Season 1
(2011)
Overview
Frank goes missing and turns up in Toronto, tries without success to embrace sobriety, and bends the law to protect his disability checks. Fiona falls for Steve, a handsome player with a nice car, a fat wallet, and a big secret. Ian embraces his sexuality, much to the chagrin of his brainy brother Lip. Debbie goes too far at a child's birthday party. Monica shows up with an announcement about baby Liam.
Cast
as Frank Gallagher
as Fiona Gallagher
as Steve Wilton/Jimmy Lishman
as Lip Gallagher
as Carl Gallagher
as Veronica Fisher
as Kevin Ball
as Debbie Gallagher
as Ian Gallagher
as Karen Jackson
Episodes
Pilot 7.7
January 9, 2011
Having her handbag stolen proves to be a blessing for Fiona when a handsome stranger named Steve comes to her rescue. L…
Frank the Plank 7.1
January 16, 2011
Drunk as a skunk, Frank has a run-in with Karen's father and returns home to take it out on Ian. The next day is Friday…
Aunt Ginger 7.9
January 23, 2011
Fiona turns her attentions to Tony, a cop who has had a crush on her since childhood, but Steve isn't willing to give u…
Casey Casden 7.5
January 30, 2011
Debbie, sad and lonely after Aunt Ginger leaves, steals a little boy from a birthday party. In classic Gallagher style,…
Three Boys 7.9
February 6, 2011
When the Gallagher's find out Veronica comes from a wealthy family, they try to scheme a fake wedding for the dowry. Me…
Killer Carl 7.7
February 13, 2011
Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent after receiving a letter from Carl'…
Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father 7.6
February 20, 2011
Frank gets into trouble with two goons he owes money. Fiona asks Sheila to take care of Liam while she spends a night w…
It's Time to Kill the Turtle 7.6
February 27, 2011
Sheila fears to lose Frank when he gives up drinking. While Lip suspects their dad hasn't changed, Debbie and Carl enjo…
But at Last Came a Knock 8.4
March 6, 2011
Monica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her. Meanwhile, Steve and Fiona …
Nana Gallagher Had an Affair 7.9
March 13, 2011
The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.
Daddyz Girl 7.9
March 20, 2011
Tony comes closer to discovering what Steve is doing, while Fiona makes a new friend. In the meantime, Lip helps Ian lo…
Father Frank, Full of Grace 8.3
March 27, 2011
Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him now that his true livelihood as been discovered; Frank and Karen's …