Episode guide
Shameless: Season 1
12 episodes · premiered Jan 9, 2011
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.
- Episode 1: Pilot Jan 9, 2011 · 57m · TMDB 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…
- Episode 2: Frank the Plank Jan 16, 2011 · 55m · TMDB 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…
- Episode 3: Aunt Ginger Jan 23, 2011 · 52m · TMDB 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…
- Episode 4: Casey Casden Jan 30, 2011 · 45m · TMDB 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…
- Episode 5: Three Boys Feb 6, 2011 · 44m · TMDB 7.6 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.
- Episode 6: Killer Carl Feb 13, 2011 · 50m · TMDB 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…
- Episode 7: Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father Feb 20, 2011 · 44m · TMDB 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.
- Episode 8: It's Time to Kill the Turtle Feb 27, 2011 · 47m · TMDB 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…
- Episode 9: But at Last Came a Knock Mar 6, 2011 · 50m · TMDB 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.
- Episode 10: Nana Gallagher Had an Affair Mar 13, 2011 · 48m · TMDB 7.8 The children's paternity is put into question and Frank needs Carl's help.
- Episode 11: Daddyz Girl Mar 20, 2011 · 45m · TMDB 7.6 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.
- Episode 12: Father Frank, Full of Grace Mar 27, 2011 · 50m · TMDB 8.2 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…