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CASE FILE · S01 E03

Underage Drinking: A National Concern

Dennis, Charlie and Mac stand together at Paddy’s wearing tuxedos for prom night. — Still from Underage Drinking: A National Concern · sourced from episode inspection · rights remain with their respective owners

The gang opens the pub's doors to underage patrons to increase the establishment's profits. Later, Dennis, Charlie and Dee are asked to the prom.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

A profitable rationalization

The gang discovers that its new customers are underage. Mac sells the others on a supposedly safer drinking environment, with watered-down drinks and higher prices.

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The party moves to a house

Charlie and Mac join the teenagers’ party. A keg stand and a table of red cups accompany their increasingly desperate attempts to fit in.

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Dressed for another chance

Dennis, Charlie and Mac wear tuxedos while Dee arrives in a pink dress and tiara. Paddy’s becomes the meeting point for their prom plans.

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Used to make someone jealous

Tammy pressures Dennis into taking her to prom. When she and Trey reconcile, Dennis and Dee discover that they were part of the teenagers’ jealousy game.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Seen at 08:10

Charlie holds Billy by the shoulders after his argument with Sara.Source ↗

Charlie Kelly182 other recorded episodes

Seen at 18:37

Charlie stands between Dennis and Mac in a black tuxedo.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds181 other recorded episodes

Seen at 18:01

Dee wears a pink formal dress and tiara at the pre-prom party.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds178 other recorded episodes

Seen at 14:48

Dennis listens as Tammy asks him to take her to the prom.Source ↗

Mac182 other recorded episodes

Seen at 12:36

Mac stands with Charlie beside the party’s beer keg.Source ↗

Seen at 11:12

Sara greets Charlie and Mac at her house party.Source ↗

Sara’s party friend

Seen at 11:48

Sara’s blonde friend stands beside her during the beer conversation.Source ↗

Tammy1 other recorded episode

Seen at 08:48

Tammy approaches Dennis at Paddy’s.Source ↗

The flip-cup player in a polo

Seen at 13:36

The curly-haired teenager in a gray polo reacts to Mac’s celebration.Source ↗

The flip-cup player in plaid

Seen at 13:36

The teenager in plaid watches Mac beside his curly-haired friend.Source ↗

The girl with braces

Seen at 01:14

The young patron in the striped track jacket answers Dennis at the bar.Source ↗

Tim Murphy2 other recorded episodes

Seen at 06:22

Mac and Charlie mention Tim Murphy’s prom betrayal.Source ↗

Trey1 other recorded episode

Seen at 07:12

Trey sits beside Dee during their conversation outside.Source ↗

Locations

Charlie’s apartment49 other recorded episodes

Seen at 10:00

Mac and Charlie sit on the apartment couch with glue and a plastic bag.Source ↗

Dee’s apartment29 other recorded episodes

Seen at 04:04

Dee prepares to watch a disc beside her bedroom dresser.Source ↗

Fairmount Park1 other recorded episode

Seen at 02:36

Mac recalls drinking in Fairmount Park.Source ↗

Seen at 02:36

Dennis recalls a crash on Kelly Drive.Source ↗

Seen at 05:26

Trey invites Dee to Lemon Hill.Source ↗

Paddy’s Pub148 other recorded episodes

Seen at 00:36

A packed opening night brings a noticeably young crowd to the bar.Source ↗

Seen at 13:48

The morning exterior establishes the house where the party took place.Source ↗

Objects

Balloons4 other recorded episodes

Seen at 21:12

Blue and white balloons surround the prom dance floor.Source ↗

Beer mugs3 other recorded episodes

Seen at 00:18

Mac holds a large handled beer mug in the crowded bar.Source ↗

Cordless phones1 other recorded episode

Seen at 10:34

Charlie holds a large cordless handset with an antenna.Source ↗

Dartboards2 other recorded episodes

Seen at 00:18

A dartboard hangs behind Mac and Charlie.Source ↗

Decorative crowns

Seen at 04:22

A gold-colored crown rests on Dee’s bedside lampshade.Source ↗

Seen at 04:12

Dee holds a colorful DVD case beside the television.Source ↗

Seen at 04:14

A disc player sits below Dee’s television.Source ↗

Eyeglasses15 other recorded episodes

Seen at 11:48

Sara wears thin-framed glasses while speaking to Charlie.Source ↗

Flowers8 other recorded episodes

Seen at 17:46

Mac wears a red-and-white floral boutonniere on his tuxedo.Source ↗

Glue7 other recorded episodes

Seen at 10:00

Mac studies a glue bottle while Charlie holds a plastic bag against his face.Source ↗

Jukeboxes2 other recorded episodes

Seen at 00:20

The illuminated jukebox stands beside Charlie.Source ↗

Kegs5 other recorded episodes

Seen at 12:24

A beer keg becomes the center of a party drinking contest.Source ↗

Lacrosse sticks

Seen at 04:34

Trey balances a lacrosse stick while talking on the phone.Source ↗

Mirrors6 other recorded episodes

Seen at 04:44

A tall bedroom mirror reflects Dee sitting on her bed.Source ↗

Plastic bags1 other recorded episode

Seen at 10:00

Charlie presses a clear plastic bag over his mouth during the glue experiment.Source ↗

Pool table12 other recorded episodes

Seen at 17:01

Paddy’s pool table sits behind Dee as she arrives in her prom dress.Source ↗

Red party cups6 other recorded episodes

Seen at 12:48

Red plastic cups surround the keg stand at the house party.Source ↗

Shamrock decorations2 other recorded episodes

Seen at 01:14

Green shamrocks decorate the wall behind the young patrons.Source ↗

Seen at 04:24

Dee holds a purple vibrator beside her bed.Source ↗

Seen at 10:54

A Yahtzee box sits on the glass coffee table at Sara’s party.Source ↗

Food & drinks

Seen at 02:36

Dee blames potato salad for vomiting.Source ↗

Schemes

Blackmail7 other recorded episodes

Seen at 14:48

Tammy threatens to report the bar’s underage service unless Dennis takes her to prom.Source ↗

Dating deception12 other recorded episodes

Seen at 20:13

Trey and Tammy leave together after using Dee and Dennis to provoke jealousy.Source ↗

Underage drinking3 other recorded episodes

Seen at 03:12

Mac proposes allowing the teenagers to drink at Paddy’s under supposed ground rules.Source ↗

Running jokes

Dancing15 other recorded episodes

Seen at 21:12

Charlie dances with Sara beneath the senior-party banner.Source ↗

Costumes

Back braces3 other recorded episodes

Seen at 16:58

Dee recalls her scoliosis brace; it is not worn here.Source ↗

Bathrobes10 other recorded episodes

Seen at 04:04

Dee wears a cream robe embroidered with flowers.Source ↗

Seen at 16:58

Dee wears a floor-length pink formal dress at the pre-prom gathering.Source ↗

Tiaras1 other recorded episode

Seen at 16:58

A silver-colored tiara sits on Dee’s elaborate prom hairstyle.Source ↗

Tuxedos10 other recorded episodes

Seen at 18:37

Dennis, Charlie and Mac wear black jackets, bow ties and white dress shirts.Source ↗

Varsity jackets

Seen at 05:26

Trey wears a maroon jacket with cream sleeves during the park conversation.Source ↗

Music

Forever Young — Alphaville

Seen at 21:12

Alphaville’s Forever Young accompanies the final prom scene.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Seen at 13:18

A player flips a red cup from the edge of the table.Source ↗

Hangovers1 other recorded episode

Seen at 14:00

Dee wakes Mac and Charlie after the party.Source ↗

Marijuana5 other recorded episodes

Seen at 06:06

Dennis recalls Mac selling marijuana at school.Source ↗

Nikki Potnick references

Seen at 02:36

The gang recalls crashing Nikki Potnick’s car; she is only mentioned.Source ↗

Seen at 18:37

The gang gathers in formal clothes before the school dance.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

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