The BEST episodes of Shameless season 2

Every episode of Shameless season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shameless season 2!

The lives and relationships of a group of siblings and their estranged father Frank Gallagher on a rough Manchester estate.

Last Updated: 11/27/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
True Love
star
7.98
204 votes

#1 - True Love

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2005

It's the local elections, and Kash is running for Chatsworth's councillor, against dirty-dealing Bernie Creme. Meanwhile, Frank tries to persuade Lillian to cash in on her misfortune.

Directors: Dearbhla Walsh
Writer: Paul Abbott
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Joey Dawson
star
7.79
242 votes

#2 - Joey Dawson

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/2005

It's Ladies' Night at The Jockey and Fiona thinks she's copped off with footballer Ryan, but to her horror, she wakes up next to the far less desirable Joey Dawson...

Directors: David Evans
Writer: Amanda Coe
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The Garden Competition
star
7.55
223 votes

#3 - The Garden Competition

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2005

Things liven up on the estate when the council run a Best Kept Garden competition to win a year's free rent. Carol and Veronica both get green-fingered, and light-fingered, trying to win.

Directors: Peter Lydon
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Crooks and Robbers
star
7.49
278 votes

#4 - Crooks and Robbers

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2005

When Sheila asks Lip to water the plants for a neighbour who's away on holiday, he finds a haven of tranquillity. But when the place is burgled, Lip gets the blame.

Directors: Dearbhla Walsh
Writer: Phil Nodding
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Welcome to the Family
star
7.44
300 votes

#5 - Welcome to the Family

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2005

Mandy is pretending to be Ian's girlfriend to hide the fact that he's gay. But when she gets pregnant, the Maguires threaten him with castration if he doesn't marry their girl.

Directors: Dearbhla Walsh
Watch Now:Apple TV
Against the Odds
star
7.31
272 votes

#6 - Against the Odds

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/2005

Frank falls foul of two shifty accident claims salesmen after being hit in the mouth by the door at Kash's shop. Meanwhile, Fiona confesses to Veronica that she's pregnant.

Directors: David Evans
Writer: John Griffin
Watch Now:Apple TV
Grandad
star
7.28
285 votes

#7 - Grandad

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2005

Frank's dad Neville turns up at Sheila's to see his new grandchildren, the latest additions to the Gallagher clan.

Directors: David Evans
Writer: Paul Abbott
Watch Now:Apple TV
Sister, Sister
star
7.22
211 votes

#8 - Sister, Sister

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/2005

Debbie's on a mission to help Marty, who has an impending court appearance for a breach of the peace. Meanwhile, Fiona is suffering from morning sickness.

Directors: Dearbhla Walsh
Watch Now:Apple TV
Eric
star
7.18
245 votes

#9 - Eric

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2005

Everyone's partying round at Kev and Veronica's when Frank takes a call. Hours later, he remembers to mention that social services are on their way - and it's a mad dash to clean up.

Directors: David Evans
Writer: Paul Abbott
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Big Day
star
6.68
189 votes

#10 - The Big Day

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2005

Wedding preparations are well under way in the Gallagher house for the impending nuptials of Fiona and Steve. But when Steve's car goes missing, he's desperate to get it back.

Directors: Dearbhla Walsh
Writer: Paul Abbott
Watch Now:Apple TV