Shameless: Season 1, Episode 2

Frank the Plank (16 Jan. 2011)

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Drunk as a skunk, Frank has a run-in with Karen's father and returns home to take it out on Ian. The next day is Friday, and Frank is nowhere to be found, which is a bit odd since he never ... See full summary »

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Drunk as a skunk, Frank has a run-in with Karen's father and returns home to take it out on Ian. The next day is Friday, and Frank is nowhere to be found, which is a bit odd since he never misses disability check day. The family starts a manhunt. . Written by Showtime Publicity

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When Frank finds himself in Toronto, he is arrested by an officer from the RCMP. In reality, the RCMP does not serve as a provincial or municipal police in Ontario (where Toronto is located). See more »

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When Cusack is looking at Macy's big toe peeking through his sock, a couple of cameramen are visible in the mirror located in the bookcase. See more »

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