Frances Francis Franny Frank
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Episode 3
| "Frances Francis Franny Frank" | |
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| Shameless episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 11 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Jude Weng |
| Written by | Philip Buiser |
| Cinematography by | Anthony Hardwick |
| Editing by | Michael S. Stern |
| Original release date | December 20, 2020 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Frances Francis Franny Frank" is the third episode of the eleventh season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 125th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Philip Buiser, and directed by Jude Weng. It originally aired on Showtime on December 20, 2020.
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. The family's status is shaken after Fiona chooses to leave. In the episode, Frank spends the day with Franny, while Debbie tries to locate her. Meanwhile, Ian hits his breaking point at the warehouse, and Carl gets a new partner.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.62 million household viewers and gained a 0.13 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Frank's storyline and emotional tone.
After being hired to work at a wealthy woman's house, Debbie hurriedly leaves the house without taking Franny to school. Liam prepares to take Franny to school, but eventually allows Frank to take her. When he takes her to the wrong school, he decides to take her with him for the day.
While having sex with Ian, Mickey decides to change positions, leading an argument between both over who is the "man". They go their separate ways, trying to ask people in their inner circles over who is better. When Ian's boss wants him to work during his lunch break with no payment, Ian lashes out at him and quits his job. Ian and Mickey get into a fight at the Alibi, until Veronica separates them. Kevin uses his new business venture to buy expensive items for his family, but ends up with his new car stolen. Mickey offers himself to make the sure Kevin's shipments are delivered in time and without being stolen, and Kevin accepts.
Carl meets his new partner, Leesie Janes . While Carl is fascinated that she is committed to her job, he is surprised when she shoplifts, puts civilians in risk, brutally assaults a criminal, and then uses police brutality to get the criminal to testify. When he asks her about her tactics, she says that she only cares about justice, no matter the cost. Lip and Tami console Brad and Cami when their baby experiences severe health problems. Lip offers to pay for the surgery, but Brad kindly turns him down. Frank takes Franny with him to convince his contacts in reducing the fees for the marijuana supplies, while also bonding with his granddaughter. As he takes her to get a tattoo, Frank experiences confusion over his state. When Franny tells him that she does not want to wear a beauty pageant dress that Debbie wants her to attend, Frank tells her that even if she dislikes it, she should do it to appease her mother.
Debbie steals food from the wealthy woman's house to serve at Franny's school, discovering that she never got to school. She and Sandy (Elise Eberle) drive through town looking for Franny, after learning that she was with Frank. During this, Debbie is called by the woman, who called the police after discovering she stole from her; she will not report her, but fires her nevertheless. Noticing Frank and Franny in the street, Debbie takes her and scolds Frank for his actions. At the house, she reprimands Liam for abandoning Franny. The family defends Liam, with Lip telling Debbie that she must take responsibility for her daughter, calling her a bad mother. As she cries in her room, Debbie is visited by Franny, who has decided to wear the dress after being convinced by Frank.
