The BEST episodes of Shameless season 4

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

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

Last Updated: 9/25/2026Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
The Runaway
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9.09
57 votes

#1 - The Runaway

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2007

Ian gets caught up with someone on the run, Karen and Jamie try to out-do each other, and Mimi Maguire causes concern when she stops speaking.

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Boys, Boys, Boys
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8.81
85 votes

#2 - Boys, Boys, Boys

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/2007

Debbie's enjoying having her dad back in the house, but when Monica gets jealous of the attention Debbie's getting, she tells her it's time she got a boyfriend.

You Decide
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8.71
86 votes

#3 - You Decide

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2007

Monica's got her claws into Frank, but dare he tell Sheila that he's slept with his ex? Elsewhere, there's a new copper on the estate, but Carrie's not as nice as she looks.

Revelations
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8.44
85 votes

#4 - Revelations

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2007

Learning of the death of his ex-cellmates is sending Paddy round the bend. Three of them have been taken out in suspicious circumstances: could this mean he's next?

New Romances
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8.40
113 votes

#5 - New Romances

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2007

Frank struggles to stop Monica telling Sheila that they're still married, but when Monica comes on strong, can he resist her advances?

New Beginnings
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8.00
112 votes

#6 - New Beginnings

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2007

It's Lip's 18th birthday and he's in for a few surprises. Not least what the Maguires expect of him now he's come of age, and his long-lost mother Monica appearing at his party.

Terrorist Target
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8.00
84 votes

#7 - Terrorist Target

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2007

Explosions across the estate spark fears that the Chatsworth is a terrorist target, but the Maguires are worried that they're under threat from folk a little closer to home.

Dangerous Situation
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7.50
112 votes

#8 - Dangerous Situation

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2007

Carl wants his family back together and that means getting rid of Norma - for good. Meanwhile, Frank agrees to work on Shane's ice cream van. But there's trouble brewing.