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The Worst 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. 6.4/10(12 votes)

    #1 - O Captain, My Captain

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    S10:E9

    Frank goes back in time to uncover his connection to Faye, as Debbie’s day with Claudia’s daughter goes awry. Carl takes extreme measures to toughen up his new group of cadets. Ian struggles to connect with Mickey after their blowup.

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  2. 6.7/10(2.8k votes)

    #2 - Father Frank, Full of Grace

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    S11:E12

    Ian and Mickey shop for furniture for their new place and Kev and V look for a buyer for the Alibi. While Lip settles for a new job, Carl finally finds his calling in a new role on the police force. Debbie plunges into a treacherous world when she meets someone new. Frank comes to terms with his own mortality.

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  3. 6.9/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Location, Location, Location

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    S10:E11

    Frank finds a cushy place to make his new home. Lip gets cold feet when Tami moves forward with a plan for their future. Ian sees a new side of Mickey, and Debbie’s love triangle reaches a breaking point.

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    Director:Silver Tree
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.0/10(25 votes)

    #4 - We Become What We... Frank!

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    S8:E1

    The Gallaghers find themselves with money to burn as Carl sells their inheritance from Monica. Fiona swears off random hookups to focus on her new apartment building. Lip deals with the sacrifice that comes with sobriety. Frank emerges out of a meth-induced haze to make amends for decades of depravity.

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  5. 7.0/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Now Leaving Illinois

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    S10:E10

    An incident in the Tamietti family presents Lip and Tami with a new opportunity. Faye’s betrayal lands Frank in front of a judge. Mickey’s antics drive Ian to online dating. Carl makes an unexpected discovery at his new job.

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    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.1/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Debbie Might Be a Prostitute

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    S10:E8

    Debbie weighs the pros and cons of a new career path. Frank uncovers the truth about Faye’s living situation. A miscommunication between Ian and Mickey has disastrous consequences and Lip and Tami disagree over who should be taking care of Fred.

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    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 7.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #7 - This is Chicago!

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    S11:E1

    The Gallaghers adjust to life during the pandemic. Frank fears gentrification of South Side. Bar closures force Kev and V to get creative. Lip and Tami work to make their new house a home as Carl finishes his time at the police academy.

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  9. 7.2/10(1.2k votes)

    #8 - Slaughter

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    S11:E5

    Ian and Mickey get creative when the safety of their security gig comes into question. Dynamic duo Frank and Kev make a last-ditch effort to take down the Milkovich’s. V canvasses to get black people to the polls but realizes there’s barely any black people left on the Southside.

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  10. 7.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #9 - Mo White For President

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    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.

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    Director:Erin Feeley
    Writer:N/A
  11. 7.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #10 - Go Home, Gentrifier!

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    S11:E2

    Frank helps Kev and V's pot business. Debbie prepares a princess party for Franny while Mickey gets a real job. Lip runs into trouble with his new neighbors. Carl's first day on the force is not what he thought it would be.

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  12. 7.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #11 - NIMBY

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    S11:E4

    The Milkoviches move in next door and wreak havoc, leading Frank, Kev and Liam to scheme to get rid of them. Mickey embarks on a security gig for Kev and V and drags Ian along. Gemma and Franny compete in the Little Miss South Side beauty pageant.

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  13. 7.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #12 - Survivors

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    S11:E9

    Frank wants to pull one last heist with the old gang. Debbie struggles with the idea of change and blames Lip, while Lip and Brad find out the new owners of BornFree are in the mob. Mickey and Ian learn a surprising truth about Terry’s past, and Liam tries to find a new place to live.

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  14. 7.4/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Where's My Meth?

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    S8:E2

    Frank re-lives his 20s and joins the workforce for the first time! Fiona grapples with evicting someone from her building. Lip works out a plan to sabotage Charlie's chances with Sierra. Ian and Carl make a troubling discovery about Monica. Kev says his goodbyes as he prepares to go under the knife.

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  15. 7.4/10(10 votes)

    #14 - The Fugees

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    S8:E9

    Frank's business takes a turn for the worse, sending him on the run through the Great White North. Ian's run-in with a minister brings about some unexpected allies. Meanwhile, Fiona tries (and fails) to fit in with Ford's group of friends, Carl's new girlfriend suffers separation anxiety and Lip must decide whether to tell Sierra about Charlie's past.

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  16. 7.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #15 - Weirdo Gallagher Vortex

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    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.

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    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:N/A
  17. 7.4/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Sleep Well My Prince For Tomorrow You Shall Be King

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    S10:E2

    Feeling the pressure from Debbie, Frank sets out to make money to keep his place in the house, but Mikey has bigger plans for him. Lip is overwhelmed by the demands of a newborn, and Carl learns more about his mysterious new coworker at Captain Bob’s. Ian and Mickey struggle to keep the romance alive in prison.

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  18. 7.4/10(9 votes)

    #17 - A Little Gallagher Goes a Long Way

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    S10:E4

    Frank and Mikey set off on a day of adventure around the city in pursuit of Mikey’s dreams. Debbie discovers a new way to make money in the midst of a strike as Lip leans on his new friend for parenting advice. Carl gets more than he bargained for when he offers to help Anne. Liam grows suspicious of his seemingly perfect mentor.

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  19. 7.4/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Adios Gringos

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    S10:E6

    Frank and Liam get wined and dined by potential baby buyers. Carl comes up with a strategy to protect Anne’s family business, and Ian gets on Paula’s bad side. Backed into a corner, Debbie fights to protect Franny from Pepa. A figure from Kev’s past makes him reconsider his childhood.

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  20. 7.4/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Citizen Carl

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    S10:E7

    Carl embraces his civic duty while Debbie searches for her next payday. Frank meets the woman of his dreams, and Ian and Mickey get roped into a dangerous scam for Paula. When tragedy strikes at the Alibi, Kev and V go undercover to find new customers.

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    Director:Erin Feeley
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  21. 7.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #20 - DNR

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    S11:E10

    Lip has a million projects going on, and Frank is one of them. Liam is forced to watch Frank, so the two of them embark on a journey to take down Liam’s classmate in an effort to get Liam into STEM school. Carl’s disillusionment with the police force comes to a head.

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  22. 7.5/10(12 votes)

    #21 - #Abortion Rules

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    S6:E2

    Debbie carries a bag of flour around - determined to prove Fiona wrong.

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  23. 7.5/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Church of Gay Jesus

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    S8:E10

    Ian's fame in the LGBTQIA community explodes but the sudden surge of 'followers' may be more than he can handle; Frank, however, finds a way to cash in. Meanwhile, Fiona struggles with her conscience when she learns about a worker who fell off her roof and Lip realizes his relationship with Professor Youens may not have been as special as he thought.

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    Director:Anna Mastro
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  24. 7.5/10(1.3k votes)

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

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    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.

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    Director:Zetna Fuentes
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  25. 7.6/10(15 votes)

    #24 - I Only Miss Her When I'm Breathing

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    S6:E1

    Frank's newfound appreciation freaks the Gallaghers out.

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  26. 7.6/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Be a Good Boy. Come for Grandma.

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    S6:E8

    Sean catches Will with one of Carl's guns and Fiona bears the brunt.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"O Captain, My Captain" is the worst rated episode of "Shameless". It scored 6.4/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Anthony Hardwick and written by N/A, it aired on 1/5/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Father Frank, Full of Grace".