Shameless (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 2011, Shameless is a comedy and drama series. “The Gallaghers. Absolutely, Wildly, Unapologetically... Shameless” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shameless stars William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher, Jeremy Allen White as Lip Gallagher, Cameron Monaghan as Ian Gallagher and Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Shameless sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shameless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shameless tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shameless (2011)?
- In US, Shameless is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shameless worth watching?
- Shameless holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shameless?
- Shameless stars William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Cameron Monaghan, Emmy Rossum and Noel Fisher.
- When was Shameless released?
- Shameless was released in 2011.