Top Rated Episodes of Shameless
Explore the highest rated episodes of Shameless ranked by viewer scores and vote count. Discover fan favorites, standout episodes, and the most popular moments from the series.
#1. Face It, You're Gorgeous
Frank enlisted Liam's help in pursuing a romantic interest, while Fiona found herself stretched thin by the demands of a recent investment, and Ford pressed her to commit fully to their relationship.
#2. Survival of the Fittest
Fiona and the family orchestrated a surprise graduation party for Lip from high school. Meanwhile, Frank, having won a wager, used his winnings to treat Lip to a lobster dinner and some…
#3. God Bless Her Rotting Soul
A brutal methamphetamine dealer puts the Gallagher family in a precarious position, compelling Ian, Carl, Lip, and Debbie to devise a means of appeasing him without drawing Fiona’s attention. Meanwhile, Fiona finds…
#4. Crazy Love
Jimmy’s reappearance disrupts Fiona’s carefully constructed world, sending ripples of turmoil through her days. Meanwhile, Ian makes the difficult decision to take Mickey’s child.
#5. F**k Paying It Forward
A sudden echo of the past disrupts Fiona’s carefully constructed sense of her present. Frank finds himself drawn into Liam’s school, quickly becoming the most well-liked parent in the PTA. Lip discovers…
#6. Down Like the Titanic
Debbie discovers Fiona at a particularly vulnerable moment, offering quiet support as Fiona struggles to regain her footing amidst mounting pressure from Max Whitford regarding her ambitious ventures. Meanwhile, Frank savors the…
#7. Father Frank, Full of Grace
With his life's work exposed, Steve urged Fiona to flee with him. The revelation of Frank and Karen’s clandestine affair had forced Frank into hiding. Meanwhile, Fiona wrestled with the daunting task…
#8. Uncle Carl
Gus informed Fiona of his impending departure for tour. Meanwhile, Frank plotted retribution against Sammi.
#9. Frank's Northern Southern Express
Frank launches a thriving import-export enterprise. Fiona contemplates finding a place of her own after Ford reveals a hidden facet of Chicago she’s never witnessed. Elsewhere, Lip seeks out potential sponsors, Ian…
#10. Black-Haired Ginger
Frank's newly prescribed liver medication carries a grim cost in unwanted effects. Ian seeks refuge from Fiona's persistent attention. Lip must find distraction throughout a day rife with temptation. Carl forms a…
#11. Found
With Frank incapacitated, the family grapples with his care, and Fiona finds herself at a crossroads regarding her own path. Carl and Debbie navigate their shared sorrow. Meanwhile, Lip must contend with…
#12. Aunt Ginger
Fiona finds herself drawn to Tony, a police officer who has harbored a secret affection for her since they were children. But Steve refuses to relinquish his pursuit, while Ian becomes the…
#13. Sleepwalking
Drawing on the strength of her Gallagher heritage, Fiona manages to evict the homeless family from her apartment and effectively quash their legal action. A volatile confrontation forces Ian and some of…
#14. Sleep No More
The argument between Sean and Frank escalated swiftly, erupting into a violent struggle.
#15. I'm the Liver
A prospective buyer has made an offer on Sheila's house. And, in other news, Fiona has been released from house arrest.
#16. Milk of the Gods
Fiona navigates the demands of her work alongside a burgeoning affection. Lip returns to the familiar comfort of home.
#17. Can I Have a Mother
Grammy Gallagher arrives on medical leave, seeking out a former protégé who is indebted to her. Meanwhile, Sheila organizes Karen’s wedding reception. Fiona, on a double date with Steve and his Brazilian…
#18. "Gallavich!"
Liam surpassed Frank in a display of competitive spirit. Meanwhile, Lip diligently worked to persuade Tami to remain in Chicago with their child, Debbie embracing a fresh start in matters of the…
#19. NSFW
A deepening seriousness settled between Ian and Caleb. Meanwhile, Lip found himself before a disciplinary committee.
#20. Lost
Frank’s injury throws a wrench into everyone's carefully laid plans. Fiona strives to regain control of her life, while Lip finds himself increasingly frustrated with his connection to Tami. Carl receives unwelcome…
#21. Rite of Passage
Fiona’s carefully constructed plans for a marriage announcement began to fall apart. Meanwhile, Mickey sought out Lip’s assistance.
#22. Cascading Failures
The Department of Family Services takes the Gallagher children, plunging Fiona into a desperate fight to reclaim them. With Monica vanished, Fiona must seek out Frank and persuade him to make a…
#23. Tell Me You F**king Need Me
The sterile scent of the psychiatric ward filled Ian's senses. Meanwhile, Fiona wrestled with a choice: Jimmy or Gus.
#24. Hope Springs Paternal
Fiona spent the morning clearing the house of anything that might seem out of place, preparing for the probation officer's scheduled visit. Meanwhile, Ian was asked to leave Mickey’s residence.
#25. Like Father, Like Daughter
Frank, having never encountered her before, begins to pursue his daughter, Sammi, and discovers she has a son named Chuck. Elsewhere, Fiona and Mike’s relationship deepens into something more substantial. In a…
#26. Weirdo Gallagher Vortex
In his new position as campaign manager, Frank encounters a series of challenges. Meanwhile, Fiona prepares to finalize a significant real estate transaction. Carl seeks V's assistance in securing a West Point…
#27. The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Alibi
Fiona’s decline deepens, and Debbie steps forward to manage the household’s affairs. Meanwhile, Ingrid persuades Frank to finally pursue a dream she’s held for years. And Tami offers Lip a glimpse of…
#28. The Legend of Bonnie and Carl
In the confines of detention, Carl finds an unexpected connection with a girl. Meanwhile, a quiet intimacy blossoms between Lip and Amanda. Sheila returns, brimming with ambitious schemes. Fiona begins a search…
#29. Lazarus
Fiona emerged from prison. Frank felt a resurgence of his former spirit.
#30. Going Once, Going Twice
Fiona faced Patrick. At the firehouse, Ian made a finding.
#31. Paradise Lost
As Fiona meticulously charts the course for a classic wedding, Sean begins his new life within the walls of the Gallagher house.
#32. Pilot
Fiona’s handbag being stolen unexpectedly leads to a fortunate encounter with a handsome stranger named Steve, who offers assistance. Lip is taken aback by the possibility that Ian might be gay and…
#33. But at Last Came a Knock
Monica returned whenever Frank required a signature on paperwork, often bringing Liam along. Separately, Steve and Fiona began living together.
#34. Liver, I Hardly Know Her
Fiona’s actions breached the conditions of her probation, prompting her family to organize a frantic search.
#35. Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
Doubts surround the children's parentage, and Frank finds himself in need of Carl's assistance.
#36. A Yurt of One's Own
Fiona sought to mend the rift with Sean. Meanwhile, Debbie and Queenie embarked on a journey to a communal living settlement.
#37. The Sins of My Caretaker
Chicago announces upcoming work on a major sewer line. A complication arises: Aunt Ginger’s remains remain interred in the yard, and Frank must locate them before the city’s crews arrive. Separately, Fiona…
#38. The Two Lisas
Frank asked Carl to dissuade the women who were openly affectionate toward each other. Meanwhile, Debbie hosted a boisterous celebration.
#39. Refugees
As Debbie’s ambition sharpens, Frank offers Erica his assistance. Meanwhile, Lip strives to shield Helene from harm.
#40. Where's My Meth?
Frank finds himself revisiting the memories of his twenties, stepping tentatively into the world of work. Fiona faces the difficult task of evicting a tenant from her building. Lip devises a scheme…
#41. I Am a Storm
A shadow of anxiety clung to Frank; the possibility of losing the Home for the Homeless weighed heavily on him and his new family. He resolved to do what small good he…
#42. Summertime
Fiona is spending the summer with a new acquaintance, working as a bartender. Debbie, meanwhile, manages a daycare from their home. Elsewhere, Kevin confronts the financial consequences of his extensive marijuana cultivation,…
#43. We Few, We Lucky Few, We Band of Gallaghers!
Frank exploits his injury, while Debbie, now asserting herself as the de facto head of the Gallagher household, hatches a scheme of her own. Lip and Tami are in for a surprise.…
#44. Parenthood
As Grammy’s health failed, Frank left the house only to find Ian and Mickey entangled in a passionate embrace at the Kash and Grab. When Lip dropped out of school, Fiona offered…
#45. Frank the Plumber
Fiona began a new position in an office, yet found herself struggling to navigate the intricacies of its corporate culture. Meanwhile, Frank, seeking health insurance, found himself unexpectedly drawn into the burgeoning…
#46. Killer Carl
Following a letter from Carl’s teacher, Fiona strives to demonstrate that the Gallagher residence is a suitable environment for rehabilitation. Lip is caught administering the SAT to other students for payment. Kash…
#47. Pimp's Paradise
Carl transformed the Gallagher residence into his personal sanctuary, a space he affectionately called his "crib." Simultaneously, Debbie found herself without a job.
#48. There's the Rub
Fiona’s string of unfortunate choices concerning Robbie reaches a breaking point. Separately, Frank and Sammi dedicate themselves to finding a remedy for Frank’s liver ailment, striving to reconnect with lost moments shared…
#49. Carl's First Sentencing
Frank acts as guide for his physician. Fiona prepares Carl for his sentencing.
#50. Sparky
A novel plan takes shape in Frank’s mind following an unexpected visit to the Gallagher household. With Tami now residing within the house, Lip finds himself resisting the urge to relinquish control…
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