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.

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Shameless (2011)

Living crappily ever after.

★ 8.2/10 January 9, 2011 11 seasons

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Creator: Paul Abbott, John Wells

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.

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Creators

Paul Abbott Paul Abbott John Wells John Wells

Cast

William H. Macy William H. Macy Frank Gallagher Jeremy Allen White Jeremy Allen White Lip Gallagher Ethan Cutkosky Ethan Cutkosky Carl Gallagher Shanola Hampton Shanola Hampton Veronica Fisher Steve Howey Steve Howey Kevin Ball Emma Kenney Emma Kenney Debbie Gallagher Christian Isaiah Christian Isaiah Liam Gallagher Cameron Monaghan Cameron Monaghan Ian Gallagher Noel Fisher Noel Fisher Mickey Milkovich Kate Miner Kate Miner Tami Tamietti

User Reviews (2)

GHeart
GHeart August 2, 2018
★ 10/10

An alcoholic man lives in a perpetual stupor while his six children cope as best they can. Creators: John Wells, Paul Abbott Stars: Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky and others. My personal opinion: I liked this show so much. I liked that all the truth and the situations that can be met in the real life were shown as realistic as possible. Even if there were a lot of negative reviews on the internet, I truly think that this show is a very good one. It has 8 seasons, the ninth will be ready in September. But even if there are 8 seasons, I wasn't bored at all. Recommend it )

snorkyd
snorkyd September 24, 2026
★ 10/10

**A Gritty and** **Brilliant Masterpiece of Raw Emotion, eleven wild completely unforgettable seasons of pure chaos**. Shameless (US) is hands-down one of the most uniquely captivating shows in television history. It masterfully walks a razor-thin line between hilarious dark comedy and raw, heartbreaking drama. The series handles heavy topics like poverty, addiction, and systemic struggles with zero filters, delivering a portrait of life on the South Side of Chicago that feels both wildly entertaining and devastatingly real. At its core, the unbreakable, chaotic bond of the Gallagher family is what keeps you entirely hooked. The cast is phenomenal across the board, but Emmy Rossum’s Fiona was truly the heart and soul of the early seasons. Watching her sacrifice everything to keep her siblings afloat gave the show its deepest emotional stakes. While the series is a masterpiece ove…