A political sales pitch
Cindy courts opposing customers with differently branded wine, then targets Murphy’s business.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S13 E01
The Gang Makes Paddy's Great Again
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Meet Cindy, the new, ethnically diverse female member of the gang who can successfully pull off scams. Everything is working until Mac introduces a new member: a life-like sex doll that looks exactly like Dennis. Directed by Todd Biermann.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
A substitute takes control
Mac’s Dennis replica revives the gang’s insecurities before the real man returns.
Supporting source ↗A relationship collapses
Charlie leaves the doll with the Waitress; their ensuing argument ends the relationship.
Supporting source ↗The familiar choice
Dennis returns, and the gang dismisses Cindy despite her more successful leadership.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie relabels wine bottles with Mac.Source ↗
Cindy (Paddy’s strategist)Only recorded here so far
Cindy presents her plan beside the handwritten board.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee stands beside Frank in her dark outfit.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
The real Dennis rejoins the gang at Paddy’s.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank holds the large brass instrument at the bar.Source ↗
The Waitress38 other recorded episodes
The Waitress sits beside the doll in Charlie’s apartment.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment48 other recorded episodes
Charlie speaks to the Waitress in the shared apartment.Source ↗
Mac and Dennis’s apartment20 other recorded episodes
Mac sets bowls on the apartment’s yellow table.Source ↗
Murphy’s PubOnly recorded here so far
Cindy proposes stealing the rival bar’s customers.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The familiar green doors mark the bar entrance.Source ↗
Strip clubs5 other recorded episodes
The gang gathers around tables beside the stage.Source ↗
Objects
The Dennis dollOnly recorded here so far
The open-mouthed replica sits at the dinner table.Source ↗
Touchscreen phones22 other recorded episodes
Charlie takes another call while Mac reclines.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Conservative WhineOnly recorded here so far
The first wine label targets liberal customers.Source ↗
Energy drinks2 other recorded episodes
Mac includes energy drinks with the meal.Source ↗
Liberal TearsOnly recorded here so far
The replacement label is intended for conservative customers.Source ↗
Mac’s Famous Mac and Cheese1 other recorded episode
Mac serves his usual dinner for the planning meeting.Source ↗
Running jokes
Imagined criticismOnly recorded here so far
The gang imagines the replica judging their work.Source ↗
Costumes
The duster3 other recorded episodes
Mac wears the long black coat beside the replica.Source ↗
Music
Higher LoveOnly recorded here so far
The song accompanies the Waitress and doll reveal.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S11 E05 Connected through Mac’s Famous Mac and Cheese, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S16 E01 Connected through Energy drinks, Mac and Dennis’s apartment, Charlie’s apartment and 6 more.
S02 E06 Connected through Energy drinks, The Waitress, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S04 E06 Connected through The duster, Mac and Dennis’s apartment, Charlie’s apartment and 6 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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