The waiter acts first
Frank’s friends watch him choke. The waiter rescues him, prompting an intrusive attempt at friendship.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S14 E04
The Gang Chokes
S14 E04Photograph not available
Annoyed that the Gang failed to react as he nearly choked to death on an appetizer, Frank decides the Waiter, his savior, is the only person who has his back.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Care becomes control
Mac secretly feeds Dennis ingredients he avoids, hoping illness will make Dennis dependent on him.
Supporting source ↗A rescuer receives more trouble
Frank disrupts the waiter’s home, relocates his mother and leaves him with unaffordable commitments.
Supporting source ↗The wrong person drinks
A planned rescue of Frank collapses when Dee consumes the poisoned shake. The waiter intervenes again.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie holds a basketball on the outdoor court.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee lies on the restaurant floor as the waiter intervenes.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis questions Mac at their breakfast table.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank sits at the waiter’s table with a hammer nearby.Source ↗
The Waiter4 other recorded episodes
The waiter confronts Frank in his home.Source ↗
The waiter’s motherOnly recorded here so far
The waiter’s mother sits at the table beside Frank.Source ↗
Locations
Charlie’s apartment48 other recorded episodes
Charlie speaks to Frank in their apartment.Source ↗
Mac and Dennis’s apartment20 other recorded episodes
Mac and Charlie discuss the shakes in the apartment.Source ↗
The restaurant in The Gang ChokesOnly recorded here so far
The gang returns to this dining room after recognizing the waiter.Source ↗
The waiter’s houseOnly recorded here so far
The waiter reveals his mother beneath the covering in their living room.Source ↗
Objects
Eyeglasses8 other recorded episodes
Frank wears thick dark-framed glasses at the restaurant.Source ↗
Flat-screen televisions2 other recorded episodes
A television faces the couch where Dennis is lying down.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Protein shakesOnly recorded here so far
Charlie holds one of Mac’s blended drinks.Source ↗
Schemes
Poisoning opponents2 other recorded episodes
Dee drinks the shake intended for Frank.Source ↗
Staged rescues1 other recorded episode
Mac intends to rescue Frank after poisoning him.Source ↗
Costumes
Frank’s wig6 other recorded episodes
Frank wears his dark wig to dinner.Source ↗
Miscellaneous
Basketball4 other recorded episodes
Charlie holds the ball while Mac and Dennis remain by the fence.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S04 E08 Connected through Flat-screen televisions, Hammers, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S03 E08 Connected through Staged rescues, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
S14 E06 Connected through Poisoning opponents, Charlie’s apartment, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S08 E09 Connected through The Waiter, Frank’s wig, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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