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: Frank attempts to lure his ex-wife, Monica, back to Chicago solely to get her signature on settlement documents for some "settlement money" he's owed. To his surprise, Monica arrives with her new partner, Roberta, and announces her intention to take baby Liam away with her.

: Enraged by Monica’s sudden reappearance and attempt to claim Liam, Fiona delivers a powerful monologue detailing how she has raised the children alone while their mother was absent. By the episode's end, a frustrated Fiona moves out of the family home and in with Steve. Shameless subtitles English S01E09

: Frank's emotional shift when first seeing Monica again from a distance is a notable moment, shifting from a manipulative scam to genuine, albeit briefly, longing. Critical Reception : Frank attempts to lure his ex-wife, Monica,

: Debbie’s suspicion of Steve leads her to a house in Lake Forest where she discovers his real name is Jimmy and he comes from a wealthy family. In exchange for her silence, Steve buys Debbie gifts and reveals he bought the house next door for Fiona. By the episode's end, a frustrated Fiona moves

The episode " But at Last Came a Knock " (Season 1, Episode 9) originally aired on March 6, 2011, and features the pivotal return of the Gallagher matriarch, Monica.