A premium blend
The gang immediately copies the celebrity-liquor business it criticizes.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S16 E05
Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab
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When news spreads of Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul's visit to Philadelphia to promote their Dos Hermanos mezcal brand, the Guys decide to pitch them their own liquor. And the Gang takes to the skies to get a taste of the glamorous high life.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
A circling holiday
Dee’s supposed Aruba trip is Frank’s flight-mile tax maneuver.
Supporting source ↗An accidental driver
Charlie takes over the actors’ ride and diverts them to Frank.
Supporting source ↗A performance, then refusal
Cranston reveals his threatening speech was acting; both actors reject the investment.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
The fictionalized Paul listens during Cranston’s performance.Source ↗
The fictionalized Cranston performs an intimidating speech aboard the jet.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly182 other recorded episodes
Charlie appears aboard the jet in his chauffeur outfit.Source ↗
Chet Wallum6 other recorded episodes
Chet narrates the television report about Cranston and Paul.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds181 other recorded episodes
Dee examines the old shellfish can aboard the jet.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds178 other recorded episodes
Dennis rehearses his pitch while waiting in line.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds173 other recorded episodes
Frank eats beside the private jet’s window.Source ↗
The driver speaks to Charlie from the parked car.Source ↗
Locations
Paddy’s Pub148 other recorded episodes
The initial liquor-brand planning happens at the bar.Source ↗
Objects
A security scan stops Charlie at the entrance.Source ↗
Private jets2 other recorded episodes
Frank’s cabin becomes the setting for the final pitch.Source ↗
QR codes2 other recorded episodes
The event handler directs guests to a QR code for their photograph.Source ↗
Touchscreen phones22 other recorded episodes
A phone sits on the bar during the call to Frank.Source ↗
Food & drinks
The event backdrop displays the mezcal brand.Source ↗
Charlie drinks his homemade nickel-filled liquor before entering.Source ↗
Dennis proposes combining the gang’s favored spirits.Source ↗
Dee eats from Frank’s decades-old oyster venture.Source ↗
Schemes
The gang seeks the actors’ support for its liquor.Source ↗
Costumes
Charlie keeps the peaked cap on during the meeting.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S09 E01 
Connected through Private jets, Limousine, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S11 E08 Connected through QR codes, Touchscreen phones, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S15 E03 Connected through Coins, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S06 E11 
Connected through Private jets, Frank Reynolds, Dennis Reynolds and 3 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
- Episode frame · visual inspection of S16E05 ↗
- Springfield! Springfield! · episode dialogue ↗
- Episode frame · visual inspection of S16E05 ↗
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