Citizen Carl

"Citizen Carl" is the seventh episode of the tenth season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 117th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Nancy M. Pimental, and directed by Erin Feeley. It originally aired on Showtime on December 22, 2019.

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. The family's status is shaken after Fiona chooses to leave. In the episode, Carl decides to make the neighborhood safer, while Lip and Tami bond while making their RV livable. Meanwhile, Frank bonds with a woman, while Lip and Mickey struggle with their parole officers.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.84 million household viewers and gained a 0.23 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized the writing and storylines.