Dee’s new relationship
Dee dates Lil’ Kev. Dennis’s unsupported claims about his intelligence undermine the relationship.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S03 E09
Sweet Dee's Dating a Retarded Person
S03 E09Photograph not available
Dee dates a rapper as Dennis sows doubt, while the gang’s competing bands prepare to perform.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
The band takes shape
Mac chooses a guitar, Charlie plays keys and Frank takes the drums. Their hotel room is soon filled with overturned and broken furnishings.
Supporting source ↗A songwriting split
Charlie’s Night Man rehearsal falls apart. Dennis later visits his apartment, where their collaboration produces Day Man and a replacement duo.
Supporting source ↗Two acts at Paddy’s
Electric Dream Machine performs; Kevin later raps about Dee’s doubts.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie sings at the keyboard in a brown jacket and hat.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee sits beside Kevin on the couch.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis tries out his silver stage outfit during rehearsal.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank plays drums wearing a wig and blue suit.Source ↗
Mrs. GallagherOnly recorded here so far
Kevin’s mother meets Dennis and Dee at the doorway.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment48 other recorded episodes
Charlie and Dennis work on their song beside the apartment keyboard.Source ↗
Hotel rooms1 other recorded episode
The band’s hotel room is strewn with broken furnishings.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The bar hosts the band’s live performance.Source ↗
Objects
Spray paintOnly recorded here so far
Charlie has silver paint around his mouth during Dennis’s visit.Source ↗
Running jokes
Charlie’s illiteracy22 other recorded episodes
Charlie substitutes drawings for written lyrics.Source ↗
Costumes
Frank’s wig6 other recorded episodes
Frank’s dark wig accompanies his blue stage suit.Source ↗
Glam-rock costumesOnly recorded here so far
The duo wears matching metallic outfits, wigs and platform boots.Source ↗
Music
Chemical ToiletOnly recorded here so far
Charlie rehearses his song with the band called Chemical Toilet.Source ↗
Electric Dream MachineOnly recorded here so far
Charlie and Dennis perform as Electric Dream Machine.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S04 E13 
Connected through Dayman, Charlie’s illiteracy, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S06 E12 
Connected through Lil’ Kev, Charlie’s apartment, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S07 E02 
Connected through Hotel rooms, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S02 E10 Connected through Guitars, Glue, Charlie’s apartment and 6 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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