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Drugs Actually

Original Air Date: Mar 29, 2015

Frank grows concerned as Bianca's behavior becomes increasingly more erratic and dangerous - but he'll do just about anything to show her a great time.

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""Could I possibly be doing a worse job of raising these kids?""

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"If "Drugs Actually" isn't a Grade A episode of Shameless, then it's hard to say what such a thing would look like. "

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"Frank reconsiders his support of Bianca, Ian faces punishment from the military, and Lip meets a new mentor."

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Cast
William H. Macy
Frank Gallagher
Emmy Rossum
Fiona Gallagher
Jeremy Allen White
Lip Gallagher
Ethan Cutkosky
Carl Gallagher
Shanola Hampton
Veronica
Steve Howey
Kevin Ball
Emma Kenney
Debbie Gallagher
Cameron Monaghan
Ian Gallagher
Noel Fisher
Mickey Milkovich
Emily Bergl
Sammi
Joan Cusack
Sheila Jackson
Developed for American Television by
John Wells
Created by
Paul Abbott
Written by
Davey Holmes
Directed by
Mimi Leder
Rating
TVMA
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Graphic Language, Adult Content, Nudity
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9 Seasons, 110 Episodes

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  • 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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