The bar is the prize
Charlie’s form-reading mistake turns a promotional event into a battle to keep Paddy’s. Frank’s employee rankings add another incentive to compete.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S03 E15
The Gang Dances Their Asses Off
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Season 3 ends as Charlie inadvertently puts Paddy's up as the grand prize in a dance marathon. The gang must then win the competition to keep the bar.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Rivals return
The Waitress and Cricket join the marathon. Couples fill the floor while judges monitor the dancers and DJs run the challenges.
Supporting source ↗Sabotage changes partners
The gang breaks up couples and targets its own members. Keg penalties, Cricket’s braces and drugged brownies all become tactical tools.
Supporting source ↗An inside contestant wins
Dee appears close to victory after dosing the crowd. Cricket knocks her out of contention, leaving Frank’s chosen contestant Larry to claim the bar.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie slow-dances with Mac.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee supports Charlie as they dance.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis dances with Gloria while Robert watches.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank joins Cricket and Larry beside the outdoor cooking setup.Source ↗
LarryOnly recorded here so far
Larry stands with Frank and Cricket beside the drum-top griddle.Source ↗
Rickety Cricket26 other recorded episodes
Cricket faces Mac wearing braces on both legs.Source ↗
The Waitress38 other recorded episodes
The Waitress joins the contest and speaks to Charlie.Source ↗
Character groups
The Q CrewOnly recorded here so far
The two DJs announce challenges from their equipment booth.Source ↗
Locations
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The bar fills with dancers and broadcast equipment.Source ↗
Objects
Cassette tapes6 other recorded episodes
Charlie brings a tape for his old competition routine.Source ↗
Cough medicineOnly recorded here so far
Mac offers a brownie containing cough medicine as an energy snack.Source ↗
Duct tape7 other recorded episodes
Duct tape secures Mac’s improvised support rig around his torso.Source ↗
Kegs5 other recorded episodes
The losing dance challenger must keep dancing while carrying a keg.Source ↗
Leg braces1 other recorded episode
Cricket enters wearing metal leg braces.Source ↗
Red party cups5 other recorded episodes
Red cups sit beside the large drink cooler.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Schemes
Employee rankingsOnly recorded here so far
Frank introduces a ranking system for the bar staff.Source ↗
Running jokes
Charlie’s illiteracy22 other recorded episodes
Charlie confuses the entry form’s prize field with something to be proud of.Source ↗
Costumes
Referee uniforms3 other recorded episodes
A striped-shirt official watches the dance challenge.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Dance marathonsOnly recorded here so far
The Q Crew runs an endurance contest with Paddy’s as the prize.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S02 E07 Connected through Leg braces, Rickety Cricket, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S16 E03 Connected through Brownies, Rickety Cricket, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S01 E03 Connected through Kegs, Red party cups, Dancing and 5 more.
S05 E07 
Connected through Referee uniforms, Rickety Cricket, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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