A staged ascent
The gigs, manager and television invitation belong to one hoax. Dennis was excluded from the plan.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S09 E01
The Gang Broke Dee
S09 E01Photograph not available
Dee starts to embrace the desperate, self-loathing qualities the guys have beaten into her over the years, sending her stand-up comedy career to unexpected places.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
A circular journey
The jet circles Philadelphia; Dee never makes the promised trip to Los Angeles.
Supporting source ↗Changing stages
Dee moves from a small brick-backed stage to a larger theater with red curtains.
Supporting source ↗The reveal has merchandise
The bar fills with balloons, confetti, a banner and matching shirts at the conclusion.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie stands behind the bar beside Dennis.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee sits at the bar with a cigarette and a cake box.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis and Charlie react to Dee’s defeated behavior.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank drinks at the bar beside Mac.Source ↗
The supposed Hollywood managerOnly recorded here so far
The purported Hollywood manager promises a Conan appearance.Source ↗
Locations
Dee’s apartment29 other recorded episodes
The men gather in Dee’s kitchen.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
Paddy’s becomes the scene of the final reveal.Source ↗
Objects
Cigarettes9 other recorded episodes
Dee smokes while eating at the bar.Source ↗
Microphones4 other recorded episodes
Dee stands at a microphone for her early set.Source ↗
Private jets2 other recorded episodes
Dee boards a private jet with her supposed manager.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Trash cakeOnly recorded here so far
Dee eats discarded, month-old birthday cake.Source ↗
Schemes
Dee’s fabricated breakthroughOnly recorded here so far
The gang reveals Dee’s success was staged.Source ↗
Talent agents1 other recorded episode
Dee’s representation is part of the deception.Source ↗
Running jokes
Dee’s dry-heavingOnly recorded here so far
Dee retches before the supposed television appearance.Source ↗
Sound effects5 other recorded episodes
Dee incorporates vocal sound effects into her routine.Source ↗
Costumes
Slogan T-shirts3 other recorded episodes
Frank wears a shirt celebrating the prank on Dee.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Stand-up comedy1 other recorded episode
Dee performs under the theater lights.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S16 E05 
Connected through Private jets, Limousine, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S04 E09 Connected through Stand-up comedy, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S05 E11 Connected through Talent agents, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S13 E10 Connected through Confetti, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 3 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.