List of Shameless (American TV series) characters

A variety of fictional characters appear in the American comedy-drama television series Shameless, created by Paul Abbott. First broadcast on Showtime on January 9, 2011, it is based on the British series of the same name, and features many of its characters.

Shameless is set in Chicago's South Side[1] and tells the story of an alcoholic father, Frank Gallagher, and his seven children who take care of each other and create better lives despite Frank's poor influence. Abbott grew up in a family in the United Kingdom much like that portrayed in the UK series.[2]

  1. ^ Douglas S. "Hit Showtime series 'Shameless' filmed right in our backyard." Archived February 13, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Depauliaonline.com February 3, 2012. Accessed October 26, 2015.
  2. ^ Jeffries S. "Why I write." The Guardian.com February 7, 2005. Accessed November 9, 2015