A failed parole stunt
Luther plays a recording that exposes Mac and Charlie’s lies, leaving them convinced he will seek revenge.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S04 E05
Mac and Charlie Die
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After Mac's revenge-obsessed father is released from prison, Mac and Charlie fake their deaths to save their lives. Frank, Dee and Dennis find unique ways of dealing with the loss of the guys.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
An unconvincing explosion
They steal Dee’s car and try a crash, grenade and gunfire to stage their deaths. Mac becomes fixated on a wedding dress.
Supporting source ↗The wrong party
A bathroom discovery leads Frank and Dennis to a masked gathering whose buffet disappoints Dennis’s expectations.
Supporting source ↗Demands from the dead
The farewell tape includes a list of funeral demands. Dee doubts the deaths, while the fugitives hide nearby.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly182 other recorded episodes
Charlie and Mac address the parole panel.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds181 other recorded episodes
Dee reads the written demands left by Mac and Charlie.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds178 other recorded episodes
Dennis arrives at the party wearing a dark beaked mask.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds173 other recorded episodes
Frank wears an elaborate pale mask and black cape.Source ↗
Luther McDonald8 other recorded episodes
Luther sits before the parole panel with a guard behind him.Source ↗
The shopkeeper leans across the counter.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment49 other recorded episodes
Mac helps Charlie remove teeth in the apartment.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub148 other recorded episodes
The remaining gang watches the farewell video at Paddy’s.Source ↗
The pair browse a glass counter crowded with goods.Source ↗
Objects
Boxing gloves1 other recorded episode
Charlie holds a dark boxing glove at the pawnshop counter.Source ↗
Camcorders17 other recorded episodes
Mac carries the camera before leaving the apartment.Source ↗
Charlie stands beside Dee’s blue car before the crash.Source ↗
Eyeglasses15 other recorded episodes
Frank wears his dark-framed glasses while Dee reads the letter.Source ↗
Charlie holds up the grenade at the pawnshop.Source ↗
Loose teeth2 other recorded episodes
Charlie holds up a tooth after the improvised extraction.Source ↗
The glory hole3 other recorded episodes
Frank peers through a viewing slot above the taped opening.Source ↗
Schemes
Faking death2 other recorded episodes
Their recorded farewell is played on the bar television.Source ↗
Running jokes
Car destroyed2 other recorded episodes
Mac and Charlie wreck, grenade and shoot at Dee's blue Dodge Neon while faking their deaths.Source ↗
Costumes
Masquerade masks1 other recorded episode
Frank and Dennis arrive with ornate beaked masks.Source ↗
Wedding dresses5 other recorded episodes
Mac keeps the white wedding dress on outside the shop.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Mac and Charlie testify against Luther.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S05 E02 
Connected through Car theft, Car destroyed, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S04 E06 Connected through Faking death, The glory hole, Luther McDonald and 9 more.
S10 E04 
Connected through Recorder, The glory hole, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S02 E05 Connected through Boxing gloves, Charlie’s apartment, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
- Episode reference · visual inspection of S04E05 ↗
- Springfield! Springfield! · episode dialogue ↗
- It's Always Sunny Wiki · Dee's cars ↗
- Episode frame · visual inspection of S04E05 ↗
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