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Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not...
Genres:DramaComedy
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Season 1

  • Pilot
    8.4/104,405 votes
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    Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2011

    Having her handbag stolen proves to be a blessing for Fiona when a handsome stranger named Steve comes to her rescue. Lip is shocked to discover Ian could be gay and decides his brother should pay a visit to the ever-accommodating Karen Jackson down the block. But the sudden arrival of her furious father Eddie ensures Ian's already-slim chances of happiness with Karen take a severe blow. Meanwhile, Steve buys Fiona a romantic gift, but for some reason she's less than impressed with it.

    Director: Mark Mylod

    Writer: Paul Abbott, John Wells

  • Frank the Plank
    8.0/103,403 votes
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    Frank the Plank

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2011

    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, and Frank is nowhere to be found, which is a bit odd since he never misses disability check day. The family starts a manhunt. .

    Director: John Wells

    Writer: Paul Abbott, John Wells

  • Aunt Ginger
    8.4/103,270 votes
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    Aunt Ginger

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2011

    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.

    Director: Stephen Hopkins

    Writer: Nancy M. Pimental

  • Casey Casden
    8.3/103,112 votes
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    Casey Casden

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2011

    Debbie, sad and lonely after Aunt Ginger leaves, steals a little boy from a birthday party. In classic Gallagher style, the family hatches a plan to return the toddler safe and sound without attracting attention from the Chicago Police Department, who has made the kidnapping a top priority. Karen, in complete defiance of Eddie, starts to tease Frank sexually. Frank not knowing what to make of it keeps himself busy with booze, picking up Sheila'­s meds from the pharmacy and concentrating on finding the missing boy. What began as an innocent lie for Kevin to protect himself from a hot girl ultimately becomes a proposal of marriage for Veronica.

    Director: Todd Holland

    Writer: Cindy Caponera

  • Three Boys
    7.8/102,957 votes
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    Three Boys

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/2011

    When the Gallagher's find out Veronica comes from a wealthy family, they try to scheme a fake wedding for the dowry. Meanwhile, Frank gets some bad news about his health.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Alex Borstein

  • Killer Carl
    7.9/102,880 votes
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    Killer Carl

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2011

    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.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Mike O'Malley

  • Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
    8.2/102,837 votes
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    Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2011

    Frank gets into trouble with two goons he owes money. Fiona asks Sheila to take care of Liam while she spends a night with Steve, and Ian tries to stop Mickey from bullying Kash.

    Director: David Nutter

    Writer: Etan Frankel

  • It's Time to Kill the Turtle
    8.4/102,802 votes
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    It's Time to Kill the Turtle

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2011

    Sheila fears to lose Frank when he gives up drinking. While Lip suspects their dad hasn't changed, Debbie and Carl enjoy having Frank back in their life. Meanwhile, Fiona tries to find a better paid job.

    Director: Scott Frank

    Writer: Nancy M. Pimental, Nathan Jackson

  • But at Last Came a Knock
    8.6/102,908 votes
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    But at Last Came a Knock

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2011

    Monica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her. Meanwhile, Steve and Fiona move together.

    Director: Mark Mylod

    Writer: Paul Abbott, Alex Borstein

  • Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
    8.5/102,749 votes
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    Nana Gallagher Had an Affair

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2011

    The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Paul Abbott, Cindy Caponera

  • Daddyz Girl
    8.4/102,706 votes
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    Daddyz Girl

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2011

    Tony comes closer to discovering what Steve is doing, while Fiona makes a new friend. In the meantime, Lip helps Ian look for his father.

    Director: Sanaa Hamri

    Writer: Nancy M. Pimental

  • Father Frank, Full of Grace
    8.8/102,944 votes
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    Father Frank, Full of Grace

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2011

    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.

    Director: Mark Mylod

    Writer: John Wells