: After Frank headbutts Ian in a drunken rage, Steve decides to "solve" the family's problems by kidnapping Frank and dropping him off in a park in Toronto, Canada while stealing a car.
" 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 "Shameless" Frank the Plank(2011)
: 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 : After Frank headbutts Ian in a drunken
: Despite Frank’s abuse, Fiona insists that "no one gets to disappear in this family," highlighting her complicated sense of duty toward her father. Plot Overview : Steve’s decision to remove Frank
: When Fiona discovers what Steve did, she is furious and forces him to retrieve Frank. Steve and Kevin eventually smuggle Frank back across the border using an RV with a secret compartment.