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Shameless S4E8 — Hope Springs Paternal

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Shameless•Season 4•Episode 8

Hope Springs Paternal

8.6/10 · 2,778 votesMar 9, 201455 min

Ranked #7 of 12 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

To prepare for a visit from her probation officer, Fiona must remove all paraphernalia from the house; Ian is kicked out of Mickey's house.

Directed byMimi Leder

Written bySheila Callaghan

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Emmy Rossum

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Fiona Gallagher

William H. Macy

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Frank Gallagher

Jeremy Allen White

Jeremy Allen White

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

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Mandy Milkovich

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Episode Summary

"Hope Springs Paternal" is episode 8 of Shameless season 4. It scored 8.6/10 from 2,778 votes, ranking #7 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Mimi Leder and written by Sheila Callaghan, it aired on March 9, 2014.

Next: E9 · The Legend of Bonnie and Carl Best of Season 4