| "There's the Rub" | |
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| Shameless episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | David Nutter |
| Written by | Davey Holmes |
| Cinematography by | Kevin McKnight |
| Editing by | Finnian Murray |
| Original release date | February 9, 2014 |
| Running time | 51 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"There's the Rub" is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 41st overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Davey Holmes and directed by David Nutter. It originally aired on Showtime on February 9, 2014.
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 tries to end her affair with Robbie, while Lip searches for Ian when military officers inform him he impersonated him at the Army.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.58 million household viewers and gained a 0.7 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the tone and the episode's climax.