Fair rating?Shameless· Season 5 · Episode 8
Uncle Carl
Ian returns home from the psych ward but refuses to accept his bipolar diagnosis or take his medication; Gus tells Fiona he is going on tour and that they need time apart; Frank recovers from his gunshot wound and plots revenge against Sammi; Carl is asked by his boss to run drugs to Indiana; Lip convinces Kev to sell drugs in the dorms.
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#5In Season 5of 12 rated episodes
#60All-timeof 134 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.1
2015First airedMarch 8, 2015
Guest stars
Dermot Mulroneyas Sean Pierce
Steve Kazeeas Gus Pfender
Michael Patrick McGillas Tommy
Jim Hoffmasteras Kermit
Isidora Goreshteras Svetlana Yevgenivna
Kellen Michaelas Chuckie Slott
Nichole Sakuraas Amanda
J. Michael Trautmannas Iggy Milkovich
Bojana Novakovicas Bianca Samson
Jenica Bergereas Lisa
Luca Orielas Derek Delgado
Axle Whiteheadas Davis
Michael B. Silveras Lorenzo
Susan Chuangas Dr. Kathy BeardCrew
Wendey StanzlerDirector
Krista VernoffWriterShows like Shameless
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