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Season 1 – Shameless

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Oscar-nominated actor William H. Macy stars as Frank Gallagher, a single father of six who spends much of his free time drinking at bars. The Gallagher children -- led by oldest daughter Fiona (Emmy Rossum), who takes on much of the child-rearing responsibility due to her mother's absence -- manage to raise themselves in spite of Frank's lack of parenting and unusual parenting style when he does choose to act like a father. The drama is an adaptation of the BAFTA Award-winning British show of the same name.
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Shameless — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Shameless is a dark, urban dramedy that overcomes its leaps of logic thanks to fantastic casting, intriguing ambiance, and shock value.

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Chuck Barney San Jose Mercury News Hamming it up big time, William H. Macy plays a booze-addled father of six kids in this uneven drama that seems more intent on taking its pay-cable liberties (nudity, profanity, etc.) to the extreme than weaving an engaging story. Rated: C+ Mar 29, 2019 Full Review John Griffiths Us Weekly William H. Macy is miscast as alcoholic dad Frank, though Emmy Rossum almost rings true as tough-minded daughter Fiona. Rated: 2.5/5 Sep 15, 2017 Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian This one's not bad - nothing that follows the original so closely could be bad. Jan 9, 2011 Full Review Alex Diedrick Uproxx In Shameless, impoverishment is the boogeyman that always comes back, hilariously and heartbreakingly. Nov 11, 2021 Full Review David Bianculli NPR's Fresh Air Macy, the star of the show, barely appears in the premiere episode, which focuses instead on his eldest daughter, played by Emmy Rossum, and the other kids. But they're strong enough to carry on without him -- which, in this show, is the entire point. Mar 29, 2019 Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Macy and even Joan Cusack are so far unable to breath new life into the roles, and everyone else are sad, sad imitations. To me, it's like the British "Shameless" has been turned into "Party of Five." Mar 29, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sofia H I started liking the show at like the 6 ep, but i personaly think this is the most accuarate show about teenager or life Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review Jerrod G Started to like the show and then it literally became, Phillip's storyline of Biff Loman, his father's alcoholism and EVERYONE'S constant sex. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Oscar W From a Brit, the American casting and leading role from William H Macy is gritty and definitely lives up to the shows name. To this date, this show lives up to its rating and is up there with my favourite. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review T L I just loved this. But feel like they over did all the sex. Too much sex in a show is just filler and usually the movie turns out bad. I'm so glad this wasn't the case. but I wouldn't watch it with my adult sons even though I think they would of liked it also, so that's too bad. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Francisco B I hate the role of sheila and Karen, fuck jimmy Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review Lucy G solid show but later seasons got harder to watch because the show is so good at portraying why they're stuck in generational poverty and it hurts to see the characters stay like this Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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William H. Macy

Frank Gallagher

Emmy Rossum

Fiona Gallagher

Ethan Cutkosky

Carl Gallagher

Cameron Monaghan

Ian Gallagher

Emma Kenney

Debbie Gallagher

Joan Cusack

Sheila

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 9, 2011 Pilot A drunken father is of no use to his family; Fiona meets a handsome stranger; Lip learns his brother is gay. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 16, 2011 Frank the Plank Frank goes missing and turns up in Toronto with no idea how he got there. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 23, 2011 Aunt Ginger Fiona turns her attentions to a cop; Ian is targeted by the brothers of a girl he spurned; the family searches for Aunt Ginger. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 30, 2011 Casey Casden Debbie steals a little boy from a birthday party; a web of lies results in a marriage proposition. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 6, 2011 Three Boys The family schemes a fake wedding when they learn of a substantial dowry; Frank gets bad medical news; Steve looks for a new car. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 13, 2011 Killer Carl Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent; Frank's poor business skill has negative consequences. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 20, 2011 Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father Frank takes a risk when thugs demand the money he owes them; Fiona agrees to a night away with Steve. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 27, 2011 It's Time to Kill the Turtle Sheila worries when Frank gives up drinking; Fiona scrambles to earn money; Lip meets with a college professor. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 6, 2011 But at Last Came a Knock Frank needs his ex-wife's signature on documents; Fiona moves in with Steve; Monica wants to take baby Liam with her. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 13, 2011 Nana Gallagher Had an Affair The children question their paternity; Karen accepts Eddie's invitation; Frank uses Carl. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 20, 2011 Daddyz Girl Fiona finds a new friend; Tony begins to unravel the truth about Steve; Lip and Ian hunt for Ian's father. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 27, 2011 Father Frank, Full of Grace Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town; Frank and Karen's secret is revealed; Fiona must get Ian and Lip out of jail. Details

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Season Info

Director
Todd Holland, Stephen Hopkins, Adam Bernstein, John Dahl, Scott Frank, John Wells, David Nutter, Sanaa Hamri, Mimi Leder, Mark Mylod
Screenwriter
Paul Abbott, Cindy Caponera, Etan Frankel, Mike O'Malley, Daniel Brocklehurst, Nathan Jackson, John Wells, Nancy Pimental, Alex Borstein
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 9, 2011
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