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 0.77 million household viewers and gained a 0.23 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
As Ian (Cameron Monaghan) recovers from his leg wound, he sees that Mickey (Noel Fisher) has already found a new boyfriend; a man named Byron (Adam Farabee).
When Frank finally declares that he is responsible for Kyle's conviction, Faye makes him consume large quantities of opioid and drops him off at a car.
After a sexual encounter, Claudia (Constance Zimmer) asks Debbie (Emma Kenney) if she can pick up her daughter Julia (Alison Jaye) from school.
Veronica (Shanola Hampton) establishes a medical aid service for people at the bar, hoping she can makes a difference.
While Carl is proud of his cadets' improvements, his boss reveals that many of the trainees ended up at the hospital, and asks him to take it easier on them.
Ian and Liam (Christian Isaiah) steal Oopie's credit card to buy a ring, deciding that he will win Mickey back by finally marrying him.