: Debbie reveals she has been seeing a secret boyfriend, leading to legal troubles that put the couple in an agonizing position.
The season featured a mix of original Gallagher favorites and the growing influence of the Maguire family: Shameless (UK) - Season 5
: The Maguires face their own drama, including Paddy being caught on CCTV for an armed robbery and facing a 20-year sentence. : Debbie reveals she has been seeing a
This season focused heavily on the children maturing and realizing that life in Chatsworth might not be enough for them: The Chaos of Chatsworth: A Look Back at
: Carl begins an illicit affair with his girlfriend's mother, nearly causing a marriage to collapse when the woman wants to leave her husband for him.
The Chaos of Chatsworth: A Look Back at Shameless (UK) Season 5
: A changed Lip returns from university, only to find himself at odds with his old life. When his university girlfriend arrives, it causes a devastating rift with Mandy, eventually leading Lip to realize he no longer belongs in Chatsworth.