8.7/103 votes#1 - Custody
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/1/2017
When Baz bows out of the yacht heist, Craig and Deran consider their options. Meanwhile, Baz recruits J for a more personal job.
Director: Gary B. Coleman
Writer: Etan Frankel
8.3/103 votes#2 - Fallout
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2/28/2012
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.
Director: Allison Anders
Writer: Etan Frankel
7.6/1017 votes#3 - Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2011
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.
Director: David Nutter
Writer: Etan Frankel
7.6/108 votes#4 - A Great Cause
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/18/2012
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.
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: Etan Frankel
7.0/105 votes#5 - There Might be Blood
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/2008
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.
Director: Michael Fields
Writer: Etan Frankel
7.0/105 votes#6 - The Grandfather
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/23/2009
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.
Director: J. Miller Tobin
Writer: Etan Frankel
7.0/1010 votes#7 - Father's Day
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2012
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.
Director: Anthony Hemingway
Writer: Etan Frankel
5.8/104 votes#8 - Broken Boards
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/20/2017
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.
Director: Emmy Rossum
Writer: Etan Frankel
5.7/107 votes#9 - Dead to Me
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/28/2016
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.
Director: Karen Gaviola
Writer: Etan Frankel
4.8/106 votes#10 - Child Care
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/12/2016
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.
Director: Regina King
Writer: Etan Frankel
1.0/101 votes#11 - Curtains
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/23/2018
A new development from the FBI throws Miles into survival mode. Rick asks Amara to commit to him, and Louis helps Gladys with her career.
Director: So Yong Kim
Writer: Etan Frankel
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"Custody" is the best rated episode written by Etan Frankel. It scored 8.7/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by Gary B. Coleman. It aired on 8/1/2017 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Fallout".