The BEST episodes of Shameless (US) season 3

Every episode of Shameless (US) season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shameless (US) season 3!

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.

Last Updated: 8/29/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended
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Survival of the Fittest
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8.13
2981 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Mark Mylod
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El Gran Cañon
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7.94
3085 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Mark Mylod
Writer: John Wells
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Order Room Service
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7.94
2948 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Sanaa Hamri
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Frank the Plumber
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7.93
2878 votes

#4 - Frank the Plumber

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/17/2013

Fiona starts a new office job but has a hard time fitting in with the corporate culture. In an attempt to get medical coverage, Frank inadvertently becomes involved in the gay rights movement where he meets Abraham Paige, a powerful activist.

Directors: Mark Mylod
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Cascading Failures
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7.90
3146 votes

#5 - Cascading Failures

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/24/2013

Fiona is desperate to get the children back after the Department of Family Services hauls them away.

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The Sins of My Caretaker
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7.88
3051 votes

#6 - The Sins of My Caretaker

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/17/2013

The city needs to work on the sewer main and Frank must find Aunt Ginger's bones in the yard before they dig.

Directors: J. Michael Muro
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May I Trim Your Hedges?
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7.86
3056 votes

#7 - May I Trim Your Hedges?

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2013

Frank tells Carl he has cancer to scam a charity foundation; Lip hunts down pedophiles in the neighborhood.

Directors: Steve Shill
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Civil Wrongs
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7.85
3017 votes

#8 - Civil Wrongs

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/24/2013

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.

Directors: Gary B. Goldman
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A Long Way from Home
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7.82
2875 votes

#9 - A Long Way from Home

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/3/2013

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

Directors: Mimi Leder
Writer: Etan Frankel
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Where There's a Will
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7.79
2881 votes

#10 - Where There's a Will

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/10/2013

The family gathers for the real Aunt Ginger's fake funeral.

Directors: Danny Cannon
Writer: Davey Holmes
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The Helpful Gallaghers
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7.76
3114 votes

#11 - The Helpful Gallaghers

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2013

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

Directors: Randall Einhorn
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The American Dream
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7.74
3077 votes

#12 - The American Dream

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2013

Fiona is stressed about the money she used for her club night; Frank makes his way home.

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