S17E5
The Gang Goes to a Dog Track
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
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.
Our Take
Frank’s scheme at the dog track has its moments, and the gambling spiral with Dennis and Dee produces a few solid laughs, but the Mac and Charlie subplot feels like filler we’ve seen done better before. It’s a middling episode that coasts on the show’s usual chaos without adding anything new. Fine if you’re already watching the season, skippable otherwise.