Shameless: Series 4
In the fourth series, the residents of Manchester's most outrageous estate face new challenges with the arrival of two new cops, though the Gallaghers find relief in teaming up with the Maguires. Prodigal son Jamie Maguire returns after a prison stint, sparking a dynamic with Karen, alongside his brothers Shane and Micky, the latter of whom is a wannabe hard man struggling with his own secrets. Frank and the children
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- A young group of siblings are pretty much abandoned by their parents and survive by their wits and humor on a rough Manchester council estate.
- The siblings find necessary help from Steve, a young middle-class lad who falls for the oldest sibling, Fiona.
- The family operates as a scrappy, feisty, and fiercely loyal unit making no apologies.
- The narrative centers on a dysfunctional family struggling while coping with their circumstances.
Season overview
In the fourth series, the residents of Manchester's most outrageous estate face new challenges with the arrival of two new cops, though the Gallaghers find relief in teaming up with the Maguires. Prodigal son Jamie Maguire returns after a prison stint, sparking a dynamic with Karen, alongside his brothers Shane and Micky, the latter of whom is a wannabe hard man struggling with his own secrets. Frank and the children are sent into a spin when their mother Monica reappears, claiming she has returned for good. Meanwhile, Lip takes his parental responsibilities seriously until the prospect of university offers him an escape. Carol returns and continues to struggle with discretion, while Kash is content manipulating the council. Additionally, questions linger regarding the connection between Kev, Veronica, Marty, Sue, and a Romanian baby.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Jan 9, 2007 · 48 min
The Gallaghers' return for a fourth series, and its Lip's 18th birthday but not all is going to be clean sailing as there’s a few surprises ready to hit him. First the Maguires exp
Episode 2
Jan 16, 2007 · 46 min
Frank’s desperate to keep the fact that he’s still married to estranged wife Monica from Sheila, and Monica’s not making it easy for him. But Sheila can see that she has competitio
Episode 3
Jan 23, 2007 · 48 min
Monica manages to seduce Frank and sink her claws back in, but he dare not tell Sheila that he and Monica have been sleeping together. Sheila proves to be a frightening adversary w
Episode 4
Jan 30, 2007 · 48 min
Ian gets more than he bargained for when a new person enters his life. Another death in the Maguire household causes Mimi to think the family may be cursed.
Episode 5
Feb 6, 2007 · 49 min
Debbie's glad to have her dad back at home, but Monica's not happy with all the attention Frank is giving her and tells her it's time she found herself a boyfriend. Also Ian catche
Episode 6
Feb 13, 2007 · 48 min
Carl wants his family back together and that means getting rid of Norma - for good. Unfortunately, things don't go to plan when Norma proves to be a very tough adversary. Frank agr
Episode 7
Feb 20, 2007 · 45 min
Explosions across the estate spark fears that Chatsworth is a terrorist target. But it has the Maguire's worried that they're under threat from folk a little closer to home when Pa
Episode 8
Feb 27, 2007 · 77 min
Learning of the death of his three ex-cell mates is sending Paddy round the bend. With the three of them taken out one-by-one in suspicious circumstances, could this mean he's next