Ep 5. Father's Day

Frank Gallagher, patriarch of the dysfunctional Gallagher family, is up to his usual tricks in Shameless season 2 episode 5, titled "Father's Day." Frank is known for being a deadbeat dad who spends the majority of his time drunk and causing trouble, but in this episode, he decides it's time to try and mend his relationship with his estranged sons.

Meanwhile, Fiona, the eldest Gallagher sibling and de facto head of the household, is struggling with her own paternal issues. She is forced to confront her absent father's new wife when she shows up looking for help with a family matter. Fiona is torn between wanting to help her half-siblings and wanting nothing to do with her father's new life.

Elsewhere in Chicago's South Side, Lip, the second oldest Gallagher, is dealing with the aftermath of a hook-up gone wrong. He slept with a high school girl who turned out to be 15, and now he is in danger of being labeled as a statutory rapist. Lip is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and figure out a way to make things right before it's too late.

As for the younger Gallagher siblings, they are each dealing with their own teenage dramas. Ian is struggling with his sexual identity and gets into a physical altercation with a classmate who calls him a homophobic slur. Debbie is trying to raise money to buy a perfect Father's Day gift for Frank, but her well-meaning attempts keep backfiring. And Carl is up to no good as usual, trying to impress a girl by letting her think he's a tough guy.

Overall, Shameless season 2 episode 5 is another wild ride through the lives of the Gallagher family. It's a perfect mix of drama, comedy, and social commentary that keeps viewers hooked from start to finish. As always, the talented cast of Shameless delivers top-notch performances that make each character feel real, flawed, and relatable. Whether you're a fan of the show or a newcomer to the series, "Father's Day" is an episode that is not to be missed.