A game mistaken for combat
Sleepless gaming produces nightmares; sleep restores Mac and Frank.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S12 E07
PTSDee
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After finding out she's a male stripper's "rock bottom," Dee goes on a mission to prove she's the best thing that ever happened to him. Dennis takes over for the stripper with the help of his bag boy, Charlie. Meanwhile, Mac and Frank get sucked into a VR war game that causes Mac to develop his own case of PTSD.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
An invented veteran
Mike’s soldier identity belongs to his stripping act.
Supporting source ↗A disastrous double act
Dennis makes Charlie his junior partner, then their sentimental routine fails.
Supporting source ↗Revenge finds a daughter
Dee arranges Mike’s humiliating performance for Janie after he insults her.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie holds the pink prop backstage.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee watches Mike discover her revenge.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis performs in an open black shirt.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank wakes at the desk after another game dream.Source ↗
Luther McDonald8 other recorded episodes
Luther appears wounded inside Mac’s nightmare.Source ↗
Mike the stripperOnly recorded here so far
Mike returns to collect his watch.Source ↗
Rickety Cricket26 other recorded episodes
Cricket emcees in a cowboy hat and open vest.Source ↗
The old man2 other recorded episodes
The old man sleeps behind Frank.Source ↗
Locations
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The bar becomes an audience-filled performance venue.Source ↗
Objects
BlindfoldsOnly recorded here so far
Mike’s front-row spectator wears a cloth over her eyes.Source ↗
Cheese lollipopOnly recorded here so far
Charlie identifies his colored prop as cheese.Source ↗
Microphones4 other recorded episodes
Cricket announces the performers.Source ↗
VR headsetsOnly recorded here so far
Mac and Frank wear headsets at the bar.Source ↗
Wristwatches1 other recorded episode
Mike’s missing watch prompts his return.Source ↗
Costumes
Daddy and the Boy1 other recorded episode
Dennis and Charlie wait behind the curtain in costume.Source ↗
Military disguises1 other recorded episode
Mike wears camouflage as a stripper, not a veteran.Source ↗
Music
Cat’s in the CradleOnly recorded here so far
The song plays during the father-and-son act.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Dream sequences5 other recorded episodes
Mac dreams his father is strangling him.Source ↗
Sleep deprivationOnly recorded here so far
Mac attributes their nightmares to sleepless gaming.Source ↗
Video games5 other recorded episodes
The combat opening represents Mac and Frank’s game.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S12 E09 
Connected through Daddy and the Boy, Dream sequences, Rickety Cricket and 6 more.
S02 E01 
Connected through Military disguises, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S17 E04 Connected through Body oil, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S01 E02 Connected through Wristwatches, Paddy’s Pub, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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