The BEST episodes of Shameless (US)
Every episode of Shameless (US) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shameless (US)!
Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... frankly, perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
#1 - Requiem for a Slut
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/2016
The Gallaghers grapple with the loss of one of their own. As Lip takes steps to improve his future, Debbie, Carl and Liam get roped into Frank's new scheme. Meanwhile, Kev and V get their revenge on Svetlana.
#2 - Familia Supra Gallegorious Omnia!
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/3/2016
During Fiona's wedding Debbie shows up at the church with Franny, and Frank arrives uninvited and high, and reveals that Sean is still a practicing junkie. Meanwhile, Ian brings Caleb to meet the family; and Sean tries to do everything he can to keep his son in his life.
#3 - Found
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/10/2019
As the Gallaghers decide what to do with a bedridden Frank, Fiona has to make a decision about her future. Carl and Debbie share their heartbreak together. Lip has to deal with a distressed Tami.
#4 - Happily Ever After
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2016
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.
#5 - Survival of the Fittest
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2013
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.
#6 - Lazarus
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/6/2014
Sheila fights for custody and clashes with Sammi; Lip catches up on bills; Fiona is released; Frank begins to feel like himself.
#7 - Emily
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/30/2014
Fiona is taken to a correctional facility; Frank suffers post-operative delirium; Ian crashes Mickey's son's christening; Amanda's parents use bribery to keep Lip away from her; Debbie meets an older student.
#8 - "Gallavich!"
Season 10 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/2020
Liam out-Gallaghers Frank, Lip works to convince Tami to stay in Chicago with their baby, Debbie turns over a new romantic leaf and Kev’s new business takes off, but V wonders where the money is going.
#9 - Aunt Ginger
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2011
Fiona turns her attentions to Tony, a cop who has had a crush on her since childhood, but Steve isn't willing to give up without a fight; Ian is targeted by the brothers of a girl he spurned; the whole family searches for elderly Aunt Ginger, who owns their house.
#10 - Crazy Love
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2015
Fiona is thrown into chaos by the return of Jimmy. Ian takes Mickey's baby.
#11 - Carl's First Sentencing
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/15/2015
Frank has a check-up with his uptight doctor, Bianca, who's cracking up after getting a terminal cancer diagnosis. Discovering she hasn't truly 'lived,' he agrees to be her tour guide to the seedier side of life. Meanwhile, Fiona preps an uncooperative Carl for his sentencing hearing. Plus, Lip sleeps with a professor on the assumption he's only days away from being kicked out, Ian realizes it's time to get back on his meds and Kev finds himself enjoying college life as campus 'rapewalker.'
#12 - You Sold Me the Laundromat, Remember?
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2016
Fiona takes a DIY approach to renovating the laundromat. Lip agrees to go before the school board in hopes of getting reinstated. Meanwhile, Kev's trust in Svetlana wanes even further when the titty van goes missing.
#13 - The Defenestration of Frank
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2016
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.
#14 - I Only Miss Her When I'm Breathing
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2016
Frank's newfound appreciation freaks the Gallaghers out.
#15 - A Yurt of One's Own
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/13/2016
Fiona tries to make amends with Sean, who isn't giving her the time of day. Meanwhile, Debbie and Queenie travel to Queenie's rural commune along with Frank who is trying to escape G-Dogg who's after him for stealing his drugs.
#16 - Hiraeth
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2016
Frank wakes up after a month-long coma to find no one missed him. Worried she isn't a good mother, Debbie takes a criminal approach to making sure Franny grows up wealthy. Meanwhile, Lip successfully completes rehab and is determined to stay "sober;" Carl looks into surgery after learning he's the only uncircumcised brother; and Ian gets a bad feeling about Caleb's friend Denise.
#17 - Can I Have a Mother?
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2012
Grammy Gallagher shows up on a medical furlough and tries to track down a former meth lab protege that owes her money; Sheila plans Karen's wedding reception; Fiona double dates with Steve and his Brazilian girlfriend, and discovers that Steve is married; Ethel reacts to Clyde's death; Frank discovers the identity of Eddie's insurance beneficiary.
#18 - Face It, You're Gorgeous
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/14/2018
Frank employs Liam to help him chase down a romantic connection. Lip spends the day wrangling an alcoholic actress who hired him to be her sober companion. Fiona struggles to keep up with the demands of her new investment as Ford pushes her to get serious about their relationship. Kev and V run into trouble at the twins' preschool when show and tell goes awry.
#19 - Sleep No More
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/27/2016
Frank offers to pay for Fiona's wedding reception and then goes scamming around town to raise the money. Meanwhile, Sean fears that Frank will end up hurting Fiona and confronts him on it. Their difference of opinion quickly descends into a brawl.
#20 - Fiona Interrupted
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/1/2012
A lonely Frank schemes to break Monica out of the psychiatric facility. Jimmy earns his way back into Fiona's good graces and she asks to meet his family while Ian runs into Ned again.
#21 - Order Room Service
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/31/2013
Fiona takes the kids on a camping trip. Essentially homeless, Frank seeks out Carl who sneaks him into the Gallagher van for the night.
#22 - Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2011
The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.
#23 - A Gallagher Pedicure
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/21/2018
Fiona's homeless tenants barricade themselves in her apartment; Lip takes in Sierra and Lucas; Ian provides sanctuary to a runaway teen; Frank considers retirement.
#24 - El Gran Cañon
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2013
Fiona struggles to accept the new Jimmy; Frank wakes up in a place completely foreign to him.
#25 - Liver, I Hardly Know Her
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/23/2014
Fiona violates terms of her probation, sending the family into search party mode.