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Shameless S1E5 — Three Boys

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Shameless•Season 1•Episode 5

Three Boys

7.8/10 · 3,720 votesFeb 6, 201144 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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.

Directed byMimi Leder

Written byAlex Borstein

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Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum

Fiona Gallagher

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Frank Gallagher

Justin Chatwin

Justin Chatwin

Steve Wilton/Jimmy Lishman

Jeremy Allen White

Jeremy Allen White

Lip Gallagher

Ethan Cutkosky

Ethan Cutkosky

Carl Gallagher

Shanola Hampton

Shanola Hampton

Veronica Fisher

Steve Howey

Steve Howey

Kevin Ball

Emma Kenney

Emma Kenney

Debbie Gallagher

Cameron Monaghan

Cameron Monaghan

Ian Gallagher

Laura Slade Wiggins

Laura Slade Wiggins

Karen Jackson

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Mimi Leder

Mimi Leder

Director

Alex Borstein

Alex Borstein

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Three Boys" is episode 5 of Shameless season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 3,720 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Mimi Leder and written by Alex Borstein, it aired on February 6, 2011.

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