Global InformationCasey Casden information
| "Casey Casden" | |
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| Shameless episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Todd Holland |
| Written by | Cindy Caponera |
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| Cinematography by | Rodney Charters |
| Editing by | Thomas Bolger |
| Production code | 2J5404 |
| Original release date | January 30, 2011 |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
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"Casey Casden" is the fourth episode of the first season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. The episode was written by producer Cindy Caponera, and directed by Todd Holland. It originally aired on Showtime on January 30, 2011.
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, Debbie kidnaps a toddler from the neighborhood and the Gallaghers have to find a way to return him.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.11 million household viewers and gained a 0.6/1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who praised its dark humor, storylines and ending.