Ruby Modine

Carl sells the Gallaghers' inheritance from Monica, Fiona decides to take a break from the random hook-ups, and Lip deals with sobriety.

Lip tries desperately to make changes for his future. The family struggles to cope with a loss. Kevin and Veronica are pleased to get their revenge, and Carl and Liam wind up embroiled in Frank's latest scheme.

Fiona attempts to increase the profile of the neighbourhood. Trevor gets help from Ian to raise money for a youth shelter. Carl manages to lose his scholarship. Lip stands up to a friend. Parents learn about the working class from Frank.

Frank decides to lock himself in on the top floor of the Gallagher home. Fiona takes on a new attitude. Ian decides to see if heterosexuality might be for him after all, and Debbie finds herself in trouble.

Ian and Trevor end up fighting with one another. Lip attempts to hide the fact that he's relapsed. Fiona is upset when a bad review threatens the future of the laundromat.

Fiona is rattled by the past. Frank gains popularity in the PTA. Lip learns about another disadvantage to sobriety. Ian steps over a boundary. Kev encounters his birth family.