Shameless Episodes Ranked
List activity
4.6K views
• 8 this weekCreate a new list
List your movie, TV & celebrity picks.
54 titles
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteSheila fights for custody of the Native American kids and clashes with Sammi. Fiona gets sprung from jail and lands a job with the help of her parole officer. And Frank begins to feel like his old, troubled self.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinLip is graduating from high school, so Fiona and the family prepare a surprise party for him. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to take out Lip for lobster and some quality father/son time.
- DirectorAnthony HemingwayStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteFiona is thrown into chaos by the return of Jimmy/Jack/Steve. Ian steals Mickey and Svetlana's baby and takes him on a road trip. Plus, a vengeful Sammi takes over the Gallagher house, and Veronica decides to separate from Kevin.
- DirectorJohn WellsStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFrank schemes to break Monica out of the facility, Jimmy earns his way back.
- DirectorMimi LederStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona makes a bold decision regarding her future with the kids. Debbie and Carl continue to deal with their foster homes. Frank prepares for his court appearance by getting sober. Timmy Wong and his mother arrive at Sheila's to take Hymie.
- DirectorAnthony HemingwayStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteFiona is hauled away to a correctional facility as Frank wakes up from his operation. Ian crashes Mickey's son's christening, Amanda's parents bribe Lip to stay away. Oh, and DCFS makes an unexpected visit.
- DirectorJames PonsoldtStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteThe aftermath of Liam's accident lands Fiona in county jail, unsure of Liam's condition or her future. Meanwhile, after almost being killed by the sweat lodge, Frank gets some sobering news about his declining health.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinA traditional Gallagher family Thanksgiving includes a suicide attempt by Monica, Carl shooting a bald eagle, a case of willing identity theft, a money grab by Frank, and Karen going into labor.
- DirectorMimi LederStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteFiona prepares for a visit from her probation officer and must rid the house of all suspicious items. Meanwhile, Ian gets kicked out of Mickey's house by a hammer-wielding Svetlana and finally returns to the Gallaghers.
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinMonica's return wreaks havoc on the Gallagher clan, while Frank hits a new low to stop a disability worker from tampering with his benefits.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFrank needs his ex-wife's signature to claim some settlement money; Debbie learns that Steve may not be who he says he is; Monica shows up and announces she's taking baby Liam.
- DirectorJohn WellsStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteAs we catch up with the Gallagher clan, life at home is thrown into a state of upheaval with the reappearance of Frank. With Lip off at college and Ian still missing, Fiona attempts to connect with Debbie and Carl.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona starts a new office job but has a hard time fitting in with the corporate culture. Frank inadvertently becomes involved in the gay rights movement where he meets Abraham Paige (Bradley Whitford).
- DirectorAnthony HemingwayStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinA government agency threatens the cohesion of the Gallagher clan. Meanwhile, Kev and Veronica recruit V's mother as a surrogate and Terry catches Mickey and Ian in a compromising situation.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona deals with the consequences of sleeping with Craig when his angry wife shows up at the door, agoraphobic Sheila makes it all the way to the hair salon, and Frank realizes his days in the Jackson household are numbered.
- 2011–202150mTV-MA8.8 (2.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorGary B. GoldmanStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteIn the aftermath of Fiona's release from jail and Frank's illness, guardianship of the Gallagher clan falls squarely on Lip - who gets some unexpected assistance from Amanda, his roommate's girlfriend.
- DirectorPeter SegalStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteFrank enlists Carl to scare off the lesbians who are buying up the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Ian goes on a crazed cleaning spree of the Milkovich house, Fiona agrees to go to a concert with Davis, and Debbie throws a wild party.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteIn detention, Carl shares a connection with a troubled girl named Bonnie. Fiona experiences the struggles of job-hunting with a criminal record, while Mickey ignores the birth of his son to spend time with Ian.
- DirectorChristopher ChulackStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteFiona goes off the rails, violating multiple terms of her probation by partying with Robbie's degenerate friends. When the family doesn't hear from her, it sends them into search-party mode, not unlike their past experiences with Frank.
- DirectorDavid NutterStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteFiona's bad decisions involving Robbie finally boil over. Frank and Sammi continue their pursuit of curing his liver trouble. Lip gets a surprise visit at college from Army investigators.
- DirectorAlex GravesStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteFiona's plans to announce her marriage unravel when a coworker ODs on heroin. Meanwhile, Mickey asks for Lip's help in dealing with Ian, Frank avoids Sammi, and Veronica sends Kevin out on a mission to get a handjob.
- DirectorScott FrankStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinWhen Frank gives up drinking, Sheila worries he'll no longer be attracted to her, while Carl and Debbie enjoy having their dad back - despite Lip's warning that it won't last; Fiona barely notices that Steve's behaving suspiciously.
- DirectorJohn DahlStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinGrammy Gallagher shows up on medical furlough and tries to track down a former meth lab protege that owes her money; Fiona double dates with Steve and his Brazilian girlfriend; Frank discovers the identity of Eddie's insurance beneficiary.
- DirectorStephen HopkinsStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona turns her attentions to a cop, Tony, but Steve isn't willing to give up without a fight; Ian is targeted by the brothers of a girl he spurned; the family searches for the elderly aunt who owns their house.
- DirectorMimi LederStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona starts to plan for her future now that Monica has returned, but her reprieve may be short-lived; Steve conspires to reunite Estefania with her true love so he can be with Fiona; Lip and Ian learn the true identity of Mandy's baby.
- DirectorSanaa HamriStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona takes the kids on a camping trip. Essentially homeless, Frank seeks out Carl, who sneaks him into the Gallagher van for the night.
- DirectorSteve ShillStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFrank tells Carl he has cancer so he can scam a charity foundation. Fiona is blown away by what she's asked to do to get a job as a cashier. Lip leads a crusade to hunt down pedophiles in the neighborhood.
- DirectorJ. Michael MuroStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinThe city of Chicago gives notice that they're doing work on the sewer main. The problem? Aunt Ginger's bones are still buried in the lawn and Frank needs to find her before the city does.
- DirectorAnthony HemingwayStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFrank 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.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinDrunken father Frank is of no use to his dysfunctional family; Fiona meets a handsome stranger when her purse is stolen; Lip is shocked to discover his brother Ian is gay.
- DirectorDaisy von Scherler MayerStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona and Lip make a pact to earn their diplomas, but Lip acts out and is expelled after he realizes Karen plans to sell their baby; with Grammy near death, Frank leaves and walks in on Ian and Mickey locked in passion at the Kash and Grab.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinSteve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him while she's trying to get Lip and Ian out of jail; Frank and Karen's secret is revealed, forcing Frank to go into hiding.
- DirectorChristopher ChulackStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteIt's summertime again in Chicago. Fiona balances her job and a crush on her boss as Lip says goodbye to college and heads back home. Plus, Frank unveils the secret project he's been working on in Sheila's basement.
- 2011–202143mTV-MA8.2 (2.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorDavid NutterStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFrank takes a risk when goons demand the six grand he owes them; Fiona agrees to a night away with Steve, leaving Liam in agoraphobic Sheila's care; Ian is fed up with Mickey's bullying of Kash.
- DirectorSanaa HamriStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteFrank tries to talk Sheila out of an offer from two lesbians who want to buy her home. Plus, Kev bonds with Svetlana, Ian plots revenge against a homophobic military funeral protest, and Fiona is officially off of house arrest.
- DirectorDanny CannonStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinThe family gathers for the real Aunt Ginger's fake funeral. Frank's cousin Patrick attends and the family conspires against him over Ginger's will. Kev and V continue trying for a baby.
- DirectorAlex GravesStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinMonica returns to party with Frank, but nobody thinks she's back to stay; Fiona reconsiders kicking Lip out of the house; Frank is determined to claim every penny his mother left behind.
- DirectorMimi LederStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteFiona begins to enjoy the perks of living life just above the poverty line, using her new health benefits to take the kids for checkups. Meanwhile, Lip seems to have lost his mojo as he struggles in school and with the ladies.
- DirectorPeter SegalStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteAgainst her better judgment, Fiona continues her secret affair with Robbie. Frank attempts to contrive an "accident" that will provide an ample insurance payout to cover the cost of a potential liver transplant.
- DirectorSanaa HamriStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteFrank stalks his previously unseen daughter, Sammi, and is surprised to find out she has a son, Chuck. Fiona and Mike get serious. Plus, Sheila has her first successful online date - with a Native American cowboy.
- DirectorRandall EinhornStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinCarl says his goodbyes as he heads off to cancer camp. With Frank on babysitting duty, Sheila wants to introduce Jody to "toy time." Jimmy learns his parents are getting divorced and his dad is gay.
- DirectorAnthony HemingwayStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona stresses about the money she used for her club night and it gets worse when Lip finds out. Frank makes his way home and he's the only one who can keep Hymie quiet. Kevin's wife resurfaces.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinNow that they're living together, Fiona struggles to accept the new "boring" Jimmy. Frank wakes up in a place completely foreign to him. Lip is sentenced to community service. Baby Hymie keeps Jody and Sheila up all night.
- DirectorGary B. GoldmanStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinWhile Fiona's job has brought structure into her life, things fall apart when Jimmy drops a bomb on her. Frank enjoys his newfound celebrity as the face of the gay rights movement.
- DirectorMark MylodStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFrank surrenders baby Liam as collateral in a lost bet, Fiona thoroughly enjoys her youth as a bartender at a local hotspot, Sheila takes steps to finally leave the house, Debbie runs a daycare with Carl, and Ian's business expands.
- DirectorDavid NutterStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinLip tries to get back in Karen's good graces by crafting a prenuptial agreement for her and Jody; Frank wants to kick Grammy out but Fiona resists until the basement meth lab explodes.
- DirectorJohn DahlStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent; Lip gets busted taking the SAT for fellow students; Frank's poor business acumen continues to have negative consequences.
- DirectorTodd HollandStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinA sad and lonely Debbie steals a little boy from a birthday party, forcing the family to scheme a way to return him; a web of lies ends in a marriage proposal from Kevin, who is already married.
- DirectorJohn WellsStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinA manhunt ensues after Frank goes on a bender and turns up missing on Friday, the day he never fails to cash his disability check, and turns up in Toronto with no idea how he got there.
- DirectorJohn WellsStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFrank seeks new financial footing in fellow bar patron Dottie; her health woes and city pension make her attractive. Fiona juggles her job, kids, and a burgeoning love life, so Jasmine tries to help by setting her up with a sugar daddy.
- DirectorMimi LederStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinThe family fakes a wedding when they learn Kevin's new fiancee comes with a substantial dowry; Frank deals with bad medical news by spiraling out of control; Steve looks for a new car, with Fiona along for the ride.
- DirectorSanaa HamriStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona meets a new friend at Debbie's mothers group; Tony unravels the truth about Steve's car-stealing business; Frank loses his worker's compensation and tasks his kids with finding him a new and promisingly dangerous job.
- 2011–202147mTV-MA8.0 (2.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorCraig ZiskStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJustin ChatwinFiona reconnects with her married high school crush, but wonders if her moral compass is leading her astray; Frank is willing to do just about anything to stay in Dottie's good graces, even marry her; Debbie becomes obsessed with death.
- DirectorRichie KeenStarsWilliam H. MacyEmmy RossumJeremy Allen WhiteIn search of his insurance payout, Frank retraces the path of an epic bender. Meanwhile, Fiona and Gus head to city hall, Lip visits Amanda, Ian steals suitcases from the airport baggage claim, and Debbie crushes on a new boy.