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Living crappily ever after.
Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
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Episode 1
Fiona spends her summer with a new guy and bartending, while Debbie runs a daycare at their home. Meanwhile, Kevin realizes his extended weed-growing left him with a huge electrical bill and Frank borrows his youngest son Liam to help him pay a debt.
Directed by Mark MylodWritten by John WellsGuest stars Emma Greenwell, Zach McGowan, Joan Cusack, Amy Smart, Madison Davenport, Pej Vahdat, Marguerite Moreau, Dennis Boutsikaris
Episode 2
Sheila becomes increasingly capable of navigating the world on her own, worrying Frank, who fears she will discover his true identity. He visits an old acquaintance awaiting a heart transplant in search of a new plan. Mickey is released from prison and reunites with Ian, rekindling their relationship. Fiona discovers that Frank has been renting out her bed to a pregnant Asian woman for money. Karen attends a sex addiction support group but continues sleeping with Lip, who disapproves of her involvement with Jody, her sponsor. Ian studies hard for the West Point entrance exam with Lip’s help. Veronica earns money by driving elderly people around town. Fiona continues working at the bar with Veronica, where Jasmine introduces her to Richard, a wealthy man. Deb moves Liam’s bed to the boys’ room to claim her own space, leading Fiona to let Carl sleep in the van. Lip later catches Karen kissing Jody.
Directed by John WellsWritten by Mike O'Malley, LaToya MorganGuest stars Noel Fisher, Emma Greenwell, Zach McGowan, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Amy Smart, Madison Davenport, Molly Price
Episode 3
Fiona hopes her moral compass isn't leading her astray when she reconnects with her married high school crush, but when she finds an abandoned purse with over five hundred dollars inside, she assumes her luck is finally changing; Frank is willing to do just about anything to stay in Dottie's good graces, even marry her; after Harry's passing, Debbie becomes obsessed with death; Kevin thinks about buying the Alibi; Lip meets with a colonel to glean information for Ian about West Point; Jody asks Frank for Karen's hand in marriage.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Zach McGowan, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Madison Davenport, Dennis Boutsikaris, Taylor Kinney, Molly Price, Jack Carter
Episode 4
Fiona deals with the consequences of sleeping with Craig when his angry wife shows up at the door; Debbie develops a stress-rash and Fiona wonders if she's putting too much responsibility on the kids; Sheila has made it all the way to the hair salon and Frank realizes his days in the Jackson household are numbered; no longer having sex with Karen, Lip tries to dig up dirt on Jody; Ian continues on the path to West Point; Carl house-sits with his friend, Little Hank; Ethel meets Malik, a boy on Kevin's youth basketball team.
Directed by Mark MylodWritten by Alex BorsteinGuest stars Noel Fisher, Emma Greenwell, Zach McGowan, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Amy Smart, Madison Davenport, Dove Cameron
Episode 5
Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension, despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends a ritzy wedding with Richard and lies about her background; Lip is devastated by Karen's rejection; Carl rents Frank's room to a hooker.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Emma Greenwell, Zach McGowan, Dennis Cockrum, Joan Cusack, Madison Davenport, Dove Cameron, Nicky Korba, Justin Mitchell
Episode 6
Grammy Gallagher shows up on a medical furlough and tries to track down a former meth lab protege that owes her money; Sheila plans Karen's wedding reception; Fiona double dates with Steve and his Brazilian girlfriend, and discovers that Steve is married; Ethel reacts to Clyde's death; Frank discovers the identity of Eddie's insurance beneficiary.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Steven Schachter, William H. MacyGuest stars Zach McGowan, Joan Cusack, Madison Davenport, Louise Fletcher, James Wolk, Tyler Jacob Moore, Stephanie Fantauzzi, Kerry O'Malley
Episode 7
Lip tries to get back in Karen's good graces by crafting a prenuptial agreement for her and Jody, while Ian continues to give Lip the silent treatment; Frank wants to kick Grammy out but Fiona resists until the basement meth lab explodes; Fiona is invited on a boat trip but doesn't realize Steve and his girlfriend are also attending.
Directed by David NutterWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Zach McGowan, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Amy Smart, Louise Fletcher, Jack Carter, Stephanie Fantauzzi, Gwen McGee
Episode 8
With Grammy near death, Frank exits the house but walks in on Ian and Mickey locked in passion at the Kash and Grab; when Lip drops out of school, Fiona proposes a deal where they both earn their diplomas, but Lip acts out and gets himself expelled when he realizes that Karen plans to sell their baby to the highest bidder.
Directed by Daisy von Scherler MayerWritten by Mike O'MalleyGuest stars Noel Fisher, Zach McGowan, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Ed Lauter, Chloe Webb, Louise Fletcher, Diora Baird
Episode 9
Monica returns to party and plot scams with Frank, but the rest of the family suspects she hasn't returned to stay; Fiona reconsiders her decision to kick Lip out of the house; Grammy's death affects everyone differently, and leaves Frank determined to make sure he gets every last penny his mother left behind; Sheila and Jody think Eddie's ghost is haunting the house.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Alex BorsteinGuest stars Emma Greenwell, Zach McGowan, Dennis Cockrum, Joan Cusack, Carlease Burke, Chloe Webb, Dennis Boutsikaris, Stephanie Fantauzzi
Episode 10
Fiona starts to plan for her future now that Monica is back but her reprieve may be short-lived as Monica falls apart, spends the squirrel fund and gets arrested; Steve conspires to reunite Estefania with her true love so that he can be with Fiona; Lip and Ian learn the true identity of Mandy's baby; Sheila takes in a homeless crack addict.
Directed by Mimi LederWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Emma Greenwell, Zach McGowan, Dennis Cockrum, Joan Cusack, Chloe Webb, Diora Baird, Stephanie Fantauzzi, Thierre Di Castro Garrito
Episode 11
It's a typical Gallagher nontraditional Thanksgiving that includes a suicide attempt by Monica, Carl shooting a bald eagle, and Karen going into labor; Steve agrees to allow Estefania's boyfriend to steal his identity; Ian sleeps with a businessman named Ned; Frank tries to get his share of his mother's money from his brother Clayton.
Directed by Mark MylodWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Emma Greenwell, Zach McGowan, Joan Cusack, Kristoffer Ryan Winters, Chloe Webb, Stephanie Fantauzzi, Harry Hamlin, J. Michael Trautmann
Episode 12
A lonely Frank schemes to break Monica out of the psychiatric facility. Jimmy earns his way back into Fiona's good graces and she asks to meet his family while Ian runs into Ned again.
Directed by John WellsWritten by John WellsGuest stars Emma Greenwell, Zach McGowan, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Chloe Webb, Julia Duffy, Tyler Jacob Moore
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Emmy RossumFiona Gallagher
William H. MacyFrank Gallagher
Justin ChatwinSteve Wilton/Jimmy Lishman
Jeremy Allen WhiteLip Gallagher
Ethan CutkoskyCarl Gallagher
Shanola HamptonVeronica Fisher
Steve HoweyKevin Ball
Emma KenneyDebbie Gallagher
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