Season 1

Frank goes missing and turns up in Toronto, tries without success to embrace sobriety, and bends the law to protect his disability checks; Fiona falls for Steve, a handsome player with a nice car, a fat wallet, and a big secret; Ian embraces his sexuality, much to the chagrin of his brainy brother Lip; Debbie goes too far at a child's birthday party; Monica shows up with an announcement about baby Liam.
Pilot
Episode 1: Pilot

Original Air Date: Jan 9, 2011

In the Season 1 premiere, drunken father Frank is of no use to his dysfunctional family; Fiona meets a handsome stranger when her purse is stolen; Lip is shocked to discover his brother Ian is gay and tries to hook him up with a willing neighbor.

Frank the Plank
Episode 2: Frank the Plank

Original Air Date: Jan 16, 2011

A manhunt ensues after Frank goes on a bender and turns up missing on Friday, the day he never fails to cash his disability check, and turns up in Toronto with no idea how he got there.

Aunt Ginger
Episode 3: Aunt Ginger

Original Air Date: Jan 23, 2011

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 without a fight; Ian is targeted by the brothers of a girl he spurned; the whole family searches for elderly Aunt Ginger, who owns their house.

Casey Casden
Episode 4: Casey Casden

Original Air Date: Jan 30, 2011

A sad and lonely Debbie steals a little boy from a birthday party, forcing the family to scheme a way to return him without drawing the attention of the Chicago PD; a web of lies ends in a marriage proposal from Kevin, who is already married.

Three Boys
Episode 5: Three Boys

Original Air Date: Feb 6, 2011

The family schemes a fake wedding when it is revealed that Kevin's new fiancee comes with a substantial dowry; Frank deals with some bad medical news by spiraling out of control; Steve looks for a new car, with Fiona along for the ride.

Killer Carl
Episode 6: Killer Carl

Original Air Date: Feb 13, 2011

Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent after receiving a letter from Carl's teacher; Lip gets busted taking the SAT for fellow students in exchange for cash; Kash and Ian are ashamed at their failure to stop a string of robberies at the Kash and Grab; Frank's poor business acumen continues to have negative consequences.

Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
Episode 7: Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father

Original Air Date: Feb 20, 2011

Frank takes a big risk when two goons demand the six grand he owes them; Fiona agrees to a night away with Steve, leaving Liam in agoraphobic Sheila's care; Ian is fed up with Mickey's bullying of Kash and goes to do something about it, leading to a violent scene.

It's Time To Kill The Turtle
Episode 8: It's Time To Kill The Turtle

Original Air Date: Feb 27, 2011

When Frank gives up drinking, Sheila worries he'll no longer be attracted to her, while Carl and Debbie enjoy having their dad back - despite Lip's warning that it won't last; Fiona barely has time to notice Steve's suspicious behavior as she scrambles to earn money and find a better job; when Lip meets with a college professor, Karen begins to question their relationship.

But At Last Came A Knock
Episode 9: But At Last Came A Knock

Original Air Date: Mar 6, 2011

Frank has some settlement money coming his way but needs his ex-wife's signature on the documents; Debbie learns that Steve may not be who he says he is; Fiona is enraged when Monica shows up and announces she's taking baby Liam with her.

Nana Gallagher Had An Affair
Episode 10: Nana Gallagher Had An Affair

Original Air Date: Mar 13, 2011

Monica's return wreaks havoc on the Gallagher clan, leaving the children determined to find out if Frank is their real father; disgusted with Monica, Fiona moves in with Steve next door; Karen accepts Eddie's invitation to a Purity ball; Frank hits a new low when he uses Carl to stop a disability worker from tampering with his free money from the state.

Daddyz Girl
Episode 11: Daddyz Girl

Original Air Date: Mar 20, 2011

Debbie convinces Fiona to get involved with her mothers group, where Fiona finds a new friend in the alluring Jasmine; Tony begins to unravel the truth about Steve's car-stealing business; Lip and Ian set out to uncover which of their uncles is Ian's dad; Frank loses his worker's compensation and sets his kids on a hunt to find him a new and promisingly dangerous job.

Father Frank, Full Of Grace
Episode 12: Father Frank, Full Of Grace

Original Air Date: Mar 27, 2011

Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him now that his true livelihood as been discovered; Frank and Karen's secret is revealed, forcing Frank to go into hiding; Fiona tries to figure out how to get Lip and Ian out of jail after their arrest for car theft.

11 Seasons, 134 Episodes

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  • Season 11

    It’s last call and the Gallaghers are going out with the biggest bang ever. Changes are coming that will force each of them to either step up or hit the road, but they know one thing for certain – Gallaghers may grow up, but they’ll never grow apart.

    Season 11
  • Season 10

    Frank's exploits lead him to an old friend, Debbie rules over the Gallagher household with an iron fist, Lip navigates his relationship with Tami, and Gallavich returns as Ian and Mickey rekindle their relationship in prison as both cellmates and lovers.

    Season 10
  • Season 9

    Political fervor hits the South Side, and the Gallaghers take justice into their own hands. Frank sees financial opportunity in campaigning and Fiona tries to build on the success of her apartment building.

    Season 9
  • Season 8

    The Gallaghers are finally on an upswing! Frank tries to become a contributing member of society, Fiona finds success as a landlord, Lip struggles to stay sober, Ian takes up a cause, and Debbie tries life as a working single mom.

    Season 8
  • Season 7

    The Gallaghers have always been fiercely loyal to one another, but now that Frank has taken things too far will his outraged family finally declare war? One thing's for sure: there's never a dull moment for this clan.

    Season 7
  • Season 6

    The Gallaghers are finally getting their acts together and striking out on their own, but growing up could also mean growing apart. One thing's certain: nothing ever comes easy when your last name is Gallagher -- except trouble.

    Season 6
  • Season 5

    Fiona gets into a surprising love triangle; Frank falls for a dying doctor; Lip commits himself to college life and becomes romantically involved with a mentor; Ian and Mickey struggle to manage Ian's bi-polar disorder.

    Season 5
  • Season 4

    Fiona gets into legal trouble after a party goes horribly wrong; Frank battles liver disease; Lip struggles with the realities of college life; Ian forces Mickey to confront his sexuality.

    Season 4
  • Season 3

    Jimmy struggles to balance his relationship with Fiona and his obligations to Estefania; Frank alientates his children and then tries to win them back; Karen returns and drives a wedge between Lip and Mandy with dire consequences.

    Season 3
  • Season 2

    Frank and Monica rekindle their self-destructive relationship; Fiona is thrown when Steve arrives home with a surprise; Lip makes big changes; Karen and Sheila clash over Karen's new husband Jody.

    Season 2
  • Season 1

    Frank goes missing and turns up in Toronto, tries to embrace sobriety, and bends the law to protect his disability checks; Fiona falls for a player with a lot of money and a big secret; Ian embraces his sexuality.

    Season 1
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