The BEST episodes of Shameless (US) season 7

Every episode of Shameless (US) season 7, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shameless (US) season 7!

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: 11/23/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended
Requiem for a Slut
star
8.15
3453 votes

#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.

Directors: John Wells
Writer: John Wells
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Happily Ever After
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8.07
3638 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: John M. Valerio
Writer: John Wells
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You Sold Me the Laundromat, Remember?
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7.94
3525 votes

#3 - 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.

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The Defenestration of Frank
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7.92
3528 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: David Nutter
Writer: John Wells
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Hiraeth
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7.91
3844 votes

#5 - 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.

Writer: John Wells
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I Am a Storm
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7.88
3476 votes

#6 - I Am a Storm

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2016

Frank worries that he and his new family will lose their Home for the Homeless shelter, so he plans a little goodwill for the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Fiona drums up business by throwing a speakeasy party at Patsy's Pies.

Directors: Emmy Rossum
Writer: John Wells
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Home Sweet Homeless Shelter
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7.86
3578 votes

#7 - Home Sweet Homeless Shelter

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2016

Kevin, Veronica and Svetlana start a topless maid service. At the shelter, meanwhile, Frank makes new friends to replace his old family - leading them to a for-sale house converted into the Gallagher Home for the Homeless. Plus, Debbie's new lifestyle comes to an abrupt end; Carl gets a syphilis scare; Ian struggles with a breakup; and with Fiona on the run to clean up after her siblings, business at Patsy's hits the skids.

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Ouroboros
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7.85
3545 votes

#8 - Ouroboros

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2016

Monica is back! And her first task is to help Debbie get back Franny. Meanwhile, Frank tries to avoid her, Ian has his first fight with Trevor, Lip tries to mask his relapsing alcoholism and Fiona's laundromat gets a bad review.

Writer: John Wells
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Swipe, Fuck, Leave
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7.83
3686 votes

#9 - Swipe, Fuck, Leave

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2016

Ready to disown his family, Frank takes Liam under wing and starts a new life barricaded on the top floor of the Gallagher home. Fiona, meanwhile, adopts a new, relaxed attitude and starts running Patsy's Pies on her own terms. Debbie gets into trouble in the stroller business; Ian tries out heterosexuality; and Carl finds himself forced into abstinence.

Directors: Rob Hardy
Writer: John Wells
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You'll Never Ever Get a Chicken in Your Whole Entire Life
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7.81
3462 votes

#10 - You'll Never Ever Get a Chicken in Your Whole Entire Life

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2016

Fiona learns that owning a laundromat is costlier than expected. Frank helps Liam get into a plush new school after his old one is permanently shut down. Meanwhile, Debbie cleans up her act and grows closer to Neil.

Directors: John Wells
Writer: John Wells
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Ride or Die
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7.80
3489 votes

#11 - Ride or Die

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2016

Fiona, facing mounting issues, contemplates Margo's offer to buy the laundromat. Meanwhile, Ian tries to deal with the fact that Mickey might be out of prison and Kev and V take matters into their own hands after Svetlana's betrayal.

Directors: Zetna Fuentes
Writer: John Wells
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Own Your Shit
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7.76
3338 votes

#12 - Own Your Shit

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2016

Frank learns that a billionaire philanthropist has bought the homeless shelter and he and his clan can stay. Meanwhile, Fiona gets smart financial advice from a Tinder hookup as Ian struggles with his feelings for Trevor.

Writer: John Wells
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