Episode 13:
A charity night at the Jockey ends in disaster when Shane steals Tilly's wheelchair. Shane's actions cause public outcry and throw the Maguire family business into chaos.
Libby's new friendship with Martin helps her to rediscover her passion for literature. It also opens her eyes to her diminishing relationship with Frank much to Patty's fear, who instructs Frank to woo Libby back. But Frank's benefits have stopped and his total disregard for others cause widespread problems until his actions finally have an impact on him.
Episode 14:
Shameless returns for the second half of its eighth series.
It's a black day on Chatsworth when Paddy Maguire is returned in a coffin. While the residents grieve, Jamie gathers the Maguires to lift the lid on this 'special delivery'.
Leticia dares Aiden to break in and take a photo of Paddy in return for a kiss, but they're in for quite a surprise.
Karen sets up a kids' entertainment business, but the joke's on her when Mickey, Avril and Lillian join the team.
Competition is fierce, but when a catfight with a sexy rival is popular with the dads, Karen discovers a new way to make some extra cash behind Jamie's back. Little does she know the danger she will face.
Patty tackles Mimi about disabled access in the Jockey, and Frank catches Patty standing up for her rights in more ways than one!
Episode 15:
Avril is busy keeping secrets from her family; with no job and no money, but always a gift to hand, something doesn't quite add up.
Mimi has designs on fit jogger Neil, but he's unsure of her advances - because he only wants sex. Mimi is keen to spice up her sex life, but Karen raises concerns about Neil's calorific role-play.
When 12-year-old Bean tries to shoplift, Chesney phones her dad, Gorky, who is Chesney's delivery driver, but Chesney soon becomes concerned for Bean's welfare and decides to try and rescue her.
And the law finally catches up with Avril when a bailiff arrives; she breaks down and confesses leaving Jackson gobsmacked. Will he and Letitia promise to support her and help pay back all the money she owes?
Episode 16:
While cleaning the windows, Jackson spots Letitia kissing Dee Davies in her bedroom. Jackson goes berserk, attacking Dee in front of a social worker who's waiting to assess him and Avril as foster parents.
Frank isn't much use in the parent department, staggering to the Jockey and leaving Carl to nurse pox-ridden Stella. Drunken Frank then leaves the pub and accidentally gets on a mini-bus, waking up in a synagogue.
He's discovered by Isaac, who promises not to report him because Frank's been sent from God. Frank thanks Isaac for his advice and hospitality by stealing his candelabra and legging it.
Karen's fed up with how she's treated in her own pub and plots to get her power back with a card game. Meanwhile, an ambulance is called for the smallest Gallagher. Will she pull through unharmed?
Episode 17:
A new gang has rolled into Chatsworth with an unlikely mission - to save the souls of the community.
Jesus O'Toole leads the group and seems to know too much about certain residents - who is his informant?
Aidan is certainly open to the possibilities that religion might bring, but love soon turns to hate when local businesses are picketed.
An explosion on the Maguire's turf sees the family prepare for revenge. Kelly is attacked by a stranger in a balaclava.
A familiar face is on the run, but given his track record help isn't in abundance until Kelly comes to his rescue in several ways, making Shane green with envy.
And Patty, a former resident returns, spiritually born again. Missing Libby she turns to the only person who might know of her whereabouts - Frank.
Episode 18:
Dean Lennox Kelly returns for the landmark 100th episode, as Mickey gives Mimi an ultimatum: either the new boiler goes or he does. Mickey finds himself on The Jockey sofa.
Kelly tells Marty to keep his distance but it's easier said than done. There's uproar in The Jockey when Frank pockets Cynthia's scratch card. And when Cynthia is assaulted, Frank becomes the prime suspect.
Carl kicks off against the accusers, but Kelly shows Carl CCTV footage of Frank near the crime scene. Frank remembers nothing happening but scratch marks on his chest tell their own story.
While Frank hands himself in, a distressed Carl seeks to prove his dad's innocence and phones Kev (Dean Lennox Kelly), who returns to the Chatsworth like a knight in shining armour.
New video footage jogs Frank's memory, but puts him in a stickier situation. Can a deal be made with gangster Growbag Macready? Frank's fate rests in his hands.
Episode 19:
Aidan's bad behaviour has landed him in court, but it's Patty who'll decide the outcome. Threats are made, but money is tight and Frank knows Aidan's worth too much to lose - problem is, Aidan knows it too.
Cilla's abduction forces Mimi to face her past, and her family. The Maguires aren't surprised by Mimi's news and won't take her wishes lying down, but Mimi reasserts herself as head of the family.
New flatmates Marty and Mickey are becoming intimate in more ways than one, and Mickey helps Marty do up the flat in time for his special guests.
Kelly, however, is admiring more than just the décor, which catches the attention of the wrong flatmate... does her crush feel the same way?
Episode 20:
Marty needs a job fast and turns to crime to tide him over, but he's not a smooth criminal, and using items borrowed from the Maguires wasn't the smartest plan.
Kelly learns that there's a price on Marty's head, but surely Shane won't grass... Meanwhile, Billy is standing up for his rights as a father; he wants to give Cilla her second name. Mimi is reluctant, but offers him an ultimatum: to join her side, and she doesn't mean footy teams!
Billy is eager to please, but his devotion to Father Craig is rubbing Mimi up the wrong way. And Mickey's flat has been raided by the police.
Shane confronts Marty about a dirty secret he left behind in Spain and, when Marty hears the sirens, he runs. Kelly is heartbroken when she's told the truth, but who will she believe?
Episode 21:
Mimi might wear the trousers in the family, but it's time Billy pulled his weight, so a profitable challenge is set to test his manhood.
Micky channels his' inner drama queen' at the community service with a difference. Ray's skill with numbers does not go unnoticed by Micky, and a trip to the casino seems on the cards. But Ray's only got one thing on his mind, and it's not the jackpot!
The community service cast are unhappy with their leader, Michelle and the play. So when Michelle has a timely accident and the centre is shut, Micky takes the lead choosing a festive play and a new Chatsworth location.
Kelly receives some shocking news during rehearsal, but will everything be all right on the night?
Episode 22:
The game is up for Billy and Mimi when Micky catches them in a compromising position. And while Mimi is over the moon, Billy is bricking it as the Maguire brothers want his blood...
Kelly's unsure about keeping the baby and Jamie learns more than he bargained for when he confronts her at work. Kelly must tell Shane the truth, but will he want her and the baby?
Carl witnesses a crime but walks past, unaware of the consequences. Policeman Simon finds Carl and begs for help. No Gallagher helps the filth, but Simon's grim fate changes Carl.
Chatsworth knows how to party and Billy's stag is a night to remember. Mimi's having a quiet night in, until a 'copper' arrives with all the girls!
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