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.
| Name | Shameless Season 1 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | January 9th, 2011 |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy |
| Network | Showtime |
| Production Companies | Bonanza Productions, John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Showtime Networks |
| Number of Episodes | 12 Episodes |
| Plot Keywords | sibling relationship, single parent, self-destruction, big family, dysfunctional family, remake, drugs, single father, alcoholic father |
Episodes List
Shameless Season 1 Episode 1 : Pilot
January 9th, 2011Having her handbag stolen proves to be a blessing for Fiona when a handsome stranger named Steve comes to her rescue. Lip is shocked to discover Ian c...
Shameless Season 1 Episode 2 : Frank the Plank
January 16th, 2011Drunk 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 fo...
Shameless Season 1 Episode 3 : Aunt Ginger
January 23rd, 2011Fiona 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 targe...
Shameless Season 1 Episode 4 : Casey Casden
January 30th, 2011Debbie, sad and lonely after Aunt Ginger leaves, steals a little boy from a birthday party. In classic Gallagher style, the family hatches a plan to r...
Shameless Season 1 Episode 5 : Three Boys
February 6th, 2011When the Gallagher's find out Veronica comes from a wealthy family, they try to scheme a fake wedding for the dowry. Meanwhile, Frank gets some bad ne...
Shameless Season 1 Episode 6 : Killer Carl
February 13th, 2011Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent after receiving a letter from Carl's teacher; Lip gets busted taki...
Shameless Season 1 Episode 7 : Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
February 20th, 2011Frank gets into trouble with two goons he owes money. Fiona asks Sheila to take care of Liam while she spends a night with Steve, and Ian tries to sto...
Shameless Season 1 Episode 8 : It's Time to Kill the Turtle
February 27th, 2011Sheila 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 li...
Shameless Season 1 Episode 9 : But At Last Came a Knock
March 6th, 2011Monica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her. Meanwhile, Steve and Fiona move together....
Shameless Season 1 Episode 10 : Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
March 13th, 2011The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help....
Shameless Season 1 Episode 11 : Daddyz Girl
March 20th, 2011Tony comes closer to discovering what Steve is doing, while Fiona makes a new friend. In the meantime, Lip helps Ian look for his father....
Shameless Season 1 Episode 12 : Father Frank, Full of Grace
March 27th, 2011Steve 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 Fra...