Paradise Lost (Shameless)

"Paradise Lost" is the tenth episode of the sixth season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 70th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Etan Frankel and directed by Lynn Shelton. It originally aired on Showtime on March 20, 2016.

The series is set on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, and depicts the poor, dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a neglectful single father of six: Fiona, Phillip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam. He spends his days drunk, high, or in search of money, while his children need to learn to take care of themselves. In the episode, Frank and Debbie leave the commune after the latter begins laboring, while Lip's downward spiral continues.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.60 million household viewers and gained a 0.6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, writing and closure to Debbie's pregnancy arc.