Ep 5. Episode 5

Frank is up to his old tricks again, this time convincing his newfound love interest, Bianca, to break out of the hospital and experience the world with him. Meanwhile, Fiona is struggling to keep the family together with Debbie's new unexpected pregnancy and Lip's hazardous downward spiral. Ian is newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder and finds support in a new friend, while Carl deals with the aftermath of his night in juvie.

In Episode 5 of Shameless season 6, we see the same non-stop chaos that we've come to expect from the Gallagher family. The episode focuses on how each family member deals with their own personal issues and tries to balance their own desires with the needs of their family.

Frank, who has been down on his luck for quite some time, finds a sense of hope again with Bianca, his new love interest. Bianca is a terminally ill woman, and in typical Frank fashion, he decides to break her out of the hospital in order to show her the world before she dies. Despite this reckless decision, the two spend a carefree day together, bringing joy into Bianca's last days of life.

Back in the Gallagher house, Fiona is feeling the weight of her responsibilities on her shoulders. Debbie's unexpected pregnancy throws a wrench into everything, and Fiona is forced to find ways to provide the financial and emotional support for her sister. Additionally, Lip's addiction spirals out of control, putting his future in jeopardy. Despite her best efforts, Fiona struggles to juggle all of these responsibilities at once.

While Fiona is busy trying to keep the family together, Ian is dealing with his own mental health issues. He has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and while it's tough for him to accept at first, he eventually opens up to a new friend who also deals with the same condition. With this new connection, Ian feels like he finally has a support system in place. However, his family is still in the dark about his diagnosis.

Meanwhile, Carl is dealing with the aftermath of his night in juvie. He's shaken by the experience, but the rest of the family doesn't seem to understand just how serious it was. As always, Carl embodies the tough-guy persona, but it's clear that he's struggling internally.

Through all of these plotlines, Shameless manages to keep the humor and heart that fans love. Each character is given a chance to shine, and while their actions may not always be noble, their love for each other is always apparent. By the end of the episode, we see how each Gallagher has grown and changed in their own way, and we're left excited to see where the rest of the season will take them.