Shameless: Season 8
In season eight of the series, the Gallagher family experiences an upswing. Frank attempts to become a contributing member of society. Fiona achieves success in her endeavors as a landlord. Meanwhile, Lip faces struggles in his efforts to stay sober. Ian takes up a cause, and Debbie navigates life as a working single mother. The American comedy-drama series, developed by John Wells and based on a British series, cent
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series centers on siblings in a dysfunctional Chicago family struggling while coping with their circumstances.
- Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is a single dad of six kids who would perhaps be better off without him.
- Frank frequently spends what little money the family has at the bar or ends up passed out on the floor.
- The kids have managed to find ways to grow up in spite of Frank.
Season overview
In season eight of the series, the Gallagher family experiences an upswing. Frank attempts to become a contributing member of society. Fiona achieves success in her endeavors as a landlord. Meanwhile, Lip faces struggles in his efforts to stay sober. Ian takes up a cause, and Debbie navigates life as a working single mother. The American comedy-drama series, developed by John Wells and based on a British series, centers on siblings in a dysfunctional Chicago family who struggle while coping with their circumstances. Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the single dad of kids who have found ways to grow up in spite of him while he spends money at the bar or passes out on the floor.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
We Become What We... Frank!
Nov 5, 2017 · 54 min
The Gallaghers find themselves with money to burn as Carl sells their inheritance from Monica. Fiona swears off random hookups to focus on her new apartment building. Lip deals wit
Where's My Meth?
Nov 12, 2017 · 55 min
Frank re-lives his 20s and joins the workforce for the first time! Fiona grapples with evicting someone from her building. Lip works out a plan to sabotage Charlie's chances with S
God Bless Her Rotting Soul
Nov 19, 2017 · 53 min
A violent meth dealer threatens the Gallaghers, forcing Ian, Carl, Lip and Debbie to find a way to pay him off without involving Fiona. Fiona battles it out with a vindictive tenan
F**k Paying It Forward
Nov 26, 2017 · 53 min
A blast from the past shakes up Fiona's view of her life. Frank gets involved with Liam's school and becomes the most popular dad in the PTA. Lip learns getting laid is harder than
The (Mis)Education of Liam Fergus Beircheart Gallagher
Dec 3, 2017 · 58 min
As Fiona tries to raise the profile of the neighborhood, Ian helps Trevor to raise money for a new youth shelter. Meanwhile, Carl loses his scholarship and gets creative with secur
Icarus Fell and Rusty Ate Him
Dec 10, 2017 · 54 min
Fiona is forced to reflect on her own life after a lonely tenant dies and the duty of cleaning out the apartment falls upon her. Meanwhile, Debbie has a pregnancy scare and winds u
Occupy Fiona
Dec 17, 2017 · 53 min
Ian tests Fiona's patience and resolve by bringing a messy “Occupy Fiona” movement right to her front door. Lip struggles to get Professor Youens to court for his DUI trial. Meanwh
Frank's Northern Southern Express
Dec 31, 2017 · 55 min
Frank starts a booming import-export business. Fiona considers moving into her own place after Ford shows her a side of Chicago she's never seen. Meanwhile, Lip interviews new spon
The Fugees
Jan 7, 2018 · 57 min
Frank's business takes a turn for the worse, sending him on the run through the Great White North. Ian's run-in with a minister brings about some unexpected allies. Meanwhile, Fion
Church of Gay Jesus
Jan 14, 2018 · 56 min
Ian's fame in the LGBTQIA community explodes but the sudden surge of 'followers' may be more than he can handle; Frank, however, finds a way to cash in. Meanwhile, Fiona struggles
A Gallagher Pedicure
Jan 21, 2018 · 53 min
Fiona's homeless tenants barricade themselves inside her apartment. Lip takes in a terrified Sierra and Lucas when her father is released from prison. Meanwhile Ian, despite warnin
Sleepwalking
Jan 28, 2018 · 57 min
Fiona taps deep into her Gallagher roots to get the homeless family out of her apartment and dismiss their lawsuit. An explosive incident sends Ian and some of his followers into h