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
Fiona juggles her job and a crush. Lip heads back home.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Isidora Goreshter, Axle Whitehead, Rebecca Metz, Jackson A. Dunn, Dichen Lachman, Adam Cagley
Episode 2
Sheila gets an offer to buy her home. Plus, Fiona is off house arrest!
Directed by Sanaa HamriWritten by Krista VernoffGuest stars Emma Greenwell, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Isidora Goreshter, Axle Whitehead, Kevin G. Quinn, Jackson A. Dunn, Patrick Fischler
Episode 3
Frank enlists Carl to scare off the lesbians. Debbie throws a wild party.
Directed by Peter SegalWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Emma Greenwell, Joan Cusack, Jenica Bergere, Michael Patrick McGill, Axle Whitehead, Dichen Lachman, Lily Holleman, James Allen McCune
Episode 4
Frank retraces the path of an epic bender. Fiona and Gus head to city hall.
Directed by Richie KeenWritten by Davey HolmesGuest stars Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Isidora Goreshter, Axle Whitehead, Rebecca Metz, Alex Borstein, Alessandra Ford Balazs, Danika Yarosh
Episode 5
Fiona's plans to announce her marriage unravel. Mickey asks for Lip's help.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Justin Chatwin, Michael Patrick McGill, Dichen Lachman, Patrick Fischler, Alessandra Ford Balazs, Stacy Edwards, J. Michael Trautmann, Danika Yarosh
Episode 6
Fiona is thrown into chaos by the return of Jimmy. Ian takes Mickey's baby.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by John WellsGuest stars Justin Chatwin, Isidora Goreshter, Dichen Lachman, J. Michael Trautmann, Nichole Sakura, Luca Oriel, Kellen Michael, Dermot Mulroney
Episode 7
Ian finds himself at the psych ward. Fiona decides between Jimmy and Gus.
Directed by William H. MacyWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Justin Chatwin, Michael Patrick McGill, Isidora Goreshter, Jennifer DeFilippo, Ellen Etten, Wayne Federman, Nick Peine, Conor Woods
Episode 8
Gus tells Fiona he's leaving to go on tour. Frank seeks revenge on Sammi.
Directed by Wendey StanzlerWritten by Krista VernoffGuest stars Jenica Bergere, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Axle Whitehead, Steve Hasley, Michael B. Silver, Bojana Novaković, J. Michael Trautmann
Episode 9
Frank plays tour guide for his doctor. Fiona preps Carl for sentencing.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Sasha Alexander, Shani Atias, Michael Reilly Burke, Michael B. Silver, Rebecca Metz, Bojana Novaković, Kellen Michael, Dermot Mulroney
Episode 10
Frank has a ball with his new sick friend and formerly uptight doctor.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Sasha Alexander, Jim Hoffmaster, Michael Reilly Burke, Jackson A. Dunn, Bojana Novaković, Nichole Sakura, Luca Oriel, Dermot Mulroney
Episode 11
Frank grows concerned as Bianca's behavior becomes erratic and dangerous.
Directed by Mimi LederWritten by Davey HolmesGuest stars Sasha Alexander, Michael Patrick McGill, Isidora Goreshter, Michael Reilly Burke, Bojana Novaković, Chloe Webb, Dermot Mulroney, Steve Kazee
Episode 12
Fiona reunites with Gus. Frank works to keep Bianca happy. Season finale.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by John WellsGuest stars Sasha Alexander, Michael Reilly Burke, Bojana Novaković, Chloe Webb, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Nichole Sakura, Luca Oriel, Kellen Michael
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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