: 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.
: Steve’s decision to remove Frank shows his initial misunderstanding of the Gallagher dynamic; he views Frank as a problem to be deleted, while the children view him as a permanent, albeit toxic, fixture. Critical Reception "Shameless" Frank the Plank(2011)
" 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 : This episode marks the beginning of the