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Shameless S3E4 — The Helpful Gallaghers

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Shameless•Season 3•Episode 4

The Helpful Gallaghers

8.3/10 · 2,829 votesFeb 10, 201351 min

Ranked #10 of 12 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

Carl says his goodbyes; Frank is on babysitting duty; Sheila wants to introduce Jody to toy time.

Directed byRandall Einhorn

Written byMike O'Malley

Previous episodeE3 · May I Trim Your Hedges?Next episodeE5 · The Sins of My Caretaker

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Cast12

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

Noel Fisher

Noel Fisher

Mickey Milkovich

Emma Greenwell

Emma Greenwell

Mandy Milkovich

Zach McGowan

Zach McGowan

Jody Silverman

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Mike O'Malley

Mike O'Malley

Writer

Randall Einhorn

Randall Einhorn

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Helpful Gallaghers" is episode 4 of Shameless season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 2,829 votes, ranking #10 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Mike O'Malley, it aired on February 10, 2013.

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