The Best Episodes Written By Mike O'malley

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(15 votes)

   #1 - Parenthood

   S2:E83/4/2012

   With Grammy near death, Frank exits the house but walks in on Ian and Mickey locked in passion at the Kash and Grab; when Lip drops out of school, Fiona proposes a deal where they both earn their diplomas, but Lip acts out and gets himself expelled when he realizes that Karen plans to sell their baby to the highest bidder.

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   7.7/10(29 votes)

   #2 - Killer Carl

   S1:E62/13/2011

   Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent after receiving a letter from Carl's teacher; Lip gets busted taking the SAT for fellow students in exchange for cash; Kash and Ian are ashamed at their failure to stop a string of robberies at the Kash and Grab; Frank's poor business acumen continues to have negative consequences.

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   7.4/10(19 votes)

   #3 - Civil Wrongs

   S3:E103/24/2013

   Fiona's job has brought structure ito her life, but when Jimmy drops a bomb on her things fall apart. Frank is happy with his newfound celebrity as the face of the gay rights movement.

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   6.7/10(19 votes)

   #4 - The Helpful Gallaghers

   S3:E42/10/2013

   Carl says his goodbyes; Frank is on babysitting duty; Sheila wants to introduce Jody to toy time.

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   6.5/10(23 votes)

   #5 - Summer Loving

   S2:E21/15/2012

   Sheila becomes increasingly capable of navigating the world on her own, worrying Frank, who fears she will discover his true identity. He visits an old acquaintance awaiting a heart transplant in search of a new plan. Mickey is released from prison and reunites with Ian, rekindling their relationship. Fiona discovers that Frank has been renting out her bed to a pregnant Asian woman for money. Karen attends a sex addiction support group but continues sleeping with Lip, who disapproves of her involvement with Jody, her sponsor. Ian studies hard for the West Point entrance exam with Lip’s help. Veronica earns money by driving elderly people around town. Fiona continues working at the bar with Veronica, where Jasmine introduces her to Richard, a wealthy man. Deb moves Liam’s bed to the boys’ room to claim her own space, leading Fiona to let Carl sleep in the van. Lip later catches Karen kissing Jody.

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   3.5/10(4 votes)

   #6 - Pilot

   S1:E112/23/2023

   Jim, a recently divorced dad, has a mishap with his daughter's beloved pet goldfish and must begrudgingly seek the help of his ex-wife and her new boyfriend, deepening the bonds of their still-shaping, unconventional co-parenting arrangement.

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