Episode guide
Shameless: Series 1
7 episodes · first aired Jan 13, 2004
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.
- 1 Episode 1 Jan 13, 2004 When Fiona Gallagher's (Anne-Marie Duff) bag is stolen on a night out in Manchester, a handsome stranger called Steve McBride (James McAvoy) comes to her rescue. He accompanies her to her…
- 2 Episode 2 Jan 20, 2004 · 49m Frank makes an accidental trip to France, and following a row with Fiona decides to move in with Sheila.
- 3 Episode 3 Jan 27, 2004 · 48m 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 ceremony anyway in order to claim a small…
- 4 Episode 4 Feb 3, 2004 · 47m 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. However, the local residents immediatly think…
- 5 Episode 5 Feb 10, 2004 · 46m Karen and Frank's affair continues behind the backs of Shelia and Lip. Shelia is concentrating on beating her phobea of open spaces, through a nurse that comes and visits her. Shelia goes…
- 6 Episode 6 Feb 17, 2004 · 49m Frank brings down the power of the social services on his family in a failed attempt to extract money from Monica.
- 7 Episode 7 Feb 24, 2004 · 47m 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 dealing with his spiraling debts. However, much to…