" Frank the Plank " is the second episode of the first season of , which originally aired on Showtime on January 16, 2011. The title refers to Frank Gallagher's state of drunken unconsciousness, during which he can be moved around like a literal wooden plank. Plot Overview
: When Fiona discovers what Steve did, she is furious and forces him to retrieve Frank. Steve and Kevin eventually smuggle Frank back across the border using an RV with a secret compartment. "Shameless" Frank the Plank(2011)
: This episode marks the beginning of the iconic relationship between Frank and Sheila, establishing Sheila's dual nature as a nurturing homemaker and a dominant sexual partner. " Frank the Plank " is the second
: Despite Frank’s abuse, Fiona insists that "no one gets to disappear in this family," highlighting her complicated sense of duty toward her father. Steve and Kevin eventually smuggle Frank back across