Frank (William H. Macy) uses his injury to collect as many prescription drugs as possible. Debbie (Emma Kenney) steps up as the new matriarch in the Gallagher household. Meanwhile Lip (Jeremy Allen White) navigates his relationship with Tami, Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) heads back to the South side and Liam learns more about his culture under the tutelage of V (Shanola Hampton). Kev (Steve Howey) faces an identity crisis, while Ian (Cameron Monaghan) & Mickey (Noel Fisher) rekindle their romance.