Season 1

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.

Season episodes list 1

S01E01

S01E01 : Pilot 8.15/10 (aired on 01/09/2011)

Drunken father Frank is of no use to his dysfunctional family; Fiona meets a handsome stranger when…
S01E02

S01E02 : Frank the Plank 7.89/10 (aired on 01/16/2011)

Frank has a drunken run-in with Karen's father and takes it out on Ian. The family starts a manhunt…
S01E03

S01E03 : Aunt Ginger 8.31/10 (aired on 01/23/2011)

Fiona turns her attentions to Tony, a cop who has had a crush on her since childhood, but Steve…
S01E04

S01E04 : Casey Casden 8.19/10 (aired on 01/30/2011)

A sad and lonely Debbie steals a little boy from a birthday party, forcing the family to scheme a…
S01E05

S01E05 : Three Boys 7.85/10 (aired on 02/06/2011)

When the Gallagher's find out Veronica comes from a wealthy family, they try to scheme a fake…
S01E06

S01E06 : Killer Carl 8.01/10 (aired on 02/13/2011)

Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent after receiving…
S01E07

S01E07 : Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father 8.05/10 (aired on 02/20/2011)

Frank gets into trouble with two goons he owes money. Fiona asks Sheila to take care of Liam while…
S01E08

S01E08 : It's Time to Kill the Turtle 8.12/10 (aired on 02/27/2011)

Sheila fears to lose Frank when he gives up drinking. While Lip suspects their dad hasn't changed,…
S01E09

S01E09 : But at Last Came a Knock 8.24/10 (aired on 03/06/2011)

Monica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her.…
S01E10

S01E10 : Nana Gallagher Had an Affair 8.23/10 (aired on 03/13/2011)

The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.
S01E11

S01E11 : Daddyz Girl 8.16/10 (aired on 03/20/2011)

Tony comes closer to discovering what Steve is doing, while Fiona makes a new friend. In the…
S01E12

S01E12 : Father Frank, Full of Grace 8.3/10 (aired on 03/27/2011)

Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him now that his true livelihood as been…