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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.

Season 8 episodes

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Episode 1

We Become What We... Frank!

54m7.1 / 10

The Gallaghers find themselves with money to burn as Carl sells their inheritance from Monica. Fiona swears off random hookups to focus on her new apartment building. Lip deals with the sacrifice that comes with sobriety. Frank emerges out of a meth-induced haze to make amends for decades of depravity.

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Directed by Iain B. MacDonaldWritten by John WellsGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Scott Michael Campbell, Elliot Fletcher, Zack Pearlman, Ruby Modine, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Levy Tran

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Episode 2

Where's My Meth?

55m7.8 / 10

Frank re-lives his 20s and joins the workforce for the first time! Fiona grapples with evicting someone from her building. Lip works out a plan to sabotage Charlie's chances with Sierra. Ian and Carl make a troubling discovery about Monica. Kev says his goodbyes as he prepares to go under the knife.

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Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Scott Michael Campbell, Elliot Fletcher, Zack Pearlman, Ruby Modine, Michael Patrick McGill, Anjelika Washington, Chet Hanks

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Episode 3

God Bless Her Rotting Soul

53m8.6 / 10

A violent meth dealer threatens the Gallaghers, forcing Ian, Carl, Lip and Debbie to find a way to pay him off without involving Fiona. Fiona battles it out with a vindictive tenant. Lip cares for a down-and-out Professor Youens. Frank - miraculously - attains something resembling sainthood.

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Directed by Michael MorrisWritten by Krista VernoffGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Scott Michael Campbell, Zack Pearlman, Jim Hoffmaster, Levy Tran, Alan Rosenberg, Perry Mattfeld, Jessica Szohr

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Episode 4

F**k Paying It Forward

53m8.4 / 10

A blast from the past shakes up Fiona's view of her life. Frank gets involved with Liam's school and becomes the most popular dad in the PTA. Lip learns getting laid is harder than anticipated when sober. Ian crosses a boundary with a kid from the youth center. Kev and V take a trip to meet his birth family.

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Directed by Regina KingWritten by Dominique MorisseauGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Scott Michael Campbell, Elliot Fletcher, Ruby Modine, Levy Tran, Dermot Mulroney, London Thor, Juliette Angelo

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Episode 5

The (Mis)Education of Liam Fergus Beircheart Gallagher

58m7.6 / 10

As Fiona tries to raise the profile of the neighborhood, Ian helps Trevor to raise money for a new youth shelter. Meanwhile, Carl loses his scholarship and gets creative with securing the tuition, Lip stands up to a friend and gets hurt and Frank teaches the parents at Liam's school all about the working class.

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Directed by Iain B. MacDonaldWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Scott Michael Campbell, Elliot Fletcher, Ruby Modine, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Levy Tran, Peter Banifaz

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Episode 6

Icarus Fell and Rusty Ate Him

54m7.6 / 10

Fiona is forced to reflect on her own life after a lonely tenant dies and the duty of cleaning out the apartment falls upon her. Meanwhile, Debbie has a pregnancy scare and winds up in a compromising position, Lip enlists Carl's help to search for his sponsor and Frank enjoys having his first-ever credit card.

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Directed by Zetna FuentesWritten by Mark SteilenGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Scott Michael Campbell, Ruby Modine, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Levy Tran, Vivien Ngô, Peter Banifaz

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Episode 7

Occupy Fiona

53m7.6 / 10

Ian tests Fiona's patience and resolve by bringing a messy “Occupy Fiona” movement right to her front door. Lip struggles to get Professor Youens to court for his DUI trial. Meanwhile, a now unemployed Frank goes on a job hunt and Carl gets a feisty new rehab client with a plan to help him get the rest of his tuition.

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Directed by Iain B. MacDonaldWritten by Molly Smith MetzlerGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Scott Michael Campbell, Elliot Fletcher, Ruby Modine, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Richard Flood, Sammi Hanratty

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Episode 8

Frank's Northern Southern Express

55m8.2 / 10

Frank starts a booming import-export business. Fiona considers moving into her own place after Ford shows her a side of Chicago she's never seen. Meanwhile, Lip interviews new sponsors, Ian confronts a pastor trying to "pray the gay away" and Debbie deals with being unemployed while looking for a way to afford school and raise Franny.

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Directed by Emmy RossumWritten by Nancy M. PimentalGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Scott Michael Campbell, Elliot Fletcher, Ruby Modine, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Richard Flood, Chet Hanks

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Episode 9

The Fugees

57m7.0 / 10

Frank's business takes a turn for the worse, sending him on the run through the Great White North. Ian's run-in with a minister brings about some unexpected allies. Meanwhile, Fiona tries (and fails) to fit in with Ford's group of friends, Carl's new girlfriend suffers separation anxiety and Lip must decide whether to tell Sierra about Charlie's past.

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Directed by Jeffrey ReinerWritten by Dominique MorisseauGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Elliot Fletcher, Ruby Modine, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Nadja Alaya, Richard Flood, Levy Tran

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Episode 10

Church of Gay Jesus

56m7.2 / 10

Ian's fame in the LGBTQIA community explodes but the sudden surge of 'followers' may be more than he can handle; Frank, however, finds a way to cash in. Meanwhile, Fiona struggles with her conscience when she learns about a worker who fell off her roof and Lip realizes his relationship with Professor Youens may not have been as special as he thought.

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Directed by Anna MastroWritten by Sheila CallaghanGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Elliot Fletcher, Richard Flood, Peter Banifaz, Sammi Hanratty, Jessica Szohr, Alicia Coppola, Laura Cerón

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Episode 11

A Gallagher Pedicure

53m7.4 / 10

Fiona's homeless tenants barricade themselves inside her apartment. Lip takes in a terrified Sierra and Lucas when her father is released from prison. Meanwhile Ian, despite warnings, provides sanctuary to a runaway teen, Frank considers his retirement and Debbie must choose between paying for school and paying for surgery to keep her toes.

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Directed by Iain B. MacDonaldWritten by Mark SteilenGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Ruby Modine, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Richard Flood, Levy Tran, Sammi Hanratty, Perry Mattfeld

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Episode 12

Sleepwalking

57m8.1 / 10finale

Fiona taps deep into her Gallagher roots to get the homeless family out of her apartment and dismiss their lawsuit. An explosive incident sends Ian and some of his followers into hiding from the authorities. Meanwhile, Lip makes a difficult decision in order to have the life he really wants, Carl looks for a way to go back to school without upsetting Kassidi, Debbie considers letting Derek back into Franny's life and Frank makes plans to take advantage of Liam's rich friend. Season finale.

Episode credits

Directed by John WellsWritten by John WellsGuest stars Christian Isaiah, Scott Michael Campbell, Elliot Fletcher, Ruby Modine, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Richard Flood, Levy Tran

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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