Shameless

Name: Shameless
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2011-01-09
Rating: 8.2
Cast: William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howey

2011·Series·TV-MA·★ 8.2(3,354)

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“Living crappily ever after.”

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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About Shameless

Shameless is a 2011 English-language drama and comedy series created by Paul Abbott and John Wells. The cast is led by William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky. It spans 11 seasons and 134 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 3400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Shameless was produced by John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and Showtime Networks and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 9, 2011, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: Paul Abbott, John Wells
First aired: January 9, 2011
Last aired: April 11, 2021
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Ended
Seasons: 11 (134 episodes)
Network: Showtime
Country: United States of America
Production: John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Showtime Networks

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Shameless cast & crew

Shameless was created by Paul Abbott and John Wells.

The cast features William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher, Jeremy Allen White as Lip Gallagher, Ethan Cutkosky as Carl Gallagher, Shanola Hampton as Veronica Fisher, Steve Howey as Kevin Ball, and Emma Kenney as Debbie Gallagher.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Iain B. MacDonald and Andrew Stearn.

Is Shameless worth watching?

Shameless holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 3,354 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.

With 11 seasons and 134 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy drama and comedy, Shameless is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Shameless

In United States, you can stream Shameless on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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