The fire has consequences
The gang receives community-service sentences after the neighboring building burns. Dennis, Mac and Dee must coach children; Charlie must attend recovery meetings.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S02 E06
The Gang Gives Back
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The gang must perform community service after their "mishap" gets them arrested for arson. While fulfilling his duty, Charlie discovers that he has something in common with the coffee-shop waitress. Meanwhile, Frank's attempt to bond with Dennis backfires.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Coaches without restraint
Team selection quickly becomes competitive. The adults’ sideline outfits grow more elaborate as their lessons turn toward elbows, pins, boots and winning at any cost.
Supporting source ↗A sponsor with another interest
The Waitress becomes Charlie’s sponsor to get closer to Dennis. When that fails, she ends the arrangement and Charlie resumes drinking.
Supporting source ↗A rigged game
Frank pays the best player to stay home. A drunk Charlie referees the resulting game as the adults and children turn on each other.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie takes a drink as he arrives at his recovery meeting.Source ↗
ChrisOnly recorded here so far
Chris stays home with a new bicycle instead of playing in the game.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee coaches in a bright yellow pantsuit.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis evaluates his young basketball players.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank privately talks to the team’s strongest player, Chris.Source ↗
The flip-flop kidOnly recorded here so far
The flip-flop-wearing player receives boots from Dennis.Source ↗
The Waitress38 other recorded episodes
The Waitress tells Charlie she will stop sponsoring him.Source ↗
The youth-league administratorOnly recorded here so far
The man behind the office desk assigns coaching duties to Dennis, Dee and Mac.Source ↗
Locations
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
Frank’s visitors play cards around a green table in the bar.Source ↗
The Waitress’s apartment1 other recorded episode
Charlie visits the Waitress in her apartment.Source ↗
Objects
DumbbellsOnly recorded here so far
Charlie curls a small yellow hand weight during his visit.Source ↗
Playing cards2 other recorded episodes
Cards and colored chips cover the gambling table.Source ↗
Safety pinsOnly recorded here so far
Mac demonstrates the pins that will turn wristbands into concealed hazards.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Beer bottles6 other recorded episodes
Charlie drinks from a green beer bottle as he enters the recovery meeting.Source ↗
Energy drinks2 other recorded episodes
Mac has the young players drink Red Bull before the game.Source ↗
Schemes
Sports betting2 other recorded episodes
The adults turn the children’s game into a wager.Source ↗
Costumes
Referee uniforms3 other recorded episodes
Charlie argues with Dennis while wearing a striped referee shirt.Source ↗
Steel-toed bootsOnly recorded here so far
Dennis gives a young player heavy boots to use against the opponents.Source ↗
Wristbands1 other recorded episode
Mac’s lesson centers on the children’s fabric wristbands.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Alcoholics Anonymous2 other recorded episodes
Charlie addresses the group at a recovery meeting.Source ↗
Basketball4 other recorded episodes
A basketball reaches the hoop during practice.Source ↗
Community service1 other recorded episode
The gang is assigned to coach the youth basketball league.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S02 E04 
Connected through The Waitress’s apartment, Playing cards, The Waitress and 6 more.
S02 E01 Connected through Vietnam, Beer bottles, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S17 E01 Connected through Community service, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S12 E02 
Connected through Wristbands, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.