Shameless: Season 3
Shameless Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids. The American comedy-drama television series was developed by John Wells and aired on Showtime from January 9, 2011, to April 11, 2021. Living crappily ever after, the Gallagher family navigates their unconventional life together. The series blends drama a
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids.
- The family lives in Chicago.
- The series is an American comedy-drama television series developed by John Wells.
- The show originally aired on Showtime starting January 9, 2011.
Season overview
Shameless Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids. The American comedy-drama television series was developed by John Wells and aired on Showtime from January 9, 2011, to April 11, 2021. Living crappily ever after, the Gallagher family navigates their unconventional life together. The series blends drama and comedy, capturing the daily realities and challenges faced by the family in Chicago. As the narrative unfolds over the course of the season's twelve episodes, the dynamics between Frank and his six children remain central to the ongoing story. The production details reflect the series run on Showtime and its development under John Wells, establishing its place within the broader scope of the television show's broadcast history.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
El Gran Cañon
Jan 13, 2013 · 58 min
Frank wakes up in a place completely foreign to him.
The American Dream
Jan 20, 2013 · 55 min
Fiona is stressed about the money she used for her club night; Frank makes his way home.
May I Trim Your Hedges?
Jan 27, 2013 · 53 min
Frank tells Carl he has cancer to scam a charity foundation; Lip hunts down pedophiles in the neighborhood.
The Helpful Gallaghers
Feb 10, 2013 · 51 min
Carl says his goodbyes; Frank is on babysitting duty; Sheila wants to introduce Jody to toy time.
The Sins of My Caretaker
Feb 17, 2013 · 56 min
The city of Chicago gives notice that they're doing work on the sewer main. The problem? Aunt Ginger's bones are still buried in the yard and Frank needs to find her before the cit
Cascading Failures
Feb 24, 2013 · 54 min
The Department of Family Services hauls the Gallagher children away, leaving Fiona desperate to get them back. With Monica nowhere to be found, Fiona is forced to find Frank and ge
A Long Way from Home
Mar 3, 2013 · 51 min
Frank and Fiona go to extreme lengths in court to claim custody of the kids.
Where There's a Will
Mar 10, 2013 · 53 min
The family gathers for the real Aunt Ginger's fake funeral.
Frank the Plumber
Mar 17, 2013 · 56 min
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 righ
Civil Wrongs
Mar 24, 2013 · 50 min
Fiona's job has brought structure ito her life, but when Jimmy drops a bomb on her things fall apart. Frank is happy with his newfound celebrity as the face of the gay rights movem
Order Room Service
Mar 31, 2013 · 53 min
Fiona takes the kids on a camping trip. Essentially homeless, Frank seeks out Carl who sneaks him into the Gallagher van for the night.
Survival of the Fittest
Apr 7, 2013 · 56 min
Fiona and the family prepare a surprise high school,graduation party for Lip. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to take Lip out for lobster and some quality father/son time.