Shameless (2011)

★ 8.2 11 Seasons 3,526 votes IMDb
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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'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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Cast

William H. Macy
William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher Age 76 · Miami, Florida, USA William H. Macy (born March 13, 1950) is an American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo.
Jeremy Allen White
Jeremy Allen White as Lip Gallagher Age 35 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA Jeremy Allen White (born February 17, 1991) is an American actor. Raised in New York City, White began his career with minor roles before his breakthrough role as Phillip "Lip" Gallagher in the comedy...
Ethan Cutkosky
Ethan Cutkosky as Carl Gallagher Age 27 · St. Charles, Illinois, USA Ethan Francis Cutkosky (born August 19, 1999) is an American actor and musician. He began his career as a child actor, making his film debut with an uncredited supporting role in Fred Claus (2007) bef...
Shanola Hampton
Shanola Hampton as Veronica Fisher Age 49 · Charleston, South Carolina, USA Shanola Hampton (born May 27, 1977) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Veronica Fisher on Showtime dramedy Shameless, Gabi Mosely in the NBC drama series Found, and as the face...
Steve Howey
Steve Howey as Kevin Ball Age 49 · San Antonio, Texas, USA Steven Michael Robert Howey (born July 12, 1977) is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles as Van Montgomery on The WB/CW television series Reba, and Kevin "Kev" Ball on the...
Emma Kenney
Emma Kenney as Debbie Gallagher Age 27 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA Emma Rose Kenney (born September 14, 1999) is an American actress. She has portrayed Debbie Gallagher on Shameless from 2011 to 2021, and Harris Conner-Healy in the tenth season of the family sitcom R...

Audience Reviews

GHeart 10/10 Aug 02, 2018
An alcoholic man lives in a perpetual stupor while his six children cope as best they can.
Creators: John Wells, Paul Abbott
Stars: Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky and others.

My personal opinion:
I liked this show so much. I liked that all the truth and the situations that can be met in the real life were shown as realistic as possible.
Even if there were a lot of negative reviews on the internet, I truly think that this show is a very good one.
It has 8 seasons, the ninth will be ready in September.
But even if there are 8 seasons, I wasn't bored at all.
Recommend it )
snorkyd 10/10 Sep 24, 2026
**A Gritty and** **Brilliant Masterpiece of Raw Emotion, eleven wild completely unforgettable seasons of pure chaos**.

Shameless (US) is hands-down one of the most uniquely captivating shows in television history. It masterfully walks a razor-thin line between hilarious dark comedy and raw, heartbreaking drama. The series handles heavy topics like poverty, addiction, and systemic struggles with zero filters, delivering a portrait of life on the South Side of Chicago that feels both wildly entertaining and devastatingly real. At its core, the unbreakable, chaotic bond of the Gallagher family is what keeps you entirely hooked.

The cast is phenomenal across the board, but Emmy Rossum’s Fiona was truly the heart and soul of the early seasons. Watching her sacrifice everything to keep her siblings afloat gave the show its deepest emotional stakes. While the series is a masterpiece overall, it definitely lost a bit of its magic after Fiona left. As the final seasons played out, I kept holding out hope that she would make a surprise comeback to give the family—and the fans—that ultimate sense of closure.

Thankfully, the rest of the ensemble is spectacular. Frank, Lip, Ian and Mickey, and Kev and V are the absolute lifeblood of this series; in my opinion, without these characters, there would simply be no Shameless. William H. Macy’s performance as the frustratingly brilliant Frank Gallagher remains legendary, while watching Lip battle his demons, experiencing the beautiful, chaotic journey of "Gallavich" (Ian and Mickey), and laughing along with the hilarious stability of Kev and V is what holds the entire show together. This core crew ensures that the 11-season journey remains incredibly rewarding, deeply human, and completely unforgettable. 4.5/5 stars.



 

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