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Shameless

2004TV-MA11 seasons7.5 / 10

The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

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Synopsis

The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

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Episode 1

Episode 1

47m8.0 / 10

Frank's old excuses fail to wash with the Department of Work and Pensions, so faced with losing benefits his hopes rest with the World of Burgers. Shane and Jackson launch a new enterprise of bootleg booze, but it's rank and nobody is buying their stuff. Billy offers to help and concocts a brew using his extraordinary sense of smell and amazingly it's a great success. But Shane is seriously hacked off. It's time to lay down the law... Meanwhile, Avril supplies pills to Patty, who wants more than her recommended dosage, but when Avril turns down her request, Patty springs into action with a plan to steal them.

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Directed by David ThrelfallWritten by Jimmy DowdallGuest stars Robbie Conway, Kira Martin, John Bradley, Emma Edmondson, Jodie Hamblet, Perveen Hussain, Gillian Waugh, Lee Worswick

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Episode 2

Episode 2

47m7.0 / 10

Frank is enjoying his new job at World of Burgers. Wesley is jealous of his influence though and comes up with a scheme to oust him in order to achieve his longed-for promotion. Karen uses some alternative parenting methods to deal with Connor's destructive hobby. Mimi adopts this new approach with Cilla after hearing a few home truths. Shane's search for a missing cat leads to a new experiment.

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Directed by Tim WhitbyWritten by Ian KershawGuest stars Robbie Conway, Angeline Ball, Anthony Aspinall, John Bradley, Emma Edmondson, Kaya Brady, David Crellin

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Episode 3

Episode 3

46m6.7 / 10

Marty befriends a Brazilian housemaid and determines to rescue her from her life of servitude. Kelly insists it's none of their business, but that doesn't deter Marty, who liberates her with a stack of cash he was supposed to be banking for Lillian... Dom springs an uninvited guest on Gloria: their birth mother Hazel. There's no love lost between the two, but is it time for Gloria to extend the hand of friendship? And Billy's sick of people taking advantage. Karen reckons the answer to his problems is a self-help tape.

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Directed by Gordon AndersonWritten by Mark BrotherhoodGuest stars Angeline Ball, Emma Edmondson, Natalia Tena, Clare Higgins

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Episode 4

Episode 4

47m7.0 / 10

Billy discovers a used pregnancy test after Mimi, Karen and Gloria spend the night boozing. He turns to Jamie for advice, and both of them set out to discover who's the daddy.

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Directed by Gordon AndersonWritten by Ed McCardie, Tom HigginsGuest stars Robbie Conway, Angeline Ball, Jamie Davis, Kaya Brady, Lee Abbate, Steve Cooper, David Edward-Robertson, Richard Herdman

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Episode 5

Episode 5

47m7.7 / 10

Consumed with guilt after the hit and run, Shane tries to makes amends by befriending Ruth, the widow of the man he killed.

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Directed by Andrew McDonnellWritten by Ed McCardie, Ben NewmanGuest stars Lee Abbate, Jennifer James, Lauren Rose Crace, Jennifer Hennessy, Paul Popplewell

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Episode 6

Episode 6

46m7.3 / 10

Marty makes a life-changing decision and finds the nerve to propose to Kelly. Over the moon, she accepts.

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Directed by Gordon AndersonWritten by Jack LothianGuest stars Robbie Conway, Kira Martin, Angeline Ball, Patricia Winker, William Atkinson, Emma Pilson

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Episode 7

Episode 7

46m7.0 / 10

Shane's and Jacksons business is booming. Expansion is afoot and their future looks rosy. But Shane suddenly turns charitable and begins giving the homeless their stock, infuriating Jackson and causing a rivalry between the two business partners. Meanwhile, the residents are shocked by Patty's sudden generosity towards her neigbours. But when she begins hosting a coffee morning for the elderly, they discover a scam is afoot, and the whole estate turn against her. An outcast in the community, Patty finds her problems only just beginning when she is targeted by a hate campaign. And, Billy is having trouble in the bedroom, and a devastated Mimi is convinced he no longer loves her.

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Directed by Luke WatsonWritten by Ed McCardieGuest stars Robbie Conway, Beatrice Kelley, Angeline Ball, Matt Chapman, Connor James-Ryan, John Sessions

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Episode 8

Episode 8

47m7.0 / 10

Dom receives a disturbing text from an ex-girlfriend, who appears to be in desperation, so he turns to Frank for help. Meanwhile, Lillian discovers her girls have been servicing a judge.

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Directed by Andrew McDonnellWritten by Jimmy DowdallGuest stars Robbie Conway, Angeline Ball, Stephen Chapman, Darcy Isa, Holly Kenny, Robert Pugh

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Episode 9

Episode 9

46m6.7 / 10

When a new gang hit Chatsworth, The Maguires fear for their future on the estate, and it falls on Jamie to protect his family from their new enemies. however, one of the Maguires closest friends is giving the gang inside infomation. But who? Meanwhile, Frank and Dom clash over the number of conquests they've made on the estate.

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Directed by Andrew McDonnellWritten by Ed McCardieGuest stars Robbie Conway, Angeline Ball, Jamie Davis, Stephen Aintree, Lee Bolton, Alan Faulkner, Ian Munzberger, Kevin Sutton

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Episode 10

Episode 10

48m7.3 / 10finale

It's a big day for Mimi Maguire - it's her first wedding anniversary to Billy and they're going to renew their vows. Determined to make a fresh start, Mimi sets about throwing away memories of her past life with Paddy, but she alienates a furious Ruby with her comments about her dad.

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Directed by Luke WatsonWritten by Ed McCardieGuest stars Robbie Conway, Angeline Ball, Jamie Davis, Lee Bolton, Oliver Heald, Jessica Nunez-Wood

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026

More about Shameless

Cast

David ThrelfallFrank Gallagher
Elliott TittensorCarl Gallagher
Johnny BennettLiam Gallagher
Nicky EvansShane Maguire
Ciarán GriffithsMickey Maguire
Rebecca AtkinsonKaren Maguire
Aaron McCuskerJamie Maguire
Tina MaloneMimi Maguire

Credits

Created by
Paul Abbott
Written by
Ed McCardie

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
138
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Channel 4United Kingdom

Themes

alcoholic fatherbig familycouncil estatedark comedydrugsdysfunctional familyfamilyfamily problems