"The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Alibi" is the eighth episode of the ninth 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 0.80 million household viewers and gained a 0.26 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Kevin (Steve Howey) and Veronica (Shanola Hampton) file adoption papers, and they become the foster parents of a kid named Santiago (Anthony Gonzalez).
While driving, Kelly (Jess Gabor) convinces Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) into stealing city's scooters to re-sell them to hipsters.
"[5] David Crow of Den of Geek gave the episode a 3 star rating out of 5 and wrote "The Gallaghers are back in Shameless, and Fiona is in a bad place.
"[6] Kimberly Ricci of Uproxx wrote "Next week's episode will see progress on that note, but for now, the writers are sizing up the various pairings, whether they're romantic couplings or affairs of another nature.
"[7] Christopher Dodson of Show Snob wrote "The Gallagher spirit is back in Shameless with Fiona's downfall, Frank's schemes and Carl being led by love once again.
"[9] Paul Dailly of TV Fanatic gave the episode a 2 star rating out of 5, and wrote, ""The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Alibi" was a mediocre attempt at a midseason premiere.