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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
Showtime Advisories
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

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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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