The BEST episodes written by Mike O'malley

7.83

3011 votes

#1 - 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.

7.81

3962 votes

#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.

7.77

3502 votes

#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.

7.75

3106 votes

#4 - 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.

7.73

162 votes

#5 - 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.

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7.73

236 votes

#6 - 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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7.67

176 votes

#7 - The Journey is the Obstacle

Heels - Season 2 - Episode 2

Ace begins what he hopes will be his journey of spiritual awakening. Back in Duffy, the collective elation from the South Georgia State Fair is fading fast. The financial vultures are circling after the DWL's success.

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7.65

3817 votes

#8 - 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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7.48

204 votes

#9 - Ten-Bell Salute

Heels - Season 2 - Episode 1

After the DWL's successful South Georgia State Fair showing, Ace is left reeling from Jack's revelation to him in the ring. He flees Duffy, leaving his brother behind to reflect upon the tragedy of their father's death.

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7.43

334 votes

#10 - 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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