The shortcut strands them
Mac swerves for a squirrel and crashes, splitting the group.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S06 E11
The Gang Gets Stranded in the Woods
S06 E11Photograph not available
When the gang goes to Atlantic City for a charity benefit, Frank, Dee and Mac get lost en route. But Dennis and Charlie hitch a ride to town and have the time of their lives.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Saying yes, selectively
A trucker tests Charlie’s adventurous spirit before roulette rewards it.
Supporting source ↗A forest conversion
Frank befriends a rabbit. Mac demands a crow’s funeral, but hunger erodes Frank’s concern.
Supporting source ↗Someone else gets the dream
Charlie becomes Frank and Dennis becomes Mac. They leave aboard a private jet.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
ByronOnly recorded here so far
Byron sits at the wheel of the truck carrying Dennis and Charlie.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie takes the microphone on the benefit stage.Source ↗
Chase Utley1 other recorded episode
Chase Utley sits beside Ryan Howard during the after-party.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee cradles the rabbit after the overnight ordeal.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis sits beside the Phillies players at the charity banquet.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank explores the woods in his shiny leather suit.Source ↗
Peter Peter Nickel-EaterOnly recorded here so far
The rabbit sits on the forest floor before Dee carries it.Source ↗
Ryan HowardOnly recorded here so far
Ryan Howard stands beside Charlie near the banquet stage.Source ↗
Locations
Atlantic City1 other recorded episode
Casino signs mark Dennis and Charlie’s arrival at their destination.Source ↗
Objects
Baseball gloves2 other recorded episodes
Mac plans to oil his glove for a catch with Chase Utley.Source ↗
Private jets2 other recorded episodes
Charlie travels home seated in a private aircraft.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Sparkling wine1 other recorded episode
Charlie holds a flute aboard the aircraft.Source ↗
Schemes
Impersonation4 other recorded episodes
Charlie presents himself as Frank, while Dennis assumes Mac’s identity.Source ↗
Running jokes
Costumes
Leather suitOnly recorded here so far
Frank wears matching glossy brown trousers and jacket.Source ↗
Music
Glory DaysOnly recorded here so far
The Springsteen song accompanies the players’ night out with Dennis and Charlie.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Charity events2 other recorded episodes
A banner identifies the banquet as an animal charity event.Source ↗
Funerals and memorials9 other recorded episodes
Mac insists that the dead crow receive a funeral.Source ↗
Hitchhiking1 other recorded episode
A large truck stops for Dennis and Charlie at the roadside.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S16 E03 Connected through Chase Utley, Baseball gloves, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S02 E03 Connected through Sparkling wine, Tuxedos, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S02 E08 Connected through Atlantic City, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S05 E02 Connected through Hitchhiking, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.