The BEST episodes written by Molly Smith Metzler

8.04

498 votes

#1 - Snaps

Maid - Season 1 - Episode 10

Gaining strength and support from a creative writing therapy group, Alex fights for her future by facing off with Sean over custody of Maddy.

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7.85

1546 votes

#2 - Down Like The Titanic

Shameless (US) - Season 9 - Episode 7

Debbie finds Fiona at a low point and helps her pick up the pieces as Fiona continues to face pressure from Max Whitford on her investment hubris. Tami stumbles back into Lip's life. Frank enjoys the honeymoon period of his relationship with Ingrid, but reality interferes soon enough. Kev and V disagree about the future of their family.

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7.76

1337 votes

#3 - The Hobo Games

Shameless (US) - Season 9 - Episode 11

The finals of the Hobo Games have arrived, and Frank faces off against his friend and greatest opponent while Ingrid grows anxious about his commitment to their future family. Lip prepares to officially adopt Xan, but his plans collide with Fiona’s partying. Debbie starts developing feelings for someone surprising, and Carl excels at the shrimp shack.

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7.63

465 votes

#4 - Bear Hunt

Maid - Season 1 - Episode 8

Amid a crushing series of setbacks, Alex explores the possibility of college while dealing with Paula's health crisis and offering Regina a helping hand.

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7.61

545 votes

#5 - Ponies

Maid - Season 1 - Episode 2

After a long night on the floor of a ferry terminal with Maddy, Alex finds shelter, but custody issues and an unhappy client push her to the edge.

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7.60

2466 votes

#6 - Sing It, White Effie

Orange Is the New Black - Season 5 - Episode 5

When the inmates' antics make the morning news, Flaca and Maritza soak up the spotlight. Brandy and her crew auction off Judy to the highest bidder.

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7.59

632 votes

#7 - Dollar Store

Maid - Season 1 - Episode 1

Fleeing in the night with Maddy, Alex seeks help from social services and lands a job with Value Maids, only to find her problems are just beginning.

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7.58

1063 votes

#8 - Which America?

Shameless (US) - Season 10 - Episode 3

Liam gets to know his newfound family members as Frank revels in his new position in the Gallagher house. Lip looks for support as the pressures of fatherhood take their toll. Ian and Mickey make a decision about their future, and Carl tries to woo Anne despite Lori’s efforts to get in his way.

7.53

1051 votes

#9 - Debbie Might Be a Prostitute

Shameless (US) - Season 10 - Episode 8

Debbie weighs the pros and cons of a new career path. Frank uncovers the truth about Faye’s living situation. A miscommunication between Ian and Mickey has disastrous consequences and Lip and Tami disagree over who should be taking care of Fred.

7.43

201 votes

#10 - 100 Cows

Casual - Season 2 - Episode 6

Valerie is set up with Jennifer's friend, but her mind is on another person; Alex hopes to impress Sarah with an engagement present; Laura's friendship with Aubrey gets personal.

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7.43

153 votes

#11 - Firesale

Casual - Season 3 - Episode 11

Valerie is roped into being a bridesmaid for a wedding she thinks is ridiculous. Alex and Judy revel in their new romance. Laura raises money for a move to Sacramento.

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7.43

161 votes

#12 - Troubleshooting

Casual - Season 3 - Episode 6

Alex reacquaints himself with the demands of working full-time. Valerie catches up with Jennifer and learns an intriguing secret about Jack. Laura goes door-to-door collecting signatures, while interning for a new environmental group.

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