It is the 121st overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Joe Lawson, and directed by Silver Tree.
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 0.81 million household viewers and gained a 0.22 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Terry (Dennis Cockrum) confronts Mickey (Noel Fisher) when he discovers he plans to marry Ian (Cameron Monaghan).
He is approached by Faye (Elizabeth Rodriguez), who makes peace with her actions and leaves for Puerto Rico for the winter.
Despite already agreeing to move in with Tami (Kate Miner) to Milwaukee, Lip (Jeremy Allen White) has second thoughts over leaving.
Mickey grows agitated with the wedding preparations; an old lady refuses to sell them flowers for their homosexuality, and becomes angry when some chairs are missing.
That doesn't absolve Shameless of this sloppiness, but hopefully the show can get its act back together as it prepares for its final season.
This kind of nonsense happening in the show's last year is not the way that you go out on top or end with a strong legacy as a cable drama.
"[5] Meaghan Darwish of TV Insider wrote "despite the looming finale on Sunday, January 26, Shameless isn't winding down but actually speeding up.