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Shameless Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Jan 9, 201158 mins
In the series premiere, drunken father Frank is no use to his dysfunctional family; Fiona meets a handsome stranger when her purse is stolen; Lip is shocked to discover his brother Ian is gay and tries to hook him up with a willing neighbor.
Episode 2
Frank the Plank
Sun, Jan 16, 201154 mins
Drunk as a skunk, Frank has a run-in with Karen's father and returns home to take it out on Ian. The next day is Friday, and Frank is nowhere to be found, which is a bit odd since he never misses disability check day. The family starts a manhunt. .
Episode 3
Aunt Ginger
Sun, Jan 23, 201151 mins
Fiona turns her attentions to Tony, a cop who has had a crush on her since childhood, but Steve isn't willing to give up without a fight; Ian is targeted by the brothers of a girl he spurned; the whole family searches for elderly Aunt Ginger, who owns their house.
Episode 4
Casey Casden
Sun, Jan 30, 201144 mins
A sad and lonely Debbie steals a little boy from a birthday party, forcing the family to scheme a way to return him without drawing the attention of the Chicago PD; a web of lies ends in a marriage proposal from Kevin, who is already married.
Episode 5
Three Boys
Sun, Feb 6, 201143 mins
The family fakes a wedding when they learn Kevin's new fiancee comes with a substantial dowry; Frank deals with bad medical news by spiraling out of control; Steve looks for a new car, with Fiona along for the ride.
Episode 6
Killer Carl
Sun, Feb 13, 201149 mins
Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent after receiving a letter from Carl's teacher; Lip gets busted taking the SAT for fellow students in exchange for cash; Kash and Ian are ashamed at their failure to stop a string of robberies at the Kash and Grab; Frank's poor business acumen continues to have negative consequences.
Episode 7
Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
Sun, Feb 20, 201143 mins
Frank takes a big risk when two goons demand the six grand he owes them; Fiona agrees to a night away with Steve, leaving Liam in agoraphobic Sheila's care; Ian is fed up with Mickey's bullying of Kash and goes to do something about it, leading to a violent scene.
Episode 8
It's Time to Kill the Turtle
Sun, Feb 27, 201146 mins
When Frank gives up drinking, Sheila worries he'll no longer be attracted to her, while Carl and Debbie enjoy having their dad back - despite Lip's warning that it won't last. Fiona barely has time to notice Steve's suspicious behavior as she scrambles to earn money and find a better job. When Lip meets with a college professor, Karen begins to question their relationship.
Episode 9
But at Last Came a Knock
Sun, Mar 6, 201150 mins
Frank needs his ex-wife's signature to claim some settlement money; Debbie learns that Steve may not be who he says he is; Monica shows up and announces she's taking baby Liam.
Episode 10
Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
Sun, Mar 13, 201148 mins
Monica's return wreaks havoc on the Gallagher clan, leaving the children determined to find out if Frank is their real father; disgusted with Monica, Fiona moves in with Steve next door. Karen accepts Eddie's invitation to a purity ball; Frank hits a new low when he uses Carl to stop a disability worker from tampering with his free money from the state.
Episode 11
Daddyz Girl
Sun, Mar 20, 201145 mins
Debbie convinces Fiona to get involved with her mothers group, where Fiona finds a new friend in the alluring Jasmine. Tony begins to unravel the truth about Steve's car stealing business. Lip and Ian set out to uncover which of their uncles is Ian's dad. Frank loses his worker's compensation and sets his kids on a hunt to find him a new and promisingly dangerous job.
Episode 12
Father Frank, Full of Grace
Sun, Mar 27, 201150 mins
Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him now that his true livelihood has been discovered. Frank and Karen's secret is revealed, forcing Frank to go into hiding. Fiona tries to figure out how to get Lip and Ian out of jail after their arrest for car theft.
