This dramedy based on a British series centers on siblings in a dysfunctional Chicago family who struggle while coping with their alcoholic father.
Starring:William H. Macy,Emmy Rossum,Jeremy Allen White
Creators:Paul Abbott,John Wells
William H. Macy won a Screen Actors Guild Award for playing Frank, while Joan Cusack won an Emmy for her role as Sheila.
Episodes
Shameless [U.S.]
- Meet the fabulously dysfunctional Gallagher family: Dad's a drunk, Mom split long ago, and eldest daughter Fiona tries to hold the family together.
- When Frank is nowhere to be found on the day his disability check arrives, the family starts a manhunt and panic sets in.
- When a government official suspects that someone might be cashing Aunt Ginger's social security checks, the Gallaghers set out to find her.
- After a lonely Debbie steals a boy from a birthday party, the family hatches a plan to return the child without attracting attention from the police.
- Even though Kevin is already married, the Gallaghers help pull off a fake wedding when Veronica's mother offers a cash gift for her wedding day.
- When a letter from Carl's teacher arrives at the Gallagher home, Fiona must prove it's a suitable place for rehabilitating a delinquent.
- Desperate to come up with a plan to pay two goons looking for the $6,000 that he owes, Frank stumbles onto a risky solution that might work.
- When Frank gives up drinking, Carl and Debbie enjoy having their dad back despite Lip's warning it won't last.
- Frank has some settlement money coming his way. The only catch: He needs his ex-wife's signature on the documents.
- Monica's return to the family wreaks havoc on the Gallagher clan, leaving the children determined to find out if Frank is their real father.
- Debbie convinces Fiona to get involved with her Classroom Moms, where Fiona finds a new friend in the alluring Jasmine.
- Steve tries to convince Fiona to leave town with him after Tony discovers his true livelihood and threatens him with jail if he doesn't leave.
- The Gallaghers are hustling in summertime Chicago, with Fiona bartending at a hotspot, but Frank's luck runs out and he loses Liam in a bet.
- As Sheila makes progress in conquering her agoraphobia, Frank sets his sights on an ailing bar patron he sees as a potential meal ticket.
- Fiona reconnects with her high school crush despite his being married, Frank contemplates marrying Dottie, and Debbie becomes obsessed with death.
- Fiona must deal with the consequences of sleeping with Craig when his wife shows up at her door, while Frank plots to scare Sheila back inside.
- Frank wants to claim Eddie's insurance benefits, but he's also a prime suspect in Eddie's disappearance, and Fiona lies at a high-profile wedding.
- The arrival of Grammy Gallagher brings Frank and Fiona together, while Steve returns and asks Fiona out on a double date.
- Jasmine invites Fiona on David's boat for a party, but Steve and Estefania are also there; meanwhile, Frank desperately wants to kick Grammy out.
- When Lip quits school, Fiona makes a bargain with him that she'll get her diploma if he does, but he's got bigger problems with Karen and their baby.
- Monica is back, cooking, partying and scamming with Frank just like old times, but the kids wonder if she's back for good.
- With Monica around to help out, Fiona pursues her GED and a management position at the club, while Steve plots a course to win her back.
- While Fiona plans a nice Thanksgiving, Monica becomes more depressed than ever, and Steve's plan to win back Fiona gets complicated.
- Jimmy [Steve] has finally won his way back into Fiona's heart, while a lonely Frank wants to break Monica out of the psychiatric facility.
- Fiona puts the family in debt to promote her own night at the club; Frank wakes up from a bender in Mexico with no money and no passport.
- Fiona panics over the money she spent on her club night; Frank returns home unwelcomed; Lip turns his community service into a scam.
- Frank pretends Carl has cancer in order to scam a charity foundation; Fiona is harassed at her new job; Debbie gets Lip to search for local pedophiles.
- Carl makes the best of cancer camp; Sheila urges Frank to be Jody's sex coach; Fiona rallies her co-workers; Lip helps Mandy rescue her half-sister.
- Frank is forced to find Aunt Ginger's skeleton; Jimmy faces his first true family crisis, and when Fiona fails him, he turns to Este.
- Frank and Fiona fret when the DFS hauls their kids away; Lip and Ian endure a prison-like group home; Carl and Liam live in style with a gay couple.
- Frank and Fiona go to extremes as they battle in court for sole custody; Debbie is forced into slave labor; Sheila stages an intervention for Jody.
- When the family gathers for Aunt Ginger's fake funeral, Frank's cousin shows up with his own forged will that grants him ownership of the house.
- Fiona begins a new job and has to adjust to the office culture; Frank fights for medical benefits and becomes the new face of the gay rights movement.
- Jimmy drops a bomb, disrupting Fiona's newly balanced life; Frank, the face of gay rights, considers changing sides; Mickey's marriage plans irk Ian.
- Fiona and the kids go camping; Carl sneaks an essentially homeless Frank into the Gallagher van for the night; Jimmy's carelessness exacts a price.
- Frank is released from jail on medical furlough; Fiona learns of a new job opening at World Wide Cup; Lip graduates from high school.
- Fiona has a job and a boyfriend, but her life is upended when Frank resurfaces, addicted to drugs and deathly ill. Meanwhile, Ian is still missing.
- When a road rage incident damages a company car, Fiona lies about how it happened; Lip struggles in school -- and with the ladies.
- Frank learns that he is a grandfather; Mike invites Fiona to dinner with his family; Carl tries to earn some drug money for Frank by kidnapping dogs.
- Fiona continues her secret affair with Robbie; Frank tries to contrive an "accident" that will bring an insurance payout to cover his transplant.
- Fiona's bad decisions involving Robbie finally boil over when he tells Mike about their affair; Sammi helps Frank pursue a cure for his liver trouble.
- The fallout from Liam's accident lands Fiona in jail, unsure of Liam's state or her future; the family, minus Frank, awaits updates from the hospital.
- With Fiona under court order to remain inside the house and Frank sick, Lip strains under the weight of responsibilities, but gets unexpected help.
- Fiona cleans house before her probation officer visits; Ian gets kicked out of Mickey's house and finally returns to the Gallagher home.
- Carl connects with a troubled girl; Lip grows close to his roommate's ex-girlfriend; Fiona endures the struggle of job hunting with a criminal record.
- Fiona goes off the rails, violating multiple terms of her probation. The family goes into search party mode, like they have with Frank in the past.
- Fiona arrives at a rough correctional facility; Frank awakens from surgery delirious; Ian gives Mickey an ultimatum; Debbie meets an older student.
- Frank recuperates from his liver transplant; Sheila vies for custody of the Native American kids; Fiona passes a drug test, comes home and gets a job.
- Lip is homeward bound. While working her waitressing job, Fiona encounters an unexpected romantic possibility.
- The specter of gentrification rears its ugly head in the neighborhood. Fiona's house arrest ends, and she's ready to roll.
- Debbie finds herself in an unexpected situation with Matty. Frank gets Carl's help in derailing the women who want to buy the house.
- When Frank heads over to Lou's expecting to get his hefty insurance payout, he learns some very disturbing news: He already got it.
- Lip tries to show off and winds up getting in over his head. Fiona tries to figure out how to let everyone know she's married.
- Ian runs off with a baby. Fiona is taken aback when Jimmy shows up again and declares his love for her.
- Ian winds up in a hospital. Fiona is faced with a turning point in her marriage.
- Lip enters into some illicit activities in order to pay for his tuition. Lip and Fiona come to bring Ian back from his hospital stay.
- While Frank and his doctor get to know each other better, Fiona tries to help Carl face the music when the time comes for his sentencing.
- An unexpected kind of relationship begins to blossom between Frank and his doctor. Lip's schoolmates have a bad drug experience.
- Frank begins to worry about Bianca when she starts acting strangely and putting herself into perilous situations.
- Frank is doing whatever he can to make Bianca as happy as possible, but she makes an unexpected, unsettling request.
- As Frank continues to reel from a devastating loss, Fiona tries to get Ian to take his meds, Carl gets released from jail, and Debbie lies to Fiona.
- Debbie tries to prove to Fiona that she could raise a child, but Fiona's dealing with a major issue of her own. Frank's pain leads to a new scheme.
- Frank lends his support to Debbie, and the pair plans to confront Fiona, who's trying to reconnect with Gus. Kevin attempts to make amends with Yanis.
- Fiona tries to secure funds to buy back the Gallagher home at auction. Ian learns he was saved by a gay fireman. The Alibi has financial problems.
- As the Gallaghers scatter, Debbie and Frank try to prove their worth to the Wexlers so they can get a place to stay, while Fiona stays with Sean.
- Lip testifies to a disciplinary committee about the Helene scandal. Fiona stops by the house. Debbie negotiates an uncomfortable situation.
- Carl takes over the Gallagher house and turns it into his "crib." Frank also returns to the house with Queenie. Ian and Caleb attend a wedding.
- Fiona tries to get closer to Sean's son, Will. Carl wants to straighten out his life, but it won't be easy. Lip has a strange encounter with Queenie.
- On the run from G-Doggg, Frank joins Debbie and Queenie at a commune. Fiona tries to make amends with Sean. Lip's partying gets out of hand.
- Sean moves into the Gallagher house. V and Svetlana plan a green-card marriage. Debbie asks Frank to get her out of the commune.
- Frank offers to pay for Fiona's wedding reception, then clashes with Sean. Lip and Youens continue to butt heads. Ian becomes an EMT trainee.
- The Gallaghers convene at the wedding. Debbie brings Franny, while Ian shows up with Caleb. Meanwhile, Frank reveals shocking news about Sean.
- Fresh out of a coma, Frank looks for answers. Single mother Debbie gets crafty to make ends meet. Ian begins to have second thoughts about Caleb.
- Frank erects walls around the Gallagher house. A new waitress at Patsy's Pies introduces Fiona to dating apps. Kev and V's polygamy gets complicated.
- Fiona gives the rest of the Gallagher kids a strict ultimatum. Frank finds a new family. Kev, V and Svetlana launch a kinky new business.
- Worried about the homeless shelter's future, Frank shows some initiative. Fiona throws a speakeasy party at Patsy's. Ian meets a new love interest.
- An emboldened Fiona contemplates a new business move. Debbie's money-making antics land her in hot water. Carl looks into his family heritage.
- Frank faces some backlash from his new family. Lip juggles Sierra and his wire fraud scheme. Ian struggles with mixed feelings for Trevor.
- Lip helps Sierra through a dire situation. Frank agrees to help Liam get into a private school. A frantic Debbie makes a decisive to-do list.
- Fiona rustles up some help to keep the laundromat afloat. Kev begins to worry about V's acceptance of Svetlana's increasingly questionable behavior.
- Monica returns to the skeptical Gallagher family with some surprising news. Fiona tries to keep her cool after a nasty Yelp review.
- A conflicted Ian must make a difficult relationship decision after a sudden development. Fiona advises Kev on how to deal with Svetlana.
- Frank and Monica attempt to renew their marriage vows. Fiona takes her professional life in a new direction. Lip tackles his alcohol relapse.
- An unfortunate event brings the Gallaghers together and reveals a family secret. Ian has a talk with Trevor. Debbie learns a new trade.
- Fiona decides to make some changes as Frank attempts to make amends. The diner gets some surprise visitors while Kevin has a startling discovery.
- Frank lands a job as Fiona adjusts to her role as a landlord. Kevin seeks support before going under the knife. A shady play comes back to bite Lip.
- Lip helps Youens after a run-in. Kevin's interest in genetics yields surprising results. To address Eric's demand, the Gallaghers must dig deep.
- Fiona is caught off guard by a surprise return. Carl takes action after a local veteran is robbed. V accompanies Kevin on a pilgrimage to Kentucky.
- Carl takes extreme measures with a particular addict. A fellow parent takes a keen interest in Frank. Fiona seeks a favor from Mel.
- Fiona has a complication with a tenant. Frank's hard work gains him recognition. Debbie deals with the ramifications of a wild few days.
- Kevin desires dominance. Ian rallies reinforcements to harass Fiona. Frank tests the job market. Carl's basement-centric scheme expands.
- Frank's new business venture is in full swing. Brad wears out his welcome. Kevin's boldness extends beyond the bedroom. Ian takes on the church.
- Ian continues pursuing a newfound cause. Frank hits a snag north of the border. Kevin alters his approach with Svetlana while Fiona gets to know Ford.
- Lip gets a surprise during a visit to prison. Ian's unexpected celebrity grows. Fiona's charitable ways come back to bite her. Kassidi pressures Carl.
- Debbie and Fiona deal with the consequences of two injuries. Sierra gets some very unsettling news. Frank and Svetlana are both on a quest for cash.
- Kassidi grows more possessive. Kev and V help Svetlana with a plan as Frank devises a scheme of his own. Fiona confronts her legal troubles head-on.
- Frank's sexual antics have an unexpected impact on the Hopkins Academy PTA. Ian's crusade as Gay Jesus continues in jail. Lip struggles to care for Xan.
- Fiona ignores Ford's advice about a high-risk investment. Frank discovers that there's money in local politics. The Gay Jesus movement overwhelms Ian.
- Carl asks for V's help in securing a congressional recommendation to West Point. Ian embarks on a spiritual quest. Xan's injury compromises Lip.
- Ahead of Election Day, Frank and Fiona try to round up votes for opposing candidates. Carl is challenged to a duel and wonders if he's gone soft.
- Frank's new liver meds have a painful side effect. Debbie tries to patch things up with Alex. A day off leaves Lip struggling with sobriety.
- Lip becomes a sober coach for a famous actress. Kev and V's daughter brings a sex toy to show and tell. Fiona struggles to manage her investment.
- Debbie tries to help Fiona when she hits a low point. Frank and Ingrid's honeymoon phase is short-lived. Kev and V are at odds about building a family.
- Fiona's alarming downward spiral continues. Carl and Kelly continue their secret romance. Ingrid enlists Frank in fulfilling a lifelong dream.
- Frank needs money to make Ingrid's vision of their future a reality. Fiona's anger causes a problem at Patsy's. Lip faces his true feelings for Tami.
- Frank meets his match in a fellow Hobo Loco competitor. Fiona gets scared straight. Carl takes a dangerous job. Lip sees Tami in a new light.
- At the Hobo Loco, it comes down to Frank versus his friend and greatest opponent. Meanwhile, Ingrid grows nervous about his commitment to their future.
- When a blackout strikes the South Side, Kevin and V try to unite the neighborhood. Carl grows suspicious of Debbie's attempts to befriend Kelly.
- Frank's injury is a pain to everyone in the family. Fiona tries to get her life on track. Carl gets some bad news while Debbie makes a move.
- Frank's kids get him a nurse. Carl goes back to school. Fiona makes a big decision about her future.
- Frank milks his injury while Debbie, the self-appointed new head of the family, devises her own scheme. Carl returns home from military school.
- Frank tries to make money to secure his place in the house but Mikey has other plans. Lip struggles with fatherhood. Carl has a mystery coworker.
- Liam gets to know the family while Frank enjoys his new role in the house. Lip looks for support. Ian and Mickey make a decision. Carl woos Anne.
- Frank and Mikey have a day of adventure. Debbie finds a new income source. Liam becomes suspicious of his flawless mentor. Carl offers to help Anne.
- A visitor to the house inspires Frank with a new scheme. Tami returns but Lip is reluctant to yield control of Fred. Debbie fights for child support.
- Debbie tries to protect Franny from Pepa while Frank and Liam meet prospective buyers. Carl has an idea to protect Anne's family business.
- Frank meets his ideal woman. Ian and Mickey are roped into a scam. Kev and V go undercover when tragedy strikes the Alibi. Carl does his civic duty.
- Debbie considers a career option. Frank learns the truth about Faye. Lip and Tami argue over Fred's care. Ian and Mickey have a miscommunication.
- Frank discovers his past connection to Faye. Debbie's day with Claudia's daughter does not go well. Carl tries to toughen up his cadets.
- Lip and Tami get a new opportunity. Feeling betrayed, Frank ends up in court. The rift between Ian and Mickey widens. Carl makes a surprising discovery.
- Frank finds a new home. Lip is reluctant to embrace Tami's future plans. Debbie's love triangle may be ending. Ian sees Mickey in a new light.
- Trying to persuade Tami to stay, Lip struggles with sobriety. Liam outmaneuvers Frank. Ian and Mickey's wedding day stirs up intense emotions.
- Frank fights encroaching gentrification as the pandemic forces Kevin and Veronica into a new line of work. Carl trains to join the police force.
- Mickey gets Ian an interview at an Amazon fulfillment center. Debbie overspends for Franny's upcoming fifth birthday party.
- Ian and Mickey's marital issues worsen. Kevin's conspicuous success leads to a crime. Frank becomes disoriented while dropping Franny at school.
- Frank, Kevin and Liam scheme to get rid of the Milkoviches, who have moved in next door. Lip reluctantly meets with Tami and her former music teacher.
- Lip and Tami go house hunting and find a sketchy property. Ian and Mickey get robbed on the job. Veronica canvasses to pass a rent-control bill.
- Frank receives a diagnosis for his confusion. Veronica is appalled by pandemic protocols at the girls' school. Debbie learns that Sandy is married.
- Lip wants to sell the family home. Carl feels paranoid after his one-night stand. Frank tries to use his situation to his advantage.
- The family discovers Frank's condition. Carl is put on a new assignment. The feds question Lip. Terry comes into the care of a fearless nun.
- Debbie is resistant to change while Lip and Brad wind up being kidnapped by the mob. Frank wants to pull off one last caper.
- Veronica's desire for her mom to move back to Chicago takes an unexpected turn in Louisville. The police look for a painting that Frank stole.
Ian and Mickey have different experiences in their new home and neighborhood. Carl uses his position to stick it to the rich.