Shameless

The Best Episodes of Shameless Season 1

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Network:Showtime

Every episode of Shameless Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shameless Season 1!

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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12
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8.3
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  1. 8.8/10(3.0k votes)

    #1 - 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
  2. 8.6/10(3.0k votes)

    #2 - But at Last Came a Knock

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    S1:E9

    Monica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her. Meanwhile, Steve and Fiona move together.

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  3. 8.5/10(2.8k votes)

    #3 - Nana Gallagher Had an Affair

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    S1:E10

    The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.

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  4. 8.4/10(4.5k votes)

    #4 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    Having her handbag stolen proves to be a blessing for Fiona when a handsome stranger named Steve comes to her rescue. Lip is shocked to discover Ian could be gay and decides his brother should pay a visit to the ever-accommodating Karen Jackson down the block. But the sudden arrival of her furious father Eddie ensures Ian's already-slim chances of happiness with Karen take a severe blow. Meanwhile, Steve buys Fiona a romantic gift, but for some reason she's less than impressed with it.

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  5. 8.4/10(3.3k votes)

    #5 - Aunt Ginger

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    S1:E3

    Fiona turns her attentions to Tony, a cop who has had a crush on her since childhood, but Steve isn't willing to give up without a fight; Ian is targeted by the brothers of a girl he spurned; the whole family searches for elderly Aunt Ginger, who owns their house.

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  6. 8.4/10(2.9k votes)

    #6 - It's Time to Kill the Turtle

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    S1:E8

    Sheila fears to lose Frank when he gives up drinking. While Lip suspects their dad hasn't changed, Debbie and Carl enjoy having Frank back in their life. Meanwhile, Fiona tries to find a better paid job.

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  8. 8.4/10(2.8k votes)

    #7 - Daddyz Girl

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    S1:E11

    Tony comes closer to discovering what Steve is doing, while Fiona makes a new friend. In the meantime, Lip helps Ian look for his father.

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  9. 8.3/10(3.2k votes)

    #8 - Casey Casden

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    S1:E4

    Debbie, sad and lonely after Aunt Ginger leaves, steals a little boy from a birthday party. In classic Gallagher style, the family hatches a plan to return the toddler safe and sound without attracting attention from the Chicago Police Department, who has made the kidnapping a top priority. Karen, in complete defiance of Eddie, starts to tease Frank sexually. Frank not knowing what to make of it keeps himself busy with booze, picking up Sheila'­s meds from the pharmacy and concentrating on finding the missing boy. What began as an innocent lie for Kevin to protect himself from a hot girl ultimately becomes a proposal of marriage for Veronica.

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  10. 8.2/10(2.9k votes)

    #9 - Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father

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    S1:E7

    Frank gets into trouble with two goons he owes money. Fiona asks Sheila to take care of Liam while she spends a night with Steve, and Ian tries to stop Mickey from bullying Kash.

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    Director:David Nutter
  11. 8.0/10(3.5k votes)

    #10 - Frank the Plank

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    S1:E2

    Drunk as a skunk, Frank has a run-in with Karen's father and returns home to take it out on Ian. The next day is Friday, and Frank is nowhere to be found, which is a bit odd since he never misses disability check day. The family starts a manhunt. .

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  12. 7.9/10(2.9k votes)

    #11 - Killer Carl

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    S1:E6

    Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent after receiving a letter from Carl's teacher; Lip gets busted taking the SAT for fellow students in exchange for cash; Kash and Ian are ashamed at their failure to stop a string of robberies at the Kash and Grab; Frank's poor business acumen continues to have negative consequences.

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    Director:John Dahl
  13. 7.8/10(3.0k votes)

    #12 - Three Boys

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    S1:E5

    When the Gallagher's find out Veronica comes from a wealthy family, they try to scheme a fake wedding for the dowry. Meanwhile, Frank gets some bad news about his health.

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    Director:Mimi Leder

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Father Frank, Full of Grace" is the best rated episode of "Shameless" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 3006 votes. Directed by Mark Mylod and written by John Wells, it aired on 3/27/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "But at Last Came a Knock".