At the party, Frank Smith surprises Mordecai by choosing him for a special guest seat on the 1,000th flight—a spot coveted by Frank’s ambitious co-worker, Jackie Carmichael . The Climax and "Downer Ending"
CJ encourages Mordecai to go anyway, trusting him and asking him to bring her back a piece of cake. [S6E20] 1000th Chopper Flight Party
The episode is best known for its dramatic conclusion, which TV Tropes characterizes as a "downer ending": At the party, Frank Smith surprises Mordecai by