A fundraiser built on a lie
Bonnie’s cancer claim conceals money needed for a statue she and Mrs. Mac damaged.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S08 E06
Charlie's Mom Has Cancer
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In perhaps the most depraved scheme of them all, The Gang rallies around Charlie's mom as she battles cancer. As Mac, Charlie, and Dee struggle with their faith, Frank loses his memory and his mind in a quest for buried treasure, and they're all rocked by a revelation that will shake Paddy's to its very foundation!
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Dr. Jinx’s real job
The supposed healer is the church gardener. His treatment of Mac’s rash was pesticide.
Supporting source ↗Beef, beer and performance
The gang stages a charity event, complete with makeup, a scripted appeal and Dr. Jinx’s band.
Supporting source ↗Frank’s planted clues
Frank pays the psychic and plants money to bait the twins into digging up Barbara’s grave.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Artemis18 other recorded episodes
Artemis stands behind Bonnie during fundraiser preparations.Source ↗
Bonnie Kelly18 other recorded episodes
Bonnie makes her cancer claim to Charlie.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie visits Bonnie at home.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee digs in the garden while Frank watches.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis addresses the fundraiser crowd.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank celebrates after the gang opens the coffin.Source ↗
Psychic JohnOnly recorded here so far
John conducts a reading with Dee and Frank.Source ↗
The fundraiser priestOnly recorded here so far
The priest speaks with Charlie outside the church.Source ↗
The makeover family’s fatherOnly recorded here so far
The family’s father finds Dee and Frank digging in the garden.Source ↗
Character groups
The makeover family1 other recorded episode
The father explains that property taxes forced his family out of the mansion.Source ↗
Locations
Cemeteries2 other recorded episodes
The gang stands over an opened grave at night.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
Paddy’s hosts the fundraiser and live band.Source ↗
Objects
Bass guitarsOnly recorded here so far
Jinx holds an electric bass across his lap.Source ↗
Plant sprayers1 other recorded episode
Mac reacts to Jinx’s spray treatment.Source ↗
Schemes
Beef and Beer and JesusOnly recorded here so far
The event’s named posters flank the band.Source ↗
Faking illness2 other recorded episodes
Bonnie admits she does not have cancer.Source ↗
Costumes
Frank’s wig6 other recorded episodes
Frank identifies the excavated blond hairpiece as his old toupee.Source ↗
Music
Give Up the FunkOnly recorded here so far
The band performs the funk song at the benefit.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Charity events2 other recorded episodes
A fundraiser poster displays Bonnie’s photograph.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S04 E09 Connected through Bald caps, Faking illness, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S04 E12 Connected through The makeover family, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S12 E05 Connected through Plant sprayers, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S03 E09 Connected through Drum kits, Frank’s wig, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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