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Shameless

2011 · TV-MA
Created by Paul Abbott, John Wells
Drama, Comedy
“Living crappily ever after.”

Shameless (2011) is a drama, comedy show created by Paul Abbott. On TV Addict, players averaged 3.3/5, with 80% solving the puzzle and 20% failing it, making it the #28 mediumest puzzle of 52 in the archive. Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.

8.5
IMDb
8.2
TMDB
TV Addict Difficulty: Medium
3.3/5
Avg Score
80%
Solved
20%
Failed
79
Players
#28
Difficulty Rank

The TV Addict Puzzle

Puzzle #52 · July 27, 2026 · answer revealed below

The Setup (Clue 5)
A large, loving, chaotic family survives in a poor South Side Chicago neighborhood
The Character (Clue 4)
The father is brilliant, charming, and completely unreliable due to addiction
The Conflict (Clue 3)
The oldest daughter essentially raises her younger siblings from a young age
The Twist (Clue 2)
Each sibling has a particular talent for finding trouble in creative ways
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
The Gallagher family navigates poverty and dysfunction in Chicago with Frank as their useless father
Shameless

Cast

William H. Macy as Frank GallagherJeremy Allen White as Lip GallagherEthan Cutkosky as Carl GallagherShanola Hampton as Veronica FisherSteve Howey as Kevin BallEmma Kenney as Debbie GallagherChristian Isaiah as Liam GallagherCameron Monaghan as Ian Gallagher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shameless hard to guess on TV Addict?
Shameless had an average score of 3.3/5. 80% of players solved it, while 20% failed — a medium puzzle.
Who created Shameless?
Shameless was created by Paul Abbott, John Wells.
Who stars in Shameless?
Shameless stars William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howey, Emma Kenney, Christian Isaiah, Cameron Monaghan.
What genre is Shameless?
Shameless is listed under Drama, Comedy.
Where does Shameless rank in TV Addict difficulty?
Shameless ranks #28 of 52 TV Addict shows by average score (1 = hardest).