Karen Jackson is a fictional character portrayed by Laura Wiggins in the TV series Shameless.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 22 years old.
They appear in 30 episodes out of a total of 134 aired and have accumulated 5920 positive votes.
Episodes30
Pilot
episode S1.E1 january 2011Drunken father Frank is of no use to his dysfunctional family; Fiona meets a handsome stranger when her purse is stolen; Lip is shocked to discover his brother Ian is gay.
Frank the Plank
episode S1.E2 january 2011A manhunt ensues after Frank goes on a bender and turns up missing on Friday, the day he never fails to cash his disability check, and turns up in Toronto with no idea how he got there.
Aunt Ginger
episode S1.E3 january 2011Fiona turns her attentions to a cop, Tony, but Steve isn't willing to give up without a fight; Ian is targeted by the brothers of a girl he spurned; the family searches for the elderly aunt who owns their house.
Casey Casden
episode S1.E4 january 2011A sad and lonely Debbie steals a little boy from a birthday party, forcing the family to scheme a way to return him; a web of lies ends in a marriage proposal from Kevin, who is already married.
Three Boys
episode S1.E5 february 2011The family fakes a wedding when they learn Kevin's new fiancee comes with a substantial dowry; Frank deals with bad medical news by spiraling out of control; Steve looks for a new car, with Fiona along for the ride.
Killer Carl
episode S1.E6 february 2011Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent; Lip gets busted taking the SAT for fellow students; Frank's poor business acumen continues to have negative consequences.
Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
episode S1.E7 february 2011Frank takes a risk when goons demand the six grand he owes them; Fiona agrees to a night away with Steve, leaving Liam in agoraphobic Sheila's care; Ian is fed up with Mickey's bullying of Kash.
It's Time to Kill the Turtle
episode S1.E8 february 2011When Frank gives up drinking, Sheila worries he'll no longer be attracted to her, while Carl and Debbie enjoy having their dad back - despite Lip's warning that it won't last; Fiona barely notices that Steve's behaving suspiciously.
But at Last Came a Knock
episode S1.E9 march 2011Frank needs his ex-wife's signature to claim some settlement money; Debbie learns that Steve may not be who he says he is; Monica shows up and announces she's taking baby Liam.
Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
episode S1.E10 march 2011Monica's return wreaks havoc on the Gallagher clan, while Frank hits a new low to stop a disability worker from tampering with his benefits.
Daddyz Girl
episode S1.E11 march 2011Fiona meets a new friend at Debbie's mothers group; Tony unravels the truth about Steve's car-stealing business; Frank loses his worker's compensation and tasks his kids with finding him a new and promisingly dangerous job.
Father Frank, Full of Grace
episode S1.E12 march 2011Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him while she's trying to get Lip and Ian out of jail; Frank and Karen's secret is revealed, forcing Frank to go into hiding.
Summertime
episode S2.E1 january 2012Frank surrenders baby Liam as collateral in a lost bet, Fiona thoroughly enjoys her youth as a bartender at a local hotspot, Sheila takes steps to finally leave the house, Debbie runs a daycare with Carl, and Ian's business expands.
Summer Loving
episode S2.E2 january 2012Frank seeks new financial footing in fellow bar patron Dottie; her health woes and city pension make her attractive. Fiona juggles her job, kids, and a burgeoning love life, so Jasmine tries to help by setting her up with a sugar daddy.
I'll Light a Candle for You Every Day
episode S2.E3 january 2012Fiona reconnects with her married high school crush, but wonders if her moral compass is leading her astray; Frank is willing to do just about anything to stay in Dottie's good graces, even marry her; Debbie becomes obsessed with death.
A Beautiful Mess
episode S2.E4 january 2012Fiona deals with the consequences of sleeping with Craig when his angry wife shows up at the door, agoraphobic Sheila makes it all the way to the hair salon, and Frank realizes his days in the Jackson household are numbered.
Father's Day
episode S2.E5 february 2012Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends a ritzy wedding with Richard and lies about her background.
Can I Have a Mother
episode S2.E6 february 2012Grammy Gallagher shows up on medical furlough and tries to track down a former meth lab protege that owes her money; Fiona double dates with Steve and his Brazilian girlfriend; Frank discovers the identity of Eddie's insurance beneficiary.
A Bottle of Jean Nate
episode S2.E7 february 2012Lip tries to get back in Karen's good graces by crafting a prenuptial agreement for her and Jody; Frank wants to kick Grammy out but Fiona resists until the basement meth lab explodes.
Parenthood
episode S2.E8 march 2012Fiona and Lip make a pact to earn their diplomas, but Lip acts out and is expelled after he realizes Karen plans to sell their baby; with Grammy near death, Frank leaves and walks in on Ian and Mickey locked in passion at the Kash and Grab.
Hurricane Monica
episode S2.E9 march 2012Monica returns to party with Frank, but nobody thinks she's back to stay; Fiona reconsiders kicking Lip out of the house; Frank is determined to claim every penny his mother left behind.
A Great Cause
episode S2.E10 march 2012Fiona starts to plan for her future now that Monica has returned, but her reprieve may be short-lived; Steve conspires to reunite Estefania with her true love so he can be with Fiona; Lip and Ian learn the true identity of Mandy's baby.
Just Like the Pilgrims Intended
episode S2.E11 march 2012A traditional Gallagher family Thanksgiving includes a suicide attempt by Monica, Carl shooting a bald eagle, a case of willing identity theft, a money grab by Frank, and Karen going into labor.
Fiona Interrupted
episode S2.E12 april 2012Frank schemes to break Monica out of the facility, Jimmy earns his way back.
A Long Way from Home
episode S3.E7 march 2013Fiona makes a bold decision regarding her future with the kids. Debbie and Carl continue to deal with their foster homes. Frank prepares for his court appearance by getting sober. Timmy Wong and his mother arrive at Sheila's to take Hymie.
Where There's a Will
episode S3.E8 march 2013The family gathers for the real Aunt Ginger's fake funeral. Frank's cousin Patrick attends and the family conspires against him over Ginger's will. Kev and V continue trying for a baby.
Frank the Plumber
episode S3.E9 march 2013Fiona starts a new office job but has a hard time fitting in with the corporate culture. Frank inadvertently becomes involved in the gay rights movement where he meets Abraham Paige (Bradley Whitford).
Civil Wrongs
episode S3.E10 march 2013While Fiona's job has brought structure into her life, things fall apart when Jimmy drops a bomb on her. Frank enjoys his newfound celebrity as the face of the gay rights movement.
Order Room Service
episode S3.E11 march 2013Fiona takes the kids on a camping trip. Essentially homeless, Frank seeks out Carl, who sneaks him into the Gallagher van for the night.
Survival of the Fittest
episode S3.E12 april 2013Lip is graduating from high school, so Fiona and the family prepare a surprise party for him. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to take out Lip for lobster and some quality father/son time.
- Pilot
- Frank the Plank
- Aunt Ginger
- Casey Casden
- Three Boys
- Killer Carl
- Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
- It's Time to Kill the Turtle
- But at Last Came a Knock
- Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
- Daddyz Girl
- Father Frank, Full of Grace
- Summertime
- Summer Loving
- I'll Light a Candle for You Every Day
- A Beautiful Mess
- Father's Day
- Can I Have a Mother
- A Bottle of Jean Nate
- Parenthood
- Hurricane Monica
- A Great Cause
- Just Like the Pilgrims Intended
- Fiona Interrupted
- A Long Way from Home
- Where There's a Will
- Frank the Plumber
- Civil Wrongs
- Order Room Service
- Survival of the Fittest
Best moments10
- Fiona meets a new friend at Debbie's mothers group; Tony unravels the truth about Steve's car-stealing business; Frank loses his worker's compensation and tasks his kids with finding him a new and promisingly dangerous job.
- Monica's return wreaks havoc on the Gallagher clan, while Frank hits a new low to stop a disability worker from tampering with his benefits.
- Fiona deals with the consequences of sleeping with Craig when his angry wife shows up at the door, agoraphobic Sheila makes it all the way to the hair salon, and Frank realizes his days in the Jackson household are numbered.
- Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him while she's trying to get Lip and Ian out of jail; Frank and Karen's secret is revealed, forcing Frank to go into hiding.
- A sad and lonely Debbie steals a little boy from a birthday party, forcing the family to scheme a way to return him; a web of lies ends in a marriage proposal from Kevin, who is already married.
- The family fakes a wedding when they learn Kevin's new fiancee comes with a substantial dowry; Frank deals with bad medical news by spiraling out of control; Steve looks for a new car, with Fiona along for the ride.
- Fiona starts a new office job but has a hard time fitting in with the corporate culture. Frank inadvertently becomes involved in the gay rights movement where he meets Abraham Paige (Bradley Whitford).
- Lip tries to get back in Karen's good graces by crafting a prenuptial agreement for her and Jody; Frank wants to kick Grammy out but Fiona resists until the basement meth lab explodes.
- Monica returns to party with Frank, but nobody thinks she's back to stay; Fiona reconsiders kicking Lip out of the house; Frank is determined to claim every penny his mother left behind.
- Fiona starts to plan for her future now that Monica has returned, but her reprieve may be short-lived; Steve conspires to reunite Estefania with her true love so he can be with Fiona; Lip and Ian learn the true identity of Mandy's baby.
- Daddyz Girl
- Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
- A Beautiful Mess
- Father Frank, Full of Grace
- Casey Casden
- Three Boys
- Frank the Plumber
- A Bottle of Jean Nate
- Hurricane Monica
- A Great Cause