Shameless Season 5 Plot
Season five finds the Gallaghers dealing with both the upside and downside of personal and urban renewal. As their neighborhood begins a move towards gentrifying, the Gallagher clan begins to reconcile their chaotic past in the hopes of building a better future.
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Season 5 Episodes
12 episodes
1
80
Milk of the Gods
Fiona juggles her job and a crush. Lip heads back home.
2
80
I'm the Liver
Sheila gets an offer to buy her home. Plus, Fiona is off house arrest!
3
78
The Two Lisas
Frank enlists Carl to scare off the lesbians. Debbie throws a wild party.
4
73
A Night to Remem... Wait, What?
Frank retraces the path of an epic bender. Fiona and Gus head to city hall.
5
80
Rite of Passage
Fiona's plans to announce her marriage unravel. Mickey asks for Lip's help.
6
86
Crazy Love
Fiona is thrown into chaos by the return of Jimmy. Ian takes Mickey's baby.
7
79
Tell Me You F**king Need Me
Ian finds himself at the psych ward. Fiona decides between Jimmy and Gus.
8
82
Uncle Carl
Gus tells Fiona he's leaving to go on tour. Frank seeks revenge on Sammi.
9
77
Carl's First Sentencing
Frank plays tour guide for his doctor. Fiona preps Carl for sentencing.
10
77
South Side Rules
Frank has a ball with his new sick friend and formerly uptight doctor.
11
75
Drugs Actually
Frank grows concerned as Bianca's behavior becomes erratic and dangerous.
12
73
Love Songs (in the Key of Gallagher)
Fiona reunites with Gus. Frank works to keep Bianca happy. Season finale.