BWW Recap: And Here's To You, Professor Robinson on SHAMELESS

And just when you thought they had a shot, the rug comes out from under them... again. Just another typical week in the Gallagher household. Will this family ever catch a freaking break?

After being saved by a hot fireman on last week's episode, Ian decides to visit the local firehouse to find that there is an entire gay shift of hot firemen. He finds Jason, who saved him, but he is married. He meets Caleb, but I'm hoping what has really sparked his interest is being a firefighter. Will this drag him out of this rut he's been in?

Carl is still after Dominique buying her a pink mink (rhyme unintended), but she is still uninterested. He wants to buy a car, but is too young for a license. He asks Nick to help, but he is only interested in bikes. Carl offers Dom a bike and she happily accepts.

Ever since The Alibi was named the worst bar on the South Side, they have lacked any customers. They learn that by advertising that they were the worst, they lost all acclaim. V travels to an underground hotspot and finds that the key is to be a mystery. Kev, still wracked with guilt tries to prevent Yanis from killing the neighbor he thinks cut his brake line. When he finally admits his guilt to Yanis, Yanis tries to kill him but winds up setting himself on fire. Just another day on the South Side for Kev as he watches him die.

Lip travels with Helene to a conference in Indianapolis to promote her book. When she is humiliated by an audience member who disproves her entire theory in an instant, she decides to get wasted. Lip takes care of her and she admits to him that she accidentally fell in love with him. Upon sobering up, she tells him to forget the conversation like it never happened.

Frank, still Debbie's only supporter, takes trying to set her up with someone who can take care of her. He settles on Tyler (TRUE BLOOD's, Michael McMillian), the husband of a dying woman (Ever Carradine). He encourages Debbie to apply to be their Nanny while his wife is sick. Debbie is appalled at the idea until she meets Tyler and falls instantly in love. Of all the Gallaghers, I'm wholeheartedly disappointed that it seems like Debbie is the one who is most following in Frank's disgusting footsteps.

And lastly, Fiona confronts cousin Patrick about the house, but he has already let the bank foreclose. Sean encourages Fiona to apply for a mortgage loan and bid on the house at auction. She pawns her wedding ring for the down payment and is surprisingly awarded a loan of $100,000. In the middle of all this, the state drops off Chuckie as his time in juvy is now done. Not having anywhere else to go, they are forced to be his guardian while Sammy is in prison? (Did we know this?) At the auction, since the neighborhood is being gentrified, she doesn't come close to the highest bidder and the Gallaghers watch as their house is sold.

That was a little heartbreaking to watch as the family all together realize that their house is gone. What will they do now? Sure, Lip will be fine, but what about the rest of them? After Sean confessing that he's a convicted murderer, Fiona should be a tad bit skeptical about moving in with him right away. Where will Carl and Liam go? And now Chuckie, for that matter? It sure does pose an interesting conundrum as they are all suddenly homeless. And it brings to light a depressing bigger picture of the gentrification that is taking place. Watching that smug couple be delighted at winning the auction and not noticing the entire family they just basically put out on the streets was like a punch in the gut. What a subtle (or not) commentary on modern times.

This whole Sean/Fiona thing is weird too. Is she gonna keep this kid or what? I feel like she is, even though it'd be the worst idea as of right now. Anyone else think she was gonna ask Jimmy/Steve/Jack for the money at first? Nope? Just me? Well, it was way more despicable that she pawned Gus's grandmother's wedding ring. I think it's time for another Steve Kazee penned/sung song about Fiona.

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