The Fugees (Shameless)

"The Fugees" is the ninth episode of the eighth season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 93rd overall episode of the series and was written by co-producer Dominique Morisseau, and directed by Jeffrey Reiner. It originally aired on Showtime on January 7, 2018.

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. He spends his days drunk, high, or in search of money, while his children need to learn to take care of themselves. In the episode, Frank is arrested by Mounties while running his business, while Ian discovers that his tirade against the priest went viral on the Internet.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.65 million household viewers and gained a 0.65 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews, with many expressing criticism for the characters' different subplots and lack of scenes together.