[s14e4] The Gang Chokes Apr 2026

(Pacing) It was a spectacle, Frank. You were making a scene. People were trying to enjoy their calamari and you’re over there performing a solo act of oxygen deprivation. It was uncouth. Frank: I was dying! My face was the color of a Smurf’s backside! Dee: Yeah, and it was a very unflattering shade, Frank. Honestly, you should be thanking us for not recording it. Charlie: I thought it was a bit. I thought you were doing "The Choking Man" bit. It was very convincing, 10 out of 10. Frank: It wasn't a bit! I’m hiring the Waiter. He’s my new guy. He’s the only one with the hands of an angel!

The Waiter (played by Michael Naughton) returns as Frank's savior, leading Frank to believe he's the only person who actually has his back. You could write a piece from the Waiter's perspective, documenting his descent into madness as he realizes that even "saving" a member of the Gang only leads to more torment. 3. Mac’s "Banging" Obsession [S14E4] The Gang Chokes

This episode is a masterclass in the Gang's complete lack of empathy. While Frank is turning blue, the rest of the Gang is preoccupied with their own trivial bickering. A great piece could focus on how this event serves as the ultimate litmus test for their "friendship," highlighting that they don't actually care if Frank lives, they only care how his death would inconvenience them (like losing his money). 2. The Waiter’s "Curse" (Pacing) It was a spectacle, Frank