The BEST episodes of Shameless (US) season 1
Every episode of Shameless (US) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shameless (US) season 1!
Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... franco, 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 - 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.
#2 - Father Frank, Full of Grace
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2011
Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him now that his true livelihood as been discovered; Frank and Karen's secret is revealed, forcing Frank to go into hiding; Fiona tries to figure out how to get Lip and Ian out of jail after their arrest for car theft.
#3 - 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.
#4 - But at Last Came a Knock
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2011
Monica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her. Meanwhile, Steve and Fiona move together.
#5 - Casey Casden
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2011
A sad and lonely Debbie steals a little boy from a birthday party, forcing the family to scheme a way to return him; a web of lies ends in a marriage proposal from Kevin, who is already married.
#6 - Daddyz Girl
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2011
Tony comes closer to discovering what Steve is doing, while Fiona makes a new friend. In the meantime, Lip helps Ian look for his father.
#7 - Killer Carl
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2011
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.
#8 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2011
Drunken father Frank is of no use to his dysfunctional family; Fiona meets a handsome stranger when her purse is stolen; Lip is shocked to discover his brother Ian is gay and tries to hook him up with a willing neighbor.
#9 - It's Time to Kill the Turtle
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2011
Sheila fears to lose Frank when he gives up drinking. While Lip suspects their dad hasn't changed, Debbie and Carl enjoy having Frank back in their life. Meanwhile, Fiona tries to find a better paying job.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Three Boys
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/2011
When the Gallagher's find out Veronica comes from a wealthy family, they try to scheme a fake wedding for the dowry. Meanwhile, Frank gets some bad news about his health.
#12 - Frank the Plank
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2011
Frank has a drunken run-in with Karen's father and takes it out on Ian. The family starts a manhunt when Frank is nowhere to be found on disability check day.