The BEST episodes written by Mike O'malley
#1 - On the Carpet
Survivor's Remorse - Season 1 - Episode 2
At a charity event for an abused child, Cam's mother goes overboard detailing a story about her son's upbringing, while Uncle Julius steps up as a "talent scout" for Cam.
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#2 - Killer Carl
Shameless (US) - Season 1 - Episode 6
Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent after receiving a letter from Carl's teacher; Lip gets busted taking the SAT for fellow students in exchange for cash; Kash and Ian are ashamed at their failure to stop a string of robberies at the Kash and Grab; Frank's poor business acumen continues to have negative consequences.
#3 - Parenthood
Shameless (US) - Season 2 - Episode 8
With Grammy near death, Frank exits the house but walks in on Ian and Mickey locked in passion at the Kash and Grab; when Lip drops out of school, Fiona proposes a deal where they both earn their diplomas, but Lip acts out and gets himself expelled when he realizes that Karen plans to sell their baby to the highest bidder.
#4 - Summer Loving
Shameless (US) - Season 2 - Episode 2
Frank seeks new financial footing in fellow bar patron Dottie, whose declining health and city pension makes her attractive; Fiona juggles her job, kids and a burgeoning love life; Jasmine tries to help by setting her up with a sugar daddy.
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#5 - The Helpful Gallaghers
Shameless (US) - Season 3 - Episode 4
Carl says his goodbyes; Frank is on babysitting duty; Sheila wants to introduce Jody to toy time.
#6 - Civil Wrongs
Shameless (US) - Season 3 - Episode 10
Fiona's job has brought structure ito her life, but when Jimmy drops a bomb on her things fall apart. Frank is happy with his newfound celebrity as the face of the gay rights movement.
#7 - In the Offing
Survivor's Remorse - Season 1 - Episode 1
Star basketball player Cam Calloway signs a pro contract with Atlanta, and is embraced by the city. But his entourage - sister, mother, cousin and wife and uncle - are proving to be a liability.
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#10 - Appearances
Heels - Season 2 - Episode 6
Jack, Ace, and Staci prepare for a potentially life-changing meeting. Willie and Wild Bill think back on an exciting time in the DWL's infancy, when a young Tom Spade faced a similar opportunity.
#11 - Pilot
Extended Family - Season 1 - Episode 1
Jim, a recently divorced dad, has a mishap with his daughter's beloved pet goldfish and must begrudgingly seek the help of his ex-wife and her new boyfriend, deepening the bonds of their still-shaping, unconventional co-parenting arrangement.
#12 - The Consequences of Status
Extended Family - Season 1 - Episode 6
When Trey's high profile gets him out of a speeding ticket, Julia and Jim worry about the message it sends to their children, causing Trey to try to get another ticket on purpose.