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CASE FILE · S13 E06

The Gang Solves the Bathroom Problem

Charlie reveals his floral dress and blonde wig to the gang in the bright restroom. — Still from The Gang Solves the Bathroom Problem · sourced from episode inspection · rights remain with their respective owners

Jimmy Buffett is in town and the positive vibes are alive at the bar. But when Mac comes out of the women's bathroom, no one can leave until the bathroom situation is solved.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

A dispute before Buffett

Mac’s bathroom choice triggers a debate that delays the concert outing.

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Comfort has conditions

Charlie’s disguise and the cleaner restroom expose everyone’s private preferences.

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Changing the arrangement

The gang experiments with signs, partitions, sound and competing eligibility rules.

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Common discomfort

Their final discussion recognizes shared vulnerability, though they still dismiss Dee’s advice.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Charlie Kelly182 other recorded episodes

Seen at 04:43

Charlie reveals his dress and wig in the restroom.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds181 other recorded episodes

Seen at 13:48

Dee debates the others from her barstool.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds178 other recorded episodes

Seen at 06:43

Dennis holds the proposed restroom sign.Source ↗

Frank Reynolds173 other recorded episodes

Seen at 16:32

Frank consults his phone during the debate.Source ↗

Mac182 other recorded episodes

Seen at 02:50

Mac argues while wearing a sleeveless purple tropical shirt.Source ↗

Locations

Paddy’s Pub148 other recorded episodes

Seen at 00:12

The gang prepares for its outing around the bar.Source ↗

Paddy’s restrooms1 other recorded episode

Seen at 03:45

The bright restroom contrasts with the dilapidated stalls seen later.Source ↗

Objects

Bathroom partitions

Seen at 12:25

Extra panels extend the worn stall walls.Source ↗

Seen at 08:32

Charlie and Frank present a hand-drawn sign of symbols.Source ↗

Seen at 03:45

The men notice an electric dryer in the better restroom.Source ↗

Handguns21 other recorded episodes

Seen at 13:12

Frank holds his handgun while seated on the toilet.Source ↗

High heels1 other recorded episode

Seen at 05:23

Pink heels complete Charlie’s bathroom outfit.Source ↗

Scented candles

Seen at 13:09

Candles accompany the proposed privacy improvements.Source ↗

Touchscreen phones22 other recorded episodes

Seen at 16:32

Frank uses his phone to look up population figures.Source ↗

Food & drinks

Burritos1 other recorded episode

Seen at 12:53

The gang eats breakfast burritos during the bathroom trial.Source ↗

Chinese takeout

Seen at 02:21

Takeout cartons cover the table as the discussion begins.Source ↗

Running jokes

Little green ghouls1 other recorded episode

Seen at 09:54

Charlie’s belief in ghouls becomes another tangent.Source ↗

Costumes

Charlie’s bathroom disguise

Seen at 05:23

Charlie wears the full floral outfit beside the stall.Source ↗

Parrothead hats

Seen at 18:48

Mac wears a parrot hat while Charlie sports tall straw headwear.Source ↗

Tropical shirts10 other recorded episodes

Seen at 00:12

Colorful tropical shirts establish the gang’s concert outfits.Source ↗

Music

Escape (The Piña Colada Song)

Seen at 00:51

Charlie mistakes Rupert Holmes’s song for a Buffett hit.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Arguments about the Constitution

Seen at 13:35

Frank’s interpretation of the Constitution derails the discussion.Source ↗

The Jimmy Buffett concert

Seen at 00:24

The gang plans to attend Buffett together.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

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