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Shameless

2011TV-MA11 seasons8.2 / 10

Living crappily ever after.

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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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.

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Episode 1

Hiraeth

54m7.7 / 10

Frank wakes up after a month-long coma to find no one missed him. Worried she isn't a good mother, Debbie takes a criminal approach to making sure Franny grows up wealthy. Meanwhile, Lip successfully completes rehab and is determined to stay "sober;" Carl looks into surgery after learning he's the only uncircumcised brother; and Ian gets a bad feeling about Caleb's friend Denise.

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Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by John WellsGuest stars John Hennigan, Jason Antoon, Stacie Greenwell, Rebecca Metz, Jaylen Barron, Alan Rosenberg, Jeff Pierre

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Episode 2

Swipe, F**k, Leave

50m7.1 / 10

Ready to disown his family, Frank takes Liam under wing and starts a new life barricaded on the top floor of the Gallagher home. Fiona, meanwhile, adopts a new, relaxed attitude and starts running Patsy's Pies on her own terms. Debbie gets into trouble in the stroller business; Ian tries out heterosexuality; and Carl finds himself forced into abstinence.

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Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Arden Myrin, Stacie Greenwell, Rebecca Metz, Jaylen Barron, Jeff Pierre, Michael Cognata

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Episode 3

Home Sweet Homeless Shelter

55m7.0 / 10

Kevin, Veronica and Svetlana start a topless maid service. At the shelter, meanwhile, Frank makes new friends to replace his old family - leading them to a for-sale house converted into the Gallagher Home for the Homeless. Plus, Debbie's new lifestyle comes to an abrupt end; Carl gets a syphilis scare; Ian struggles with a breakup; and with Fiona on the run to clean up after her siblings, business at Patsy's hits the skids.

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Directed by Iain B. MacDonaldWritten by Krista VernoffGuest stars Gary Ballard, Arden Myrin, Rebecca Metz, Peter Macon, Jaylen Barron, Deirdre Lovejoy, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Michael Cognata

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Episode 4

I Am a Storm

55m8.3 / 10

Frank worries that he and his new family will lose their Home for the Homeless shelter, so he plans a little goodwill for the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Fiona drums up business by throwing a speakeasy party at Patsy's Pies.

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Directed by Emmy RossumWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Elliot Fletcher, Rebecca Metz, Peter Macon, Cheyenne Haynes, Jaylen Barron, Alan Rosenberg, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Jonah Hwang

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Episode 5

Own Your Sh*t

52m6.7 / 10

Frank learns that a billionaire philanthropist has bought the homeless shelter and he and his clan can stay. Meanwhile, Fiona gets smart financial advice from a Tinder hookup as Ian struggles with his feelings for Trevor.

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Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Dominique MorisseauGuest stars Elliot Fletcher, Zack Pearlman, Arden Myrin, Peter Macon, Isis King, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, José Julián, Jonah Hwang

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Episode 6

The Defenestration of Frank

58m6.8 / 10

Fiona sees opportunity in a laundromat for sale and decides to invest. Frank revels in the good fortune of his scam, but the troops catch a whiff of foul play. Meanwhile, Kev and V discover a shocking secret about Svetlana's father.

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Directed by David NutterWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Elliot Fletcher, Arden Myrin, David Futernick, Johnathan Nieves, Peter Macon, Jaylen Barron, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, José Julián

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Episode 7

You'll Never Ever Get a Chicken in Your Whole Entire Life

53m7.3 / 10

Fiona learns that owning a laundromat is costlier than expected. Frank helps Liam get into a plush new school after his old one is permanently shut down. Meanwhile, Debbie cleans up her act and grows closer to Neil.

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Directed by John WellsWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Elliot Fletcher, Lela Lee, Arden Myrin, Chet Hanks, Alan Rosenberg, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Rhyan Hill, Jonah Hwang

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Episode 8

You Sold Me the Laundromat, Remember?

53m7.6 / 10

Fiona takes a DIY approach to renovating the laundromat. Lip agrees to go before the school board in hopes of getting reinstated. Meanwhile, Kev's trust in Svetlana wanes even further when the titty van goes missing.

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Directed by Allison Liddi-BrownWritten by Krista VernoffGuest stars Elliot Fletcher, M.Q. Tran, Alfred Adderly, Chet Hanks, Alan Rosenberg

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Episode 9

Ouroboros

52m7.6 / 10

Monica is back! And her first task is to help Debbie get back Franny. Meanwhile, Frank tries to avoid her, Ian has his first fight with Trevor, Lip tries to mask his relapsing alcoholism and Fiona's laundromat gets a bad review.

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Directed by Christopher ChulackWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Elliot Fletcher, Sasha Alexander, Zack Pearlman, Ruby Modine, Michael Patrick McGill, Chad Chambers, June Squibb, Chloe Webb

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Episode 10

Ride or Die

54m7.6 / 10

Fiona, facing mounting issues, contemplates Margo's offer to buy the laundromat. Meanwhile, Ian tries to deal with the fact that Mickey might be out of prison and Kev and V take matters into their own hands after Svetlana's betrayal.

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Directed by Zetna FuentesWritten by Dominique MorisseauGuest stars Noel Fisher, Elliot Fletcher, Sasha Alexander, Zack Pearlman, Ruby Modine, Oscar Nuñez, Sharon Lawrence, June Squibb

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Episode 11

Happily Ever After

56m7.7 / 10

Frank and Monica have an interesting proposal for the kids. Lip buckles under pressure from Debbie to get his sobriety under control. Meanwhile, Fiona sees a business opportunity as Kev and V attempt to start a new chapter.

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Directed by John M. ValerioWritten by Etan FrankelGuest stars Noel Fisher, Scott Michael Campbell, Zack Pearlman, Ruby Modine, Jessie Pinnick, June Squibb, Chloe Webb

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Episode 12

Requiem for a Slut

1h7.7 / 10finale

The Gallaghers grapple with the loss of one of their own. As Lip takes steps to improve his future, Debbie, Carl and Liam get roped into Frank's new scheme.

Episode credits

Directed by John WellsWritten by John WellsGuest stars Scott Michael Campbell, Elliot Fletcher, Zack Pearlman, Ruby Modine, Kerri Kenney, David Fabrizio, Chloe Webb

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Shameless

Cast

Emmy RossumFiona Gallagher
William H. MacyFrank Gallagher
Justin ChatwinSteve Wilton/Jimmy Lishman
Jeremy Allen WhiteLip Gallagher
Ethan CutkoskyCarl Gallagher
Shanola HamptonVeronica Fisher
Steve HoweyKevin Ball
Emma KenneyDebbie Gallagher

Credits

Created by
Paul Abbott, John Wells

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
134
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ShowtimeUnited States
  • John Wells ProductionsUnited States
  • Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
  • Showtime NetworksUnited States

Themes

alcoholic fatherbig familychicago, illinoisdrugsdysfunctional familyremakeself-destructionsibling relationship