Do Right, Vote White!
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Episode 4
| "Do Right, Vote White!" | |
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| Shameless episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 9 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Mark Mylod |
| Written by | John Wells |
| Cinematography by | Anthony Hardwick |
| Editing by | Michael S. Stern |
| Original release date | September 30, 2018 |
| Running time | 56 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Do Right, Vote White!" is the fourth episode of the ninth season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 100th overall episode of the series and was written by series developer John Wells, and directed by Mark Mylod. It originally aired on Showtime on September 30, 2018.
The series is set on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, and depicts the poor, dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a neglectful single father of six: Fiona, Phillip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam. He spends his days drunk, high, or in search of money, while his children need to learn to take care of themselves. In the episode, Frank makes one last push to get Mo White to win the election, while Lip decides to take a big step in helping Xan.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.09 million household viewers and gained a 0.37 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized its themes and expressed mixed reactions towards the different storylines.
The election is arriving in a few days, and while Frank (William H. Macy) intends to do one last push for Mo (Dan Lauria), the Chicago Tribune only gives Mo a 6% chance of winning, with the candidates Isaac Ruiz and Eleanor Wyman currently in a tight race. On top of that, some refuse to even talk with Mo due to his sex offender status.
Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) is confronted by Ben (Michael Provost), a young man who planned to enlist in West Point on Ubberman's recommendation, but was forced to wait one more year after he gave the recommendation to Carl. He wants them to solve the problem by a duel, and Carl reluctantly accepts. Feeling he lacks his ruthless side due to his community service, Carl visits a racist war veteran to get him back on track. At the duel, Ben reveals he does not want to join the school and is only pressured by his father. To save him the embarrassment, Carl shoots him in the thigh. Debbie (Emma Kenney) and Alex (Ashley Romans) briefly move in together, but Alex believes Debbie to be straight, so Debbie decides to move back into the house.
Kevin (Steve Howey) changes the policy at the Alibi and asks a journalist to visit the place. Later, the paper removes the bar's title as "rapiest bar" and changes it to "most female friendly" bar in South Side, causing women to start frequenting the place. Other bar owners, who are in the lists of "rapiest bars", ask Kevin to help them get out of the list. Ian (Cameron Monaghan) is dismayed upon learning that his Gay Jesus followers have expanded internationally, and are pressuring him to plead not guilty at the trial to build awareness. However, Ian faces up to ten years in prison if he does not take the plea deal. After Liam (Christian Isaiah) quickly finishes a test, the teachers decide to move him up a few grades.
Frank helps Mo by hiring Terry (Dennis Cockrum) and his friends in intimidating potential voters from staying away from the ballots. This soon escalates into a riot with Antifa members, which is also attended by Fiona (Emmy Rossum). Fiona initially plans to vote for Ruiz, because he is against rent control; Ford (Richard Flood) convinces her to vote for another candidate. That night, Frank and Mo are shocked to discover that Mo won the election by 52% due to the low turnouts, devastating the other candidates' supporters. Lip (Jeremy Allen White) is surprised when Xan's mother, Mercy (Nicole Wolf), returns, and he decides to confront her for her abandonment. He offers her $10,000 if she signs away her parental rights and grant him custody. As she considers it, Xan (Amirah Johnson) sees Mercy and embraces her. Lip realizes Xan prefers to live with her mother, so she gives Mercy the money and leaves them.
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The episode was written by series developer John Wells, and directed by Mark Mylod. It was Wells' 18th writing credit, and Mylod's 12th directing credit.[1]