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Shameless S3E9 — Frank the Plumber

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Shameless•Season 3•Episode 9

Frank the Plumber

8.8/10 · 2,895 votesMar 17, 201356 min

Ranked #3 of 12 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

Fiona starts a new office job but has a hard time fitting in with the corporate culture. In an attempt to get medical coverage, Frank inadvertently becomes involved in the gay rights movement where he meets Abraham Paige, a powerful activist.

Directed byMark Mylod

Written byKrista Vernoff

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Emmy Rossum

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Fiona Gallagher

William H. Macy

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Frank Gallagher

Justin Chatwin

Justin Chatwin

Steve Wilton/Jimmy Lishman

Jeremy Allen White

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Lip Gallagher

Ethan Cutkosky

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Carl Gallagher

Shanola Hampton

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Veronica Fisher

Steve Howey

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Kevin Ball

Emma Kenney

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Debbie Gallagher

Cameron Monaghan

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Ian Gallagher

Noel Fisher

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Mickey Milkovich

Emma Greenwell

Emma Greenwell

Mandy Milkovich

Zach McGowan

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Jody Silverman

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Mark Mylod

Mark Mylod

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Krista Vernoff

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Frank the Plumber" is episode 9 of Shameless season 3. It scored 8.8/10 from 2,895 votes, ranking #3 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Krista Vernoff, it aired on March 17, 2013.

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