Shameless: Season 1

What Season 1 of Shameless

Season 1 Episodes

1. 

   1x01 Pilot

   Jan 9, 2011 · 57 min · ★ 7.8

   Having 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 could be gay and decides his brother should pay a visit to the ever-accommodating Karen Jackson down the block. But the sudden arrival of her furious father Eddie ensures Ian's already-slim chances of happiness with Karen take a severe blow. Meanwhile, Steve buys Fiona a romantic gift, but for some reason she's less than impressed with it.

   Directing: Mark Mylod · Writing: John Wells, Paul Abbott · Starring: Joan Cusack, Pej Vahdat, Noel Arthur, Charin Alvarez

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   1x02 Frank the Plank

   Jan 16, 2011 · 55 min · ★ 7.2

   Drunk 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. .

   Directing: John Wells · Writing: John Wells, Paul Abbott · Starring: Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Ali Dean, Missy Doty

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   1x03 Aunt Ginger

   Jan 23, 2011 · 52 min · ★ 8.1

   Fiona 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.

   Directing: Stephen Hopkins · Writing: Nancy M. Pimental · Starring: Noel Fisher, Joan Cusack, Phil Abrams, Pej Vahdat

4. 

   1x04 Casey Casden

   Jan 30, 2011 · 45 min · ★ 7.7

   Debbie, 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 return the toddler safe and sound without attracting attention from the Chicago Police Department, who has made the kidnapping a top priority. Karen, in complete defiance of Eddie, starts to tease Frank sexually. Frank not knowing what to make of it keeps himself busy with booze, picking up Sheila'­s meds from the pharmacy and concentrating on finding the missing boy. What began as an innocent lie for Kevin to protect himself from a hot girl ultimately becomes a proposal of marriage for Veronica.

   Directing: Todd Holland · Writing: Cindy Caponera · Starring: Joan Cusack, Missy Doty, Joel Murray, Tyler Jacob Moore

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   1x05 Three Boys

   Feb 6, 2011 · 44 min · ★ 7.7

   When 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 news about his health.

   Directing: Mimi Leder · Writing: Alex Borstein · Starring: Joan Cusack, Anthony Anderson, Pej Vahdat, Marguerite Moreau

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   1x06 Killer Carl

   Feb 13, 2011 · 50 min · ★ 7.7

   Fiona 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.

   Directing: John Dahl · Writing: Mike O'Malley · Starring: Noel Fisher, Dennis Cockrum, Joan Cusack, Lily Mariye

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   1x07 Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father

   Feb 20, 2011 · 44 min · ★ 7.5

   Frank 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 stop Mickey from bullying Kash.

   Directing: David Nutter · Writing: Etan Frankel · Starring: Noel Fisher, Dennis Cockrum, Joan Cusack, Jim Hoffmaster

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   1x08 It's Time to Kill the Turtle

   Feb 27, 2011 · 47 min · ★ 7.6

   Sheila 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.

   Directing: Scott Frank · Writing: Nathan Jackson, Nancy M. Pimental · Starring: Noel Fisher, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Madison Davenport

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   1x09 But at Last Came a Knock

   Mar 6, 2011 · 50 min · ★ 7.9

   Monica comes back when Frank needs her to sign documents and decides to take Liam with her. Meanwhile, Steve and Fiona move together.

   Directing: Mark Mylod · Writing: Alex Borstein, Paul Abbott · Starring: Noel Fisher, Joan Cusack, Madison Davenport, Pej Vahdat

10. 

    1x10 Nana Gallagher Had an Affair

    Mar 13, 2011 · 48 min · ★ 7.8

    The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.

    Directing: Adam Bernstein · Writing: Paul Abbott, Cindy Caponera · Starring: Noel Fisher, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Carlease Burke

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    1x11 Daddyz Girl

    Mar 20, 2011 · 45 min · ★ 7.7

    Tony comes closer to discovering what Steve is doing, while Fiona makes a new friend. In the meantime, Lip helps Ian look for his father.

    Directing: Sanaa Hamri · Writing: Nancy M. Pimental · Starring: Amy Smart, Kristoffer Ryan Winters, Joel Murray, Louise Fletcher

12. 

    1x12 Father Frank, Full of Grace Season Finale

    Mar 27, 2011 · 50 min · ★ 8.3

    Steve 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.

    Directing: Mark Mylod · Writing: John Wells · Starring: Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Amy Smart, Madison Davenport

Season 1 Cast

Emmy RossumFiona Gallagher12 episodes

William H. MacyFrank Gallagher12 episodes

Justin ChatwinSteve Wilton/Jimmy Lishman12 episodes

Jeremy Allen WhiteLip Gallagher12 episodes

Ethan CutkoskyCarl Gallagher12 episodes

Shanola HamptonVeronica Fisher12 episodes

Steve HoweyKevin Ball12 episodes

Emma KenneyDebbie Gallagher12 episodes

Cameron MonaghanIan Gallagher12 episodes

Laura Slade WigginsKaren Jackson12 episodes

Lily MariyeMalaya12 episodes

Joan CusackSheila Jackson11 episodes

Joel MurrayEddie Jackson9 episodes

Tyler Jacob MooreTony Markovich8 episodes

Pej VahdatKash7 episodes

Noel FisherMickey Milkovich6 episodes

Jane LevyMandy Milkovich5 episodes

Michael Patrick McGillTommy4 episodes

Missy DotyJess4 episodes

Marguerite MoreauLinda4 episodes

Madison DavenportEthel3 episodes

Dennis CockrumTerry Milkovich2 episodes

Amy SmartJasmine Hollander2 episodes

Robert KnepperRod2 episodes

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