The episode files/Season 18/Episode 4

CASE FILE · S18 E04

2026: A Virtual Insanity

Dennis, Charlie and Mac gather beside the driverless taxi under the encampment’s colored lights. — Still from 2026: A Virtual Insanity · sourced from episode inspection · rights remain with their respective owners

The Gang's RV breaks down en route to a Jamiroquai concert, leaving them to fend for themselves in a dangerous wasteland of junkies and street people.

THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD

INSIDE THE CASE.

A nostalgic road trip

The gang abandons its phones, then runs out of fuel.

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A search goes wrong

Mac loses his trousers while Dee drinks from a discarded bottle.

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A failed bargain

Cricket trades his player for foil, then takes over the RV.

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Technology wins

Frank trades teeth for a phone, enabling a ride to the concert.

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THE EVIDENCE

THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.

Characters

Charlie Kelly182 other recorded episodes

Seen at 14:51

Charlie demonstrates the support stand with Cricket.Source ↗

Dee Reynolds181 other recorded episodes

Seen at 09:14

Dee holds the discarded drink bottle at the gas pump.Source ↗

Dennis Reynolds178 other recorded episodes

Seen at 07:02

Dennis wears an oversized hat while discussing the music inside the RV.Source ↗

Frank Reynolds173 other recorded episodes

Seen at 18:07

Frank returns carrying a phone, with gaps in his teeth.Source ↗

Mac182 other recorded episodes

Seen at 06:02

Mac stands without trousers after the encounter with the stranger.Source ↗

Rickety Cricket25 other recorded episodes

Seen at 12:15

Cricket greets Charlie and Dennis beside his music equipment.Source ↗

The encampment guitarist

Seen at 17:43

The guitarist plays beside the gang inside the tent gathering.Source ↗

The friendly stranger

Seen at 05:50

The stranger puts an arm around Mac while giving directions.Source ↗

The gas-station clerk

Seen at 08:26

The clerk points toward the posted sign from behind the window.Source ↗

The truck driver

Seen at 09:34

The truck’s owner approaches Mac and Dee at the pump.Source ↗

Locations

The homeless encampment

Seen at 17:19

Tents, lamps and gathering places fill the neighborhood.Source ↗

Objects

Seen at 12:39

Cricket requests foil for the player.Source ↗

Seen at 01:12

Frank finds the calculator.Source ↗

Seen at 11:51

Cricket’s music equipment stands beside the tent shelving.Source ↗

Seen at 06:02

Mac loses trousers with his wallet.Source ↗

Charlie’s support stand

Seen at 15:03

Cricket leans against Charlie’s improvised support.Source ↗

Gasoline3 other recorded episodes

Seen at 09:02

Mac holds the fuel nozzle during the unsuccessful refueling attempt.Source ↗

Handguns21 other recorded episodes

Seen at 07:50

Frank raises a pistol while guarding the RV.Source ↗

Loose teeth2 other recorded episodes

Seen at 18:07

Frank smiles with visible gaps in his teeth.Source ↗

Self-driving taxis

Seen at 19:19

The autonomous taxi’s hatch is open for the group’s departure.Source ↗

Tents2 other recorded episodes

Seen at 11:39

Charlie and Dennis enter the space where Cricket is staying.Source ↗

The gang’s RV

Seen at 02:00

The large motorhome stops beside the encampment.Source ↗

Costumes

Seen at 07:02

Dennis keeps his tall black concert hat on inside the RV.Source ↗

Tracksuits8 other recorded episodes

Seen at 18:43

Dennis wears a matching green zip-front outfit.Source ↗

Music

Insane in the Brain

Seen at 16:03

Cricket plays Cypress Hill inside.Source ↗

Virtual Insanity

Seen at 19:07

Jamiroquai accompanies their departure.Source ↗

Miscellaneous

Seen at 09:30

Mac attributes Dee’s posture to fentanyl.Source ↗

SOURCES & NOTES.

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