S1:E8 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.

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Cast

William H. Macy: Frank Gallagher

Emmy Rossum: Fiona Gallagher

Justin Chatwin: Steve

Ethan Cutkosky: Carl Gallagher

Shanola Hampton: Veronica

Steve Howey: Kevin Ball

Emma Kenney: Debbie Gallagher

Cameron Monaghan: Ian Gallagher

Jeremy Allen White: Lip Gallagher

Laura Slade Wiggins: Karen Jackson

Joan Cusack: Sheila Jackson

Written by

Nathan Jackson and Nancy M. Pimental

Developed for American Television by

John Wells

Based on the Original Series Created by

Paul Abbott

Created by

Paul Abbott

Directed by

Scott Frank

Rating

TVMA

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Graphic Language, Adult Content, Nudity

Music from this episode

Breakout: iZLER

The Luck You Got: The High Strung

The Green Song: Transphonic Records

All Better Now: Earl Greyhound

Sunset Gates: Gomez

Keep Running Shoes Special: What Laura Says

Breakneck Speed: Tokyo Police Club

Vintage Hearts: Minutes Til Midnight

Are We Gonna Ever: Bosshouse

You Better Get Ready: The Rosebuds

Hello Darlin: The Rosebuds

I'm Way Ahead of You: Bosshouse

Beethoven's 5Th Symphony: Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy)

I Will Survive: Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy)

Thunder And Lightning: We Were Promised Jetpacks

Yellow: The Teeth

Give It To Me: Clippers

Bobcat Goldwraith: The Action

Man of The People: Middle Distance Runner

Frogs and Beer: Jeff Russo

11 Seasons, 134 Episodes

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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