Shameless (US)

Season 1

TV-14

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Frank goes missing and turns up in Toronto, tries without success to embrace sobriety, and bends the law to protect his disability checks. Fiona falls for Steve, a handsome player with a nice car, a fat wallet, and a big secret. Ian embraces his sexuality, much to the chagrin of his brainy brother Lip. Debbie goes too far at a child's birthday party. Monica shows up with an announcement about baby Liam.

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12 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotIn the series premiere, drunken father Frank is no use to his dysfunctional family; Fiona meets a handsome stranger when her purse is stolen; Lip is shocked to discover his brother Ian is gay and tries to hook him up with a willing neighbor.
Frank the Plank
E2
Frank the PlankDrunk as a skunk, Frank has a run-in with Karen's father and returns home to take it out on Ian. The next day is Friday, and Frank is nowhere to be found, which is a bit odd since he never misses disability check day. The family starts a manhunt. .
Aunt Ginger
E3
Aunt GingerFiona turns her attentions to Tony, a cop who has had a crush on her since childhood, but Steve isn't willing to give up without a fight; Ian is targeted by the brothers of a girl he spurned; the whole family searches for elderly Aunt Ginger, who owns their house.
Casey Casden
E4
Casey CasdenA sad and lonely Debbie steals a little boy from a birthday party, forcing the family to scheme a way to return him without drawing the attention of the Chicago PD; a web of lies ends in a marriage proposal from Kevin, who is already married.
Three Boys
E5
Three BoysThe family fakes a wedding when they learn Kevin's new fiancee comes with a substantial dowry; Frank deals with bad medical news by spiraling out of control; Steve looks for a new car, with Fiona along for the ride.
Killer Carl
E6
Killer CarlFiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent after receiving a letter from Carl's teacher; Lip gets busted taking the SAT for fellow students in exchange for cash; Kash and Ian are ashamed at their failure to stop a string of robberies at the Kash and Grab; Frank's poor business acumen continues to have negative consequences.
Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
E7
Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted FatherFrank takes a big risk when two goons demand the six grand he owes them; Fiona agrees to a night away with Steve, leaving Liam in agoraphobic Sheila's care; Ian is fed up with Mickey's bullying of Kash and goes to do something about it, leading to a violent scene.
It's Time to Kill the Turtle
E8
It's Time to Kill the TurtleSheila fears to lose Frank when he gives up drinking. While Lip suspects their dad hasn't changed, Debbie and Carl enjoy having Frank back in their life. Meanwhile, Fiona tries to find a better paid job.
But at Last Came a Knock
E9
But at Last Came a KnockMonica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her. Meanwhile, Steve and Fiona move together.
Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
E10
Nana Gallagher Had an AffairMonica's return wreaks havoc on the Gallagher clan, leaving the children determined to find out if Frank is their real father; disgusted with Monica, Fiona moves in with Steve next door. Karen accepts Eddie's invitation to a purity ball; Frank hits a new low when he uses Carl to stop a disability worker from tampering with his free money from the state.
Daddyz Girl
E11
Daddyz GirlFiona meets a new friend at Debbie's mothers group; Tony unravels the truth about Steve's car-stealing business; Frank loses his worker's compensation and tasks his kids with finding him a new and promisingly dangerous job.
Father Frank, Full of Grace
E12
Father Frank, Full of GraceSteve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him now that his true livelihood as been discovered; Frank and Karen's secret is revealed, forcing Frank to go into hiding; Fiona tries to figure out how to get Lip and Ian out of jail after their arrest for car theft.