpected responsibility

Stacy tells Charlie that Tommy is his son. She later admits that Jimmy Doyle is the father, but Charlie still wants Tommy for a planned outing.

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A day of detours

The trip moves from Stacy’s living room to a clinic, Paddy’s and a toy shop. Tommy carries a toy, while Charlie struggles to keep up with him.

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Taking sides for a date

Mac and Dennis approach the abortion rallies as dating opportunities. Mac fails Megan’s invented pregnancy test, and Dennis gets caught in an egg fight.

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The mentoring cover story

Dee helps Charlie pose as a volunteer mentor after they meet the Waitress. The plan unravels when the Waitress finds him outside Paddy’s with a drunk Tommy.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
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Charlie accompanies Dennis inside Stacy’s home.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
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Dee stands beside Charlie as they talk to the Waitress in the toy shop.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
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Dennis holds a basketball while arguing with Mac on the outdoor court.Source ↗

Jimmy DoyleOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie visits Jimmy after learning that he is Tommy’s father.Source ↗

Mac180 other recorded episodes
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Mac wears his cut-off Liberty Bell slogan shirt at the basketball court.Source ↗

MeganOnly recorded here so far
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Megan speaks to Mac at the campaign office.Source ↗

Stacy CorvelliOnly recorded here so far
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Stacy gets ready to leave while Charlie and Dennis visit her home.Source ↗

The boy in the toy shopOnly recorded here so far
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The blond boy holds a toy as Tommy points the imitation handgun toward him.Source ↗

The clinic front-desk clerkOnly recorded here so far
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The clerk works behind the window while Charlie completes his form.Source ↗

The rally fence instigatorOnly recorded here so far
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The man in the green polo points toward the fence beside Mac.Source ↗

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The volunteer speaks to Dennis while holding a clipboard.Source ↗

The rally woman in pinkOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis approaches the woman in a pink blouse at the protest table.Source ↗

The Sacred Right receptionistOnly recorded here so far
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The receptionist sits at a desk facing Mac.Source ↗

The Waitress38 other recorded episodes
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The Waitress meets Charlie and Dee beside shelves of toys.Source ↗

The Waitress's little sisterOnly recorded here so far
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The child stands beside the Waitress outside Paddy’s.Source ↗

The woman at the free clinicOnly recorded here so far
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The woman leans over the chair behind Dennis and speaks to him.Source ↗

TommyOnly recorded here so far
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Tommy appears in a blue patterned shirt holding a toy.Source ↗

Character groups

Sacred RightOnly recorded here so far
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Mac visits.Source ↗

Locations

Bryn Mawr Medical CenterOnly recorded here so far
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Mac names the venue.Source ↗

Campaign officesOnly recorded here so far
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Mac visits the office where the receptionist and Megan work.Source ↗

Fairmount Park1 other recorded episode
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Fairmount Park is mentioned.Source ↗

Free clinicOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie fills in paperwork with Tommy beside him at the clinic.Source ↗

Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
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The gang discusses Stacy’s claim around the bar.Source ↗

Shopping malls1 other recorded episode
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Charlie, Dee and Tommy ride the mall escalator.Source ↗

St. GilesOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis’s school reference.Source ↗

Stacy's homeOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie and Dennis arrive at Stacy’s row house.Source ↗

Toy shopsOnly recorded here so far
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Tommy heads into the shop marked Toy Box.Source ↗

Objects

Ashtrays2 other recorded episodes
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An amber glass ashtray sits on the bar beside the drink-making equipment.Source ↗

Cash registers2 other recorded episodes
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The cream-colored till sits on the back counter behind Dee.Source ↗

Cigarettes9 other recorded episodes
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Stacy holds a cigarette while talking to Charlie on the steps.Source ↗

Clipboards2 other recorded episodes
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Megan hands Mac a clipboard at her desk.Source ↗

Cutting boardsOnly recorded here so far
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Dee prepares lime wedges on a wooden cutting board.Source ↗

Dartboards2 other recorded episodes
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A dartboard hangs on the wall behind Mac.Source ↗

Dolls1 other recorded episode
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Dolls in fabric dresses fill shelves behind the Waitress.Source ↗

Door keysOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie tries a key in Paddy’s door while Tommy waits.Source ↗

Family Guy merchandiseOnly recorded here so far
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Stewie figures and plush toys sit behind the Waitress.Source ↗

Foosball1 other recorded episode
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Tommy stands near Paddy’s foosball table while Charlie follows him.Source ↗

Gumball machines1 other recorded episode
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Tall red candy dispensers stand beside the toy-shop entrance.Source ↗

Hello Kitty merchandiseOnly recorded here so far
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A white Hello Kitty plush with a pink bow sits on the upper shelf.Source ↗

Homemade signs5 other recorded episodes
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Large hand-lettered signs fill the rally.Source ↗

Kegs5 other recorded episodes
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A metal keg stands outside Paddy’s as Charlie brings Tommy out.Source ↗

Knives8 other recorded episodes
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Dee uses a small knife on the cutting board while Dennis talks.Source ↗

Landline phones1 other recorded episode
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A white telephone with a coiled handset cord sits on the receptionist’s desk.Source ↗

Leprechaun decorations1 other recorded episode
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A small green leprechaun figure sits behind Dee below the red lamp.Source ↗

Mac's doctor listOnly recorded here so far
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Mac presents a purported list of doctors to kill.Source ↗

Medical pamphlets1 other recorded episode
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Dennis opens a medical leaflet while the woman talks to him.Source ↗

Mobile phones2 other recorded episodes
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Dennis calls Mac using a small handset at the rally.Source ↗

PaintbrushesOnly recorded here so far
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Megan holds a foam paintbrush tipped with pink paint.Source ↗

Pencils1 other recorded episode
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Charlie writes on the clinic form with a yellow pencil.Source ↗

Photographs3 other recorded episodes
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Small photographs are displayed beneath Paddy’s mirror behind Dee.Source ↗

Pool table12 other recorded episodes
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Paddy’s pool table fills the foreground during the gang’s conversation.Source ↗

Shamrock decorations2 other recorded episodes
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Green shamrock cutouts decorate the wall behind Mac.Source ↗

Shot glasses1 other recorded episode
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Small shot glasses are turned upside down on the bar.Source ↗

Teddy bears1 other recorded episode
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Large stuffed bears are displayed above the toy-shop aisle.Source ↗

The Bible7 other recorded episodes
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Mac cites scripture during their argument.Source ↗

Toy gunsOnly recorded here so far
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Tommy points a black toy handgun toward another child in the shop.Source ↗

ToysOnly recorded here so far
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Toy vehicles fill the display in front of Charlie and Dee.Source ↗

Water coolers2 other recorded episodes
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A water dispenser stands beside the office cubicle.Source ↗

Wristwatches1 other recorded episode
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Jimmy wears a watch while seated with a green bottle.Source ↗

Food & drinks

Beer bottles6 other recorded episodes
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Mac holds a brown beer bottle while talking to Dennis at the bar.Source ↗

Limes3 other recorded episodes
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Dee cuts green limes into wedges behind the bar.Source ↗

Raw eggs4 other recorded episodes
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The opposing rally groups throw eggs, catching Dennis between them.Source ↗

Schemes

Dating deception11 other recorded episodes
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Dee presents Tommy as Charlie’s little brother from a mentoring program to impress the Waitress.Source ↗

Health insurance2 other recorded episodes
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Dennis explains that they are using the free clinic because Charlie lacks health insurance.Source ↗

Invented pregnancy testsOnly recorded here so far
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Megan reveals her pregnancy claim was a test.Source ↗

Underage drinking3 other recorded episodes
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Tommy becomes drunk while waiting at Paddy’s.Source ↗

Running jokes

The repeated-question gameOnly recorded here so far
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Tommy and Jimmy repeat a question.Source ↗

Costumes

Camouflage costumes4 other recorded episodes
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Tommy wears a blue camouflage-patterned T-shirt.Source ↗

Mac's tribal tattoosOnly recorded here so far
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Mac’s sleeveless shirt exposes tattoos on both upper arms.Source ↗

Slogan T-shirts3 other recorded episodes
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Mac’s sleeveless pink shirt pairs a Liberty Bell image with a Philadelphia joke.Source ↗

SunglassesOnly recorded here so far
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Mac rests red-framed sunglasses on top of his head.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Apocalypse Now referencesOnly recorded here so far
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Mac references Apocalypse Now.Source ↗

Basketball4 other recorded episodes
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Dennis and Mac meet on an outdoor basketball court in the opening.Source ↗

Mentoring programsOnly recorded here so far
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The Waitress volunteers; Charlie pretends to.Source ↗

Paternity tests1 other recorded episode
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Charlie seeks a paternity test.Source ↗

Protests2 other recorded episodes
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Dee holds a placard among the abortion-rally demonstrators.Source ↗

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Megan mentions repeated viewings.Source ↗

The Wizard of Oz referencesOnly recorded here so far
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They mock Charlie with Oz references.Source ↗

VomitingOnly recorded here so far
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Tommy vomits beside Charlie outside Paddy’s.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

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