Shameless (2011)

Name: Shameless
Rating: 8.2

TV-MA — Mature Audiences

Rating: 8.2

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Synopsis

Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.

First Air Date: 2011-01-09

Last Air Date: 2021-04-11

Number of Seasons: 11

Number of Episodes: 134

Created By: Paul Abbott, John Wells

Networks: Showtime

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Top Cast

William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher
Jeremy Allen White as Lip Gallagher
Ethan Cutkosky as Carl Gallagher
Shanola Hampton as Veronica Fisher
Steve Howey as Kevin Ball
Emma Kenney as Debbie Gallagher
Cameron Monaghan as Ian Gallagher
Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher
Michael Patrick McGill as Tommy
Noel Fisher as Mickey Milkovich

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Frank goes missing and turns up in Toronto, tries without success to embrace sobriety, and bends the law to protect his disability checks. Fiona falls for Steve, a handsome player with a nice car, a fat wallet, and a big secret. Ian embraces his sexuality, much to the chagrin of his brainy brother Lip. Debbie goes too far at a child's birthday party. Monica shows up with an announcement about baby Liam.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2011-01-09)

Having her handbag stolen proves to be a blessing for Fiona when a handsome stranger named Steve comes to her rescue. Lip is shocked to discover Ian could be gay and decides his brother should pay a visit to the ever-accommodating Karen Jackson down the block. But the sudden arrival of her furious father Eddie ensures Ian's already-slim chances of happiness with Karen take a severe blow. Meanwhile, Steve buys Fiona a romantic gift, but for some reason she's less than impressed with it.
Ep. 2: Frank the Plank (2011-01-16)

Drunk as a skunk, Frank has a run-in with Karen's father and returns home to take it out on Ian. The next day is Friday, and Frank is nowhere to be found, which is a bit odd since he never misses disability check day. The family starts a manhunt. .
Ep. 3: Aunt Ginger (2011-01-23)

Fiona turns her attentions to Tony, a cop who has had a crush on her since childhood, but Steve isn't willing to give up without a fight; Ian is targeted by the brothers of a girl he spurned; the whole family searches for elderly Aunt Ginger, who owns their house.
Ep. 4: Casey Casden (2011-01-30)

Debbie, sad and lonely after Aunt Ginger leaves, steals a little boy from a birthday party. In classic Gallagher style, the family hatches a plan to return the toddler safe and sound without attracting attention from the Chicago Police Department, who has made the kidnapping a top priority. Karen, in complete defiance of Eddie, starts to tease Frank sexually. Frank not knowing what to make of it keeps himself busy with booze, picking up Sheila's meds from the pharmacy and concentrating on finding the missing boy. What began as an innocent lie for Kevin to protect himself from a hot girl ultimately becomes a proposal of marriage for Veronica.
Ep. 5: Three Boys (2011-02-06)

When the Gallagher's find out Veronica comes from a wealthy family, they try to scheme a fake wedding for the dowry. Meanwhile, Frank gets some bad news about his health.
Ep. 6: Killer Carl (2011-02-13)

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.
Ep. 7: Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father (2011-02-20)

Frank gets into trouble with two goons he owes money. Fiona asks Sheila to take care of Liam while she spends a night with Steve, and Ian tries to stop Mickey from bullying Kash.
Ep. 8: It's Time to Kill the Turtle (2011-02-27)

Sheila fears to lose Frank when he gives up drinking. While Lip suspects their dad hasn't changed, Debbie and Carl enjoy having Frank back in their life. Meanwhile, Fiona tries to find a better paid job.
Ep. 9: But at Last Came a Knock (2011-03-06)

Monica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her. Meanwhile, Steve and Fiona move together.
Ep. 10: Nana Gallagher Had an Affair (2011-03-13)

The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.
Ep. 11: Daddyz Girl (2011-03-20)

Tony comes closer to discovering what Steve is doing, while Fiona makes a new friend. In the meantime, Lip helps Ian look for his father.
Ep. 12: Father Frank, Full of Grace (2011-03-27)

Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him now that his true livelihood as been discovered; Frank and Karen's secret is revealed, forcing Frank to go into hiding; Fiona tries to figure out how to get Lip and Ian out of jail after their arrest for car theft.