TV series
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
Frank returns, disrupting life; Lip attends college; Ian is missing; Fiona tries to connect with Debbie and Carl.
Directed by John WellsWritten by John WellsGuest stars Dennis Cockrum, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Isidora Goreshter, Bill Brochtrup, Tyler Jacob Moore, Jack Carter, Jake McDorman
Episode 2
Fiona begins to enjoy the perks of living life just above the poverty line. She uses her newly activated health benefits to take the kids for checkups. However, when a road rage incident damages the company car, Fiona tells a much bigger lie about how it happened. Meanwhile, Lip seems to have lost his mojo as he struggles in school and with the ladies.
Directed by Mimi LederWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Michael Patrick McGill, Kerry O'Malley, Jake McDorman, Adam Cagley, James Allen McCune, Danika Yarosh, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Nichole Sakura
Episode 3
Frank stalks his previously unseen daughter, Sammi, and is surprised to find out she has a son, Chuck. Meanwhile, Fiona and Mike are getting serious. Also, Carl begins stealing dogs and holding them for ransom so that he can earn some drug money for Frank. Sheila has her first successful online date with Native American cowboy Roger Running Tree.
Directed by Sanaa HamriWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Emily Bergl, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Jared Sandler, Gideon Emery, Jake McDorman, Eloy Casados, Nick Gehlfuss
Episode 4
Against her better judgment, Fiona continues her secret affair with Robbie. The situation nearly boils over when Mike shows up at Robbie’s apartment while Fiona is inside. Fiona is able to hide just in time before her infidelity can be exposed. Frank, in increasingly dire health straits due to liver disease, attempts to contrive an “accident” that will provide an ample insurance payout to cover the cost of a potential transplant.
Directed by Peter SegalWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Dennis Cockrum, Emily Bergl, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Isidora Goreshter, Kai Caster, Gideon Emery, Kerry O'Malley
Episode 5
Fiona's series of bad decisions involving Robbie finally boil over. Meanwhile, Frank and Sammi pursue a cure for Frank's liver trouble and try to catch up on missed father-daughter time; and Lip gets a surprise visit at college from Army investigators.
Directed by David NutterWritten by Davey HolmesGuest stars Emily Bergl, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Isidora Goreshter, Jake McDorman, Harry Hamlin, Eloy Casados, Maile Flanagan
Episode 6
Fiona ends up in jail; the family waits for news about Liam; Frank wakes up in the emergency room.
Directed by James PonsoldtWritten by John WellsGuest stars Dennis Cockrum, Emily Bergl, Joan Cusack, Jake McDorman, Lisa Vidal, Eloy Casados, Adam Cagley, James Allen McCune
Episode 7
Guardianship duties fall upon Lip - who gets some unexpected assistance.
Directed by Gary B. GoldmanWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Emily Bergl, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Isidora Goreshter, Gregory Linington, Lisa Vidal, James Allen McCune, Danika Yarosh
Episode 8
To prepare for a visit from her probation officer, Fiona must remove all paraphernalia from the house; Ian is kicked out of Mickey's house.
Directed by Mimi LederWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Emily Bergl, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Isidora Goreshter, Kamran Lucas, Nick Gehlfuss, Regina King, Adam Cagley
Episode 9
Carl connects with a girl in detention; Lip and Amanda grow closer; Sheila returns with big plans; Fiona searches for a job; Mickey spends time with Ian.
Directed by Mark MylodWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Emily Bergl, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Isidora Goreshter, Sam Carson, Maile Flanagan, Nick Gehlfuss
Episode 10
Fiona violates terms of her probation, sending the family into search party mode.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Davey HolmesGuest stars Emily Bergl, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Isidora Goreshter, Nick Gehlfuss, Morgan Lily, Regina King
Episode 11
Fiona is hauled off to a correctional facility. Amanda’s parents bribe Lip.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Dennis Cockrum, Emily Bergl, Joan Cusack, Isidora Goreshter, Emy Coligado, Austin Abrams, Morgan Lily, Aubrey K. Miller
Episode 12
Fiona gets out of jail. Frank is feeling like his old self.
Directed by Mark MylodWritten by John WellsGuest stars Justin Chatwin, Emily Bergl, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Isidora Goreshter, Dichen Lachman, Morgan Lily
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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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