The BEST episodes of Shameless (US) season 4

Every episode of Shameless (US) season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shameless (US) season 4!

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.

Last Updated: 3/1/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended
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Lazarus
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8.14
2834 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Mark Mylod
Writer: John Wells
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Emily
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8.12
2783 votes

#2 - 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.

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Liver, I Hardly Know Her
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7.94
2772 votes

#3 - 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.

Writer: Davey Holmes
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There's the Rub
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7.89
2847 votes

#4 - There's the Rub

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/2014

Fiona's bad decisions about Robbie come to a head; Frank and Sammi continue their quest for a cure; Lip is visited while at college.

Directors: David Nutter
Writer: Davey Holmes
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The Legend of Bonnie and Carl
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7.89
2786 votes

#5 - The Legend of Bonnie and Carl

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/16/2014

Carl connects with a girl in detention; Lip and Amanda grow closer; Sheila returns with big plans; Fiona searches for a job; Mickey spends time with Ian.

Directors: Mark Mylod
Writer: Etan Frankel
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A Jailbird, Invalid, Martyr, Cutter, Retard, and Parasitic Twin
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7.86
2874 votes

#6 - A Jailbird, Invalid, Martyr, Cutter, Retard, and Parasitic Twin

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/2014

Fiona is released; Lip takes over guardianship duties, receiving unexpected assistance.

Directors: Gary B. Goldman
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Iron City
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7.83
2894 votes

#7 - Iron City

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/2014

Fiona ends up in jail; the family waits for news about Liam; Frank wakes up in the emergency room.

Directors: James Ponsoldt
Writer: John Wells
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Hope Springs Paternal
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7.81
2778 votes

#8 - Hope Springs Paternal

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2014

To prepare for a visit from her probation officer, Fiona must remove all paraphernalia from the house; Ian is kicked out of Mickey's house.

Directors: Mimi Leder
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Strangers on a Train
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7.80
2642 votes

#9 - Strangers on a Train

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2014

Fiona continues her affair with Robbie; Frank wants to construct an accident that will enable him to pay for his transplant.

Directors: Peter Segal
Writer: Etan Frankel
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My Oldest Daughter
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7.77
2933 votes

#10 - My Oldest Daughter

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2014

Fiona enjoys living above the poverty line; the company car is damaged; Lip struggles in school.

Directors: Mimi Leder
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Like Father, Like Daughter
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7.67
2830 votes

#11 - Like Father, Like Daughter

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2014

Frank stalks his daughter, Sammi; Fiona and Mike get serious; Carl tries to hear money for Frank; Sheila has a successful date.

Directors: Sanaa Hamri
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Simple Pleasures
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7.65
2892 votes

#12 - Simple Pleasures

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2014

Frank returns, disrupting life; Lip attends college; Ian is missing; Fiona tries to connect with Debbie and Carl.

Directors: John Wells
Writer: John Wells
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