When will 'Shameless' Season 11 Episode 3 air? Here's what to expect in 'Frances Francis Franny Frank'

It sounds like a wild time for Debbie, losing her daughter Franny just a week after the kid turned five
(Showtime)
(Showtime)

The final season of 'Shameless' premiered two weeks ago and Showtime is already pulling back from airing a new episode of Season 11. After getting a close look at Frank's (William H Macy) campaign against gentrifiers and his unholy act of retribution through helping Kev (Steve Howey) and Veronica's (Shanola Hampton) pot business, anticipation builds up for what he would do in an episode surrounding the names of his first grandchild, and himself. But the wait for Episode 3 won't be that long. Read on to find out when 'Shameless' airs next.

Despite what a Google search might show up, the third episode will grace your screen in nothing less than a short week's time. Episode 3 of Season 11, titled 'Frances Francis Franny Frank' will air on Sunday, December 20, at its usual 9 pm time slot on Showtime. There is some confusion surrounding the air dates of the episodes, but rest assured that there are no random breaks to ruin your steady watch of the final season like most television shows are currently being notorious for. 'Shameless' continues airing all through December and even following Christmas.

As for what to expect on the upcoming Episode 3, the official Showtime website teases some valuable information. "In a rush to get out of the house, Debbie loses track of Franny and has to balance her search for Franny with her handy-woman jobs," reveals the official synopsis of the episode, adding: "Meanwhile, Frank and Franny have a day of weed runs and adventure. Ian and Mickey question who is the “man” in their relationship. A delighted Carl gets a new Training Officer who loves to kick ass. When Brad and Cami learn about their newborn baby’s health complications, Lip and Tami step in to help. Kev’s newfound money and lack of modesty prove to be trouble."

It sounds like a wild time for Debbie (Emma Kenney), losing her daughter Franny (Paris Newton) just a week after the kid turned five. But she's a Gallagher so she will surely survive. The same doesn't sound quite certain for the tumultuous patch Ian (Cameron Monaghan) and Mickey's (Noel Fisher) relationship has found itself in. Starting with sharing money troubles to commitment boundaries and getting a job, the OG Gallavich seems to be acing at nothing and that old understand has been replaced by constant bickering. It's funny though, because that used to be Lip (Jeremy Allen White) and Tami (Kate Miner), but now Ian finds himself turning to his older brother for relationship advice even though he himself is the married one. Just Gallagher things!

'Shameless' Season 11 airs on Sundays at 9 pm on Showtime.

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