Summer Loving 

Frank seeks new financial footing in fellow bar patron Dottie, whose declining health and city pension makes her attractive; Fiona juggles her job, kids and a burgeoning love life; Jasmine tries to help by setting her up with a sugar daddy.

Director:

John Wells

Writers:

John Wells (developed for American television by), Paul Abbott (creator)

Stars:

William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
William H. Macy	...	Frank Gallagher
Emmy Rossum	...	Fiona Gallagher
Justin Chatwin	...	Steve (credit only)
Ethan Cutkosky	...	Carl Gallagher
Shanola Hampton	...	Veronica Fisher
Steve Howey	...	Kevin Ball
Emma Kenney	...	Debbie Gallagher
Cameron Monaghan	...	Ian Gallagher
Jeremy Allen White	...	Lip Gallagher
Laura Wiggins	...	Karen Jackson (as Laura Slade Wiggins)
Joan Cusack	...	Sheila Jackson
Molly Price	...	Dottie Corones
Madison Davenport	...	Ethel
Noel Fisher	...	Mickey Milkovich
Emma Greenwell	...	Mandy Milkovich

Storyline

As Sheila conquers her agoraphobia, a worried Frank finds a new financial plan in fellow bar patron Dottie, whose declining health and city pension make her an ideal match. Fiona juggles her job, the kids and her burgeoning love life, and Jasmine tries to help by setting up Fiona with a sugar daddy. Veronica takes some old folks from the home on an excursion; Lip worries about Karen's growing relationship with Jody; Ian tries to land a recently released Mickey a job at the Kash and Grab; Debbie wants her own room; Carl moves into the van.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Previously on Shameless" - Fiona Gallagher (Emmy Rossum)

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Goofs

(at around 28 mins) Frank crouches in front of Carl in order to talk to him and Carl's arms are alternately up/down between shots.

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Quotes

Frank Gallagher: You and I had a good thing once, didn't we?
Kate: We did not.
Frank Gallagher: I always liked you. You were fun. What happened?
Kate: I stopped drinking.
Frank Gallagher: Why?
Kate: I kept waking up next to you.

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Connections

References Kung Fu Panda (2008)

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Soundtracks

I Better Run
(uncredited)
Performed by The Rosebuds

User Reviews

Details

Release Date:

15 January 2012 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bonanza Productions, John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD