A dry cruise
Mac seeks fellowship; the others smuggle beer.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S11 E09
The Gang Goes to Hell: Part 1
S11 E09Photograph not available
The gang tries to take a vacation from their usual dynamic by going on a cruise, but old habits die hard.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Fellowship unsettles Mac
David and Scott challenge Mac’s punitive beliefs and denial.
Supporting source ↗Misconduct earns confinement
Assault, interference and intimidation land four members in the brig.
Supporting source ↗Mac closes the door
Mac joins them voluntarily and announces he is gay.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Captain GarciaOnly recorded here so far
Captain Garcia confronts Frank and Charlie at the buffet.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie explores below deck in his red shirt and bucket hat.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee confronts Marlene on the talent-show stage.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis corners the passenger in the corridor.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank reveals the cans concealed beneath his coat.Source ↗
Locations
The Christian cruise1 other recorded episode
Passengers relax on the ship’s open deck.Source ↗
The ship’s brig1 other recorded episode
Four members of the gang sit together in confinement.Source ↗
Objects
Playing cards2 other recorded episodes
Marlene raises a card during the disputed trick.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Torpedo juiceOnly recorded here so far
Frank and Charlie bring their fuel-based drinks onto the bridge.Source ↗
Schemes
Impersonation4 other recorded episodes
Frank uses his captain’s costume to roam the ship.Source ↗
Running jokes
The implication2 other recorded episodes
Dennis invokes the passenger’s isolation while pressuring her.Source ↗
Costumes
Charlie’s Gilligan costume1 other recorded episode
Charlie wears a red pullover and white bucket hat.Source ↗
Jesus chain1 other recorded episode
Cross necklaces hang over the passengers’ shirts.Source ↗
Nautical outfits4 other recorded episodes
Frank dresses in a captain’s white uniform.Source ↗
Music
Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the BoatOnly recorded here so far
The group rehearses the Guys and Dolls number.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Magic tricksOnly recorded here so far
Marlene performs before the seated passengers.Source ↗
ShuffleboardOnly recorded here so far
Colored discs lie on the numbered deck court.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S11 E10 Connected through Charlie’s Gilligan costume, The Christian cruise, The ship’s brig and 6 more.
S07 E09 Connected through Whips, Suitcases, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S06 E03 Connected through The implication, Nautical outfits, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S02 E03 Connected through Jesus chain, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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