Shameless

Series 1

7 episodes 12 seasons

The ceremonial burning of a stolen car marks the end of summer on the Chatsworth Estate in Manchester. Meet the local family — the Gallaghers. There's dad Frank and his six kids, Lip, Ian, Carl, Debbie, Liam and Fiona. Into their world steps Steve. Cool, well mannered, well dressed and romantic, he makes a beeline for big sister Fiona. Steve's soon getting his feet under the table but why he wants them there, no one quite knows.

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Shameless Season 1 released on January 13, 2004.

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S01E01 Aired January 13, 2004

Meet the Gallaghers

Having her handbag stolen proves to be a blessing in disguise for Fiona when handsome stranger Steve comes to her rescue. Lip discovers Ian is gay and decides he should pay a visit to Karen Jackson.

S01E02 Aired January 20, 2004

We're Going to the Moon

Frank is nowhere to be seen, which is a bit odd as it's giro day. The family panic when a body is found in the canal, but Frank turns up in Calais, with no passport and no clue how he got there.

S01E03 Aired January 27, 2004

We're Getting Married

Friday night at The Jockey and barman Kev is dealing with the usual pissed-up women on the prowl. When one gets heavy, he tells her he's getting married. But he hasn't told his girlfriend Veronica...

S01E04 Aired February 03, 2004

Abduction

When a small child goes missing from a children's party on the Chatsworth estate, Frank turns the crowd into a lynch mob.

S01E05 Aired February 10, 2004

Affairs

Frank and Karen hit the road for their driving lesson, but Karen adds some extra-curricular manoeuvres to the timetable. Meanwhile, Ian and Kash are caught in the act by Kash's wife Yvonne.

S01E06 Aired February 17, 2004

Monica Comes Home (1)

Frank stuns the family by turning up in the morning to get his post when it's not even Giro day. It soon transpires that he's hatching a plan to get his hands on maintenance from his ex-wife.

S01E07 Aired February 24, 2004

Dead (2)

Frank is only worrying about himself as usual, and things are not looking good. The housing office is on to him, his debts are piling up and the bailiffs are still on the doorstep.