Season 1
🎬 12 Episodes 📅 2011 ⏱ 59 min
When Frank disappears into his own chaos, his six children must navigate the brutal streets of Chicago alone in Shameless. What unfolds is a raw, unfiltered portrait of survival where comedy masks heartbreak and resilience becomes the only currency that matters. These kids refuse to be victims of circumstance, transforming their dysfunction into an unlikely strength that binds them together. In the wreckage of their broken home, they discover that family isn't about perfection—it's about showing up for each other when no one else will.
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📊 Season Stats
12
Episodes
2011
Year
59
min / ep
11.8
Watch Hours
1/11
Season No.
⭐ 8.5
Best Episode
Ep. 12 · Father Frank, Full of …
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🎬 Episodes 12 episodes
1
⭐ 7.9
Pilot
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 f…
🎬 Mark Mylod ✍️ John Wells
2
⭐ 7.3
Frank the Plank
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. .
🎬 John Wells ✍️ John Wells
3
⭐ 8.3
Aunt Ginger
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.
🎬 Stephen Hopkins ✍️ Nancy M. Pimental
4
⭐ 7.8
Casey Casden
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, i…
🎬 Todd Holland ✍️ Cindy Caponera
5
⭐ 7.8
Three Boys
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.
🎬 Mimi Leder ✍️ Alex Borstein
6
⭐ 7.9
Killer Carl
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; Fra…
🎬 John Dahl ✍️ Mike O'Malley
7
⭐ 7.7
Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
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.
🎬 David Nutter ✍️ Etan Frankel
8
⭐ 7.8
It's Time to Kill the Turtle
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.
🎬 Scott Frank ✍️ Nathan Jackson
9
⭐ 8.0
But at Last Came a Knock
Monica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her. Meanwhile, Steve and Fiona move together.
🎬 Mark Mylod ✍️ Alex Borstein
10
⭐ 8.0
Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.
🎬 Adam Bernstein ✍️ Cindy Caponera
11
⭐ 7.9
Daddyz Girl
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.
🎬 Sanaa Hamri ✍️ Nancy M. Pimental
12
⭐ 8.5
Father Frank, Full of Grace
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.
🎬 Mark Mylod ✍️ John Wells