Father Frank, Full of Grace (Shameless season 1)
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Episode 12
| "Father Frank, Full of Grace" | |
|---|---|
| Shameless episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 12 |
| Directed by | Mark Mylod |
| Written by | John Wells |
| Cinematography by | Rodney Charters |
| Editing by | Julie Monroe |
| Production code | 2J5412 |
| Original release date | March 27, 2011 |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Father Frank, Full of Grace" is the twelfth episode and season finale of the first season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. The episode was written by series developer John Wells, and directed by co-executive producer Mark Mylod. It originally aired on Showtime on March 27, 2011.
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, Fiona considers her future with Steve, while Frank faces consequences after Karen uploads their video.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.16 million household viewers and gained a 0.5/1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the closure to the storylines and performances from the cast.
Fiona, Debbie and Jasmine are at the police station, awaiting for news about Lip and Ian. Tony tells Fiona that unless Lip and Ian reveal who actually stole the car, they could face five years in prison. Tony bribes his superior with tickets for the Chicago Bears to get Lip and Ian released. At home, Ian finally comes out to Fiona; she shows her acceptance and states she already knew.
Still believing that Lip and Ian are in custody, Steve meets with Tony to offer a deal for their release; he will leave town and give him the house he bought for Fiona. Not revealing they already left, Tony accepts. Lip visits a depressed Karen and the two have sex. After Lip states that he loves her, a guilt-stricken Karen breaks up with him. Devastated, Lip returns home and confides to Ian, while Karen uploads the video of her and Frank to her website; she sends the video to all her contacts, including Eddie. After viewing the video at work, Eddie chases after Frank, who is forced to go into hiding. Steve visits Fiona, explaining that he was responsible for the stolen car, and offers her a chance to leave with him for Costa Rica. After he leaves, Lip tells Fiona that she should accept it, feeling she deserves a better life.
The following day, Fiona contemplates Steve's offer; Fiona is reluctant, but admits to Veronica that she may be falling in love with Steve. After being informed by a classmate, Lip discovers the video of Karen and brutally attacks Frank in the street. A hurt Frank returns with Sheila, where he thanks her for not giving up on him. Meanwhile, Eddie discovers that his co-workers have all watched the video of Karen. Depressed and humiliated, Eddie heads to his ice fishing hut, where he commits suicide by tying himself to a cinder block and jumping into the water. Karen apologizes to Lip and explains what really happened; they reconcile, bonding over their strained relationships with their respective fathers. Later that night, Frank shows up outside the Gallagher house begging for Lip's forgiveness; Lip urinates on Frank from his window, and Frank takes it as his punishment. Steve waits at the airport, but Fiona does not arrive, forcing him to leave alone. The episode concludes with Fiona visiting Jasmine's workplace, where she obtains an office job to further care for her family.
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The episode was written by series developer John Wells, and directed by co-executive producer Mark Mylod. It was Wells' third writing credit, and Mylod's third directing credit.[1]
