Titanic — [s9e7] Down Like The

: To escape her debt, she strikes a deal with Max Whitford. He agrees to buy her building and cover her investment shortfall, but only with heavy interest, effectively stripping her of her property and her "upper-middle class" dreams. The Gallagher Household

: This episode marks a major turning point for Ian as he officially begins his prison sentence. Frank’s Schemes

: Acting as the stabilizing force for once, Debbie finds Fiona at her lowest point and attempts to help her clean up the mess. [S9E7] Down Like the Titanic

: Her lowest moment occurs when she realizes she was too intoxicated to see her brother, Ian, off to prison.

The episode title comes from Fiona's own description of her life. After a failed real estate investment left her $25,000 short, she discovers her boyfriend, Ford, has been leading a double life with a secret wife and child. : To escape her debt, she strikes a deal with Max Whitford

: Fiona starts the episode bloodied and passed out by a toilet, spiraling into a binge of drinking and neglect.

Detailed reviews and recaps of the episode can be found on Entertainment Weekly and Den of Geek . Shameless Season 9 Episode 7 Review: Down Like the Titanic Frank’s Schemes : Acting as the stabilizing force

In the Shameless episode , the story focuses on the rapid unraveling of Fiona Gallagher’s life as her professional ambitions and personal stability collide. Fiona’s Downward Spiral