CASE FILE · S10 E04

Charlie Work

S10 E04Photograph not availableCharlie escorts health inspector Sandy Lawler through Paddy’s.
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When a surprise health inspection falls on the same day as one of the gang's less hygienic schemes, Charlie tries to keep the gang working together to make sure Paddy's makes the grade.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

The scam in one explanation

Rewards buy steaks; chicken contamination creates a refund claim. Dee’s extra zero expands the order to four thousand.

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The grade is Charlie’s victory

Sandy awards the highest grade despite the dumpster setback. The gang remains focused on its scam and ignores his work.

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A restaurant made in moments

A painted sign and an alley table temporarily turn the pub into a steakhouse for the delivery driver.

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Two kinds of concealment

The inspection route passes hidden birds and a painted Frank; the apparent order depends on constant movement behind Sandy’s back.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
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Charlie guides Sandy through the inspection.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
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Dee receives instructions for the driver’s meal.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
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Dennis maintains his bartender performance.Source ↗

Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
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Frank stands beside the steak packages before hiding the truck.Source ↗

Mac180 other recorded episodes
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Mac stands among the chicken cages.Source ↗

Sandy LawlerOnly recorded here so far
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Sandy delivers her inspection findings outside the bar.Source ↗

The steak delivery driverOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie escorts the driver inside.Source ↗

Locations

Air vents4 other recorded episodes
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Charlie orders the birds moved through the vents.Source ↗

Dumpsters3 other recorded episodes
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Charlie instructs Dee to clear the improvised dining area.Source ↗

Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
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Charlie coordinates the inspection throughout the bar.Source ↗

Objects

Blenders1 other recorded episode
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Charlie uses the blender to interrupt the power.Source ↗

Carbon monoxide detectorOnly recorded here so far
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Dee reaches up to test the basement alarm.Source ↗

Carmine’s steakhouse signOnly recorded here so far
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The sign presents the bar as Carmine’s steakhouse.Source ↗

Homemade signs5 other recorded episodes
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Dennis holds the newly painted restaurant sign.Source ↗

Joke stoolOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie repeatedly slams a stool to weaken it.Source ↗

The glory hole3 other recorded episodes
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Charlie covers the opening in the partition.Source ↗

Vacuum sealerOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis and Dee work with the packaging machine.Source ↗

Food & drinks

Lemons3 other recorded episodes
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Sealed produce fills the storage shelves.Source ↗

Limes3 other recorded episodes
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Limes are packaged with the other bar supplies.Source ↗

Steaks3 other recorded episodes
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Packaged steaks stack up beside Frank.Source ↗

Schemes

Airline miles scamOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie reconstructs the rewards-and-refund scam.Source ↗

Running jokes

Charlie work13 other recorded episodes
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Charlie repairs the restroom before the inspection.Source ↗

Costumes

Body paint1 other recorded episode
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Frank paints a shirt onto his torso.Source ↗

Music

Recorder2 other recorded episodes
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Frank imitates the detector’s note from his hiding place.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Health inspection2 other recorded episodes
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Sandy begins by inspecting the bathrooms.Source ↗

Live chickensOnly recorded here so far
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Live chickens crowd the back office.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.