Ep 11. Daddy's Girl

In Shameless season 1 episode 11, titled "Daddy's Girl," the Gallagher family is faced with a new crisis as their deadbeat father, Frank, makes an unexpected return after months of absence. Fiona is not pleased to see Frank, particularly as he is looking for his daughter Sammi, whom he claims is his paternal daughter and who Fiona has never met.

As Fiona tries to navigate Frank's twisted web of lies and deceit, she is forced to confront her own feelings of abandonment and anger towards her father. Carl, meanwhile, is dealing with his own father issues as he becomes increasingly attached to his new friend, Bonnie, who happens to be a recovering addict with a troubled past.

Debbie, on the other hand, is struggling with her own identity as a young woman and what it means to be "Daddy's girl." She becomes determined to impress Frank by showing off her newfound skills as a welder, but soon realizes that her father's approval may not be worth sacrificing her own self-respect.

Meanwhile, Lip is still grappling with Karen's pregnancy and his uncertain future. When Karen's parents come to visit, Lip realizes that he may have to make some difficult decisions in order to protect both himself and the baby. V and Kev's relationship also hits a rough patch as V discovers that Kev has been keeping secrets from her.

As the episode unfolds, each member of the Gallagher family is forced to confront their own demons and make tough choices about their future. "Daddy's Girl" is an emotional and poignant episode that highlights the complexities of family relationships and the toll that dysfunction can take on even the strongest individuals.