Sheila fears to lose Frank when he gives up drinking. While Lip suspects their dad hasn't changed, Debbie and Carl enjoy having Frank back in their life. Meanwhile, Fiona tries to find a better paid job.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 8 of Shameless (US) resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Shameless (US) Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Pilot
• s01e02 - Frank the Plank
• s01e03 - Aunt Ginger
• s01e04 - Casey Casden
• s01e05 - Three Boys
• s01e06 - Killer Carl
• s01e07 - Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
• s01e08 - It's Time To Kill The Turtle
• s01e09 - But at Last Came a Knock
• s01e10 - Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
• s01e11 - Daddy's Girl
• s01e12 - Father Frank, Full of Grace

Shameless (US) Show Summary

Based on the UK drama, Shameless, the series follows the exploits of an alcoholic patriarch and his large, blue-collar family.

Set in working-class Chicago, the Gallagher family, a working class family of eight, must survive the ups and downs of today's recession. With a mother who is out of her element and an alcoholic father who usually ends up passed out on the living room floor, 18-year-old daughter Fiona is left with the task of keeping her five younger brothers and sisters on the straight and narrow. This series is based on the UK series of the same name.