Paternal — [s4e8] Hope Springs

: A fading Frank is still looking for ways to fund his liver surgery. He and Sammi attend a meeting with Carl’s principal, where Frank gives a controversial speech praising the benefits of bullying. Character Arcs

: Lip continues to struggle with balancing college and caring for Liam. After finding that Fiona accidentally left food in the oven and caused smoke, he becomes irate and decides to take Liam and Carl back to college with him.

: Veronica’s mother, Carol, gives birth to a son. While Kevin wants to keep the baby, Veronica convinces him to let Carol keep the child after seeing her emotional response to the birth. [S4E8] Hope Springs Paternal

: Fiona spends the episode frantically scrubbing the house and removing all "suspicious" items (including Carl’s weapons and porn) to prepare for a visit from her probation officer . The officer eventually arrives, warns Fiona about the consequences of leaving the house, and demands a urine sample.

: Struggling with teenage angst and her period, Debbie begins bonding with her older sister figure, Sammi , after being ignored by Fiona. : A fading Frank is still looking for

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: Svetlana goes into labor, and despite Mickey’s initial refusal to visit, she gives birth to a boy. After finding that Fiona accidentally left food in

: This episode features a pivotal scene where Mickey visits a gay bar and begins to realize he doesn't have to hide who he is, a major step toward his eventual public "coming out".