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CASE FILE · S12 E06

Hero or Hate Crime?

S12 E06Photograph not availableMac stands before the arbitration room’s flags after deciding to remain out.
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The gang goes to a professional arbitrator to decide who's the rightful owner of a scratch off lottery ticket. While they're there they also try to clear up whether or not the events surrounding the scratcher prove that Frank is a hero or hate monger.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

Ownership before value

The gang hires arbitrators to divide an unscratched ticket instead of checking whether it has won.

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A warning with a slur

Frank’s insult triggers Charlie’s rescue kick, entangling gratitude with the gang’s prejudices.

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The declaration lasts

Mac initially comes out to claim the prize, then chooses to stay out after the paperwork is signed.

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Fourteen dollars remain

The ticket wins $10,000, but seventeen hours of arbitration cost $9,986. The gang assigns Mac the bill.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

CassieOnly recorded here so far
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Cassie serves Dee at the coffee counter.Source ↗

Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
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Charlie kicks Mac away from the falling piano.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
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Dee emerges carrying a medical reference book.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
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Dennis presents Mac’s modified bicycle.Source ↗

FaithOnly recorded here so far
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Faith listens to the competing accounts.Source ↗

Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
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Frank argues that his warning saved Mac.Source ↗

Mac180 other recorded episodes
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Mac decides to remain openly gay after receiving the ticket.Source ↗

MargieOnly recorded here so far
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Margie delivers the bill after the ruling.Source ↗

PhilOnly recorded here so far
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Phil questions the gang across the conference table.Source ↗

Locations

The coffee shop2 other recorded episodes
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The remembered purchase takes place at the coffee counter.Source ↗

Objects

Ass Pounder 40001 other recorded episode
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Mac displays the bicycle’s modified mechanism.Source ↗

Bicycles8 other recorded episodes
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The exercise bicycle is brought into the hearing.Source ↗

Books7 other recorded episodes
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The dropped book lies open beside Dee’s bag.Source ↗

Cigarettes9 other recorded episodes
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Charlie smokes at the conference table.Source ↗

Legal documents7 other recorded episodes
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The remaining gang members examine the arbitration bill.Source ↗

Lottery ticketsOnly recorded here so far
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Mac displays the disputed yellow scratcher.Source ↗

Medical booksOnly recorded here so far
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A large medical reference book rests in Dee’s arms.Source ↗

Mirrors6 other recorded episodes
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Frank’s concealed mirror setup is exposed during the testimony.Source ↗

Food & drinks

Coffee8 other recorded episodes
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Dee buys the drink while withholding Dennis’s intended tip.Source ↗

Gummy wormsOnly recorded here so far
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A sweets packet lies among the table’s evidence.Source ↗

Music

Piano1 other recorded episode
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A piano hangs from ropes above the pavement.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

ArbitrationOnly recorded here so far
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The gang assembles around the conference table.Source ↗

Mac coming out2 other recorded episodes
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Mac keeps his declaration after signing for the winnings.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

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