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CASE FILE · S17 E02

Frank Is in a Coma

S17 E02Photograph not availableDennis, Mac, Charlie and Dee gather beside the apparently unconscious Frank in the staged hospital room.
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The five stages of grief set in for Dee as Frank lies on his deathbed. Meanwhile, the Guys plot their new path forward by pitching their business ventures to Philadelphia's elite.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

Grief follows a tickling attack

Dee remains with the apparently comatose Frank while the men pursue a gala invitation.

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Networking becomes service work

Their formal clothes and compliance get them mistaken for the gala’s staff.

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A benefactor brings worse parties

Simon’s escalating drug use undermines the men’s hopes of financing a Paddy’s franchise.

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The patient is dessert

Frank reveals a cake replica, rented equipment and a pastry chef masquerading as a nurse.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
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Charlie waits at the gala’s bar.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
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Dee reads a drawing while sitting on the floor.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
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Dennis speaks to Simon at the gala.Source ↗

Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
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Frank explains his deception beside the medical equipment.Source ↗

Mac180 other recorded episodes
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Mac stands outside the restroom in a tuxedo.Source ↗

Simon (gala guest)Only recorded here so far
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Simon talks with the prospective business partners.Source ↗

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The disguised pastry chef sits opposite Dee.Source ↗

Locations

Dumpsters3 other recorded episodes
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Charlie found the invitation in a dumpster.Source ↗

Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
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The gang discusses its invitation inside Paddy’s.Source ↗

Objects

Eyeglasses8 other recorded episodes
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Frank wears his dark-framed glasses after the reveal.Source ↗

Heart monitorsOnly recorded here so far
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A monitor displays the staged patient’s heartbeat.Source ↗

Hospital beds2 other recorded episodes
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The apparent patient lies in an adjustable bed.Source ↗

IV dripsOnly recorded here so far
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A suspended IV bag hangs beside Dee.Source ↗

Touchscreen phones22 other recorded episodes
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Dee takes a call beside the bed.Source ↗

Food & drinks

CakeOnly recorded here so far
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Frosting and sponge replace the supposed patient.Source ↗

The Frank cakeOnly recorded here so far
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A cut through the replica reveals layers of cake.Source ↗

Schemes

Franchising Paddy’sOnly recorded here so far
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The men propose a global Paddy’s chain.Source ↗

Costumes

Hospital gown7 other recorded episodes
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The Frank replica wears a patterned patient gown.Source ↗

Tuxedos10 other recorded episodes
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All three men wear black tuxedos and bow ties.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Cocaine5 other recorded episodes
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The men follow Simon into his cocaine-fueled afterparty.Source ↗

MethamphetamineOnly recorded here so far
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The final party centers on Simon’s search for meth.Source ↗

The Ben Franklin Liberty BallOnly recorded here so far
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The men arrive at the gala.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

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