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: Lip continues his struggle to remain sober while trying to help his mentor, Youens, and dealing with his feelings for Sierra. He ultimately chooses to focus on his own stability rather than pursuing a complicated relationship.

: After a workspace accident, Debbie performs a DIY "surgery" on her own toes to avoid medical bills, showcasing the extreme lengths the Gallaghers go to for survival. Shameless_s08e12

: Frank tries to scam his way into a retirement home but, in typical fashion, his plan falls apart, leaving him back at square one. Key Themes : Lip continues his struggle to remain sober

The Season 8 finale of Shameless , titled "Sleepwalking," aired on , and serves as a chaotic conclusion to the season's major arcs. Episode Summary : Frank tries to scam his way into

: Fiona learns that escaping poverty often comes with social isolation and the harsh reality of being a "landlord" in her old neighborhood.