Shameless

In the season seven premiere, Frank (WILLIAM H MACY) awakens from a coma to little fanfare from his family. And Fiona (EMMY ROSSUM) struggles to manage Patsy's Pies.

To save Patsy's Pies, Fiona hires a new staff, while Frank constructs a new wall to reclaim the upstairs part of the Gallagher house. And Carl recovers from his circumcision.

Left without a place to sleep after the shelter closes, Frank gathers a new Gallagher clan and home. Fiona struggles with putting out fires – both at work and at home.

Worried that he and his new Gallagher clan are going to lose yet another shelter, Frank devises a plan to change neighborhood perception through goodwill. Meanwhile, Fiona plans a speakeasy party for Patsy's Pies in order to drum up more business. Kevin and Veronica argue over what to do with Svetlana's newly arrived father, Yvon (guest star PASHA LYCHNIKOFF).

Frank learns that a billionaire philanthropist has bought the shelter house for Frank and his homeless clan. Fiona gets sage financial advice from a financial consultant she meets on Tinder. Meanwhile, Ian struggles with the growing feelings he has for his platonic friend, Trevor (guest star ELLIOT FLETCHER).

Fiona decides to invest in the Laundromat, while Frank revels in his latest scam and Kev (STEVE HOWEY) and V (SHANOLA HAMPTON) discover a shocking secret about Svetlana's father.

Frank helps Liam get into a plush new school after his old one is shut down. Meanwhile, Debbie (EMMA KENNEY) cleans up her act for her review and grows closer to Neil.

Having used all her money to buy the Laundromat, Fiona takes a DIY approach to renovating the place. Convinced by Youens (recurring guest star ALAN ROSENBERG), Lip agrees to go before the school board in hopes of getting reinstated. Frank tries to ingratiate himself back into the Gallagher house. Meanwhile, Kev's trust in Svetlana wanes even further when the "titty" van goes missing.

Monica (recurring guest star CHLOE WEBB) is back! And her first task is to help Debbie get back Franny. Meanwhile, Frank learns of Monica's return and tries to avoid her, Ian has his first fight with Trevor, Lip tries to mask his relapsing alcoholism and Fiona's laundromat gets its first bad review. Meanwhile, Kev and V seek out marriage counseling for their woes with Svetlana.

Facing mounting issues with renovations and repair of the Laundromat, Fiona contemplates Margo's recent offer to buy the place. Ian tries to deal with the reality that Mickey (special guest star NOEL FISHER) might actually be out of prison and on the lam, while Kev and V take matters into their own hands after learning of Svetlana's newest betrayal.

Frank and Monica have an interesting proposal for the kids. Fiona sees a new business opportunity. Lip tries to finally get his sobriety under control, under pressure from a suddenly grown-up Debbie to get it together. Ian and Mickey play Thelma and Louise. Meanwhile, Kev and V attempt to start a new chapter after losing the bar to Svetlana.

In the season finale, the Gallaghers deal with the loss of one of their own, and grapple with mixed feelings about their grief. Fiona has to once again care for Frank in his time of need, while Frank has a new scheme in mind. Debbie, Carl, and Liam get roped into Frank's caper, while Lip takes steps to improve his future. Meanwhile, Kev and V get their revenge on Svetlana.