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Every episode of Shameless Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shameless Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Shameless Season 5

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. Background image for Milk of the Gods
    8.2/10(2.4k votes)

    #1 - Milk of the Gods

    S5:E1

    Fiona juggles her job and a crush. Lip heads back home.

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    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for I'm the Liver
    8.3/10(2.2k votes)

    #2 - I'm the Liver

    S5:E2

    Sheila gets an offer to buy her home. Plus, Fiona is off house arrest!

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    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Two Lisas
    8.5/10(2.3k votes)

    #3 - The Two Lisas

    S5:E3

    Frank enlists Carl to scare off the lesbians. Debbie throws a wild party.

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    Director:Peter Segal
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for A Night to Remem... Wait, What?
    8.6/10(2.4k votes)

    #4 - A Night to Remem... Wait, What?

    S5:E4

    Frank retraces the path of an epic bender. Fiona and Gus head to city hall.

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    Director:Richie Keen
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Rite of Passage
    8.7/10(2.4k votes)

    #5 - Rite of Passage

    S5:E5

    Fiona's plans to announce her marriage unravel. Mickey asks for Lip's help.

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    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Crazy Love
    9.1/10(3.2k votes)

    #6 - Crazy Love

    S5:E6

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

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    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Tell Me You F**king Need Me
    8.5/10(2.3k votes)

    #7 - Tell Me You F**king Need Me

    S5:E7

    Ian finds himself at the psych ward. Fiona decides between Jimmy and Gus.

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    Director:William H. Macy
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Uncle Carl
    8.8/10(2.4k votes)

    #8 - Uncle Carl

    S5:E8

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

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    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Carl's First Sentencing
    9.0/10(2.5k votes)

    #9 - Carl's First Sentencing

    S5:E9

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

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    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for South Side Rules
    8.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #10 - South Side Rules

    S5:E10

    Frank has a ball with his new sick friend and formerly uptight doctor.

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    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Sheila Callaghan
  11. Background image for Drugs Actually
    8.9/10(2.4k votes)

    #11 - Drugs Actually

    S5:E11

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

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    Director:Mimi Leder
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Love Songs (in the Key of Gallagher)
    8.2/10(2.8k votes)

    #12 - Love Songs (in the Key of Gallagher)

    S5:E12

    Fiona reunites with Gus. Frank works to keep Bianca happy. Season finale.

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    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Unknown

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Milk of the Gods" is the best rated episode of "Shameless" season 5. It scored 8.2/10 based on 2433 votes. Directed by Christopher Chulack and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/11/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "I'm the Liver".