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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

The pair resort to making their twins pretend to be the same person just to secure a single slot at a local daycare. The Verdict: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back 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. Lip is arguably the most "improved" Gallagher this week

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. Other South Side Shenanigans The pair resort to

Released from prison thanks to his "Gay Jesus" followers, Ian is overwhelmed by the radicalized movement and ends up fleeing through a bathroom window to escape the pressure.