Shameless

Now that Fiona has a steady job and Lip is enrolled in college, it looks like the Gallaghers may have a shot at happiness. But when you're down and out, moving up isn't so easy.

While Fiona adjusts to living life just above the poverty line, she refuses to share a liver with Frank, forcing him to go in search of his other oldest daughter.

While Frank gets (maybe too) close to his unsuspecting daughter Sammi (EMILY BERGL), Fiona hits it off with Mike's drug addict brother, Robbie (NICK GEHLFUSS).

In increasingly dire health straits, Frank attempts to contrive an "accident" with an overeager Carl that will cover the cost of a potential transplant.

Fiona's series of bad decisions involving Robbie finally boil over when he alerts Mike of their affair – leaving Fiona horrified and in employment limbo. Frank and Sammi continue their pursuit of curing his liver trouble, while also catching up on the father-daughter time that Sammi's always craved.

The aftermath of Liam's accident lands Fiona in county jail – unsure of Liam's condition or her future. Meanwhile, the family (minus Frank) waits nervously for any update on Liam's condition at the hospital.

With Fiona under court order to remain inside the house and Frank's illness keeping him out of commission, the weight of guardianship falls squarely upon Lip's shoulders.

Fiona prepares for a visit from her probation officer and must rid the house of all suspicious items – a mission that puts her directly at odds with Debbie and Carl. Meanwhile, Ian gets kicked out of Mickey's house by a hammer-wielding Svetlana (guest star ISIDORA GORESHTER), and finally makes his long-awaited return to the Gallagher house.

Carl shares a connection with a troubled girl named Bonnie in detention, while Sheila returns from her trip to the reservation with plans to adopt the Native American kids.

Fiona goes off the rails – violating multiple terms of her probation by partying with Robbie's degenerate friends. When the family doesn't hear from her, it sends them into search party mode, not too unlike their past experiences with Frank.

Frank wakes up from his operation, while Fiona is hauled away to a tough correctional facility. Meanwhile, Ian delivers an ultimatum to Mickey after his lack of commitment.

With Frank beginning to recuperate, Sheila fights for custody of the Native American kids and clashing with Sammi about where they will all live once Frank is released.