A missing safe starts the fever
After Paddy’s is robbed, Mac and Dennis buy a gun. Charlie initially objects, then joins them in enthusiastically shooting at a log.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S01 E05
Gun Fever
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The guys buy a gun after the bar is robbed, and Charlie uses it to intimidate his nagging landlord. Meanwhile, Dennis and Mac vow to catch the thief, and Dee feigns interest in guns to win over a crush.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
A debt at the door
Hwang comes to collect Charlie’s rent. Charlie first offers cereal treats, then uses the gun to intimidate him during a later visit.
Supporting source ↗Waiting in the dark
Mac, Dennis and Dee hide behind the pool table. Their planned trap ends with Charlie on the floor and the gang gathered around him.
Supporting source ↗The wrong target
Dennis shoots Charlie while he is stealing from the bar for his own insurance scheme. At the hospital, the men privately abandon their promise to get rid of the gun.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie grins while wearing hearing protection and a raised face shield.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee stands beside Colin at the shooting range.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis wears goggles during the basement shooting session.Source ↗
The Gun Fever detective in a striped tieOnly recorded here so far
The man in a striped tie talks with Mac and Dennis during the investigation.Source ↗
The Gun Fever detective’s partnerOnly recorded here so far
The second investigator stands behind his partner at Paddy’s.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment48 other recorded episodes
Charlie meets his landlord at the apartment door wearing oven mitts.Source ↗
Guigino’s4 other recorded episodes
Dee and Colin leave for their lunchtime reservation at Guigino’s.Source ↗
Hospitals13 other recorded episodes
Charlie lies in a hospital room with a white dressing around his head.Source ↗
Paddy’s basement2 other recorded episodes
The three men gather with the handgun and protective headgear in the basement.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The gang gathers after discovering the bar’s missing safe.Source ↗
Shooting rangesOnly recorded here so far
Colin fires from a shooting booth while Dee stands behind him.Source ↗
Objects
Binoculars5 other recorded episodes
Dennis and Mac inventory binoculars and other supplies for their investigation.Source ↗
Hospital beds2 other recorded episodes
Charlie rests in an adjustable hospital bed under a green blanket.Source ↗
Pool table12 other recorded episodes
The pool table provides cover during the gang’s nighttime trap.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Coffee8 other recorded episodes
Mac carries a takeaway cup during the opening argument about their drinks.Source ↗
Rice Krispie treatsOnly recorded here so far
Charlie offers Hwang a cereal treat instead of the rent money.Source ↗
Schemes
Costumes
Camouflage costumes4 other recorded episodes
Dee wears camouflage trousers at the shooting range.Source ↗
Ear defendersOnly recorded here so far
Mac wears yellow protective earmuffs while standing beside Dennis.Source ↗
Face shieldsOnly recorded here so far
Charlie wears a clear face shield flipped up above his forehead.Source ↗
Hospital gown7 other recorded episodes
Charlie lies in a hospital bed wearing a patterned patient gown.Source ↗
Oven mittsOnly recorded here so far
Charlie wears mismatched oven mitts while holding a tray at his apartment door.Source ↗
Safety goggles1 other recorded episode
Dennis wears clear protective goggles in the basement.Source ↗
Slogan T-shirts3 other recorded episodes
Mac wears a gray shirt with a ninja joke while preparing the investigation.Source ↗
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CONNECTED EPISODES.
S01 E02 Connected through Slogan T-shirts, Camouflage costumes, Pool table and 5 more.
S17 E03 Connected through Hospital beds, Hospital gown, Hospitals and 4 more.
S05 E09 Connected through Safety goggles, Charlie’s apartment, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S17 E02 Connected through Hospital beds, Hospital gown, Paddy’s Pub and 4 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.