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In the Shameless (US) Season 4 episode the Gallagher family deals with the fallout of Fiona’s legal troubles while Ian finally returns home. Key Plot Points

: Svetlana goes into labor, and despite Mickey’s initial refusal to visit, she gives birth to a boy. [S4E8] Hope Springs Paternal

: Fiona spends the episode frantically scrubbing the house and removing all "suspicious" items (including Carl’s weapons and porn) to prepare for a visit from her probation officer . The officer eventually arrives, warns Fiona about the consequences of leaving the house, and demands a urine sample. In the Shameless (US) Season 4 episode the

: A fading Frank is still looking for ways to fund his liver surgery. He and Sammi attend a meeting with Carl’s principal, where Frank gives a controversial speech praising the benefits of bullying. Character Arcs The officer eventually arrives, warns Fiona about the