Shameless — Season 3
Living crappily ever after.
About this season
Season three finds each member of the Gallagher family seeking their individual version of the “American Dream.” Jimmy has moved into the Gallagher home, and Fiona is beginning to realize that a long-term relationship isn’t nearly as fulfilling as she expected… and her GED will only get her so far. Meanwhile, Frank reappears south of the border, with no idea how he got there.
Episodes (12)
1. El Gran Cañon
7.5Aired 13 January 2013 • 58 min
Frank wakes up in a place completely foreign to him.
2. The American Dream
7.2Aired 20 January 2013 • 55 min
Fiona is stressed about the money she used for her club night; Frank makes his way home.
3. May I Trim Your Hedges?
7.2Aired 27 January 2013 • 53 min
Frank tells Carl he has cancer to scam a charity foundation; Lip hunts down pedophiles in the neighborhood.
4. The Helpful Gallaghers
7.0Aired 10 February 2013 • 51 min
Carl says his goodbyes; Frank is on babysitting duty; Sheila wants to introduce Jody to toy time.
5. The Sins of My Caretaker
8.3Aired 17 February 2013 • 56 min
The city of Chicago gives notice that they're doing work on the sewer main. The problem? Aunt Ginger's bones are still buried in the yard and Frank needs to find her before the city does. Meanwhile, Fiona is picked on at work for not satisfying her boss. When Fiona fails to provide the support Jimmy needs, he turns to Este. Molly learns that she's a boy and Ned asks Ian to rob his wife's house.
6. Cascading Failures
8.0Aired 24 February 2013 • 54 min
The Department of Family Services hauls the Gallagher children away, leaving Fiona desperate to get them back. With Monica nowhere to be found, Fiona is forced to find Frank and get him to make a "Father of the Year" appearance in court. It all goes well until Fiona discovers that Frank's not the solution to her problem - he's the cause. Meanwhile, Kev and Veronica recruit V's mother as a surrogate and Terry catches Mickey and Ian in a compromising situation.
7. A Long Way from Home
7.6Aired 3 March 2013 • 51 min
Frank and Fiona go to extreme lengths in court to claim custody of the kids.
8. Where There's a Will
7.1Aired 10 March 2013 • 53 min
The family gathers for the real Aunt Ginger's fake funeral.
9. Frank the Plumber
7.8Aired 17 March 2013 • 56 min
Fiona starts a new office job but has a hard time fitting in with the corporate culture. In an attempt to get medical coverage, Frank inadvertently becomes involved in the gay rights movement where he meets Abraham Paige, a powerful activist.
10. Civil Wrongs
7.4Aired 24 March 2013 • 50 min
Fiona's job has brought structure ito her life, but when Jimmy drops a bomb on her things fall apart. Frank is happy with his newfound celebrity as the face of the gay rights movement.
11. Order Room Service
7.5Aired 31 March 2013 • 53 min
Fiona takes the kids on a camping trip. Essentially homeless, Frank seeks out Carl who sneaks him into the Gallagher van for the night.
12. Survival of the Fittest
8.9Aired 7 April 2013 • 56 min
Fiona and the family prepare a surprise high school,graduation party for Lip. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to take Lip out for lobster and some quality father/son time.