1708 - The Gang Gets Ready for Prime Time

Written by: Charlie Day, Rob Rosell & David Hornsby

Directed by: Dave & John Chernin

Airing as Episode 7 on August 13, 2025

Official Synopsis: Upon learning that Frank's making a "Hometown Visit" with his Golden Bachelor partners, the Gang rehearses their family dinner to appeal to America. 

Rough Idea: The Gang, finding out Frank will appear on The Golden Bachelor, prepare themselves to be on Network television. They "put themselves under a focus group to find the “perfect version” of themselves, one that appeals to the widest audience and will offend no one" which involves a hairless Charlie, a "straight" (and tough) Mac, a performing Dee (of course) and a face-lifted Dennis. 

What we know:

• Contrary to Glenn Howerton's claim, this episode is, indeed, a lead-in to The Golden Bachelor Live
• The episode wrapped on December 4, 2024 (the final day of filming for Season 17) and was reportedly a 17.5 hour work day
• Mary Elizabeth was on set during filming for this episode (the "wrap party" occurred in between filming scenes), and was dressed like an old lady:

This look is spotted in the trailer:

• Given the above moment is this episode, and the fact that this episode was filmed last and is therefore the "bald Charlie" episode, these trailer moments are also from this episode:

• And, accordingly, this alt trailer moment, too:

• Mac seems to be mustachioed!

Predictions:

• Due to Charlie Day having shaved his beard prior to the final day of filming, Charlie Kelly may shave for this event (or may be absent toward the end)  Beardless (and bald!) Charlie is happening.

Questions:

• Is Frank in this episode at all? (I don't think so? It seems he may have wrapped early, hence this being #1708, the last episode filmed.)