An unwanted resemblance
Warnings about Wendell Albright make Dennis a target. Dee’s mustache-and-fitness plan worsens the situation before they pressure Wendell to move.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S03 E11
Dennis Looks Like a Registered Sex Offender
S03 E11Photograph not available
Dennis is mistaken for a recently released child molester; Mac tries to bond with his ex-con father, who can't take his eyes off a creeped-out Dee; and Frank moves out of the apartment he's been sharing with Charlie, and moves in with Charlie's mother.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Frank moves out
Frank leaves Charlie to live with Bonnie. Charlie and Mac arrange dinner, hoping to reclaim Frank and reunite Mac’s parents.
Supporting source ↗The family meal
Flowers, wine and a carefully set table surround an increasingly hostile dinner. Charlie serves in an apron while Mac sits beside Luther.
Supporting source ↗A misunderstood list
Luther’s visits are attempts to make amends. Mac’s police call instead exposes a parole violation involving a planned Cooperstown trip, provoking a real threat from Luther.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Betty brings a stack of flyers to Charlie’s apartment.Source ↗
Bonnie Kelly18 other recorded episodes
Bonnie raises her glass beside Frank at dinner.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly182 other recorded episodes
Charlie wears an apron while preparing the dinner.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds181 other recorded episodes
Dee addresses the parents beside the playground.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds178 other recorded episodes
Dennis wears a false mustache at the park.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds173 other recorded episodes
Frank lounges in a robe with a meal tray.Source ↗
Luther McDonald8 other recorded episodes
Luther faces Mac through the police-car window.Source ↗
Wendell answers Dennis and Dee at his home.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment49 other recorded episodes
Boxes fill the room as Frank prepares to move out.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub148 other recorded episodes
Mac and Charlie speak with Dee at the bar.Source ↗
Playgrounds1 other recorded episode
Dennis demonstrates exercises beside the play equipment.Source ↗
Objects
Camcorders17 other recorded episodes
Mac aims a camcorder at Charlie in the apartment.Source ↗
Cardboard boxes3 other recorded episodes
Open packing boxes are stacked in Charlie’s apartment.Source ↗
Coffee mugs5 other recorded episodes
A white ceramic mug lies on top of the packing boxes.Source ↗
Hot plates2 other recorded episodes
A portable electric hot plate rests on a box beside the door.Source ↗
Range Rover20 other recorded episodes
The borrowed Range Rover waits outside at night.Source ↗
A countertop toaster oven sits behind Charlie in the kitchen.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Boxed wine1 other recorded episode
Charlie transfers boxed wine into jars in the shop.Source ↗
Charlie serves turkey sangria at dinner.Source ↗
Schemes
Blackmail7 other recorded episodes
Dennis and Dee use a child’s coached accusation to make Wendell leave.Source ↗
Mac films Charlie’s supposed record attempt.Source ↗
Hot-wiring1 other recorded episode
Mac starts Dennis’s car using exposed wires.Source ↗
Costumes
Fake mustaches2 other recorded episodes
Dennis uses a dark false mustache as a disguise.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Dinner parties2 other recorded episodes
Two generations gather around the crowded dinner table.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S05 E04 Connected through Boxed wine, Aprons, Range Rover and 6 more.
S05 E02 Connected through Hot-wiring, Coffee mugs, Range Rover and 6 more.
S09 E04 Connected through Playgrounds, Charlie’s apartment, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S03 E12 Connected through Forks, Bread, Range Rover and 6 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
- Episode frame · visual inspection of S03E11 ↗
- Springfield! Springfield! · episode dialogue ↗
- Episode frame · visual inspection of S03E11 ↗
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