An entry fee, not a conspiracy
The association requires a form and ten dollars. The gang has been returning defaced applications.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S09 E03
The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award
S09 E03Photograph not available
Tired of failing to be recognized for their years of service in the bar industry, the gang changes their ways to give the patrons what they think they want.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
The wrong kind of chemistry
Dennis borrows Sudz’s flirtation and friendly banter; Mac and Dee turn the imitation into hostility.
Supporting source ↗A brighter Paddy’s
Colored lighting and Dee’s conspicuous makeup transform the bar for industry night.
Supporting source ↗Two keyboard performances
Charlie first performs for the gang, then returns to his keyboard during the disastrous industry gathering.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie performs at his decorated keyboard.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee stands under bright light in heavy makeup.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis coaches Mac behind the bar.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank brings a paper gift bag into the manager’s office.Source ↗
The bar association officialOnly recorded here so far
The official explains the entry process.Source ↗
Locations
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The gang regroups around the keyboard after industry night.Source ↗
The Restaurant and Bar AssociationOnly recorded here so far
The five gather in the association’s office.Source ↗
Objects
Banter cardsOnly recorded here so far
Mac and Dee rehearse from cards.Source ↗
Keyboards3 other recorded episodes
Charlie plays the portable keyboard beside the pool table.Source ↗
Microphones4 other recorded episodes
Charlie sings into a stand-mounted microphone.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Caribbean ParadiseOnly recorded here so far
Mac offers Paddy’s competing cocktail.Source ↗
The Blue HoleOnly recorded here so far
The group samples Sudz’s fishbowl drink.Source ↗
Schemes
Industry nightOnly recorded here so far
The association’s visitors inspect Paddy’s.Source ↗
Running jokes
Spitting at guestsOnly recorded here so far
The gang spits at the departing visitors.Source ↗
Costumes
Paddy’s T-shirts5 other recorded episodes
Frank wears a green Paddy’s shirt beneath his jacket.Source ↗
Music
Charlie’s Paddy’s Pub songOnly recorded here so far
Charlie plays his first proposed bar song.Source ↗
The spider songOnly recorded here so far
Charlie’s second song turns on the guests.Source ↗
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CONNECTED EPISODES.
S07 E03 
Connected through Keyboards, Artemis, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S03 E09 Connected through Keyboards, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S17 E01 Connected through Keyboards, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S02 E09 Connected through Paddy’s T-shirts, Artemis, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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