Ep 10. Episode 10

Frank Gallagher and his clan of dysfunctional family members continue to navigate the ups and downs of life in Chicago's South Side in season 8 of "Shameless." In episode 10, tensions remain high as the Gallaghers deal with the aftermath of Ian's arrest. Meanwhile, Lip struggles to stay sober and find direction in his life, while Fiona faces a new challenge as a landlord.

The episode opens with Frank facing a new problem: he's been banned from the liquor store after getting caught shoplifting. He turns to his old friend and bar owner, Kevin, for help, but he's quickly turned away after Frank insults his wife. Desperate for a way to get his hands on some alcohol, Frank devises a new plan that involves sneaking into Liam's school and stealing some of the sacramental wine.

Meanwhile, Fiona is dealing with a new challenge as a landlord. Her tenant, Nessa, is refusing to pay rent and causing trouble for the other tenants in the building. Fiona tries to reason with her, but Nessa is stubborn and won't back down. To make matters worse, Fiona's former boss, Melinda, shows up at the apartment to try and convince her to come back to work at Patsy's Pies. Fiona's torn between the stability of a steady job and the freedom of running her own business.

Lip, still struggling to stay sober, attends an AA meeting where he meets a girl named Sierra. They hit it off, but Lip is hesitant to pursue anything because he's afraid he'll mess it up. He also continues to struggle with finding direction in his life, and turns to his mentor, Brad, for advice. Brad suggests he take a welding class, and Lip reluctantly agrees to give it a try.

Back at the Gallagher household, Carl is still dealing with the aftermath of his military school experience. He's struggling to readjust to life at home, and his relationship with his girlfriend, Kassidi, is becoming increasingly toxic. She pressures him to join her in a bank robbery, but Carl's not sure he's ready to go that far.

As the episode comes to a close, tensions come to a head when Frank's scheme to get his hands on the sacramental wine goes awry. He ends up getting caught and causing a scene at the school, prompting the family to come to his rescue. In the aftermath, they all come together to try and make sense of the chaos that has consumed their lives.

Overall, episode 10 of "Shameless" continues the season's theme of complex family dynamics and the struggles of life in the South Side. It's a poignant episode that showcases the strengths of the ensemble cast and the show's ability to balance humor with more serious subject matter.