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Shameless(2011)
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Shameless
A reckless single dad and his six scrappy children battle poverty, addiction, and each other on Chicago’s South Side as they scramble to keep their dysfunctional family afloat.
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Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 112 episodes · premiered Jan 9, 2011
Season 212 episodes · premiered Jan 8, 2012
Season 312 episodes · premiered Jan 13, 2013
Season 412 episodes · premiered Jan 12, 2014
Season 512 episodes · premiered Jan 11, 2015
Season 612 episodes · premiered Jan 10, 2016
Season 712 episodes · premiered Oct 2, 2016
Season 812 episodes · premiered Nov 5, 2017
Season 914 episodes · premiered Sep 9, 2018
Season 1012 episodes · premiered Nov 10, 2019
Season 1112 episodes · premiered Dec 6, 2020
- 11.01This Is Chicago!Dec 6, 2020Rate
The Gallagher family faces the difficulties of life during the pandemic, with Frank growing increasingly worried about the gentrification of their South Side neighborhood. Kev and V struggle to adjust as bar closures impact their income, while Lip and Tami work on settling into their new home, and Carl approaches the completion of his police academy training.
- 11.02Go Home, Gentrifier!Dec 13, 2020Rate
Frank supports Kev and V in their cannabis business as Debbie plans a princess-themed birthday party for Franny, and Mickey starts working a legitimate job. At the same time, Lip encounters problems with his new neighbors, and Carl has an unexpected first day as a police officer.
- 11.03Frances Francis Franny FrankDec 20, 2020Rate
Debbie grows worried when she loses track of Franny, who spends the day with Frank on a series of weed-related adventures. At the same time, Ian and Mickey explore the dynamics of their relationship, Carl starts working with a new training officer, and Lip and Tami help Brad and Cami prepare for the arrival of their baby.
- 11.04NIMBYJan 10, 2021Rate
The Milkovich family moves in next door and cause trouble, prompting Frank, Kev, and Liam to plot against them. Meanwhile, Mickey takes on a security job for Kev and V, enlisting Ian's help, and Gemma and Franny participate in the Little Miss South Side beauty pageant.
- 11.05SlaughterJan 31, 2021Rate
Ian and Mickey decide to take action themselves when they begin to question the legitimacy of their security job. At the same time, Frank and Kev make one last attempt to target the Milkovich family, while V's community outreach efforts uncover a concerning demographic change in the Southside.
- 11.06Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good... Eh, Screw ItFeb 14, 2021Rate
The Milkovich family encounters an unexpected challenge, leading Ian and Mickey to step in and offer their support. At the same time, Frank goes through a series of unforeseen events, Liam wrestles with guilt over a bad decision, Debbie deals with problems in her relationship with Sandy, and Carl enjoys taking it easy on his day off.
- 11.07Two at a Biker Bar, One in the LakeMar 7, 2021Rate
The Gallagher family is divided over what to do with their childhood home, prompting Frank to return despite being stranded. Ian and Mickey set out to find friends from Ian's past, while Carl deals with the aftermath of a night with Tish, and Debbie encounters another visitor connected to Sandy's history.
- 11.08CancelledMar 14, 2021Rate
Frank and Liam take part in a contest to rename Dennis Hastert Middle School, while Debbie spends a day without any responsibilities as Ian and Mickey manage all of Terry's duties. Veronica deals with the emotional challenges of her mother's move, leading Kevin to try to cheer her up and plan a special surprise.
- 11.09SurvivorsMar 21, 2021Rate
Frank organizes a final heist with his longtime crew, but Debbie resists the change and betrays Lip. At the same time, Lip and Brad uncover that the new owners of BornFree have ties to the mob, while Mickey and Ian reveal a startling secret about Terry's past as Liam searches for a new place to live.
- 11.10DNRMar 28, 2021Rate
Lip manages several responsibilities, including supervising Frank, and turns to Liam for assistance. The two work together to undermine Liam's classmate in an effort to improve Liam's chances of being accepted into a STEM school. At the same time, Carl becomes increasingly frustrated with the police department and reaches a breaking point with his dissatisfaction.
- 11.11The Fickle Lady Is Calling It QuitsApr 4, 2021Rate
Kev and V make a significant announcement, while Lip considers selling the family house, which leads Debbie to reflect on her past relationships and possible future. Ian and Mickey face challenges adjusting to their new life in the West Side, and Carl is tested in his commitment to the police force after being placed in a low-profile unit. At the same time, Liam assists Frank in rediscovering his sense of self.
- 11.12Father Frank, Full of GraceApr 11, 2021Rate
Ian and Mickey start furnishing their new home, while Kev and V focus on selling the Alibi bar. Lip begins a new job, Carl finds a renewed sense of purpose in his role as a police officer, Debbie enters into a dangerous relationship, and Frank comes to terms with his own mortality.
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- Won2015Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series — Joan Cusack
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high confidencesource-verifiedFull 11-season, 134-episode run covered. All known errors from the prior run are corrected and independently re-confirmed via Wikipedia season articles fetched this session. Two additional errors were found and corrected beyond the known-error list: (1) Mickey's border crossing is in S7E11 not S7E12; (2) Debbie's toe amputation is in S8E11 not S8E12. Episode list verified via the provided JSON (matches the Wikipedia episode guide). Fiona (Emmy Rossum) departs in S9E14 and does not return in Season 11. All ★★★ and ★★ events have been confirmed via at least one fetched Wikipedia season article this session; the few [~] tags indicate season placement is confirmed but the precise episode number within a season was not independently verified by a fetched episode-level article (marked accordingly). The Season 9 split (7 fall 2018 + 7 winter/spring 2019 episodes) accounts for the 14-episode count.
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Characters
Fiona Gallagher · Emmy Rossum · debut [S1E1]
De facto matriarch of the Gallagher family from age 21, Fiona holds the household together across nine seasons before a personal collapse and departure. She cycles through relationships, financial schemes, and responsibility overload, ultimately escaping Chicago.
Philip 'Lip' Gallagher · Jeremy Allen White · debut [S1E1]
The family's intellectual, Lip earns a college scholarship but descends into alcoholism, loses his spot, and slowly rebuilds through AA and work, eventually facing the question of whether to keep or sell the family home.
Ian Gallagher · Cameron Monaghan · debut [S1E1]
Closeted early on, Ian comes out and builds a complex, passionate relationship with Mickey Milkovich across years of separation, imprisonment, and reunion. His inherited bipolar disorder drives major arcs including a manic Army period and a viral 'Gay Jesus' movement.
Debbie Gallagher · Emma Kenney · debut [S1E1]
A nurturing child who grows into a stubborn, frequently reckless young adult. Debbie becomes a teenage mother by choice, trains as a welder, and eventually takes over as de facto household manager in Fiona's absence.
Carl Gallagher · Ethan Cutkosky · debut [S1E1]
A violent, dangerous child who gravitates toward street crime before witnessing genuine consequences. Military school reshapes him, and he pursues a career in law enforcement, becoming a Chicago police officer by the final season.
Frank Gallagher · William H. Macy · debut [S1E1]
A charismatic, manipulative alcoholic and drug user who abandons his children whenever his own interests demand it, yet generates a warped sort of love among his family. He deteriorates through liver failure, dementia, and COVID-19 before dying in the finale.
Mickey Milkovich · Noel Fisher · debut [S1E7]
A violent, closeted South Side criminal whose genuine love for Ian gradually overrides his fear of his abusive father and his own homophobia. He goes from denying the relationship entirely to eventually marrying Ian in the series' emotional climax.
Liam Gallagher · Christian Isaiah (later seasons) · debut [S1E1]
The youngest Gallagher, born Black to two white parents (a paternity test in S1 confirms Frank is his biological father despite the appearance surprise). Liam becomes a surprisingly grounded presence by the final seasons, even as he is caught up in adult crises.
Kevin Ball · Steve Howey · debut [S1E1]
The Gallaghers' neighbor and owner of the Alibi bar, Kevin is a warmhearted, sometimes dim sidekick to Veronica who provides comic relief and genuine family support across all eleven seasons.
Veronica Fisher · Shanola Hampton · debut [S1E1]
Fiona's best friend and Kevin's partner, Veronica provides practical and emotional support throughout. She navigates infertility using an unconventional surrogate arrangement and becomes a mother herself.
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