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.
#3 - 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 - The Brazilian Effect
Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2012
Marty befriends a Brazilian housemaid and determines to rescue her from her life of servitude, using a stack of cash he was supposed to be banking for Lillian...
#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 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#11 - The Working Man (1)
Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2012
Frank's old excuses fail to wash with the Department for Work and Pensions. Faced with losing his benefits, his hopes rest with the World of Burgers...
#12 - 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.
#13 - No-One's Perfect
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/19/2013
Jamie's illusion of his brother's perfect life is shattered when the police raid Kassi's home and haul him to the station. Kassi won't tell Jamie what's going on, but asks for his help.
#14 - 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.
#15 - From Chatsworth to Cuba
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/23/2010
Patrick's plans to start afresh with his new love D'Reen are scuppered when Mimi forces him to do one last job to guarantee the financial security of the family.
#16 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#19 - Loving Wife
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/2009
Monica feels neglected when her sexual advances are rejected by Frank, and she's determined to get her groove back. Is a hypnotist night at The Jockey the answer to her problems?
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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?
#22 - 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...
#23 - The World of Burger (2)
Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2012
Frank loves his new job at World of Burgers. His banter and laid-back approach win the respect of the team, and sales figures increase. But his new boss isn't as happy...
#25 - Who's the Mummy?
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/2012
Billy discovers a used pregnancy test after Mimi, Karen and Gloria spend the night boozing. He turns to Jamie for advice, and both of them set out to discover who's the daddy...