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Season 8 – Shameless

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The lives of the dysfunctional Gallagher family.
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Shameless — Season 8

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Rushdi I @Rushinz888 Feb 11 Absolutely obsessed with Shameless UK 🇬🇧🔥 What an iconic series — raw, hilarious, chaotic, and somehow deeply heartfelt all at once. The Gallagher family are absolute legends, and the show captures working-class Britain with such honesty, grit, and humour. 😂🍻 Every episode is unpredictable, outrageous, and packed with unforgettable moments that make you laugh, cringe, and care all at the same time. Frank Gallagher is one of the most unhinged characters ever put on TV 🤯, yet the show balances madness with real emotion and social commentary in such a powerful way. It’s bold, fearless, and unapologetically British 🇬🇧❤️ — pure Manchester energy, pure chaos, pure brilliance. If you want a series that’s hilarious, real, and wildly entertaining from start to finish, Shameless UK is elite TV 👑📺 Absolute 10/10 — forever a classic 🙌🏾🔥 See more Read all reviews
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David Threlfall

Frank Gallagher

Gerard Kearns

Ian Gallagher

Elliott Tittensor

Carl Gallagher

Rebecca Atkinson

Karen Maguire

Johnny Bennett

Liam Gallagher

Alice Barry

Lillian Tyler

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 2011 The Night Before Karen returns but Jamie is unsure of her motives; Chesney's cousin Sita causes quite a stir especially with Carl Gallagher. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 11, 2011 Missing Frank is still missing; Libby is distraught that Monica is demanding custody of Stella and Liam; Mimi realizes her mistake in promoting Shane to head the family business; a feud between Patty and the Powells spins out of control. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 12, 2011 Where's Frank? Libby is shocked back to reality when grim footage appears of Frank on his stag night; the Maguires become involved with school security; Mimi is convinced that Avril is a lesbian. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 13, 2011 Back Home Frank finally faces his deepest self and the sobering truth of his feelings for Libby; Sita's tutor makes her an offer after she fails her exams; Aidan arrives at Chatsworth. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 14, 2011 Wedding of Disaster Frank plans his escape from the psychiatric hospital; Libby hears the news that Frank's divorce is about to be nullified and they could lose the family home. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 18, 2011 Gangster Gallagher Jamie offers Carl a job with the Maguires; Kelly is furious when she discovers Shane has been filtering money from their joint account to the family business. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 25, 2011 Kidnap and Ransom A police investigation begins into Kelly and Shane's fantasy-kidnap business; Sita learns that Chesney's new Muslim driving school venture is a ruse. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 1, 2011 Together in Heaven Struggling to work for the family and care for baby Cilla, Mickey comes up with a new way of making money using a fake website; Patty falls in love with a suicidal Trevor. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 8, 2011 Maguire Meltdown Bonnie, the new girl at the brothel proves a hit when her innovative ideas to improve the business are a success; Mimi is suffering from insomnia; Cilla ends up in the hospital. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 15, 2011 Sickness and Health To satisfy his paternal urges, Mickey adopts a cat; it turns out that the cat is HIV positive so Mickey turns to Lulu for advice. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 22, 2011 Takeover When she discovers that Lillian has formally adopted Bonnie and handed her over the business, Kelly becomes outraged; Libby hires a nurse. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 1, 2011 Sibling Rivalry Jackson gets involved with a local political party; Mimi's brother turns up and announces he is soon to become her sister. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 8, 2011 Beginnings and Ends Shane steals Tilly's wheelchair; Libby rediscovers her passion for literature; Patty tells Frank to woo Libby back. Details Episode 14 Aired Aug 30, 2011 The Not-So Deceased Paddy Maguire returns to Chatsworth in a coffin; Leticia dares Aidan to take a photo of Paddy's corpse for a kiss. Details Episode 15 Aired Sep 6, 2011 My Name Is Avril Neil is unsure of Mimi's advances towards him; Avril keeps secrets from her family; Mimi has designs on fit jogger Neil. Details Episode 16 Aired Sep 13, 2011 Frank Gallagher: Sent By God Jackson attacks Dee after spotting her kissing Dee Davies in her bedroom; unfortunately for him and Avril, a social worker sees the whole incident. Details Episode 17 Aired Sep 20, 2011 Comebacks An explosion on the Maguire's turf sees the family prepare for revenge; Kelly is attacked by a stranger in a balaclava. Details Episode 18 Aired Sep 27, 2011 Frank in the Frame Mickey gives Mimi an ultimatum: either the new boiler goes or he does; Mickey finds himself on The Jockey sofa. Details Episode 19 Aired Oct 4, 2011 Moving Back Aidan has landed in court over his bad behavior; Mimi is reunited with Billy Tutton; Frank takes in a Polish man as a lodger. Details Episode 20 Aired Oct 11, 2011 Career Criminal Marty needs a job fast and turns to crime to tide him over; Kelly learns that there's a price on Marty's head; Billy stands up for his rights as a father; Mimi offers Billy an ultimatum. Details Episode 21 Aired Oct 18, 2011 The Maguire Motto The community service team is unhappy with their leader and the play; after Michelle has an accident, Mickey takes the lead. Details Episode 22 Aired Oct 25, 2011 PC Gallagher Carl witnesses a crime but walks past, unaware of the consequences; Mickey catches Billy and Mimi in a compromising position. Details
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Shameless — Season 8

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Paul Abbott, George Faber, Charles Pattinson
Network
Channel 4
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 10, 2011