While they are busy arguing and wrestling over a giant inflatable hot dog, Richie accidentally leaves a bottle of Xanax on the catering table. The pills end up in the Ecto Cooler.
In this episode, Carmy and Richie are forced to cater a suburban birthday party for Uncle Jimmy’s (Cicero) son to shave $2,000 off the massive debt the restaurant owes him. The "interesting story" here isn't just about the chaos, but the bizarre calm that follows:
Fans often point out that this episode feels like a crossover with Shameless (Jeremy Allen White's previous show), as the chaotic party energy and casual drug mishap would fit right in at a Gallagher party.
Carmy, ever the perfectionist, decides to make a high-end, homemade version of Ecto Cooler —the neon-green Hi-C drink from the '80s—as a nostalgic treat for the kids.