Episodes | Series 1 | Episode 1

Lip Gallagher is shocked to discover that his brother Ian may be gay and decides a 'visit' to girlfriend Karen Jackson will prove him right. After being chased away by Karen's dad, Karen agrees, she thinks Ian is gay.

Meanwhile Steve buys Fiona a new washing machine, but she is less than impressed.

Lip is even less impressed on discovering that Ian is dating a married man but a heart to heart between the brothers leads Lip to accept his brother's sexuality.

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