A bar full of dates
The gang uses group dates to attract customers, then neglects serving them.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S10 E02
The Gang Group Dates
S10 E02Photograph not available
The gang gets into the online dating scene to expand their matchmaking potential.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Approval has a cost
Dennis’s pursuit of a better score culminates in a promise ring for the Waitress; she cannot access the rating site.
Supporting source ↗A portable rescue story
The blue leash supplies Dennis’s invented dog with a physical prop.
Supporting source ↗Rehearsing spontaneity
Frank’s whiteboard and whistle turn casual conversation into a coached routine.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie stands beside Dennis before the first date.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee reviews a dating profile on her laptop.Source ↗
Dee’s spinal-surgeon dateOnly recorded here so far
Dee dismisses her date’s surgical work while pursuing her own plan.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis offers the Waitress a ring.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank runs a conversation rehearsal at the whiteboard.Source ↗
Ryan (Bunchers)Only recorded here so far
Ryan arrives for another group date, surprising Dee.Source ↗
The Waitress38 other recorded episodes
The Waitress meets Dennis at a restaurant.Source ↗
Locations
Dee’s apartment29 other recorded episodes
The surgeon leaves Dee’s apartment the following morning.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The bar becomes a venue for the gang’s group dates.Source ↗
Objects
Dog leashesOnly recorded here so far
A blue leash lies in Dennis’s hands.Source ↗
Promise ringsOnly recorded here so far
A hand opens the small blue ring box.Source ↗
WhiteboardsOnly recorded here so far
The board lists subjects to avoid on dates.Source ↗
Schemes
Online dating2 other recorded episodes
Dee uses dating and rating websites.Source ↗
The D.E.N.N.I.S. System4 other recorded episodes
Dennis brings a leash for his invented rescue-dog story.Source ↗
The DEE systemOnly recorded here so far
Dee explains her strategy of giving men poor ratings.Source ↗
Running jokes
Five-star manOnly recorded here so far
Dennis pressures his dates for a perfect score.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S07 E08 Connected through Facebook, Laptops, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S15 E03 
Connected through Whistles, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S08 E08 Connected through Online dating, Laptops, Dee’s apartment and 6 more.
S05 E05 
Connected through Online dating, Dee’s apartment, The Waitress and 6 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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