Pimp's Paradise

"Pimp's Paradise" is the seventh 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 67th overall episode of the series and was written by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Peter Segal. It originally aired on Showtime on February 21, 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, Carl takes over the Gallagher household, while Frank tries to prevent Queenie from leaving.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.66 million household viewers and gained a 0.7 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who were divided over the series' return to status quo.