"Home Sweet Homeless Shelter" is the third episode of the seventh season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name.
The series is set on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, and depicts the poor, dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a neglectful single father of six: Fiona, Phillip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.44 million household viewers and gained a 0.6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised Fiona's character development, humor and tone.
Frank (William H. Macy) has moved in to a homeless shelter with his one-night stand, Dollface (Arden Myrin).
Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) is pursued by Luther (Peter Macon), as he accuses him of giving gonorrhea to Dominique (Jaylen Barron).
Debbie (Emma Kenney) is also caught stealing clothes, forcing Fiona to leave Patsy's to convince the owner not to press charges.
Inspired, she informs her siblings that they will be taking care of themselves when at home, including personal necessities, and also makes them put her at the bottom of the emergency contact.
[1] In its original American broadcast, "Home Sweet Homeless Shelter" was seen by an estimated 1.44 million household viewers with a 0.6 in the 18–49 demographics.
"[4] Christina Ciammaichelli of Entertainment Weekly gave the episode a "B" grade and wrote "The whole scene between Kevin and the neighbor was so perfect, I wish I could put the transcript here but it wouldn't do it justice – you just have to watch Steve Howey.