Another British television program that has been redone for American audiences. This makes me nervous as they usually aren’t done well. The Brits have a certain way and we have not cracked the code in order to translate the quality. When I then saw that the cast included Joan Cusack and William H. Macy I was a little more hopeful. After watching it I have to say it is a success. It is American yet not. There is a sense of anarchy and disorder that is unlike your normal American show. Political correctness and good taste go out the window. It is refreshing. Check it out and see what I am talking about.
Episode 1: Pilot: Frank Gallagher (played by William H. Macy) is a father of six who spends more time partying than he does taking care of his motherless kids.
Episode 2: Frank the Plank: Frank goes out on a Friday night, goes missing and then wakes up in Toronto with no idea how he got there.
Episode 3: Aunt Ginger: The Gallaghers have to find Aunt Ginger (played by Ellen Albertini Dow) before the department of Social Security does.
Episode 4: Casey Casden: Debbie (played by Emma Kenney) who is not in her right mind after Aunt Ginger’s death and kidnaps a toddler from a kid’s party putting all the Gallaghers in peril.
Episode 5: Three Boys: Frank receives some bad news concerning his health.
Episode 6: Killer Carl: Lip (played by Jeremy Allen White) is caught after he begins taking SATs for other students for money.
Episode 7: Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father: Frank owes some money and two heavies are looking to collect.
Episode 8: It’s Time to Kill the Turtle: After he gives up drinking, Sheila (played by Joan Cusack) believes it will be the end of her and Frank.
Episode 9: But At Last Came a Knock: Frank needs Monica (played by Chloe Webb) to sign some papers and she decides when she is leaving to take Liam.
Episode 10: Nana Gallagher Had an Affair: Frank needs Carl’s (played by Ethan Cutkosky) help after the lineage of his children is put into question.
Episode 11: Daddyz Girl: Lip helps Ian (played by Cameron Monaghan) locate his father.
Episode 12: Father Frank, Full of Grace: Steve (played by Justin Chatwin) wants to run away with Fiona (played by Emily Rossum) but she is busy getting Lip and Ian out of jail.
Special Features: Deleted Scenes, Bringing Shameless to America, Shameless: Bringing the FUN to Dysfunctional, A Shameless Discussion About Sex, Sneak Peek of Season Two
