Shameless (2011)

Season 3

January 13, 2013 12 Episodes

Season three finds each member of the Gallagher family seeking their individual version of the u201cAmerican Dream.u201d Jimmy has moved into the Gallagher home, and Fiona is beginning to realize that a long-term relationship isnu2019t nearly as fulfilling as she expectedu2026 and her GED will only get her so far. Meanwhile, Frank reappears south of the border, with no idea how he got there.

Episodes

El Gran Cañon
Episode 1
7.2

El Gran Cañon

Jan 13, 2013

58 minutes

Frank wakes up in a place completely foreign to him.

The American Dream
Episode 2
7.1

The American Dream

Jan 20, 2013

55 minutes

Fiona is stressed about the money she used for her club night; Frank makes his way home.

May I Trim Your Hedges?
Episode 3
7.1

May I Trim Your Hedges?

Jan 27, 2013

53 minutes

Frank tells Carl he has cancer to scam a charity foundation; Lip hunts down pedophiles in the neighborhood.

The Helpful Gallaghers
Episode 4
6.9

The Helpful Gallaghers

Feb 10, 2013

51 minutes

Carl says his goodbyes; Frank is on babysitting duty; Sheila wants to introduce Jody to toy time.

The Sins of My Caretaker
Episode 5
8.2

The Sins of My Caretaker

Feb 17, 2013

56 minutes

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 city does. Meanwhile, Fiona is picked on at work for not satisfying her boss. When Fiona fails to provide the support Jimmy needs, he turns to Este. Molly learns that she's a boy and Ned asks Ian to rob his wife's house.

Cascading Failures
Episode 6
7.9

Cascading Failures

Feb 24, 2013

54 minutes

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 get him to make a "Father of the Year" appearance in court. It all goes well until Fiona discovers that Frank's not the solution to her problem - he's the cause. Meanwhile, Kev and Veronica recruit V's mother as a surrogate and Terry catches Mickey and Ian in a compromising situation.

A Long Way from Home
Episode 7
7.5

A Long Way from Home

Mar 3, 2013

51 minutes

Frank and Fiona go to extreme lengths in court to claim custody of the kids.

Where There's a Will
Episode 8
6.8

Where There's a Will

Mar 10, 2013

53 minutes

The family gathers for the real Aunt Ginger's fake funeral.

Frank the Plumber
Episode 9
7.6

Frank the Plumber

Mar 17, 2013

56 minutes

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.

Civil Wrongs
Episode 10
7.3

Civil Wrongs

Mar 24, 2013

50 minutes

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 movement.

Order Room Service
Episode 11
7.3

Order Room Service

Mar 31, 2013

53 minutes

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
Episode 12
8.7

Survival of the Fittest

Apr 7, 2013

56 minutes

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.