After getting Liam kicked out of his prestigious private school due to a massive STD outbreak among the PTA moms, Frank finds himself broke and in desperate need of a drink. Naturally, he discovers that local politics is the ultimate "get-sloshed-quick" scheme.
The highlight of the episode is the unexpected partnership between Fiona and a newly homeless (educationally speaking) Liam. Liam’s time with the elite has rubbed off on him; he acts as Fiona’s sharp-dressed "consultant" as she scouts commercial real estate. Using Ian’s $50k bail money, Fiona ignores Ford’s cautious advice and forces her way into a high-stakes deal for a retirement home, marking a major "first base" moment for her professional ambitions. Lip and the "Gallagher Shackle" 9x02_Shameless
Frank starts by playing both sides of a local election—taking money to pull down signs for one candidate and then charging the other to put them back up. Realizing the real cash is behind the scenes, he rallies the Alibi regulars behind former Congressman (played by Dan Lauria) under the questionable slogan, "Let’s make Chicago white again". Fiona and Liam: The Power Duo After getting Liam kicked out of his prestigious