Ep 7. Episode 7

[Scene opens on Chicago's South Side, where a group of underprivileged and dysfunctional individuals are struggling to make ends meet. The camera pans to the Gallagher family's house as Frank Gallagher, the patriarch, lies unconscious on the floor. His six children, led by eldest sibling Fiona, are frantically trying to revive him.]

In episode 7 of Shameless season 4, viewers witness the Gallagher family's turmoil as they deal with the aftermath of Frank's relapse and subsequent hospitalization. Fiona is at her wits' end, trying to keep the family afloat amidst Frank's constant chaos.

As they struggle to pay Frank's hospital bills, Fiona is forced to scramble for money in unconventional ways. Lip tries his hand at drug dealing, while Carl goes on a mission to collect scrap metal to sell. Meanwhile, Debbie struggles with her newfound adolescent urges, while Ian's bipolar disorder causes him to spiral out of control.

As the Gallagher family tries to stay afloat, they also attempt to navigate their complicated romantic lives. Lip's relationship with his professor takes a turn for the worse, while Fiona begins to realize her feelings for both her boss and her ex-boyfriend. In a heartwarming turn, Kevin and Veronica decide to adopt a child, setting the stage for a new chapter in their lives.

Throughout the episode, viewers witness the Gallagher family's resilience in the face of adversity, as each member struggles to figure out their place in the world. Despite the chaos and dysfunction that surrounds them, the Gallaghers prove time and time again that they are a force to be reckoned with, and that their love for each other will always prevail.