Shameless - Series 1

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.

7 Episodes

Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1

When Fiona Gallagher's (Anne-Marie Duff) bag is stolen on a night out in Manchester, a handsome stranger called Steve McBride (James McAvoy)...

Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2

Frank makes an accidental trip to France, and following a row with Fiona decides to move in with Sheila.

Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3

Kev accidentally proposes to Veronica, and although he soon admits he's still legally married to Roxy, they decide to go ahead with a fake c...

Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4

The Gallaghers have a big problem on their hands when a local child goes missing from a party. Debbie steals/kidnaps a baby from the estate....

Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5

Karen and Frank's affair continues behind the backs of Shelia and Lip. Shelia is concentrating on beating her phobea of open spaces, through...

Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6

Frank brings down the power of the social services on his family in a failed attempt to extract money from Monica.

Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7

The balifs and Mr Wilson are still after Frank. And Frank seems to be more interested in spending time with his ex-wife, Monica, than dealin...