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CASE FILE · S04 E13

The Nightman Cometh

S04 E13Photograph not availableFrank, Dee, Dennis and Mac dancing on stage in their Troll, Princess, Dayman and Nightman costumes.
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Charlie puts on a rock opera based on his song "Nightman," and he gets the rest of the gang to help him.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

A musical with a motive

Charlie announces an original show and insists there is no hidden agenda. The finale reveals that the production was built around a proposal to the Waitress.

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Rehearsal is a negotiation

Artemis helps turn Charlie’s writing into a usable script. Role changes, unwanted additions and disagreements over the staging repeatedly interrupt his direction.

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The costume department

The production gives Dee a princess dress, Frank a ragged troll outfit and Mac a black Nightman costume. Dennis changes from pajamas into the silver Dayman outfit.

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One last surprise

Gladys takes over the piano for the performance. Charlie appears in a yellow suit before a sun prop, but the Waitress refuses his proposal and leaves.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Artemis18 other recorded episodes
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Artemis stands beside Charlie holding the script during the initial rehearsal.Source ↗

Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
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Charlie plays the upright piano while rehearsing Dennis and Dee’s scene.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
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Dee performs opposite Dennis wearing the pink princess costume.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
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Dennis sits on the stage bed in pale blue pajamas as the boy character.Source ↗

Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
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Frank sits in an ornate chair wearing the troll costume and wig.Source ↗

Gladys1 other recorded episode
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Artemis brings Gladys backstage as Charlie introduces the show’s pianist.Source ↗

Mac180 other recorded episodes
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Mac performs the staged confrontation with Dennis in the Nightman outfit.Source ↗

The Waitress38 other recorded episodes
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The Waitress sits among the audience members watching the production.Source ↗

Locations

Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
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Dennis and Mac play pool in the bar before Charlie announces the musical.Source ↗

Theaters1 other recorded episode
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The cast performs on a proscenium stage before a seated audience.Source ↗

Objects

Blankets1 other recorded episode
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A large black blanket covers Mac and Dennis during rehearsal.Source ↗

Canes1 other recorded episode
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Charlie carries a white cane for his finale.Source ↗

Eyeglasses8 other recorded episodes
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Frank wears black-framed glasses while rehearsing.Source ↗

Folding chairsOnly recorded here so far
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The Waitress reaches a folding chair marked reserved.Source ↗

Mirrors6 other recorded episodes
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Dennis and Mac argue in front of bulb-lit dressing-room mirrors.Source ↗

Painted stage sceneryOnly recorded here so far
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Painted coffee-counter scenery places Dee’s princess in a fictional shop.Source ↗

Pepper sprayOnly recorded here so far
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Waitress mentions carrying Mace.Source ↗

Pool table12 other recorded episodes
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Dennis lines up a shot at Paddy’s green-felt pool table while Mac holds a cue.Source ↗

Printed scripts2 other recorded episodes
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Artemis holds printed script pages during rehearsal.Source ↗

Prop heartsOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis raises a red prop heart after defeating Mac’s Nightman.Source ↗

RopesOnly recorded here so far
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White rope binds Frank’s troll to the stage chair.Source ↗

Stage bedsOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis sits on the painted bed prop during the Nightman scene.Source ↗

Stage props1 other recorded episode
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A large orange-and-yellow sun prop stands behind Charlie during his finale.Source ↗

Stepladders1 other recorded episode
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A red stepladder stands behind Dee during rehearsal.Source ↗

Theater programsOnly recorded here so far
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The Waitress holds a printed program while confronting Charlie.Source ↗

Theater ticketsOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie shows the Waitress a paper ticket outside the rowhouses.Source ↗

Food & drinks

Chewing gum1 other recorded episode
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Charlie demands Frank surrender his gum.Source ↗

Schemes

Dating deception11 other recorded episodes
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Charlie promises to leave the Waitress alone if she attends.Source ↗

Marriage proposals4 other recorded episodes
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Charlie’s surprise finale becomes a proposal to the Waitress, who rejects him.Source ↗

Running jokes

Charlie’s illiteracy22 other recorded episodes
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Artemis explains that she added words while transcribing Charlie’s original work.Source ↗

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Waitress recalls unwanted calls and being followed.Source ↗

Charlie's stress gesturesOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie raises both hands above his head.Source ↗

Dancing15 other recorded episodes
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The four costumed performers dance together across the front of the stage.Source ↗

Misheard lyricsOnly recorded here so far
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Frank's pronunciation changes the toll's meaning.Source ↗

Costumes

Cat-eye contactsOnly recorded here so far
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A close-up of Mac at the curtain reveals the Nightman’s unusual eyes.Source ↗

Dayman costumeOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis steps onto the stage in a pale silver jumpsuit with black briefs and shoes.Source ↗

Nightman costume1 other recorded episode
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Mac appears at the curtain in black stage clothes and heavy eye makeup.Source ↗

PajamasOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis wears blue pajamas while playing the boy.Source ↗

Princess costumeOnly recorded here so far
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Dee’s costume combines a bright pink dress, a dark sash and a small tiara.Source ↗

Prosthetic earsOnly recorded here so far
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Frank wears pointed artificial ears for the troll role.Source ↗

Tiaras1 other recorded episode
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Dee wears a gold tiara with her princess costume.Source ↗

Top hats2 other recorded episodes
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Charlie wears a white top hat with his yellow finale suit.Source ↗

Troll costumeOnly recorded here so far
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Frank’s troll wears layered brown rags and a long gray wig.Source ↗

Yellow suitOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie wears a yellow suit and waistcoat with a white top hat.Source ↗

Music

Charlie's sung proposalOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie sings his proposal.Source ↗

Dayman1 other recorded episode
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The cast performs the Dayman number together near the end of the show.Source ↗

Dee's disclaimer songOnly recorded here so far
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Dee performs her addition.Source ↗

Piano1 other recorded episode
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Charlie accompanies the rehearsal on an upright piano at the side of the stage.Source ↗

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Dee and Dennis sing together.Source ↗

The troll's toll numberOnly recorded here so far
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Frank performs his number.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Calvin Coolidge referencesOnly recorded here so far
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Gladys claims friendship with Calvin Coolidge.Source ↗

Karate2 other recorded episodes
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Mac jumps at Dennis during their choreographed stage fight.Source ↗

Musical theatre3 other recorded episodes
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Frank, Dee, Dennis and Mac perform together in Charlie’s staged musical.Source ↗

Stage improvisationOnly recorded here so far
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Dee adds an unauthorized disclaimer song.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

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