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Shameless· Season 1 · Episode 8

It's Time to Kill the Turtle

S01E08·8.6·February 27, 2011·1h·Paramount+ with Showtime

Frank goes on the wagon, which pleases Carl and Debbie, but a skeptical Lip doesn't believe their father's newfound temperance will keep him from the bottle for long. Elsewhere, Fiona scrambles to find a better-paying job, which leads her to overlook some suspicious behavior of Steve's; Kev and Veronica open their house to a foster child and get quite a surprise when they learn her family history; Ian pursues Mickey; and Sheila worries Frank has lost interest in her.

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#9In Season 1of 12 rated episodes
#15All-timeof 134 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.8
2011First airedFebruary 27, 2011

Guest stars

Joan CusackJoan Cusackas Sheila Jackson
Noel FisherNoel Fisheras Mickey MilkovichJane LevyJane Levyas Mandy MilkovichMadison DavenportMadison Davenportas Ethel
Pej VahdatPej Vahdatas Kash
Dennis BoutsikarisDennis Boutsikarisas Professor HearstChristopher GartinChristopher Gartinas Chip Lishman
Paige Lindsey Whiteas Dr. Seery
Michael Patrick McGillMichael Patrick McGillas Tommy
Missy DotyMissy Dotyas Jess
Katherine CunninghamKatherine Cunninghamas Danielle
Sonia JacksonSonia Jacksonas Darla Martini
Michael LiuMichael Liuas Hugh
Corina BoettgerCorina Boettgeras Pimply Girl

Crew

Scott FrankScott FrankDirector
Nancy PimentalNancy PimentalWriter
Nathan Louis JacksonWriter

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