Shameless_s08e12 Guide

: Debbie's drastic self-surgery highlights the show's ongoing commentary on the lack of affordable healthcare for the working class.

Reviewers from sites like Nick Johns noted that while some subplots, like Kevin's family issues, felt abandoned, the episode successfully moved the Gallagher children into more independent, albeit still messy, phases of adulthood. Monthly Archives: January 2018 - Nick Johns Shameless_s08e12

: Lip continues his struggle to remain sober while trying to help his mentor, Youens, and dealing with his feelings for Sierra. He ultimately chooses to focus on his own stability rather than pursuing a complicated relationship. He ultimately chooses to focus on his own

: She finally evicts the squatters from her building but is left feeling isolated after Rodney’s family moves out. Her attempt to help a homeless family backfires, leading her to reflect on her growth and the loneliness of "moving up" in life. : Frank tries to scam his way into

: Frank tries to scam his way into a retirement home but, in typical fashion, his plan falls apart, leaving him back at square one. Key Themes

: After a workspace accident, Debbie performs a DIY "surgery" on her own toes to avoid medical bills, showcasing the extreme lengths the Gallaghers go to for survival.