In season 4, Fiona's role as the family's most ... reaching that coveted middle-class status. By leaving "Shameless," Fiona is finally free from the meddling grasp of the show's writers.

For the most part, Shameless tackled issues plaguing people on low incomes and the lengths they go to make ends meet. As a remake of the hit British series of the same name, it broke free from the ...