Shameless is an American comedy-drama TV series that aired on Showtime from January 9, 2011, to April 11, 2021). It is an adaptation of Paul Abbotts British series of the same name and features an ensemble cast led by William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum. The show is set on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois). The main character, Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy), is a single father of six who spends much of his free time drinking at bars. The Gallagher children, led by oldest daughter Fiona (Emmy Rossum), who takes on much of the child-rearing responsibility due to her mothers absence, manage to raise themselves in spite of Franks lack of parenting and unusual parenting style when he does choose to act like a father. The show deals with mature themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, sex, and violence. It has received generally favorable reviews, with a score of 70% on Rotten Tomatoes for the first season and above 90% for seasons 2-8).