But the actress may have another kind of race on the horizon a political one. “And you know what? I’m not going to rule it out. Credit: Paul Morigi/WireImage Life is big, and I’m young.” Woodley joins other celebritiesKid RockandDwayne Johnsonin the pool of stars who are mulling runs for office. Last fall,she was arrestedwhile participating in a protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota. Initially, she plednot guiltyto charges of misdemeanor criminal trespass and misdemeanor engaging in a riot....

We dont need to be scolded! No such luck on this show. His existence, at this point, has got to be the best joke theShamelesswriting staff has ever pitched. Credit: Cliff Lipson/Showtime And yet here he is, still breathing. Frank is officially trolling all of us. Fionahas given herself a bit of a makeover in her latest attempt at caring about herself before everyone else. Lipis fresh out of rehab and Professor Youens picks him up....

This episode starts with Ian and Mickey on the road, Thelma-and-Louise style, headed for Mexico. Ian and Mickey eventually ditch him, stealing a different car to cover their tracks. On their ride, Mickey and Ian talk about their feelings a bit. Credit: Ali Goldstein/SHOWTIME When trying to figure out how to get money, Ian suggests going to a bank. Mickey confesses how much he missed Ian, but Ian doesnt immediately return the sentiment....

Plus, Kevin realized some of the consequences of having two wives. Lets recap Swipe, F, Leave. At Patsys, Fionas employees continue to change their shifts at will, often leaving her screwed. Credit: Chuck Hodes/Showtime So she heads to the Chads office, the owner of Patsys Pies. The owner of Patsys realizes what Lip has already figured out: Patsys isnt in great financial shape. Lip and Ian have the brilliant idea of cutting off the water supply to the second floor....

And is it just me, or is she being a little harsh with Debbie? Fionas Reign of Terror Fionas in the midst of making major changes at Patsys. But I do think Fionas being extra harsh to Debbie most of the time. Credit: Patrick Wymore/Showtime Later that evening, Fiona returns home and finds Lip chain-smoking at the kitchen table. Fiona starts to talk about work, Lip tells her about his internship, and all seems well....

Could the neighborhood gentrification theyve been fighting the past few seasons finally be helping them in some way? Lets dive into the latest episode, Own Your Sh*t. Well begin with Fiona (again). Tonight, we see her having sex with a Tinder guy who happens to be a financial consultant. Credit: Cliff Lipson/Showtime The local Laundromat is owned by an adorable older woman named Etta (an excellent June Squibb!). She finds Chad there, so she gives her whole spiel to him instead....

Lets dive into The Defenestration of Frank. A cat runs into Patsys and its one of Ettas, so Fiona runs it over to the Laundromat. Giddy as all hell, Fiona skips over to Patsys to tell Lip. Credit: Cliff Lipson/Showtime Lips reaction is basically, Okay? and asks what she put up for collateral to get a loan for $80,000. Fiona casually says the house, like she cant figure out why shewouldnthave done so....

Frank actually doing something good for his family? Fiona coming out on top after what seemed like the worlds worst investment move? Lets get into episode 8: You Sold Me the Laundromat, Remember? Credit: Paul Sarkis/Showtime As usual, lets start withFiona. Much of this episode is spent watching her pull up moldy tiles with a spatula. She eventually steals and hides Ettas credit card, later using it to buy the new tiles she needs....

Lets dive into episode 9: Ouraboros. In the first minute of this episode, we see Frank have essentially everyones reaction to Monica …Grrreattt. She goes from Gallagher to Gallagher trying to get them to care about her sudden return. Credit: Paul Sarkis/Showtime But she was otherwise helpless in getting Franny back and was waiting for their meeting with DCFS. Grateful for this, Debbie offers for Monica to stay at her and Neils apartment....

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Congrats on directing! Why now in season seven? How did that manifest in directing? Credit: Cliff Lipson/SHOWTIME And a party scene! The young man that we found is 20-years-old and he hasnt done that much. Hes an incredible actor named Elliot Fletcher and his audition just blew all of us away. It was really important to me that it was authentic. How do you remain PC? We just had so much fun working with him and working with Cam....

Look, this little kid, you bought her this leg! and shes saying, yo mister, yo give me my leg! I said, What? Chuck Hodes/SHOWTIME and he said, Im just trying to figure out how theyre going to sue us. [Laughs] That was prettyShameless. I think I would say it’s when Debbie drowned that girl a few years ago. Showtime Idrownedsome blonde girl in the pool. [Laughs]Hes kind of covered an accidental death and disposed of the body....

Frank is sitting outside the hospital, solemn and stone-faced from the whole ordeal. Frank walks away without saying anything to his daughter, eventually heading into a nearby bar to self-medicate. They eat fried chicken, drink coffee and beer, and discuss their next steps. Credit: Chuck Hodes/SHOWTIME Later in the night, Frank shows up at the house and passes out on the floor. Fiona gets up to clean up his puke and put a towel under his head....

Church of Gay Jesus begins like many recentShamelessoutings have: with a busy morning at the Gallagher house. The newly engaged Carl comes downstairs, ecstatic to see what Kassidi is cooking up. Im going to be the best fing wife. Credit: Paul Sarkis/SHOWTIME And the best sister/daughter-in-law, considering she bought everyone engagement gifts. Everyone is given cool, actual, paid-for gifts, while Carl gets a vial of Kassidis blood. Hopefully she got a gift receipt....