Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Having her handbag stolen proves to be a blessing for Fiona when a handsome stranger named Steve comes to her rescue. Li
Frank the Plank
Drunk as a skunk, Frank has a run-in with Karen's father and returns home to take it out on Ian. The next day is Friday,
Aunt Ginger
Fiona turns her attentions to Tony, a cop who has had a crush on her since childhood, but Steve isn't willing to give up
Casey Casden
Debbie, sad and lonely after Aunt Ginger leaves, steals a little boy from a birthday party. In classic Gallagher style,
Three Boys
When the Gallagher's find out Veronica comes from a wealthy family, they try to scheme a fake wedding for the dowry. Mea
Killer Carl
Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent after receiving a letter from Carl's
Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
Frank gets into trouble with two goons he owes money. Fiona asks Sheila to take care of Liam while she spends a night wi
It's Time to Kill the Turtle
Sheila fears to lose Frank when he gives up drinking. While Lip suspects their dad hasn't changed, Debbie and Carl enjoy
But at Last Came a Knock
Monica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her. Meanwhile, Steve and Fiona m
Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.
Daddyz Girl
Tony comes closer to discovering what Steve is doing, while Fiona makes a new friend. In the meantime, Lip helps Ian loo
Father Frank, Full of Grace
Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him now that his true livelihood as been discovered; Frank and Karen's s
Summertime
Fiona spends her summer with a new guy and bartending, while Debbie runs a daycare at their home. Meanwhile, Kevin reali
Summer Loving
Sheila becomes increasingly capable of navigating the world on her own, worrying Frank, who fears she will discover his
I'll Light a Candle for You Every Day
Fiona hopes her moral compass isn't leading her astray when she reconnects with her married high school crush, but when
A Beautiful Mess
Fiona deals with the consequences of sleeping with Craig when his angry wife shows up at the door; Debbie develops a str
Father's Day
Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension, despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends a
Can I Have a Mother
Grammy Gallagher shows up on a medical furlough and tries to track down a former meth lab protege that owes her money; S
A Bottle of Jean Nate
Lip tries to get back in Karen's good graces by crafting a prenuptial agreement for her and Jody, while Ian continues to
Parenthood
With Grammy near death, Frank exits the house but walks in on Ian and Mickey locked in passion at the Kash and Grab; whe
Hurricane Monica
Monica returns to party and plot scams with Frank, but the rest of the family suspects she hasn't returned to stay; Fion
A Great Cause
Fiona starts to plan for her future now that Monica is back but her reprieve may be short-lived as Monica falls apart, s
Just Like the Pilgrims Intended
It's a typical Gallagher nontraditional Thanksgiving that includes a suicide attempt by Monica, Carl shooting a bald eag
Fiona Interrupted
A lonely Frank schemes to break Monica out of the psychiatric facility. Jimmy earns his way back into Fiona's good grace
El Gran Cañon
Frank wakes up in a place completely foreign to him.
The American Dream
Fiona is stressed about the money she used for her club night; Frank makes his way home.
May I Trim Your Hedges?
Frank tells Carl he has cancer to scam a charity foundation; Lip hunts down pedophiles in the neighborhood.
The Helpful Gallaghers
Carl says his goodbyes; Frank is on babysitting duty; Sheila wants to introduce Jody to toy time.
The Sins of My Caretaker
The city of Chicago gives notice that they're doing work on the sewer main. The problem? Aunt Ginger's bones are still b
Cascading Failures
The Department of Family Services hauls the Gallagher children away, leaving Fiona desperate to get them back. With Moni
A Long Way from Home
Frank and Fiona go to extreme lengths in court to claim custody of the kids.
Where There's a Will
The family gathers for the real Aunt Ginger's fake funeral.
Frank the Plumber
Fiona starts a new office job but has a hard time fitting in with the corporate culture. In an attempt to get medical co
Civil Wrongs
Fiona's job has brought structure ito her life, but when Jimmy drops a bomb on her things fall apart. Frank is happy wit
Order Room Service
Fiona takes the kids on a camping trip. Essentially homeless, Frank seeks out Carl who sneaks him into the Gallagher van
Survival of the Fittest
Fiona and the family prepare a surprise high school,graduation party for Lip. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to
Simple Pleasures
Frank returns, disrupting life; Lip attends college; Ian is missing; Fiona tries to connect with Debbie and Carl.
My Oldest Daughter
Fiona begins to enjoy the perks of living life just above the poverty line. She uses her newly activated health benefits
Like Father, Like Daughter
Frank stalks his previously unseen daughter, Sammi, and is surprised to find out she has a son, Chuck. Meanwhile, Fiona
Strangers on a Train
Against her better judgment, Fiona continues her secret affair with Robbie. The situation nearly boils over when Mike sh
There's the Rub
Fiona's series of bad decisions involving Robbie finally boil over. Meanwhile, Frank and Sammi pursue a cure for Frank's
Iron City
Fiona ends up in jail; the family waits for news about Liam; Frank wakes up in the emergency room.
A Jailbird, Invalid, Martyr, Cutter, Retard, and Parasitic Twin
Guardianship duties fall upon Lip - who gets some unexpected assistance.
Hope Springs Paternal
To prepare for a visit from her probation officer, Fiona must remove all paraphernalia from the house; Ian is kicked out
The Legend of Bonnie and Carl
Carl connects with a girl in detention; Lip and Amanda grow closer; Sheila returns with big plans; Fiona searches for a
Liver, I Hardly Know Her
Fiona violates terms of her probation, sending the family into search party mode.
Emily
Fiona is hauled off to a correctional facility. Amanda’s parents bribe Lip.
Lazarus
Fiona gets out of jail. Frank is feeling like his old self.
Milk of the Gods
Fiona juggles her job and a crush. Lip heads back home.
I'm the Liver
Sheila gets an offer to buy her home. Plus, Fiona is off house arrest!
The Two Lisas
Frank enlists Carl to scare off the lesbians. Debbie throws a wild party.
A Night to Remem... Wait, What?
Frank retraces the path of an epic bender. Fiona and Gus head to city hall.
Rite of Passage
Fiona's plans to announce her marriage unravel. Mickey asks for Lip's help.
Crazy Love
Fiona is thrown into chaos by the return of Jimmy. Ian takes Mickey's baby.
Tell Me You F**king Need Me
Ian finds himself at the psych ward. Fiona decides between Jimmy and Gus.
Uncle Carl
Gus tells Fiona he's leaving to go on tour. Frank seeks revenge on Sammi.
Carl's First Sentencing
Frank plays tour guide for his doctor. Fiona preps Carl for sentencing.
South Side Rules
Frank has a ball with his new sick friend and formerly uptight doctor.
Drugs Actually
Frank grows concerned as Bianca's behavior becomes erratic and dangerous.
Love Songs (in the Key of Gallagher)
Fiona reunites with Gus. Frank works to keep Bianca happy. Season finale.
I Only Miss Her When I'm Breathing
Frank's newfound appreciation freaks the Gallaghers out.
#Abortion Rules
Debbie carries a bag of flour around - determined to prove Fiona wrong.
The F Word
Frank teaches Debbie how to work the system. Kev and Veronica visit Yanis.
Going Once, Going Twice
Fiona confronts Patrick. Ian makes a discovery at the firehouse.
Refugees
Frank helps Erica as Debbie ups her game. Lip tries to protect Helene.
NSFW
Ian and Caleb get serious. Lip appears before a disciplinary committee.
Pimp's Paradise
Carl remakes the Gallagher home as his "crib." Debbie gets let go.
Be a Good Boy. Come for Grandma.
Sean catches Will with one of Carl's guns and Fiona bears the brunt.
A Yurt of One's Own
Fiona tries to make amends with Sean. Debbie and Queenie trek to a commune.
Paradise Lost
Sean moves into the Gallagher house as Fiona plans a traditional wedding.
Sleep No More
A confrontation between Sean and Frank quickly descends into a brawl.
Familia Supra Gallegorious Omnia!
It's wedding day and Frank shows up uninvited - and high.
Hiraeth
Frank wakes up after a month-long coma to find no one missed him. Worried she isn't a good mother, Debbie takes a crimin
Swipe, F**k, Leave
Ready to disown his family, Frank takes Liam under wing and starts a new life barricaded on the top floor of the Gallagh
Home Sweet Homeless Shelter
Kevin, Veronica and Svetlana start a topless maid service. At the shelter, meanwhile, Frank makes new friends to replace
I Am a Storm
Frank worries that he and his new family will lose their Home for the Homeless shelter, so he plans a little goodwill fo
Own Your Sh*t
Frank learns that a billionaire philanthropist has bought the homeless shelter and he and his clan can stay. Meanwhile,
The Defenestration of Frank
Fiona sees opportunity in a laundromat for sale and decides to invest. Frank revels in the good fortune of his scam, but
You'll Never Ever Get a Chicken in Your Whole Entire Life
Fiona learns that owning a laundromat is costlier than expected. Frank helps Liam get into a plush new school after his
You Sold Me the Laundromat, Remember?
Fiona takes a DIY approach to renovating the laundromat. Lip agrees to go before the school board in hopes of getting re
Ouroboros
Monica is back! And her first task is to help Debbie get back Franny. Meanwhile, Frank tries to avoid her, Ian has his f
Ride or Die
Fiona, facing mounting issues, contemplates Margo's offer to buy the laundromat. Meanwhile, Ian tries to deal with the f
Happily Ever After
Frank and Monica have an interesting proposal for the kids. Lip buckles under pressure from Debbie to get his sobriety u
Requiem for a Slut
The Gallaghers grapple with the loss of one of their own. As Lip takes steps to improve his future, Debbie, Carl and Lia
We Become What We... Frank!
The Gallaghers find themselves with money to burn as Carl sells their inheritance from Monica. Fiona swears off random h
Where's My Meth?
Frank re-lives his 20s and joins the workforce for the first time! Fiona grapples with evicting someone from her buildin
God Bless Her Rotting Soul
A violent meth dealer threatens the Gallaghers, forcing Ian, Carl, Lip and Debbie to find a way to pay him off without i
F**k Paying It Forward
A blast from the past shakes up Fiona's view of her life. Frank gets involved with Liam's school and becomes the most po
The (Mis)Education of Liam Fergus Beircheart Gallagher
As Fiona tries to raise the profile of the neighborhood, Ian helps Trevor to raise money for a new youth shelter. Meanwh
Icarus Fell and Rusty Ate Him
Fiona is forced to reflect on her own life after a lonely tenant dies and the duty of cleaning out the apartment falls u
Occupy Fiona
Ian tests Fiona's patience and resolve by bringing a messy “Occupy Fiona” movement right to her front door. Lip stru
Frank's Northern Southern Express
Frank starts a booming import-export business. Fiona considers moving into her own place after Ford shows her a side of
The Fugees
Frank's business takes a turn for the worse, sending him on the run through the Great White North. Ian's run-in with a m
Church of Gay Jesus
Ian's fame in the LGBTQIA community explodes but the sudden surge of 'followers' may be more than he can handle; Frank,
A Gallagher Pedicure
Fiona's homeless tenants barricade themselves inside her apartment. Lip takes in a terrified Sierra and Lucas when her f
Sleepwalking
Fiona taps deep into her Gallagher roots to get the homeless family out of her apartment and dismiss their lawsuit. An e
Are You There Shim? It's Me, Ian.
Frank’s latest sexual escapades get him into trouble with the Hopkins Academy PTA. Fiona struggles with her decision t
Mo White For President
Fiona makes a play for a risky investment opportunity, ignoring Ford’s advice. Frank discovers the financial incentive
Weirdo Gallagher Vortex
Frank faces obstacles in his new role as a campaign manager. Fiona prepares to close her real estate deal. Carl enlists
Do Right, Vote White!
Election day puts Frank and Fiona in a head to head battle as they each try to round up votes for their candidates. Lip
Black-Haired Ginger
Frank’s new liver medication comes with tragic side effects. Ian tries to get away from Fiona’s hovering. Lip has to
Face It, You're Gorgeous
Frank employs Liam to help him chase down a romantic connection; Fiona struggles to keep up with the demands of her new
Down Like the Titanic
Debbie finds Fiona at a low point and helps her pick up the pieces as Fiona continues to face pressure from Max Whitford
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Alibi
Fiona's downward spiral continues and Debbie steps in to pick up the slack at the Gallagher house. Ingrid ropes Frank in
BOOOOOOOOOOOONE!
Frank searches for ways to finance Ingrid's vision for their future together. Fiona's anger issues cause problems at Pat
Los Diablos!
Frank meets his match in a fellow participant in the Hobo Loco competition. Fiona has a dark encounter at Patsy's that s
The Hobo Games
The finals of the Hobo Games have arrived, and Frank faces off against his friend and greatest opponent while Ingrid gro
You'll Know the Bottom When You Hit It
When a blackout hits the South Side, Kevin and Veronica come up with a plan to bring the neighborhood together. Carl gro
Lost
Frank’s injury gets in the way of everyone’s plans as Fiona attempts to get her life back on track and Lip grows fru
Found
As the Gallaghers decide what to do with a bedridden Frank, Fiona has to make a decision about her future. Carl and Debb
We Few, We Lucky Few, We Band of Gallaghers!
Frank milks his injury for all its worth as Debbie, now the self-elected leader of the Gallagher family, cooks up a scam
Sleep Well My Prince For Tomorrow You Shall Be King
Feeling the pressure from Debbie, Frank sets out to make money to keep his place in the house, but Mikey has bigger plan
Which America?
Liam gets to know his newfound family members as Frank revels in his new position in the Gallagher house. Lip looks for
A Little Gallagher Goes a Long Way
Frank and Mikey set off on a day of adventure around the city in pursuit of Mikey’s dreams. Debbie discovers a new way
Sparky
Frank hatches the idea for a new scheme when an unexpected visitor shows up at the Gallagher house. With Tami back in th
Adios Gringos
Frank and Liam get wined and dined by potential baby buyers. Carl comes up with a strategy to protect Anne’s family bu
Citizen Carl
Carl embraces his civic duty while Debbie searches for her next payday. Frank meets the woman of his dreams, and Ian and
Debbie Might Be a Prostitute
Debbie weighs the pros and cons of a new career path. Frank uncovers the truth about Faye’s living situation. A miscom
O Captain, My Captain
Frank goes back in time to uncover his connection to Faye, as Debbie’s day with Claudia’s daughter goes awry. Carl t
Now Leaving Illinois
An incident in the Tamietti family presents Lip and Tami with a new opportunity. Faye’s betrayal lands Frank in front
Location, Location, Location
Frank finds a cushy place to make his new home. Lip gets cold feet when Tami moves forward with a plan for their future.
"Gallavich!"
Liam out-Gallaghers Frank, Lip works to convince Tami to stay in Chicago with their baby, Debbie turns over a new romant
This Is Chicago!
The Gallaghers adjust to life during the pandemic. Frank fears gentrification of South Side. Bar closures force Kev and
Go Home, Gentrifier!
Frank helps Kev and V's pot business. Debbie prepares a princess party for Franny while Mickey gets a real job. Lip runs
Frances Francis Franny Frank
Debbie loses track of Franny, while Frank and Franny have a day of weed runs and adventure. Ian and Mickey question who
NIMBY
The Milkoviches move in next door and wreak havoc, leading Frank, Kev and Liam to scheme to get rid of them. Mickey emba
Slaughter
Ian and Mickey get creative when the safety of their security gig comes into question. Dynamic duo Frank and Kev make a
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good... Eh, Screw It
A surprising twist of fate has left the Milkovich’s vulnerable, forcing Ian and Mickey to step in to help. Frank’s d
Two at a Biker Bar, One in the Lake
The Gallaghers disagree on the fate of their childhood home so a stranded Frank tries to get back to weigh in on the mat
Cancelled
Frank and Liam compete in a renaming contest of the Dennis Hastert Middle School. Debbie has a day of zero responsibilit
Survivors
Frank wants to pull one last heist with the old gang. Debbie struggles with the idea of change and blames Lip, while Lip
DNR
Lip has a million projects going on, and Frank is one of them. Liam is forced to watch Frank, so the two of them embark
The Fickle Lady Is Calling It Quits
Kev and V announce their big news. Lip has some promising leads on selling the house, forcing Debbie to reevaluate her f
Father Frank, Full of Grace
Ian and Mickey shop for furniture for their new place and Kev and V look for a buyer for the Alibi. While Lip settles fo
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