Found behind Paddy’s
Dennis discovers a baby in the dumpster. Mac and Dee take charge, then see a chance to profit by finding the child commercial work.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S03 E01
The Gang Finds a Dumpster Baby
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Dennis, Dee and Mac find a baby in a Dumpster, and Dee and Mac decide to raise him. They also decide to use him to raise some cash. Meanwhile, Dennis joins an environmental-activist group, and isn't exactly welcomed with open arms. But he finds a way to take revenge. And Charlie wants Frank to take a DNA test to determine whether they're father and son. Frank won't do that, but he's happy to join Charlie on Dumpster-diving expeditions.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
The treasure pile
Charlie and Frank retrieve a curved sword, clothing and household objects. Their shopping cart and apartment become increasingly crowded with scavenged possessions.
Supporting source ↗A cause becomes a grudge
After Sage humiliates him, Dennis joins the activists to get revenge. He leaves Sage chained to a tree and spends the night with Asriel.
Supporting source ↗A mistaken family connection
Bonnie’s story sends Charlie looking for answers about Frank. He wrongly decides that the baby belongs to Frank and the Waitress, who calls Child Services.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Bonnie Kelly18 other recorded episodes
Bonnie discusses Charlie’s birth with him at the kitchen table.Source ↗
BrendaOnly recorded here so far
Brenda explains why she cannot place the baby in a commercial.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie displays the curved sword recovered from the trash.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee presents the baby at the talent agent’s desk.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis returns to the activists wearing a Phish T-shirt.Source ↗
Dumpster BabyOnly recorded here so far
Mac and Dee pitch D.B. as a commercial performer.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank stands beside Charlie amid piles of scavenged belongings.Source ↗
The Waitress38 other recorded episodes
The Waitress finds Charlie and Frank rummaging outside the coffee shop.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment48 other recorded episodes
Salvaged objects fill the room around Charlie and Frank.Source ↗
Dee’s apartment29 other recorded episodes
Dee holds the baby in her living room while Mac makes himself at home.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The found baby is brought inside and placed on the bar.Source ↗
Tanning salonOnly recorded here so far
The salon employee refuses Mac and Dee’s request to tan the baby.Source ↗
Objects
Ali Baba swordOnly recorded here so far
Charlie lifts the large curved blade at the dump.Source ↗
Shopping cartsOnly recorded here so far
Charlie and Frank push a cart overloaded with their finds.Source ↗
Running jokes
Charlie’s illiteracy22 other recorded episodes
Mac and Dee struggle to interpret Charlie’s badly written note.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S11 E03 Connected through Recycling, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S06 E13 Connected through Chains, Bonnie Kelly, Charlie’s apartment and 6 more.
S04 E12 Connected through Chains, Charlie’s apartment, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S01 E02 Connected through Protests, The Waitress, Paddy’s Pub and 4 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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