The WORST episodes of Shameless
Every episode of Shameless ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Shameless!
The lives and relationships of a group of siblings and their estranged father Frank Gallagher on a rough Manchester estate.
#1 - 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.
#2 - Maguire Meltdown
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/8/2011
Mimi is suffering from insomnia and, soon, real life and dreams begin to merge when she becomes consumed with paranoia and ghosts. Meanwhile, Shane and Kelly are literally out in the cold.
#4 - Wedding of Disaster
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/14/2011
The clock is ticking as Frank and Libby have only 24 hours to get married to save the family home. He plans to break out of the psychiatric hospital, while Libby plans to break in...
#5 - 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.
#6 - Secret Relations
Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/20/2010
Patrick and Mimi agree to a quickie divorce but get a nasty shock when they discover that their marriage was never legal, and Mimi desperately tries to work out how to save the souls of their children.
#7 - 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.
#8 - Liamday
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2006
When five-year-old Liam denounces religion at his Catholic primary school, and risks a home-visit from his teacher and social services, sister Debbie has to think fast.
#10 - Money in Mind
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2013
When Lillian asks Kelly to rescue her savings from police surveillance, Kelly agrees - for a cut of the stash. But Kelly hadn't realised quite how much cash is involved.
#12 - 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.
#14 - Together in Heaven
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2011
Micky and Aidan come up with a very Shameless take on the Robin Hood story as they rob the rich to give to themselves. But it's not long before the police are involved.
#16 - 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.
#17 - The Golden Empire
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2013
It's a grand occasion as the Chatsworth residents celebrate being awarded an Olympic ring from London 2012.
#18 - One Year On
Season 10 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/1/2012
It's Mimi and Billy's first wedding anniversary and they're going to renew their vows. Mimi throws away memories of her past life with Paddy, but she alienates Ruby with her comments about her dad.
#19 - Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/21/2013
There's a gunman on the loose and he's after Frank. It turns out Frank's frolicking with the Gastric Bandits has landed him in deep trouble...
#20 - Great Rivalry
Season 10 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/2012
Jamie must lay down the law to protect his family from gang threats, but it's not easy when the enemy are so well informed. Someone must be passing the gang inside information, but who?
#21 - Death and Erasures
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/2/2013
Aidan is under great pressure when OAP Stanton suddenly dies while Aidan is caring for him as part of his community service. Thalia isn't happy about Esther's new friendship with Frank.
#22 - Sibling Rivalry
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/1/2011
Mimi is surprised when her brother Bobbi turns up to announce he's soon to become her sister! Jackson dabbles in local politics, while Shane's new clamping business causes mayhem.
#23 - Takeover
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/22/2011
Kelly is outraged to discover that Lillian has formally adopted Bonnie and given her the business. With Bonnie as the new brothel boss, it isn't long before she shows her true colours.
#24 - Grandaddy Gallagher
Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/16/2013
Frank spots his son Lip and granddaughter Katie on the bus not far from the estate and arranges to meet up with them. Surely they haven't been living so close all this time?
