AbortionRules

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#AbortionRules

#AbortionRules is the second episode of Shameless season 6. It first aired on Showtime on January 17, 2016. The episode is 55 minutes long and was written by executive producer Nancy M. Pimental and directed by Iain B. MacDonald. Set on Chicago’s South Side, it follows the Gallagher family as they deal with love, loss, and the daily grind.

What happens
- Fiona wants Debbie to consider an abortion for Debbie, but a surprising twist shows Fiona herself is pregnant, which changes the family dynamic and the decisions they face.
- Debbie weighs her future as she confronts pressures from friends and family, while Fiona grapples with her own unexpected pregnancy.
- Frank tries to move on from Bianca’s death and gets involved with new people, with difficult consequences.
- Other storylines include Yanis causing trouble with his dogs, Kevin stepping in to calm the neighborhood, Lip starting an internship while dealing with relationship tensions, Ian quitting Patsy’s, and Carl and Lip getting involved in risky schemes.
- The episode features the usual mix of humor and hardship, as the Gallagher clan navigates chaos and hard choices.

Reception and viewership
- The episode attracted about 1.64 million viewers in the U.S. and earned a 0.7 rating among adults 18–49. That was a 13% jump in viewers from the previous episode.
- Critics gave mixed reviews. Some praised the character development and the season’s direction, while others felt the episode’s twists and execution weren’t as strong.

Overall, #AbortionRules continues to push the Gallagher family into new challenges, focusing on surprising pregnancy news and the consequences it brings for each character.