The Gang learns the Waitress is marrying Dee's ex-boyfriend Brad, and they try to distract Charlie by setting him up on a date while Dee attempts to sabotage the wedding. In the end, Dee's plan fails, Charlie's date shows up and he seems to move on, and the Gang's schemes collapse into chaos.
Set List
Interiors Dee's apartment, Paddy's Pub, Charlie's apartment, Dee's apartment (bachelorette party)
Exteriors Street outside Dee's apartment
Placement
- Fifth episode of the fifth season
- Continues the Gang's obsession with the Waitress
- Follows the pattern of the Gang meddling in others' relationships
References
Pop Culture References
Edward James OlmospersonBrad says Dee told him he'd grow up to look like Edward James Olmos.
Sherlock HolmespersonCharlie suggests wearing a checkered hat and pipe to look like Sherlock Holmes.
Callbacks
- The Waitress is a recurring character from earlier seasons
- Dee's history with Brad from high school is mentioned
- Artemis is a recurring side character
Tropes used
- The Gang's plan backfires
- Charlie's bizarre logic and interests
- Dee's desperate attempts to be the center of attention
- Mac and Dennis manipulating Charlie
Tropes subverted
- The wedding sabotage plot fails completely
- Charlie's date actually shows up and seems interested
- The Waitress remains oblivious to the Gang's schemes
Threads planted, where they pay off
- Charlie's relationship with the Waitress continues to be a running gag
- The Gang's incompetence in romance is a recurring theme
Production file
- Written by Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day, directed by Fred Savage, aired October 15, 2009 on FX to an unrecorded number of viewers.
- Season 5, episode 5 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Scene by scene
Scene 1
Dee Tries On Wedding Dresses
Bridal shopScene Summary
- Dee tries on wedding dresses and lies about getting married.
- She runs into her ex-boyfriend Brad, who is engaged to the Waitress.
Recap Girl play-by-play
- Dee argues with a saleswoman about her fake wedding.
- Brad recognizes Dee and they catch up.
- Brad introduces his fianc茅e, the Waitress.
Color Host notes
- Dee's lies are immediately exposed, setting up her humiliation.
- The Waitress's entrance is a dramatic reveal.
Scene 2
The Hornet Nest
Paddy's Pub basementScene Summary
- Mac and Dennis find a hornet nest and argue about it.
- Charlie gets stung trying to get honey from hornets.
Recap Girl play-by-play
- Mac pokes at the nest, Dennis warns him.
- Charlie insists hornets make honey and gets stung.
- Dennis and Mac retreat to the office.
Color Host notes
- Charlie's ignorance about insects is played for laughs.
- The hornet nest is a physical comedy prop.
Scene 3
The Gang Plots
Paddy's Pub officeScene Summary
- Dennis reveals the Waitress is marrying Dee's ex.
- They decide to distract Charlie with a date.
Recap Girl play-by-play
- Dennis tells Mac and Dee about the wedding.
- Dee admits Brad is her ex and she wants to sabotage.
- They agree to set Charlie up on a date.
Color Host notes
- The Gang's selfish motivations are clear.
- Dee's jealousy is a key driver.
Scene 4
Charlie's Dating Profile
Charlie's apartmentScene Summary
- Mac and Dennis try to create a dating profile for Charlie.
- Charlie insists on including bizarre details like milk steak and ghouls.
Recap Girl play-by-play
- Mac and Dennis arrive to find Charlie smoking hornets.
- They take a photo and ask about his likes.
- Charlie says milk steak, magnets, ghouls; they ignore him.
Color Host notes
- Charlie's eccentricities are highlighted.
- Mac and Dennis's frustration grows.
Scene 5
Dee Plans a Bachelorette Party
Street outside Dee's apartmentScene Summary
- Dee invites Brad and the Waitress to a bachelorette party.
- Brad accepts, hoping to meet friends.
Recap Girl play-by-play
- Dee flags down Brad and the Waitress in traffic.
- She offers to throw a bachelorette party.
- Brad agrees despite the Waitress's reluctance.
Color Host notes
- Dee's aggressive sales pitch is awkward.
- The traffic honking adds comic pressure.
Scene 6
The Bachelorette Party
Dee's apartmentScene Summary
- The Gang tries to sabotage the wedding with embarrassing stories.
- Charlie's date arrives late, and he seems to connect with her.
Recap Girl play-by-play
- Dee's mother and Mrs. Kelly are recruited to insult the Waitress.
- Charlie eats too much cheese and is coached on his backstory.
- The party devolves into chaos; Charlie's date Jackie arrives.
Color Host notes
- The Gang's sabotage attempts backfire.
- Charlie's date is a surprise twist.
Scene 7
Charlie Meets Jackie
Dee's apartmentScene Summary
- Jackie arrives late and seems interested in Charlie.
- Charlie is bleeding but they start a conversation.
Recap Girl play-by-play
- Jackie introduces herself to Charlie.
- Charlie notices he's bleeding from a hornet sting.
- They begin talking despite the chaos.
Color Host notes
- The scene offers a rare moment of potential for Charlie.
- The bleeding adds a gross-out comedy element.
Verbatim lines
I don't know. What do you think? It's kind of doing nothing for my hip area and making a mess of my boobs.
He's a salt seaman.
I just got stung! That was a hornet! This is a hornets nest!
Milk steak.
I'm a full on re Ph-Philio- Philian- Philanthropist.
How much cheese is too much cheese?
Sources: It's Always Sunny Wiki 路 transcript saved locally (tv-scripts corpus) 路 trope/callback data from the AlwaysSunny trope index