The Defenestration of Frank

"The Defenestration of Frank" is the sixth 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 78th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Etan Frankel and directed by executive producer David Nutter. It originally aired on Showtime on November 6, 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, Fiona makes a big decision for her future, while Frank takes advantage of the money provided for the shelter. Meanwhile, Lip continues his operation with Joaquin, while Debbie announces a shocking decision.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.44 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, although some were unsatisfied with the episode's subplots.