[s5e3] The Great Recession Apr 2026

To save money, Mac and Dennis "fire" Charlie and Dee, leading to the creation of a "self-sustaining" internal economy using Paddy’s Dollars .

Frank is saved when he receives a massive government "bailout" [S5E3] The Great Recession

Frank Reynolds loses his fortune in a Ponzi scheme (a direct parody of the Bernie Madoff scandal) and unsuccessfully attempts to hang himself, though his neck is "too thick" for the noose. To save money, Mac and Dennis "fire" Charlie

In the episode "The Great Recession" (Season 5, Episode 3), the Gang attempts to navigate the 2008 financial crisis with their typical brand of misguided logic and self-interest. Key Plot Features To save money