The decision nobody wants
Dee and Dennis inherit responsibility for Pop-Pop’s treatment, then try to outsource the decision to the Lawyer.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S08 E01
Pop-Pop: The Final Solution
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Dennis and Dee's ailing grandfather Pop-Pop is wasting away in the hospital, and they have to decide whether or not to pull the plug. But things get complicated when The Gang learns of Pop-Pop's history as a Nazi, and Mac, Charlie and Frank set off in search of the old man's spoils from the war.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
An uncomfortable family archive
The twins’ nostalgic camp footage reveals that Pop-Pop continued promoting Nazi beliefs after the war.
Supporting source ↗Treasure with a painted surface
Charlie admits painting the dog himself. The final burning reveals another image beneath his work.
Supporting source ↗Mercy with consequences
Dee and Dennis release the shelter dogs. At the hospital, Pop-Pop keeps breathing after the equipment is disconnected.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie presents the dog painting to Mac and Frank.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee listens as the Lawyer explains Pop-Pop’s situation.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis sits beside Dee during the Lawyer’s visit.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank is caught halfway through a window.Source ↗
Pop-Pop’s doctorOnly recorded here so far
The doctor discusses withdrawing the breathing support.Source ↗
Rickety Cricket26 other recorded episodes
Cricket speaks with Mac and Charlie beside the kennels.Source ↗
The Lawyer6 other recorded episodes
The Lawyer brings the family’s end-of-life decision to Paddy’s.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment48 other recorded episodes
Mac searches online from Charlie’s cluttered apartment.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The gang gathers at the bar for Mac’s security announcement.Source ↗
The animal shelterOnly recorded here so far
Dee and Dennis visit Cricket at the kennel cages.Source ↗
The dental officeOnly recorded here so far
Dog pictures decorate the dental treatment room.Source ↗
Objects
Charlie’s dog paintingOnly recorded here so far
Charlie holds the bright, gold-framed dog portrait.Source ↗
Film projectorsOnly recorded here so far
A projector throws the old footage onto the wall.Source ↗
Life-support equipmentOnly recorded here so far
A breathing tube runs from Pop-Pop to the bedside equipment.Source ↗
Security sunglassesOnly recorded here so far
Mac models the dark glasses.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Running jokes
Charlie’s illiteracy22 other recorded episodes
Charlie mangles the dental practice’s name when reading its sign.Source ↗
Cultivating mass3 other recorded episodes
Mac explains that losing weight has compromised bar security.Source ↗
Ocular patdown2 other recorded episodes
Mac calls the glasses an aid to his threat assessments.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S01 E06 Connected through Pop-Pop, Fires, Charlie’s apartment and 5 more.
S05 E02 Connected through Ocular patdown, Fires, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S02 E02 
Connected through Dogs, Fires, Charlie’s illiteracy and 7 more.
S09 E05 Connected through Ocular patdown, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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