9x02_shameless [ OFFICIAL ]

Frank starts by playing both sides of a local election—taking money to pull down signs for one candidate and then charging the other to put them back up. Realizing the real cash is behind the scenes, he rallies the Alibi regulars behind former Congressman (played by Dan Lauria) under the questionable slogan, "Let’s make Chicago white again". Fiona and Liam: The Power Duo

Lip is arguably the most "improved" Gallagher this week. While struggling to keep track of Xan—who steals a wallet and leaves Kev and V’s twins at a park—Lip ultimately decides to step up. He breaks the family unspoken rule ("Gallaghers don't sponsor") by agreeing to mentor a fellow alcoholic, signaling a significant shift in his journey toward maturity. Other South Side Shenanigans 9x02_Shameless

"Mo White!" received mixed reviews, with critics from Entertainment Weekly praising Frank's "shameless" new arc but others on Reddit questioning the realism of Liam’s sudden expulsion. While the show occasionally leans too heavily into the zany, the emotional growth in characters like Lip keeps it grounded. Frank starts by playing both sides of a

Nine seasons in, and Shameless still finds ways to crawl further into the muck. In the second episode of Season 9, titled , the South Side's favorite degenerates tackle everything from local politics to real estate tycoons, proving once again that a Gallagher can find an angle in just about any situation. Frank's Political Pivot While struggling to keep track of Xan—who steals