Shameless: Season 3

2013
12 episodes

Season three finds each member of the Gallagher family seeking their individual version of the “American Dream.” Jimmy has moved into the Gallagher home, and Fiona is beginning to realize that a long-term relationship isn’t nearly as fulfilling as she expected… and her GED will only get her so far. Meanwhile, Frank reappears south of the border, with no idea how he got there.

Season 3 of Shameless premiered on January 13, 2013 and has 12 episodes, from "El Gran Cañon" to "Survival of the Fittest". The last episode aired on April 7, 2013.

Where to watch Shameless

In the United States, you can stream Shameless on Netflix. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 135 countries.

Where to watch

Episodes

Episode 1El Gran CañonAired January 13, 2013
Frank wakes up in a place completely foreign to him.
- 58m
- Directed by Mark Mylod
- Written by John Wells
Guest stars
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Ed Lauter Dick Healey
- Diora Baird Meg
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
- Bernardo de Paula Beto
- Harry Hamlin Lloyd 'Ned' Lishman
- Thierre Di Castro Garrito Marco
- Pêpê Rapazote Nando
Episode 2The American DreamAired January 20, 2013
Fiona is stressed about the money she used for her club night; Frank makes his way home.
- 55m
- Directed by Anthony Hemingway
- Written by Nancy M. Pimental
Guest stars
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Jim Hoffmaster Kermit
- Ed Lauter Dick Healey
- Diora Baird Meg
- Cameron Richardson Cheryl
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
- Bernardo de Paula Beto
Episode 3May I Trim Your Hedges?Aired January 27, 2013
Frank tells Carl he has cancer to scam a charity foundation; Lip hunts down pedophiles in the neighborhood.
- 53m
- Directed by Steve Shill
- Written by Krista Vernoff
Guest stars
- Dennis Cockrum Terry Milkovich
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Justine Lupe Blake Collins
- Cameron Richardson Cheryl
- Eric Edelstein Bobby Mallison
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
- Bernardo de Paula Beto
Episode 4The Helpful GallaghersAired February 10, 2013
Carl says his goodbyes; Frank is on babysitting duty; Sheila wants to introduce Jody to toy time.
- 51m
- Directed by Randall Einhorn
- Written by Mike O'Malley
Guest stars
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Eric Edelstein Bobby Mallison
- Kerry O'Malley Kate
- Harry Hamlin Lloyd 'Ned' Lishman
- Ellen Gerstein Aunt Rande
- Madison Rothschild Molly
- Galadriel Stineman Wendy
Episode 5The Sins of My CaretakerAired February 17, 2013
The city of Chicago gives notice that they're doing work on the sewer main. The problem? Aunt Ginger's bones are still buried in the yard and Frank needs to find her before the city does. Meanwhile, Fiona is picked on at work for not satisfying her boss. When Fiona fails to provide the support Jimmy needs, he turns to Este. Molly learns that she's a boy and Ned asks Ian to rob his wife's house.
- 56m
- Directed by J. Michael Muro
- Written by Sheila Callaghan
Guest stars
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Julia Duffy Candace Lishman
- Eric Edelstein Bobby Mallison
- Keiko Agena Brittany Sturgess
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
- Kerry O'Malley Kate
- Harry Hamlin Lloyd 'Ned' Lishman
Episode 6Cascading FailuresAired February 24, 2013
The Department of Family Services hauls the Gallagher children away, leaving Fiona desperate to get them back. With Monica nowhere to be found, Fiona is forced to find Frank and get him to make a "Father of the Year" appearance in court. It all goes well until Fiona discovers that Frank's not the solution to her problem - he's the cause. Meanwhile, Kev and Veronica recruit V's mother as a surrogate and Terry catches Mickey and Ian in a compromising situation.
- 54m
- Directed by Anthony Hemingway
- Written by Alex Borstein
Guest stars
- Dennis Cockrum Terry Milkovich
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Isidora Goreshter Svetlana Yevgenivna
- Eric Edelstein Bobby Mallison
- Keiko Agena Brittany Sturgess
- Kerry O'Malley Kate
- Alex Borstein Lou Deckner
- Vanessa Bell Calloway Carol Fisher
Episode 7A Long Way from HomeAired March 3, 2013
Frank and Fiona go to extreme lengths in court to claim custody of the kids.
- 51m
- Directed by Mimi Leder
- Written by Etan Frankel
Guest stars
- Laura Slade Wiggins Karen Jackson
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Keiko Agena Brittany Sturgess
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
- Bernardo de Paula Beto
- Kristopher Logan Chester
- David Wells Father Pete
Episode 8Where There's a WillAired March 10, 2013
The family gathers for the real Aunt Ginger's fake funeral.
- 53m
- Directed by Danny Cannon
- Written by Davey Holmes
Guest stars
- Laura Slade Wiggins Karen Jackson
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Brent Sexton Patrick Gallagher
- Tyler Jacob Moore Tony Markovich
- Christian Clemenson Christopher Collier
- Bernardo de Paula Beto
- Vanessa Bell Calloway Carol Fisher
Episode 9Frank the PlumberAired March 17, 2013
Fiona starts a new office job but has a hard time fitting in with the corporate culture. In an attempt to get medical coverage, Frank inadvertently becomes involved in the gay rights movement where he meets Abraham Paige, a powerful activist.
- 56m
- Directed by Mark Mylod
- Written by Krista Vernoff
Guest stars
- Laura Slade Wiggins Karen Jackson
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Jim Hoffmaster Kermit
- Bill Brochtrup Hal
- Christian Clemenson Christopher Collier
- Bernardo de Paula Beto
- Bradley Whitford Abraham Paige
Episode 10Civil WrongsAired March 24, 2013
Fiona's job has brought structure ito her life, but when Jimmy drops a bomb on her things fall apart. Frank is happy with his newfound celebrity as the face of the gay rights movement.
- 50m
- Directed by Gary B. Goldman
- Written by Mike O'Malley
Guest stars
- Laura Slade Wiggins Karen Jackson
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Isidora Goreshter Svetlana Yevgenivna
- Bill Brochtrup Hal
- Bernardo de Paula Beto
- Bradley Whitford Abraham Paige
- Kerry O'Malley Kate
Episode 11Order Room ServiceAired March 31, 2013
Fiona takes the kids on a camping trip. Essentially homeless, Frank seeks out Carl who sneaks him into the Gallagher van for the night.
- 53m
- Directed by Sanaa Hamri
- Written by Sheila Callaghan
Guest stars
- Laura Slade Wiggins Karen Jackson
- Dennis Cockrum Terry Milkovich
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Isidora Goreshter Svetlana Yevgenivna
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
- Bernardo de Paula Beto
- Jake McDorman Mike Pratt
- Pêpê Rapazote Nando
Episode 12Survival of the FittestAired April 7, 2013
Fiona and the family prepare a surprise high school,graduation party for Lip. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to take Lip out for lobster and some quality father/son time.
- 56m
- Directed by Mark Mylod
- Written by Nancy M. Pimental and Etan Frankel
Guest stars
- Laura Slade Wiggins Karen Jackson
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Ed Lauter Dick Healey
- Bill Brochtrup Hal
- Bernardo de Paula Beto
- Kerry O'Malley Kate
- Jake McDorman Mike Pratt