“We’ve been watching these characters grow up,” says showrunner John Wells. What’s next:“There’s a great kick off,” teases Macy. It’s a bit of an indictment on Big Pharma and the healthcare system. Brian Bowen Smith/SHOWTIME And helikesher, so his problem with erectile dysfunction suddenly disappears. I become involved with a political campaign, which is sort of fun. And next, there’s an alcoholic beverage which is looking for a spokesperson. Paul Sarkis/SHOWTIME...

Not that your family becomes less important, but the definition of what is your family becomes larger." “Wecanwrite it forever, because things are going to keep happening to them. The war is over! Credit: Brian Bowen Smith/SHOWTIMEv The president is leaving office! That’ll probably be the end of the show more than anything else.” “I gave some thought to ita little bitabout how we would end. But I think that’s not upon us....

Carl Gallagher getting married. So where did he take Kassidi for their honeymoon? The very romantic spot known as the bedroom he shares with his two brothers. Credit: Paul Sarkis/SHOWTIME Her dad has been released from prison and shes worried that hes going to come after her. They lie together, only to quickly be joined by Lucas. Lucas soon comes down to join them, causing Liam to rightfully ask, Who the hell are you?...

Instead of siblings and deadbeat dads, Lip finds himself surrounded by naked women. Psych Lip wakes up erect with Liam at the edge of his bed playing with action figures. But before the sisters and Franny can leave, Fiona looks like shes seen a ghost. Credit: Paul Sarkis/SHOWTIME It turns out Debbie isnt the only person returning. Liam has let Sean in. Yes, Fionas drug addict ex-fiance played by Dylan McDermott Dermot Mulroney is back....

The entertaining episode begins with Fiona waking up to mayhem (not exactly abnormal in the Gallagher house). the morning after pill. To calm Debbie down, Lip offers to take her to Planned Parenthood. Credit: Paul Sarkis/Showtime People watching other people pee continues downstairs when Fiona finds Carl and his new girlfriend Cassidy in the bathroom. How do I know theyre officially dating? Well, her All Carls underwear was one indication....

Stealing a baby: check. Helping an escaped convict flee the country: check. Using your younger uncle as a drug mule: check. Credit: Paul Sarkis/Showtime Well, now we can add digging up your dead moms grave to recover stolen meth to the list. We can be pretty scary too, if we have to, suggests Lip. I mean, theyre lower-class-family scary, but not meth-drug-dealer scary. He proclaims himself new Frank…or young Frank…or Francis he really cant decide....

Icarus Fell And Rusty Ate Him doesnt get off to the humorous start that the intro might suggest. With no answer, Fiona lets herself in, stepping into an episode ofHoarders. She also discovers that Mrs. Cardinal actually has a real dog. Credit: Paul Sarkis/SHOWTIME Oh, and that dog happens to be eating Mrs. Cardinals very naked and very dead body. Back at the Gallagher household, Liam has joined his father in the working force....

We need Fiona and Ian and everyone else scheming together, not battling! After Fiona successfully blocked the Youth Center from getting the churchlast week, its war in the Gallagher household. Fiona gets an early morning wake-up call via an involuntary Ice Bucket Challenge, courtesy of Ian. Credit: Chuck Hodes/SHOWTIME she screams, acknowledging that this has been an ongoing morning routine. The kitchen clears out when an almost-naked Brad walks in and subsequently falls to the floor crying....

Instead, Carl has him locked up and detoxing in the basement for his crime against America. The criminal is chained up, and hes still not the person being most harmed in the Gallagher house. That distinction goes to Lip, whos having more rough sex with Eddie. Credit: Patrick Wymore/SHOWTIME Im a sty little lady, he says under physical pressure. Thankfully, theres no violence going on in the kitchen. Men in their 40s soar in their career and bang the parents at their kids school, he opines....

What was my reaction? I died of laughter. Does that make me a bad person? Credit: Paul Sarkis/Showtime No, it makes me aShamelessfan. The two are handcuffed together and transported to jail. This gift from Allah came in the hilarious form of a moose. Back in Chicago, its a very romantic morning at the Gallagher house. Meanwhile, down the hall, Lip and Eddie are engaging in some more rough sex....

Is it possible to go to prison and come away with a happy ending? Seems impossible, but Ian Gallagher just pulled it off. One of the girls brought a dildo to school for show and tell. Credit: Paul Sarkis/SHOWTIME David Wallace fromThe Office!) and acts as if she’s never seen Frank before. Looks like you might have that new mommy soon, Liam! Well, he’s actually the one who’s going to need to doa lotmore than just apologize....

The dysfunctional Gallagher family isnt going anywhere! Showtime has renewedShamelessfor a ninth season, the networks president and CEO David Nevins announced Wednesday. Its a labor of love (and a blast) for all of us. Credit: Cliff Lipson/Showtime But its no mystery why. And creatively, the season that kicked off this past Sunday is stronger than ever. As of right now, theres no word yet on whether season 9 will be its final installment....

So long, our sweet Fiona. Fiona does what all smart financial advisors recommend and hides it under her mattress. “No one loves you, Frank,” she cracks, continuing to be on fire. Credit: Paul Sarkis/SHOWTIME It’s clear to Fiona that she’s no longer needed. He argues that he’s stupid for ever thinking they’d accept someone like him. Meanwhile, downstairs, Debbie is changing Frank’s bandages and getting the opposite of a thanks for it....