At the start of the episode Frank and his brother Gino physically fight in the bar (grunting and scuffling). In flashback scenes Frank also describes violent beatings in the 1960s-era conflict with Reggie/Hakim and the group references past incidents of violent assaults.

During the initial altercation Gino repeatedly shouts, 'I'll kill you, I'll kill you, I'll kill you!' directed at Frankie, constituting a verbal death threat.

After Frank's return from prison a small 'bump of coke' is shown and Gino is openly using drugs in the club, which is an on-screen depiction of cocaine possession/use.