The manager’s office
With Charlie temporarily in charge, his office becomes the center of the action. Playing cards, a desk lamp and carefully staged conversations replace actual management.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S02 E04
Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom
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Barbara sleeps with Mac to arouse Frank's jealousy, so Dennis decides to seduce Mac's mom as payback. And Frank's decision to put Charlie in charge at the bar prompts an orgy of backstabbing and double-dealing, with sex as the weapon of choice.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
A date as a bargaining chip
Dennis threatens to sleep with the Waitress unless Charlie releases him from cleaning duties. Charlie recruits Dee into a counterplot.
Supporting source ↗Revenge spreads through the families
Mac sleeps with Barbara. Charlie steers Dennis toward Mrs. Mac, then Bonnie, while Dee ensures the Waitress sees enough to feel betrayed.
Supporting source ↗The wrong victory
Charlie expects a date with the Waitress. She instead arrives with Frank and announces their encounter, undoing Charlie’s elaborate arrangement.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Angie SpinolaOnly recorded here so far
Angie joins Frank for a restaurant date.Source ↗
Barbara Reynolds3 other recorded episodes
Barbara wears a green robe after her encounter with Mac.Source ↗
Bonnie Kelly18 other recorded episodes
Bonnie welcomes Dennis into her home.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie builds a house of cards at his new office desk.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee wears orange cleaning gloves in the bar bathroom.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis tries to charm Mrs. Mac on her porch.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank wears his toupee at dinner with Angie.Source ↗
Jenny (restaurant server)Only recorded here so far
Jenny introduces herself at Frank’s table.Source ↗
Mrs. Mac16 other recorded episodes
Mrs. Mac sits on her porch while Dennis tries to impress her.Source ↗
The Waitress38 other recorded episodes
The Waitress arrives at Paddy’s with Frank at the end.Source ↗
Locations
Bonnie Kelly’s houseOnly recorded here so far
Bonnie greets Dennis in the doorway of her home.Source ↗
Mrs. Mac’s houseOnly recorded here so far
Mrs. Mac sits with Dennis on her furnished porch.Source ↗
NightclubsOnly recorded here so far
Frank and Mac stand among dancers under colored club lights.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
Charlie stages an ominous meeting in the darkened office.Source ↗
The party mansion2 other recorded episodes
Mac speaks with Barbara at the entrance to the Reynolds house.Source ↗
The Waitress’s apartment1 other recorded episode
Dennis and the Waitress talk outside her apartment.Source ↗
Objects
Cigarettes9 other recorded episodes
Mrs. Mac smokes during Dennis’s visit.Source ↗
Flowers6 other recorded episodes
The Waitress carries a colorful bouquet when she arrives for her date.Source ↗
Lamps2 other recorded episodes
A desk lamp lights Charlie’s face during the darkened meeting.Source ↗
Landline phones1 other recorded episode
A cream-colored corded telephone sits beside Charlie’s keyboard and card tower.Source ↗
Playing cards2 other recorded episodes
A small house of pink-backed cards stands on Charlie’s desk.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Chocolates1 other recorded episode
Dennis brings Bonnie a box of chocolates.Source ↗
Potato chips4 other recorded episodes
Mrs. Mac holds a bowl of potato chips on her lap.Source ↗
Schemes
Blackmail6 other recorded episodes
Dennis uses his date with the Waitress to pressure Charlie over work assignments.Source ↗
Dating deception11 other recorded episodes
Dee brings the Waitress into Charlie’s plan to redirect Dennis’s romantic attention.Source ↗
Running jokes
Charlie work13 other recorded episodes
Dennis and Dee try to escape the dirty jobs Charlie now assigns them.Source ↗
Costumes
Frank’s wig6 other recorded episodes
Frank’s brown toupee accompanies his return to dating.Source ↗
Rubber gloves8 other recorded episodes
Dee’s long orange gloves are part of her bathroom-cleaning outfit.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Carl (Angie’s late husband)Only recorded here so far
Angie discusses her late husband Carl; he does not appear.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S02 E06 Connected through The Waitress’s apartment, Playing cards, The Waitress and 6 more.
S02 E02 
Connected through The party mansion, Barbara Reynolds, Blackmail and 6 more.
S01 E02 Connected through Landline phones, Cigarettes, Dating deception and 6 more.
S02 E01 Connected through Lamps, Barbara Reynolds, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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