Ford Kellogg is a character introduced in the eighth season of the US version of Shameless. He becomes the love interest for Fiona. He was upgraded to a series regular character for the ninth season.
History[]
Season 8[]
Ford first appeared in season 8. An Irish carpenter with a colorful past, he introduces Fiona to a new world and people beyond the South Side.
At first, Ford appeared to have an interest in Fiona but rebuffed her advances when she kissed him. Ford deemed Fiona to be complicated, which insulted her. Ford instead offered just to be friendly with her before going to the next level. Through this she discovered that he was a sperm donor with several kids and a ladies man.
Very soon, Fiona felt insulted by him and told him that he knew nothing about her. However Ford revealed his knowledge of her background and found her to be impressive. Fiona was shocked but flattered by this, and they went on several dates. Eventually, the two shared a kiss, had sex, and started seeing each other casually.
Ford continues his romance with Fiona and even gives her aid in the form of helpful business advice, surprising and impressing her. Ford's intelligence often leads Fiona to question him, yet she gets no answer. Very soon, she confronts Ford on this and tells him he doesn't know anything about as she does of him. Ford reveals his knowledge of her life in detail, stating he had done some research and is impressed with her and decides to open up to her.
Season 9[]
Ford shows that he might want a relationship, as he gets jealous of her meeting with a real estate agent and denying jealously. Fiona's friend Veronica comments on this too and Fiona begins to consider it.
When Fiona makes a $100,000 investment that she can't back out of, though she tries to. This puts a strain on her relationship with Ford and leaves her scrambling to find a way to raise another $25,000, causing her to briefly consider stealing money from the restaurant and trying and failing to take out another loan. To compound matters even further, after a night of drinking, Fiona discovers that Ford has a wife and kid. Ford claims that he and his wife are separated and getting a divorce and are only still living together for the sake of their kid. In hysterical tears, a drunk Fiona drives away, causing her to crash into a parked car.
After learning of this situation, Debbie tracks down some friends and has them help in getting revenge on Ford. At the end, Ford is hung from a sign with his pants around his legs. Ford begs for help to get down as Fiona sees the scene and shoots a paint gun at his rear end and takes amusement from the act while her siblings laugh at his pain.
Later he shows up at the Gallagher house while Debbie and Fiona are arguing about the water bill to ask if Fiona has taken his carpenter tools as it’s how he keeps a living. Debbie grabs a knife and Fiona tells him off. He drives away and Fiona heads to Veronica’s to take her shower.