Reviewers from Vulture and The A.V. Club noted the episode's shift from dark comedy to deeper desperation, particularly as Lip realizes Frank might actually be "the good one" compared to their mother.
: Kash catches Ian and Mickey having a sexual encounter in the store room, leading to a violent confrontation where Kash shoots Mickey. Famous Dialogue & Monologues Shameless subtitles English S01E09
“I was nine! Nine and taking care of you... you were my mother! You don't get to come back and take the easy parts!” Reviewers from Vulture and The A
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. Famous Dialogue & Monologues “I was nine
: 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.
: 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