Shameless is an adaptation of Paul Abbott's British series of the same name. The series depicts the dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a neglectful substance dependent single father of six: Fiona, Phillip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam. With the premiere of the ninth season on September 9, 2018, Shameless became the longest-running original-scripted series in Showtime's history.
The series depicts the dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a neglectful single father of six. He spends his days drunk, high, or in search of money, while his children need to learn to take care of themselves.