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Shameless

Shameless

Living crappily ever after.

20118.211 Seasons134 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Iain B. MacDonald
NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Frank Gallagher

Jeremy Allen White

Jeremy Allen White

Lip Gallagher

Ethan Cutkosky

Ethan Cutkosky

Carl Gallagher

Shanola Hampton

Shanola Hampton

Veronica Fisher

Steve Howey

Steve Howey

Kevin Ball

Emma Kenney

Emma Kenney

Debbie Gallagher

Christian Isaiah

Christian Isaiah

Liam Gallagher

Cameron Monaghan

Cameron Monaghan

Ian Gallagher

Noel Fisher

Noel Fisher

Mickey Milkovich

Kate Miner

Kate Miner

Tami Tamietti

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshipchicago, illinoissingle parentself-destructionbig familyremakedysfunctional familydrugssingle fatheralcoholic father

About Shameless

Shameless is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of sibling relationship, chicago, illinois, single parent, self-destruction, big family, remake. Created by Iain B. MacDonald, it stars William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky. 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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