EPISODE

21. Phone Confetti and a Wee Dingle

Christy and Bonnie's relaxing trip to a spa takes a turn when Bonnie lands in jail.

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Bonnie and Adam have a weekend planned in Reno, but Adam suggests Bonnie take Christy as she is very depressed after learning Patrick got engaged. During a stop for ice cream, a police officer notices there are no plates on the car and later arrests Bonnie for having over $2000 in unpaid parking tickets. To get Bonnie out of jail, Christy goes to the nearest ATM after they get Adam to wire money to her account, but the ATM is in a casino and Christy gambles it away. She soon asks Jill for money, but loses that in the casino, too.

Bonnie and the local cop bond over parenting issues and things sort of work out. Note: Allison Janney submitted this episode for consideration due to her nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards. Title meaning: Christy being swayed by the casino and Bonnie's description of Patrick's private parts.

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