The Best Episodes Written By Etan Frankel

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(13 votes)

   #1 - Survival of the Fittest

   S3:E124/7/2013

   Fiona and the family prepare a surprise high school,graduation party for Lip. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to take Lip out for lobster and some quality father/son time.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Custody

   S2:E98/1/2017

   When Baz bows out of the yacht heist, Craig and Deran consider their options. Meanwhile, Baz recruits J for a more personal job.

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #3 - A Sort of Homecoming

   S4:E411/18/2009

   Homecoming at the newly-reopened school prompts Coach to investigate East Dillon's history. Tami feels the wrath of the boosters. Landry and Vince both like Jess. Julie accompanies Devin to a gay bar. Matt and Tim go hunting.

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   8.3/10(14 votes)

   #4 - Rite of Passage

   S5:E52/8/2015

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

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   8.3/10(11 votes)

   #5 - Paradise Lost

   S6:E103/20/2016

   Sean moves into the Gallagher house as Fiona plans a traditional wedding.

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   8.2/10(11 votes)

   #6 - Refugees

   S6:E52/7/2016

   Frank helps Erica as Debbie ups her game. Lip tries to protect Helene.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #7 - Fallout

   S4:E72/28/2012

   Jessica and John exchange angry words after she lies to Internal Affairs about the facts surrounding her shooting of a teen with a toy. Meanwhile, Sammy continues to hold a grudge with Ben and Lydia continues to dodge questions about her condition.

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   8.0/10(15 votes)

   #8 - Carl's First Sentencing

   S5:E93/15/2015

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

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   7.7/10(16 votes)

   #9 - The Legend of Bonnie and Carl

   S4:E93/16/2014

   Carl connects with a girl in detention; Lip and Amanda grow closer; Sheila returns with big plans; Fiona searches for a job; Mickey spends time with Ian.

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    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Happily Ever After

    S7:E1112/11/2016

    Frank and Monica have an interesting proposal for the kids. Lip buckles under pressure from Debbie to get his sobriety under control. Meanwhile, Fiona sees a business opportunity as Kev and V attempt to start a new chapter.

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    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father

    S1:E72/20/2011

    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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    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #12 - There Might be Blood

    S2:E911/3/2008

    Serena invites Aaron to a charity event, but soon uncovers a secret Aaron has been keeping from her. Thinking it will help her get into Yale, Blair agrees to babysit the 15-year-old daughter of a Yale donor, but her plan quickly backfires. Meanwhile, Jenny and Agnes plan a fashion show.

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    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #13 - The Grandfather

    S2:E193/23/2009

    Devastated by the turn her life has taken, Blair opts for a wild lifestyle instead of her perfect Waldorf life, causing Chuck and Serena to become concerned. Vanessa tries to convince Nate that he needs to move on after his mother's family, the Vanderbilts, abandoned him and his mother. Trying to be honest with each other, Lily and Rufus both put together their lists of past relationships.

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    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #14 - A Great Cause

    S2:E103/18/2012

    Fiona starts to plan for her future now that Monica is back but her reprieve may be short-lived as Monica falls apart, spends the squirrel fund and gets arrested; Steve conspires to reunite Estefania with her true love so that he can be with Fiona; Lip and Ian learn the true identity of Mandy's baby; Sheila takes in a homeless crack addict.

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    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #15 - A Long Way from Home

    S3:E73/3/2013

    Frank and Fiona go to extreme lengths in court to claim custody of the kids.

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    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Strangers on a Train

    S4:E42/2/2014

    Against her better judgment, Fiona continues her secret affair with Robbie. The situation nearly boils over when Mike shows up at Robbie’s apartment while Fiona is inside. Fiona is able to hide just in time before her infidelity can be exposed. Frank, in increasingly dire health straits due to liver disease, attempts to contrive an “accident” that will provide an ample insurance payout to cover the cost of a potential transplant.

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    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Father's Day

    S2:E52/5/2012

    Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension, despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends a ritzy wedding with Richard and lies about her background; Lip is devastated by Karen's rejection; Carl rents Frank's room to a hooker.

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    6.5/10(13 votes)

    #18 - The Defenestration of Frank

    S7:E611/6/2016

    Fiona sees opportunity in a laundromat for sale and decides to invest. Frank revels in the good fortune of his scam, but the troops catch a whiff of foul play. Meanwhile, Kev and V discover a shocking secret about Svetlana's father.

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    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Broken Boards

    S2:E46/20/2017

    With the bar set to open, Deran frets about telling Smurf about it. Pope and Amy go on a date, while Nicky must choose between Craig and J.

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    5.6/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Dead to Me

    S1:E46/28/2016

    As the boys gear up for Pope's birthday, Smurf wants to know if they're playing by her rules. J learns more about his mother's estrangement from the family.

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    4.9/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Child Care

    S1:E67/12/2016

    When Pope tests positive for drugs, Smurf does what it takes to keep the family intact. Baz gets his brothers to rob a house as part of his larger plan.

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