Like Father, Like Daughter — [s4e3]

: Seeking attention from an older boy named Matty, Debbie wears a dress to seduce him, but he rejects her advances, choosing instead to watch the film Eraserhead with her as friends.

: In a misguided attempt to help Frank, Carl begins kidnapping neighborhood dogs and holding them for ransom to raise "drug money" or funds for Frank's medical needs. [S4E3] Like Father, Like Daughter

"" is the third episode of the fourth season of the hit Showtime series Shameless . Originally aired on January 26, 2014 , the episode marks a critical turning point for the Gallagher family, particularly Fiona and Frank. Episode Overview Series/Season : Shameless (US), Season 4, Episode 3 Original Air Date : January 26, 2014 Director : Sanaa Hamri Writer : Sheila Callaghan Main Plotlines : Seeking attention from an older boy named

: While her life finally seems stable with a steady job and a "good guy" boyfriend, Mike Pratt (Jake McDorman), Fiona begins a self-destructive affair with Mike’s addict brother, Robbie (Nick Gehlfuss). This betrayal is often cited by fans as the beginning of Fiona's most significant downward spiral. Originally aired on January 26, 2014 , the

: Dying from liver failure, Frank tracks down Sammi Slott (Emily Bergl), a daughter from a previous relationship he never knew. In a characteristically manipulative move, he hides his identity to get close to her, hoping she or her son, Chuckie, might be a compatible liver donor.