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CASE FILE · S17 E05

The Gang Goes to a Dog Track

S17 E05Photograph not availableDennis and Dee stand beside Frank at the dog track, dressed for a much more glamorous race.
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Frank attempts to win big with an old business associate at a West Virginia dog track; Dennis and Dee lose more than their shirts to gambling addiction; Mac and Charlie learn about a simpler way of life.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

The glamorous trip is a dog track

Frank takes the gang to West Virginia, disappointing Dennis and Dee’s Kentucky Derby expectations.

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Winning becomes degradation

Early winnings encourage the siblings to wager their money, clothes and dignity.

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Raw living has a dark turn

Sparky’s care for retired dogs impresses Mac and Charlie. A gunshot ends their visit after closure news.

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Frank was betting on people

The promised breeding deal proves a pretext for a wager on Dennis and Dee’s behavior.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
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Charlie holds a bag of hot dogs on the bus.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
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Dee travels wearing an oversized green fascinator.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
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Dennis wears a pale striped suit and blue bow tie.Source ↗

Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
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Frank wears Dee’s green fascinator while talking to another bettor.Source ↗

LouisOnly recorded here so far
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Louis stands with Frank in a striped shirt and cap.Source ↗

Mac180 other recorded episodes
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Mac stands beside Charlie overlooking the dog track.Source ↗

Sherlock BonesOnly recorded here so far
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Sparky supports Sherlock Bones inside the kennel area.Source ↗

SparkyOnly recorded here so far
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Sparky talks to Mac and Charlie beside the track.Source ↗

Locations

The West Virginia dog trackOnly recorded here so far
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The gang arrives inside the dog-racing venue.Source ↗

Objects

Binoculars5 other recorded episodes
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Binoculars rest on the table beside Dennis.Source ↗

Buses6 other recorded episodes
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Dee and Dennis occupy adjacent coach seats.Source ↗

DiceOnly recorded here so far
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Colored dice scatter across the gaming table.Source ↗

Dog kennel1 other recorded episode
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Wire enclosures line the kennel’s corridor.Source ↗

Trash bags7 other recorded episodes
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Dennis and Dee use black bags as replacement clothing.Source ↗

Food & drinks

Corn nutsOnly recorded here so far
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Charlie picks up the snacks around the track.Source ↗

Hot dogs5 other recorded episodes
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Charlie’s clear bag contains uncooked hot dogs.Source ↗

Schemes

Sports betting2 other recorded episodes
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Dennis and Dee celebrate their early race winnings.Source ↗

Costumes

Seersucker suitsOnly recorded here so far
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Dennis’s pale suit has fine vertical stripes.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Dogs4 other recorded episodes
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A greyhound looks out through a metal enclosure.Source ↗

Fires12 other recorded episodes
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Sparky’s trailer burns during the closing credits.Source ↗

Greyhound racingOnly recorded here so far
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Racing dogs pass across the distant track.Source ↗

Raw-dog travelOnly recorded here so far
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Mac deliberately travels without comforts.Source ↗

Rock paper scissorsOnly recorded here so far
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The siblings gamble with hand gestures.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.