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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Survival of the Fittest
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    S3:E12

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Custody
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S2:E9

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - A Sort of Homecoming
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S4:E4

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Fallout
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S4:E7

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Rite of Passage
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    S5:E5

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

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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - The Legend of Bonnie and Carl
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    S4:E9

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - There Might be Blood
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S2:E9

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - The Grandfather
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S2:E19

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Paradise Lost
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S6:E10

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

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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - A Great Cause
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    S2:E10

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Carl's First Sentencing
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    S5:E9

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

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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - Refugees
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S6:E5

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

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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - A Long Way from Home
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    S3:E7

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

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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    S1:E7

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 11 - Happily Ever After
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    S7:E11

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Strangers on a Train
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    S4:E4

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Father's Day
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    S2:E5

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Broken Boards
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    S2:E4

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  19. undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - The Defenestration of Frank
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    S7:E6

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Dead to Me
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    S1:E4

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Child Care
    5.3/10(10 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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    Writer:Etan Frankel

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Etan Frankel Ratings Summary

"Survival of the Fittest" is the best rated episode written by Etan Frankel. It scored 8.763/10 based on 19 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/7/2013 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Custody".