TV series
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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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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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
Frank is forced to take a job as a window cleaner when his father arrives. But is the window cleaning round really the best form of employment for Frank? Meanwhile Karen eyes up Kev down the pub.
Directed by David EvansWritten by Paul AbbottGuest stars Alice Barry, Lindsey Dawson, Anthony Flanagan, Warren Donnelly, John Woodvine, Steven Hillman, Miriam Ali, Ted Holden
Episode 2
Frank takes a call while partying at Kev and Veronica's, but only much later does he pass on the message that social services are coming to discuss fostering. After a mad clean up, the social worker arrives with a child in tow. Next morning, the boy collapses at breakfast. After an anxious rush to hospital, it is found that he is suffering from nothing more life-threatening than the digestion of last night's leftover hash cake.
Directed by Peter LydonWritten by Daniel BrocklehurstGuest stars Anthony Flanagan, Oliver Hudson, Joseph Gilgun, Karen Henthorn
Episode 3
A gardening competition is launched, by the council, to find the best garden and reward the winners with a years free rent! Naturally the shabby gardens of the Chattersworth estate suddenly turn into gardens fit for the queen. Carol doesn't wish to loose the winning prize and turns the Gallagher's garden from old wreck to sparkling garden. Veronica wants to do up their garden but Kev isn't too keen, that is until he meets with Tommy who works for the council. Together they steal a Diana Memorial Garden (!) and move it into their back yard. Carol see's it as a declaration of war between mother and daughter and when the garden is trashed things turn even nastier between the warring family. It's later revealed that a group of yobs were responsible for trashing the garden, and others, but this does little to end the argument. Meanwhile Shelia leaves to visit her sick mother in a hospice and leaves Frank with baby Nigel and Delia.
Directed by Peter LydonWritten by Daniel BrocklehurstGuest stars Lindsey Dawson, Ian Reddington, Seamus O'Neill, Mary Wray, Tony Nyland, Stuart Kelsall
Episode 4
Plans are afoot for Steve and Fiona's upcoming wedding. They pay a visit to the local vicar who eventually agrees to let them marry in the church but only after Steve agrees to pay a lot of money. Then disaster strikes when his car is stolen outside the church. Steve begins to panic and calls Tony. However, unknown to Steve Tony has actually stolen it for a joke but decides to look inside the car and finds a lot of money and drugs. Veronica becomes convinces her mother is going crazy when she continues to talk to her dog. Marty packs her off on a mystery cruise and then takes the dog to have an operation to loose its voice! Steve persaudes Tony to hand over the car. Steve drops the car off with some drug dealers but Tony and Stan turn up. Things turn nasty when a gun is pulled and then fired. One of the drug dealers is killed and the other one escapes but is quickly captured. A warrant is issued for Steve's arrest and he has to flee the estate.
Directed by Dearbhla WalshWritten by Paul AbbottGuest stars Alice Barry, Samantha Siddall, Kelli Hollis, Lindsey Dawson, Anthony Flanagan, Warren Donnelly, Brendan Coyle, Adam Zane
Episode 5
Sheila asks Lip to water the plants for a neighbour who's away on holiday, but the house is burgled and Lip is arrested by a bent copper, stitched up and charged. Frank goes to the police station and makes matters a lot worse.
Directed by Dearbhla WalshWritten by Phil NoddingGuest stars Alice Barry, Samantha Siddall, Lindsey Dawson, Anthony Flanagan, Warren Donnelly, Brana Bajic, Maureen Lunt, Maisie-Jo Stahl
Episode 6
Lip is sleeping with Mandy while she pretends to be Ian's girlfriend to hide the fact that he's gay. However, after Mandy falls pregnant with Lip's baby everyone thinks Ian's the dad and the Maguires welcome him to the family - with the threat of castration if he doesn't marry her. Fiona gets mugged on her way home from a drunken night out.
Directed by Dearbhla WalshWritten by Daniel BrocklehurstGuest stars Tina Malone, Samantha Siddall, Sean Gilder, Kelli Hollis, Lindsey Dawson, Brana Bajic, Chris Coghill, Daniel Scadden
Episode 7
Ladies Night at the Jockey proves to be more trouble than its worth. For one thing its full of blokes which only serves to anger Jez. Fiona eyes up footballer Ryan but when she wakes up the next morning it isn't Ryan who is lying next to her. Instead its the less-than-desirable Joey Dawson. Fiona decides to take contraception but before she can actually take them Liam swallows them and then Marty traps Joey's arm in a door. At the hospital they discover that Joey's arm is broken but Liam is fine and there will be no ill effects. A follow up visit from social services isn't as simple for the Gallagher family. The inspector is Katrina a woman who went to school with Fiona and who's life was apparently hell because of Fiona dubbing her "Sperm Whale". But the family pass the visit but Katrina reveals she's engaded-to Joey Dawson. At the Jockey Joey confesses he loves Fiona while Ryan lets slip to Katrina that Fiona and Joey were all over each other the night before.
Directed by David EvansWritten by Amanda CoeGuest stars Kelli Hollis, Lindsey Dawson, Brana Bajic, Tara Moran, Ryan Pope, Daryl Fishwick, John Westley, Amanda Fairclough
Episode 8
After walking out of her job at the nursery, Fiona confesses to Veronica that she is pregnant by Craig and hasn't told him. Frank falls foul of two shifty accident claims salesmen after being hit in the mouth by Kash's shop door. Kash and Yvonne cannot afford to pay out and are forced to close the shop.
Directed by David EvansWritten by John GriffinGuest stars Alice Barry, Gillian Kearney, Kelli Hollis, Lindsey Dawson, Neil Bell, Chris Coghill, James Quinn, Iain McKee
Episode 9
Debbie's on a mission to help Marty who has an impending court appearance for a breach of the peace. Fiona is suffering from morning sickness, so Craig is planning a surprise trip to Wales to relax. Craig's wife, Sue, is jealous of his new relationship and seeks a showdown at the Gallaghers' house.
Directed by Dearbhla WalshWritten by Daniel BrocklehurstGuest stars Gillian Kearney, Kelli Hollis, Sally Carman, Chris Coghill, Daniel Scadden, Rodney Litchfield, Max Beesley Snr
Episode 10
The local elections are underway and Kash is running to be Chatsworth's councillor against dirty-dealing Bernie Creme. However, it turns out that Bernie is just a racist who exposes himself to the entire pub and loses all his supporters. Lillian's husband is involved in a tragic accident which, at first, appears to be caused by Tony and Stan's Police van. But it later turns out that moments before he was hit by the van he was shot in the head. And it seems he was a junkie, according to the Police. Lillian is dashed off down the Police station to be interviewed about her late husband while Carol realises who shot him-Carl! Tony and Stan quickly figure out it was Carl as well due to CCTV footage. The family (bar Fiona who doesn't know) rallies behind Carl and just about manage to get him off the hook. Frank meanwhile decides to take the deadman's indentiy to get his benifits and then tries to kill his pet dog through various methods.
Directed by Dearbhla WalshWritten by Paul AbbottGuest stars Alice Barry, Gillian Kearney, Kelli Hollis, Lindsey Dawson, Anthony Flanagan, Warren Donnelly, Jordan Murphy, Liam Boyle
Episode information updated Sep 11, 2026
David ThrelfallFrank Gallagher
Elliott TittensorCarl Gallagher
Johnny BennettLiam Gallagher
Nicky EvansShane Maguire
Ciarán GriffithsMickey Maguire
Rebecca AtkinsonKaren Maguire
Aaron McCuskerJamie Maguire
Tina MaloneMimi Maguire
Channel 4United Kingdom
