It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 5 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Dee, obsessed with getting married, tries on wedding dresses despite not having a fiancé, arousing suspicion. She encounters Brad Fisher, an old classmate, who's now engaged. The gang, concerned about Charlie's reaction to his beloved waitress's impending wedding, tries setting him up with a dating profile. Dee's plan to sabotage Brad's wedding backfires. Charlie's awkward date ends disastrously. The twist: Brad's engagements are revenge against high school exes, including Dee and the waitress.

Full Episode S05E05 Recap

### Dress Shop Scene - Dee is trying on wedding dresses but is dissatisfied with the fit. - The shop assistant, Lucy, is suspicious of Dee's intentions, as she's been trying on dresses for over a year without a wedding date. - Dee gives vague answers about her wedding plans, mentioning a church "nearby" and a fiancé named Sam, who supposedly works with sea salt. ### High School Reunion - Dee encounters Brad Fisher, a former classmate, who has dramatically improved in appearance since high school. - They reminisce about their past, and Dee learns that Brad is engaged. ### The Gang Discusses Bees - Charlie, Mac, and Dennis discuss keeping bees in the basement for honey, leading to confusion about wasps and hornets. - Dennis and Mac decide to have a private conversation, leaving Charlie to handle the "hornet situation." ### Dee's Jealousy and The Waitress' Wedding - Dee reveals her jealousy over the waitress getting married before her. - The gang worries about Charlie's reaction to the news, as he's been obsessed with the waitress for years. - Dee plans to sabotage the wedding by luring Brad away from his fiancée. ### Charlie's Dating Profile - The gang tries to help Charlie create a dating profile, suggesting changes to his interests like "milksteak" and "magnets." - They struggle to present Charlie in a favorable light due to his eccentricities. ### Dee's Bachelorette Party Plan - Dee organizes a fake bachelorette party to lure Brad and reveal embarrassing facts about his fiancée. - The plan backfires as Dee's attempts to sabotage the relationship are revealed. ### Charlie's Date - Charlie's date, Jackie, is confused and put off by his awkward behavior and misstatements, like claiming to be a "full-on rapist" instead of a philanthropist. - The date ends abruptly after Charlie's bizarre and inappropriate actions. ### Brad's Revenge Plot - Brad reveals his true intentions: he's been getting revenge on women who broke up with him in high school due to his acne. - Dee and the waitress were both targets of his scheme, and he breaks off the engagement with Dee. ### Conclusion - The episode concludes with the gang realizing the depth of Brad's revenge plot and the impact it had on both Dee and the waitress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why has Dee been trying on wedding dresses for over a year?

She has been pretending to plan a wedding without actually having a fiancé or a wedding date.

Who is Brad Fisher?

Brad Fisher is a former classmate of Dee's from high school.

What is the gang's initial plan for the bees in the basement?

They plan to keep bees for honey production.

Why is Dee jealous of the waitress?

Dee is jealous because the waitress is getting married before her.

What is Charlie's favorite food according to his dating profile?

Milksteak.

What are some of Charlie's interests listed on his dating profile?

Magnets and ghouls.

Why does Dee organize a bachelorette party?

She plans to sabotage Brad's relationship by revealing embarrassing facts about his fiancée.

How does Charlie's date with Jackie go?

It goes poorly due to Charlie's awkward and inappropriate behavior.

What is Brad Fisher's true motive for engaging with Dee and the waitress?

He is seeking revenge on women who broke up with him in high school.

What happens to Brad's engagement with Dee?

Brad breaks off the engagement as part of his revenge scheme.

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