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The Best Episodes of Shameless

Every episode of Shameless ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Shameless!

The Best Episodes of Shameless

Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not...

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  1. 9.3/10(3.3k votes)

    #1 - Emily

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    S4:E11

    Fiona is hauled off to a correctional facility. Amanda’s parents bribe Lip.

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  2. 9.3/10(4.6k votes)

    #2 - Lazarus

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    S4:E12

    Fiona gets out of jail. Frank is feeling like his old self.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:N/A
  3. 9.2/10(2.6k votes)

    #3 - Requiem for a Slut

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    S7:E12

    The Gallaghers grapple with the loss of one of their own. As Lip takes steps to improve his future, Debbie, Carl and Liam get roped into Frank's new scheme.

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    Director:John Wells
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  4. 9.1/10(3.2k votes)

    #4 - Just Like the Pilgrims Intended

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    S2:E11

    It's a typical Gallagher nontraditional Thanksgiving that includes a suicide attempt by Monica, Carl shooting a bald eagle, and Karen going into labor; Steve agrees to allow Estefania's boyfriend to steal his identity; Ian sleeps with a businessman named Ned; Frank tries to get his share of his mother's money from his brother Clayton.

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  5. 9.1/10(2.8k votes)

    #5 - Survival of the Fittest

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    S3:E12

    Fiona and the family prepare a surprise high school,graduation party for Lip. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to take Lip out for lobster and some quality father/son time.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:N/A
  6. 9.1/10(3.1k votes)

    #6 - Crazy Love

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    S5:E6

    Fiona is thrown into chaos by the return of Jimmy. Ian takes Mickey's baby.

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  8. 9.1/10(2.5k votes)

    #7 - Happily Ever After

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    S7:E11

    Frank and Monica have an interesting proposal for the kids. Lip buckles under pressure from Debbie to get his sobriety under control. Meanwhile, Fiona sees a business opportunity as Kev and V attempt to start a new chapter.

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  9. 9.0/10(2.6k votes)

    #8 - There's the Rub

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    S4:E5

    Fiona's series of bad decisions involving Robbie finally boil over. Meanwhile, Frank and Sammi pursue a cure for Frank's liver trouble and try to catch up on missed father-daughter time; and Lip gets a surprise visit at college from Army investigators.

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    Director:David Nutter
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  10. 9.0/10(2.5k votes)

    #9 - Carl's First Sentencing

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    S5:E9

    Frank plays tour guide for his doctor. Fiona preps Carl for sentencing.

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  11. 9.0/10(2.1k votes)

    #10 - Found

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    S9:E14

    As the Gallaghers decide what to do with a bedridden Frank, Fiona has to make a decision about her future. Carl and Debbie share their heartbreak together. Lip has to deal with a distressed Tami.

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    Director:John Wells
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  12. 8.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #11 - Drugs Actually

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    S5:E11

    Frank grows concerned as Bianca's behavior becomes erratic and dangerous.

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    Director:Mimi Leder
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  13. 8.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #12 - Familia Supra Gallegorious Omnia!

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    S6:E12

    It's wedding day and Frank shows up uninvited - and high.

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  14. 8.9/10(2.2k votes)

    #13 - You Sold Me the Laundromat, Remember?

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    S7:E8

    Fiona takes a DIY approach to renovating the laundromat. Lip agrees to go before the school board in hopes of getting reinstated. Meanwhile, Kev's trust in Svetlana wanes even further when the titty van goes missing.

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  15. 8.9/10(1.9k votes)

    #14 - God Bless Her Rotting Soul

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    S8:E3

    A violent meth dealer threatens the Gallaghers, forcing Ian, Carl, Lip and Debbie to find a way to pay him off without involving Fiona. Fiona battles it out with a vindictive tenant. Lip cares for a down-and-out Professor Youens. Frank - miraculously - attains something resembling sainthood.

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  16. 8.9/10(1.9k votes)

    #15 - Face It, You're Gorgeous

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    S9:E6

    Frank employs Liam to help him chase down a romantic connection; Fiona struggles to keep up with the demands of her new investment as Ford pushes her to get serious about their relationship.

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  17. 8.9/10(2.0k votes)

    #16 - "Gallavich!"

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    S10:E12

    Liam out-Gallaghers Frank, Lip works to convince Tami to stay in Chicago with their baby, Debbie turns over a new romantic leaf and Kev’s new business takes off, but V wonders where the money is going.

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    Director:John Wells
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  18. 8.8/10(3.0k votes)

    #17 - Father Frank, Full of Grace

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    S1:E12

    Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him now that his true livelihood as been discovered; Frank and Karen's secret is revealed, forcing Frank to go into hiding; Fiona tries to figure out how to get Lip and Ian out of jail after their arrest for car theft.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:John Wells
  19. 8.8/10(2.5k votes)

    #18 - Cascading Failures

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    S3:E6

    The Department of Family Services hauls the Gallagher children away, leaving Fiona desperate to get them back. With Monica nowhere to be found, Fiona is forced to find Frank and get him to make a "Father of the Year" appearance in court. It all goes well until Fiona discovers that Frank's not the solution to her problem - he's the cause. Meanwhile, Kev and Veronica recruit V's mother as a surrogate and Terry catches Mickey and Ian in a compromising situation.

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  20. 8.8/10(2.4k votes)

    #19 - Frank the Plumber

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    S3:E9

    Fiona starts a new office job but has a hard time fitting in with the corporate culture. In an attempt to get medical coverage, Frank inadvertently becomes involved in the gay rights movement where he meets Abraham Paige, a powerful activist.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
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  21. 8.8/10(2.4k votes)

    #20 - Iron City

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    S4:E6

    Fiona ends up in jail; the family waits for news about Liam; Frank wakes up in the emergency room.

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  22. 8.8/10(2.4k votes)

    #21 - A Jailbird, Invalid, Martyr, Cutter, Retard, and Parasitic Twin

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    S4:E7

    Guardianship duties fall upon Lip - who gets some unexpected assistance.

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  23. 8.8/10(2.5k votes)

    #22 - The Legend of Bonnie and Carl

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    S4:E9

    Carl connects with a girl in detention; Lip and Amanda grow closer; Sheila returns with big plans; Fiona searches for a job; Mickey spends time with Ian.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
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  24. 8.8/10(2.3k votes)

    #23 - Uncle Carl

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    S5:E8

    Gus tells Fiona he's leaving to go on tour. Frank seeks revenge on Sammi.

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  25. 8.8/10(2.0k votes)

    #24 - Sleep No More

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    S6:E11

    A confrontation between Sean and Frank quickly descends into a brawl.

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  26. 8.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #25 - Liver, I Hardly Know Her

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    S4:E10

    Fiona violates terms of her probation, sending the family into search party mode.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Emily" is the best rated episode of "Shameless". It scored 9.3/10 based on 3327 votes. Directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by N/A, it aired on 3/30/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Lazarus".