"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.
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 9x02_Shameless
Debbie takes on the patriarchy at her job, protesting for equal pay. She eventually meets a fellow female welder who disguises herself as a man to fit in, opening up a potential new connection. "Mo White
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 In the second episode of Season 9, titled
To bolster his West Point application, Carl "volunteers" at a dog shelter. When he can't stomach the euthanizations, he begins smuggling dying dogs into the Gallagher basement to let them pass with dignity.