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The Best Episodes of Shameless Season 9

Every episode of Shameless Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shameless Season 9!

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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 at the bar spending what little money they have, he's

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Shameless Season 9 Episode 1 - Are You There Shim? It's Me, Ian.
    7.9/10(1794 votes)

    #1 - Are You There Shim? It's Me, Ian.

    S9:E1

    Frank’s latest sexual escapades get him into trouble with the Hopkins Academy PTA. Fiona struggles with her decision to bail Ian out of jail, while he continues his Gay Jesus antics inside. Lip juggles taking care of Xan with a potential romance. Debbie fights for equal pay at work, and Carl has to prove himself at military school. Kev and V have trouble with the twins without Svetlana.

    Director:Iain B. MacDonald
    Writer:Nancy M. Pimental

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  2. Shameless Season 9 Episode 2 - Mo White For President
    7.3/10(1597 votes)

    #2 - Mo White For President

    S9:E2

    Fiona makes a play for a risky investment opportunity, ignoring Ford’s advice. Frank discovers the financial incentives of local politics. Carl bolsters his West Point application in unexpected ways. Debbie struggles to find allies in her battle against sexual harassment. Ian is overwhelmed by the growth of the Gay Jesus movement. Kev and V try to find the perfect preschool for the twins.

    Director:Erin Feeley
    Writer:Molly Smith Metzler

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  3. Shameless Season 9 Episode 3 - Weirdo Gallagher Vortex
    7.4/10(1518 votes)

    #3 - Weirdo Gallagher Vortex

    S9:E3

    Frank faces obstacles in his new role as a campaign manager. Fiona prepares to close her real estate deal. Carl enlists V to help him get a West Point recommendation from a congressman. Xan’s medical emergency puts Lip in a compromising position. Debbie gets closer with her partner in crime. Ian embarks on a spiritual journey.

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:Joe Lawson

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  4. Shameless Season 9 Episode 4 - Do Right, Vote White!
    7.5/10(1614 votes)

    #4 - Do Right, Vote White!

    S9:E4

    Election day puts Frank and Fiona in a head to head battle as they each try to round up votes for their candidates. Lip has to make an important choice about Xan’s future. Debbie gets in over her head with Alex. Carl’s killer instinct is put to the test. With his trial looming, Ian struggles to decide how to plead. 100th episode!

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:John Wells

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  5. Shameless Season 9 Episode 5 - Black-Haired Ginger
    8.0/10(1528 votes)

    #5 - Black-Haired Ginger

    S9:E5

    Frank’s new liver medication comes with tragic side effects. Ian tries to get away from Fiona’s hovering. Lip has to keep himself occupied during a day of temptation. Carl makes a connection at a West Point mixer. Debbie tries to repair things with Alex.

    Director:William H. Macy
    Writer:Philip Buiser

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  6. Shameless Season 9 Episode 6 - Face It, You're Gorgeous
    8.8/10(2079 votes)

    #6 - Face It, You're Gorgeous

    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.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Nancy M. Pimental

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  7. Shameless Season 9 Episode 7 - Down Like the Titanic
    8.2/10(1541 votes)

    #7 - Down Like the Titanic

    S9:E7

    Debbie finds Fiona at a low point and helps her pick up the pieces as Fiona continues to face pressure from Max Whitford on her investment hubris. Frank enjoys the honeymoon period of his relationship with Ingrid.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writer:Molly Smith Metzler

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  8. Shameless Season 9 Episode 8 - The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Alibi
    7.5/10(1459 votes)

    #8 - The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Alibi

    S9:E8

    Fiona's downward spiral continues and Debbie steps in to pick up the slack at the Gallagher house. Ingrid ropes Frank into fulfilling her lifelong dream. Tami shows Lip a different version of adulthood.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Joe Lawson

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  9. Shameless Season 9 Episode 9 - BOOOOOOOOOOOONE!
    7.7/10(1448 votes)

    #9 - BOOOOOOOOOOOONE!

    S9:E9

    Frank searches for ways to finance Ingrid's vision for their future together. Fiona's anger issues cause problems at Patsy's. Lip is forced to confront his real feelings for Tami.

    Director:Loren Yaconelli
    Writer:Philip Buiser

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  10. Shameless Season 9 Episode 10 - Los Diablos!
    7.7/10(1407 votes)

    #10 - Los Diablos!

    S9:E10

    Frank meets his match in a fellow participant in the Hobo Loco competition. Fiona has a dark encounter at Patsy's that scares her into cleaning up her act. Debbie throws herself into home improvements as she gets closer with Kelly.

    Director:Roberto Sneider
    Writer:Nancy M. Pimental

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  11. Shameless Season 9 Episode 11 - The Hobo Games
    8.2/10(1517 votes)

    #11 - The Hobo Games

    S9:E11

    The finals of the Hobo Games have arrived, and Frank faces off against his friend and greatest opponent while Ingrid grows anxious about his commitment to their future family. Lip prepares to officially adopt Xan, but his plans collide with Fiona’s partying. Debbie starts developing feelings for someone surprising, and Carl excels at the shrimp shack.

    Director:Iain B. MacDonald
    Writer:Molly Smith Metzler

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  12. Shameless Season 9 Episode 12 - You'll Know the Bottom When You Hit It
    8.2/10(1487 votes)

    #12 - You'll Know the Bottom When You Hit It

    S9:E12

    When a blackout hits the South Side, Kevin and Veronica come up with a plan to bring the neighborhood together. Carl grows suspicious of Debbie’s attempts to get closer with Kelly. Fiona receives guidance from an unexpected person and Lip has to deal with the fallout from Xan’s DCFS visit.

    Directors:Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
    Writer:Joe Lawson

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  13. Shameless Season 9 Episode 13 - Lost
    8.2/10(1420 votes)

    #13 - Lost

    S9:E13

    Frank’s injury gets in the way of everyone’s plans as Fiona attempts to get her life back on track and Lip grows frustrated with his relationship with Tami. Carl gets some bad news about his future, and Debbie finally makes a move on Kelly. Kevin and Veronica get in trouble at the twins’ preschool.

    Director:Iain B. MacDonald
    Writer:John Wells

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  14. Shameless Season 9 Episode 14 - Found
    9.0/10(2258 votes)

    #14 - Found

    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.

    Director:John Wells
    Writer:John Wells

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Are You There Shim? It's Me, Ian." is the best rated episode of "Shameless" season 9. It scored 7.9/10 based on 1794 votes. Directed by Iain B. MacDonald and written by Nancy M. Pimental, it aired on 9/9/2018. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Mo White For President".