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's newfound appreciation freaks the Gallaghers out.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by John WellsGuest stars Noel Fisher, Sasha Alexander, Jenica Bergere, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Isidora Goreshter, Rebecca Metz, Luca Oriel
Episode 2
Debbie carries a bag of flour around - determined to prove Fiona wrong.
Directed by Iain B. MacDonaldWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Sasha Alexander, Jenica Bergere, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Isidora Goreshter, Michael Reilly Burke, Stacie Greenwell, Rebecca Metz
Episode 3
Frank teaches Debbie how to work the system. Kev and Veronica visit Yanis.
Directed by Nisha GanatraWritten by Krista VernoffGuest stars Jenica Bergere, Dermot Mulroney, Steve Kazee, Peter Macon, José Julián, Jaylen Barron, Alan Rosenberg, Will Sasso
Episode 4
Fiona confronts Patrick. Ian makes a discovery at the firehouse.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Davey HolmesGuest stars Sasha Alexander, Kellen Michael, Dermot Mulroney, Jaylen Barron, Will Sasso, Victor Onuigbo, Michael McMillian, Jeff Pierre
Episode 5
Frank helps Erica as Debbie ups her game. Lip tries to protect Helene.
Directed by Wendey StanzlerWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Sasha Alexander, Michael Reilly Burke, Rebecca Metz, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Tyler Jacob Moore, Nichole Sakura, Kellen Michael, Dermot Mulroney
Episode 6
Ian and Caleb get serious. Lip appears before a disciplinary committee.
Directed by Jake SchreierWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Sasha Alexander, Rebecca Metz, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jonathan Medina, Nichole Sakura, Kellen Michael, Dermot Mulroney, Steve Kazee
Episode 7
Carl remakes the Gallagher home as his "crib." Debbie gets let go.
Directed by Peter SegalWritten by Dominique MorisseauGuest stars Dominic Daniel, Stacie Greenwell, Rebecca Metz, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Kellen Michael, Dermot Mulroney, Jaylen Barron, Alan Rosenberg
Episode 8
Sean catches Will with one of Carl's guns and Fiona bears the brunt.
Directed by Iain B. MacDonaldWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Sasha Alexander, Maria Breese, Kellen Michael, Dermot Mulroney, Alan Rosenberg, Jeff Pierre, Brett Davern, Sherilyn Fenn
Episode 9
Fiona tries to make amends with Sean. Debbie and Queenie trek to a commune.
Directed by Ruben GarciaWritten by Davey HolmesGuest stars Emma Greenwell, Angeline Appel, Stacie Greenwell, Kellen Michael, Dermot Mulroney, Steve Kazee, Jaylen Barron, Sherilyn Fenn
Episode 10
Sean moves into the Gallagher house as Fiona plans a traditional wedding.
Directed by Lynn SheltonWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Wilke Itzin, Rebecca Metz, Anne Gee Byrd, Kellen Michael, Dermot Mulroney, Peter Macon, Jaylen Barron, Alan Rosenberg
Episode 11
A confrontation between Sean and Frank quickly descends into a brawl.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Dermot Mulroney, Peter Macon, Jaylen Barron, Alan Rosenberg, Skye P. Marshall, Jeff Pierre, Deirdre Lovejoy
Episode 12
It's wedding day and Frank shows up uninvited - and high.
Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by John WellsGuest stars Brett Rickaby, Dan Gilvary, Dermot Mulroney, Peter Macon, Jaylen Barron, Alan Rosenberg, Skye P. Marshall, Jeff Pierre
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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