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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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The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Shameless Season 9 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(79 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S9:E1

    The dysfunction Gallagher family returns, but all is not well on the Chatsworth Estate. Half of Frank's neighbours are evicted from their homes as part of Operation New Start, a multi-agency crackdown on the estate's benefits culture. Jamie and Karen become the reluctant leaders of the resistance when the evictees turn to them for help, but while things look bleak for everyone else, Jackson's future appears brighter than ever.

    Director:John Henderson
    Writers:Ed McCardie, Kevin Erlis

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  2. Shameless Season 9 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.8/10(75 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S9:E2

    Not everyone is pleased to see Carl after he shows up on the estate as a qualified policeman. Jackson finds himself being accused of falsely claiming benefits, resulting in the loss of his job which throws his marriage into chaos. Frank is given the job of becoming a double agent, so that he can get information from Carmen about the future plans for the estate. The residents end up agreeing to a deal with Carmen to save the estate. Kelly loses her baby.

    Director:Luke Watson
    Writers:Ed McCardie, Tom Higgins

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  3. Shameless Season 9 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.9/10(72 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S9:E3

    Mimi and Billy decide to have an open marriage. Patty and Lillian's funeral mourning brings them some unwanted attention. Kelly can't grieve and and ends up losing control.

    Director:Andrew McDonnell
    Writer:Ed McCardie

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  4. Shameless Season 9 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(73 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S9:E4

    Micky ends up becoming the victim of a gay bashing, leaving him mentally and physically scarred whilst enjoying a night out with the boys. Carl falls for Clem on the night out. Aidan has a new group of older friends, headed by gang leader Frasier Kane. Events end up spiraling out of control one evening on the estate and Aidan is faced with a life-changing decision. Ruby Hepburn shows up on the estate and is revealed as being Mimi's niece.

    Director:Luke Watson
    Writers:Ed McCardie, Jonathan Harvey

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  5. Shameless Season 9 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(69 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S9:E5

    Somebody from Jamie's past arrives on the estate, looking for a favour to be returned. D.S. Brooks, is currently suspended pending some serious charges and Jamie doesn't know if he can go through with what he wants and the safety of his family ends up being in the balance. Aidan skips school after he is haunted with nightmares about his doing nothing to stop Frasier attacking his school teacher. After Frasier turns his attention to Letitia, Aidan ends up feeling like he has no choice but to act. Micky has to deal with a life-changing decision after a debt collection goes badly wrong.

    Director:Andrew McDonnell
    Writer:Jimmy Dowdall

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  6. Shameless Season 9 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.8/10(74 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S9:E6

    Jackson agrees to help Shane on a robbery job at a supermarket. Gloria's brother Dominic, a whisky preist, causes mayhem on the estate. Chesney regrets making a comment about Carl's girlfriend Clem.

    Director:Tim Whitby
    Writer:Mark Brotherhood

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  7. Shameless Season 9 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.6/10(69 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S9:E7

    Everyone is really worried about Kelly. Marty is still grieving about the loss of the baby, Kelly is punishing herself physically and mentally and is spiralling out of control. Karen ends up making a bet with Dom. Avril becomes worried after she sees her colleague Calum dispensing incorrect medication at the chemist.

    Director:Tim Whitby
    Writers:Ed McCardie, Karen Laws

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  8. Shameless Season 9 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.7/10(67 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S9:E8

    Times are difficult and Marty and Aidan attempt to redirect a power line to the Gallagher House so that they can use free electricity. The girls gather at the Maguire house and as the drink starts to flow, hidden truths are revealed. Jamie agrees to a lock in for the guys at the pub where Frank accepts the challenge to re-enact The Hare and the Tortoise. Chesney attempts to protect the shop but pushes himself too far in the process.

    Director:David Threlfall
    Writer:Ed McCardie

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  9. Shameless Season 9 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.0/10(69 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S9:E9

    When Chesney arrives home from hospital, he finds his cousin Toof waiting there for him. After he reveals his plan to close the shop and take Chesney back to Bradford, Chesney refuses to agree to it. Chesney decides that it is time for him to strike out on his own and live life to the full.

    Director:Paul Cotter
    Writer:Tom Higgins

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  10. Shameless Season 9 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.4/10(71 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S9:E10

    Jamie and Shane come up with a plan to steal a stash of scratch cards from the Lottery rooms in Manchester. Frank ends up being recruited along with Aidan and Ruby but things don't go to plan. Letitia and her friends form a girl group. Karen is determined to prove to Mimi that she can handle the Maguire business in Jamie's absence.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writers:Ed McCardie, Jonathan Harvey

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  11. Shameless Season 9 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.5/10(71 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S9:E11

    Jamie is scared that Karen may uncover the truth about what happened with Gloria. Ruby wants to be accepted as part of the Maguire family while Aidan is fed up with being treated like the idiot child.

    Director:Justin Molotnikov
    Writer:Ed McCardie

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Shameless" season 9. It scored 7/10 based on 79 votes. Directed by John Henderson and written by Ed McCardie, Kevin Erlis, it aired on 1/9/2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".