The BEST episodes written by Etan Frankel

Survival of the Fittest
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8.13
2989 votes

#1 - Survival of the Fittest

Shameless (US) - Season 3 - Episode 12

Fiona and the family prepare a surprise high school,graduation party for Lip. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to take Lip out for lobster and some quality father/son time.

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Carl's First Sentencing
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7.95
2313 votes

#2 - Carl's First Sentencing

Shameless (US) - Season 5 - Episode 9

Frank has a check-up with his uptight doctor, Bianca, who's cracking up after getting a terminal cancer diagnosis. Discovering she hasn't truly 'lived,' he agrees to be her tour guide to the seedier side of life. Meanwhile, Fiona preps an uncooperative Carl for his sentencing hearing. Plus, Lip sleeps with a professor on the assumption he's only days away from being kicked out, Ian realizes it's time to get back on his meds and Kev finds himself enjoying college life as campus 'rapewalker.'

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The Legend of Bonnie and Carl
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7.89
2834 votes

#3 - The Legend of Bonnie and Carl

Shameless (US) - Season 4 - Episode 9

Carl connects with a girl in detention; Lip and Amanda grow closer; Sheila returns with big plans; Fiona searches for a job; Mickey spends time with Ian.

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Perfect Record
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7.82
746 votes

#4 - Perfect Record

Friday Night Lights - Season 5 - Episode 7

Rivalry week stirs up controversy. Vince is caught in the middle between Coach and Ornette. Billy takes Luke under his wing.

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A Long Way from Home
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7.82
2889 votes

#5 - A Long Way from Home

Shameless (US) - Season 3 - Episode 7

Frank and Fiona go to extreme lengths in court to claim custody of the kids.

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A Great Cause
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7.82
3358 votes

#6 - A Great Cause

Shameless (US) - Season 2 - Episode 10

Fiona starts to plan for her future now that Monica is back but her reprieve may be short-lived as Monica falls apart, spends the squirrel fund and gets arrested; Steve conspires to reunite Estefania with her true love so that he can be with Fiona; Lip and Ian learn the true identity of Mandy's baby; Sheila takes in a homeless crack addict.

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Strangers on a Train
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7.79
2687 votes

#7 - Strangers on a Train

Shameless (US) - Season 4 - Episode 4

Fiona continues her affair with Robbie; Frank wants to construct an accident that will enable him to pay for his transplant.

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Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
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7.79
3843 votes

#8 - Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father

Shameless (US) - Season 1 - Episode 7

Frank gets into trouble with two goons he owes money. Fiona asks Sheila to take care of Liam while she spends a night with Steve, and Ian tries to stop Mickey from bullying Kash.

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Fallout
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7.78
704 votes

#9 - Fallout

SouthLAnd - Season 4 - Episode 7

Jessica and John exchange angry words after she lies to Internal Affairs about the facts surrounding her shooting of a teen with a toy. Meanwhile, Sammy continues to hold a grudge with Ben and Lydia continues to dodge questions about her condition.

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Refugees
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7.78
2602 votes

#10 - Refugees

Shameless (US) - Season 6 - Episode 5

Frank helps Erica as Debbie ups her game. Lip tries to protect Helene.

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Paradise Lost
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7.77
2583 votes

#11 - Paradise Lost

Shameless (US) - Season 6 - Episode 10

Sean officially moves into the Gallagher house; Fiona plans a traditional wedding; Kev tries to find a way around V and Svetlana's pending green card marriage.

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Rite of Passage
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7.77
2279 votes

#12 - Rite of Passage

Shameless (US) - Season 5 - Episode 5

Fiona's plans to announce her marriage unravel. Mickey asks for Lip's help.

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Custody
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7.76
1269 votes

#13 - Custody

Animal Kingdom (2016) - Season 2 - Episode 9

When Baz bows out of the yacht heist, Craig and Deran consider their options. Meanwhile, Baz recruits J for a more personal job.

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I'm Here
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7.76
29 votes

#14 - I'm Here

Sorry For Your Loss - Season 2 - Episode 2

Leigh turns to Amy for a startling new way to connect with Matt. Danny is driven to take a huge risk by a total stranger.

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There Might be Blood
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7.75
838 votes

#15 - There Might be Blood

Gossip Girl - Season 2 - Episode 9

Serena uncovers a secret Aaron has been keeping from her. Blair agrees to babysit the 15-year-old daughter of a Yale donor. Meanwhile, Jenny and Agnes plan a fashion show.

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Father's Day
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7.74
3564 votes

#16 - Father's Day

Shameless (US) - Season 2 - Episode 5

Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension, despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends a ritzy wedding with Richard and lies about her background; Lip is devastated by Karen's rejection; Carl rents Frank's room to a hooker.

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Child Care
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7.67
1541 votes

#17 - Child Care

Animal Kingdom (2016) - Season 1 - Episode 6

When Pope tests positive for drugs, Smurf does what it takes to keep the family intact. Baz gets his brothers to rob a house as part of his larger plan. J discovers the plan and faces a moral dilemma.

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Broken Boards
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7.66
1334 votes

#18 - Broken Boards

Animal Kingdom (2016) - Season 2 - Episode 4

With the bar set to open, Deran frets about telling Smurf about it. Pope and Amy go on a date, while Nicky must choose between Craig and J.

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Dead to Me
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7.61
1722 votes

#19 - Dead to Me

Animal Kingdom (2016) - Season 1 - Episode 4

As the boys gear up for Pope's birthday, Smurf wants to know if they're playing by her rules. J learns more about his mother's estrangement from the family.

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A Sort of Homecoming
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7.54
711 votes

#20 - A Sort of Homecoming

Friday Night Lights - Season 4 - Episode 4

Homecoming at the newly-reopened school prompts Coach to investigate East Dillon's history. Tami feels the wrath of the boosters. Landry and Vince both like Jess. Julie accompanies Devin to a gay bar. Matt and Tim go hunting.

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The Grandfather
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7.46
916 votes

#21 - The Grandfather

Gossip Girl - Season 2 - Episode 19

Devastated by the turn her life has taken, Blair opts for a wild lifestyle instead of her perfect Waldorf life. Vanessa tries to convince Nate that he needs to move on after his mother's family abandoned them.

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