| "Swipe, Fuck, Leave" | |
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| Shameless episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Rob Hardy |
| Written by | Nancy M. Pimental |
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| Cinematography by | Loren Yaconelli |
| Editing by | Toby Yates |
| Original release date | October 9, 2016 |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
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"Swipe, Fuck, Leave" is the second episode of the seventh season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 74th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Nancy M. Pimental and directed by Rob Hardy. It originally aired on Showtime on October 2, 2016.
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 blocks the second floor of the house, while Fiona tries to find new ways to save Patsy's.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.11 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the humor, performances and character development.