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1. Shameless (2011–2021)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A scrappy, feisty, fiercely loyal Chicago family makes no apologies.
Stars: Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky, Jeremy Allen White
Votes: 285,576
2. State of Play (2009)
PG-13 | 127 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren
Votes: 160,446 | Gross: $37.02M
3. Shameless (2004–2013)
TV-MA | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The lives and relationships of a group of siblings and their estranged father Frank Gallagher on a rough Manchester estate.
Stars: David Threlfall, Rebecca Atkinson, Alice Barry, Nicky Evans
Votes: 18,482
4. State of Play (2003)
TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Journalists uncover a government conspiracy when a young politician's assistant and mistress is killed.
Stars: John Simm, David Morrissey, Kelly Macdonald, Bill Nighy
Votes: 10,531
5. The Girl in the Café (2005 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 94 min | Drama, Romance
Lawrence, an aging, lonely civil servant falls for Gina, an enigmatic young woman. When he takes her to the G8 Summit in Reykjavik, however, their bond is tested by Lawrence's professional obligations.
Director: David Yates | Stars: Bill Nighy, Kelly Macdonald, Meneka Das, Anton Lesser
Votes: 8,740
6. Cracker (1993–1996)
TV-MA | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dr Edward "Fitz" Fitzgerald is a criminal psychologist. He is rather anti-social and obnoxious but he has a gift for solving crimes. Thus he is employed as a consultant by the Manchester Police.
Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Kieran O'Brien, Barbara Flynn
Votes: 7,875
7. No Offence (I) (2015–2018)
TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Follows a group of police officers on the front line wondering what they did to end up where they are now, on the ugly side of Manchester.
Stars: Joanna Scanlan, Elaine Cassidy, Will Mellor, Paul Ritter
Votes: 6,722
8. Alien: Isolation (2014 Video Game)
M | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
In this first person survival horror adventure set fifteen years after the events of Alien (1979), Ripley's daughter becomes trapped on an alien-infested space station which holds answers to the mystery of her mother's disappearance.
Director: Alistair Hope | Stars: Andrea Deck, George Anton, Kezia Burrows, Richie Campbell
Votes: 6,280
9. Coronation Street (1960– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance
The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.
Stars: William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, Sally Dynevor
Votes: 6,021
10. Hit & Miss (2012)
45 min | Drama
Follows the life of transgender contract killer Mia, who travels to West Yorkshire to seek out her ex girlfriend.
Stars: Chloë Sevigny, Roma Christensen, Jorden Bennie, Karla Crome
Votes: 5,013
11.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Lazarus
(2014)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy, Drama
Sheila fights for custody of the Native American kids and clashes with Sammi. Fiona gets sprung from jail and lands a job with the help of her parole officer. And Frank begins to feel like his old, troubled self.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 4,344
12.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Pilot
(2011)
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy, Drama
Drunken father Frank is of no use to his dysfunctional family; Fiona meets a handsome stranger when her purse is stolen; Lip is shocked to discover his brother Ian is gay.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 3,972
13. Clubbed (2008)
95 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An underworld drama set in the early 1980s, about a lonely factory worker whose life is transformed when he becomes a nightclub doorman.
Director: Neil Thompson | Stars: Mel Raido, Colin Salmon, Shaun Parkes, Scot Williams
Votes: 3,764
14. Tony (I) (2009)
Unrated | 76 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
A thriller centered on a serial killer in a rundown London suburb.
Director: Gerard Johnson | Stars: Peter Ferdinando, Greg Kam, Ricky Grover, Kerryann White
Votes: 3,603
15. Our Story (2017–2019)
TV-PG | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Filiznha has been struggling to survive in one of the city's slums, she is the eldest daughter of the family and has been taking care of her five younger siblings since their mother left them and their father is addicted to alcohol.
Stars: Hazal Kaya, Burak Deniz, Reha Özcan, Yagiz Can Konyali
Votes: 3,437
16.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Frank the Plank
(2011)
TV-MA | 54 min | Comedy, Drama
A manhunt ensues after Frank goes on a bender and turns up missing on Friday, the day he never fails to cash his disability check, and turns up in Toronto with no idea how he got there.
Director: John Wells | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 3,138
17.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Emily
(2014)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Drama
Fiona is hauled away to a correctional facility as Frank wakes up from his operation. Ian crashes Mickey's son's christening, Amanda's parents bribe Lip to stay away. Oh, and DCFS makes an unexpected visit.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 3,060
18.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Aunt Ginger
(2011)
TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy, Drama
Fiona turns her attentions to a cop, Tony, but Steve isn't willing to give up without a fight; Ian is targeted by the brothers of a girl he spurned; the family searches for the elderly aunt who owns their house.
Director: Stephen Hopkins | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 3,025
19.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Just Like the Pilgrims Intended
(2012)
TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
A traditional Gallagher family Thanksgiving includes a suicide attempt by Monica, Carl shooting a bald eagle, a case of willing identity theft, a money grab by Frank, and Karen going into labor.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,906
20.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Crazy Love
(2015)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy, Drama
Fiona is thrown into chaos by the return of Jimmy/Jack/Steve. Ian steals Mickey and Svetlana's baby and takes him on a road trip. Plus, a vengeful Sammi takes over the Gallagher house, and Veronica decides to separate from Kevin.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,899
21.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Casey Casden
(2011)
TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
A sad and lonely Debbie steals a little boy from a birthday party, forcing the family to scheme a way to return him; a web of lies ends in a marriage proposal from Kevin, who is already married.
Director: Todd Holland | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,877
22.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Father Frank, Full of Grace
(2011)
TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
Steve tries to convince Fiona to skip town with him while she's trying to get Lip and Ian out of jail; Frank and Karen's secret is revealed, forcing Frank to go into hiding.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,738
23.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Three Boys
(2011)
TV-MA | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
The family fakes a wedding when they learn Kevin's new fiancee comes with a substantial dowry; Frank deals with bad medical news by spiraling out of control; Steve looks for a new car, with Fiona along for the ride.
Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,729
24.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
But at Last Came a Knock
(2011)
TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
Frank needs his ex-wife's signature to claim some settlement money; Debbie learns that Steve may not be who he says he is; Monica shows up and announces she's taking baby Liam.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,691
25.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Killer Carl
(2011)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Drama
Fiona tries to prove the Gallagher home is suitable for rehabilitating a delinquent; Lip gets busted taking the SAT for fellow students; Frank's poor business acumen continues to have negative consequences.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,659
26.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father
(2011)
TV-MA | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Frank takes a risk when goons demand the six grand he owes them; Fiona agrees to a night away with Steve, leaving Liam in agoraphobic Sheila's care; Ian is fed up with Mickey's bullying of Kash.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,627
27.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Love Songs (In the Key of Gallagher)
(2015)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy, Drama
Fiona reunites with Gus after his tour but is torn by the fact that her friendly feelings for Sean have turned into love. Plus, Frank has his own love struggles as he works to keep Bianca happy - in Costa Rica.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,591
28.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
It's Time to Kill the Turtle
(2011)
TV-MA | 46 min | Comedy, Drama
When Frank gives up drinking, Sheila worries he'll no longer be attracted to her, while Carl and Debbie enjoy having their dad back - despite Lip's warning that it won't last; Fiona barely notices that Steve's behaving suspiciously.
Director: Scott Frank | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,585
29.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Survival of the Fittest
(2013)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy, Drama
Lip is graduating from high school, so Fiona and the family prepare a surprise party for him. Frank wins a bet and uses the winnings to take out Lip for lobster and some quality father/son time.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,563
30.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Nana Gallagher Had an Affair
(2011)
TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy, Drama
Monica's return wreaks havoc on the Gallagher clan, while Frank hits a new low to stop a disability worker from tampering with his benefits.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,538
31.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Father Frank, Full of Grace
(2021)
TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
Ian and Mickey shop for furniture. Kev and V seek buyers for the Alibi. Lip settles for a new job, Carl finds his calling on the force. Debbie plunges into a dangerous world when she meets someone. Frank faces his mortality. Series finale.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, Shanola Hampton
Votes: 2,536
32.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Summertime
(2012)
TV-MA | 52 min | Comedy, Drama
Frank surrenders baby Liam as collateral in a lost bet, Fiona thoroughly enjoys her youth as a bartender at a local hotspot, Sheila takes steps to finally leave the house, Debbie runs a daycare with Carl, and Ian's business expands.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,535
33.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Daddyz Girl
(2011)
TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Fiona meets a new friend at Debbie's mothers group; Tony unravels the truth about Steve's car-stealing business; Frank loses his worker's compensation and tasks his kids with finding him a new and promisingly dangerous job.
Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,508
34. Screenwipe (2006–2020)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Satirical TV show critique.
Stars: Charlie Brooker, Al Campbell, David Firth, Diane Morgan
Votes: 2,502
35.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
There's the Rub
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy, Drama
Fiona's bad decisions involving Robbie finally boil over. Frank and Sammi continue their pursuit of curing his liver trouble. Lip gets a surprise visit at college from Army investigators.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,394
36.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Requiem for a Slut
(2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The Gallaghers grapple with the loss of one of their own. As Lip takes steps to improve his future, Debbie, Carl, and Liam get roped into Frank's new scheme. Meanwhile, Kev and V get their revenge on Svetlana.
Director: John Wells | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,370
37.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Summer Loving
(2012)
TV-MA | 52 min | Comedy, Drama
Frank seeks new financial footing in fellow bar patron Dottie; her health woes and city pension make her attractive. Fiona juggles her job, kids, and a burgeoning love life, so Jasmine tries to help by setting her up with a sugar daddy.
Director: John Wells | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,364
38.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
I'll Light a Candle for You Every Day
(2012)
TV-MA | 47 min | Comedy, Drama
Fiona reconnects with her married high school crush, but wonders if her moral compass is leading her astray; Frank is willing to do just about anything to stay in Dottie's good graces, even marry her; Debbie becomes obsessed with death.
Director: Craig Zisk | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,339
39.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
May I Trim Your Hedges?
(2013)
TV-MA | 53 min | Comedy, Drama
Frank tells Carl he has cancer so he can scam a charity foundation. Fiona is blown away by what she's asked to do to get a job as a cashier. Lip leads a crusade to hunt down pedophiles in the neighborhood.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,319
40.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Fiona Interrupted
(2012)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy, Drama
Frank schemes to break Monica out of the facility, Jimmy earns his way back.
Director: John Wells | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,317
41.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Carl's First Sentencing
(2015)
TV-MA | 58 min | Comedy, Drama
Frank plays tour guide for his terminally ill doctor, Bianca. Fiona preps Carl for his sentencing hearing. Plus, Lip sleeps with a professor, Ian realizes it's time to get back on meds, and Kev finds himself the campus 'rapewalker.'
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,284
42.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Happily Ever After
(2016)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy, Drama
Frank and Monica have an interesting proposal for the kids. Lip buckles under pressure from Debbie to get his sobriety under control. Meanwhile, Fiona sees a business opportunity as Kev and V attempt to start a new chapter.
Director: John M. Valerio | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,282
43.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
A Beautiful Mess
(2012)
TV-MA | 53 min | Comedy, Drama
Fiona deals with the consequences of sleeping with Craig when his angry wife shows up at the door, agoraphobic Sheila makes it all the way to the hair salon, and Frank realizes his days in the Jackson household are numbered.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,279
44.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Cascading Failures
(2013)
TV-MA | 54 min | Comedy, Drama
A government agency threatens the cohesion of the Gallagher clan. Meanwhile, Kev and Veronica recruit V's mother as a surrogate and Terry catches Mickey and Ian in a compromising situation.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,277
45.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
El Gran Cañon
(2013)
TV-MA | 59 min | Comedy, Drama
Now that they're living together, Fiona struggles to accept the new "boring" Jimmy. Frank wakes up in a place completely foreign to him. Lip is sentenced to community service. Baby Hymie keeps Jody and Sheila up all night.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,274
46.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
The Legend of Bonnie and Carl
(2014)
TV-MA | 53 min | Comedy, Drama
In detention, Carl shares a connection with a troubled girl named Bonnie. Fiona experiences the struggles of job-hunting with a criminal record, while Mickey ignores the birth of his son to spend time with Ian.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,266
47.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Milk of the Gods
(2015)
TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy, Drama
It's summertime again in Chicago. Fiona balances her job and a crush on her boss as Lip says goodbye to college and heads back home. Plus, Frank unveils the secret project he's been working on in Sheila's basement.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,218
48.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Simple Pleasures
(2014)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy, Drama
As we catch up with the Gallagher clan, life at home is thrown into a state of upheaval with the reappearance of Frank. With Lip off at college and Ian still missing, Fiona attempts to connect with Debbie and Carl.
Director: John Wells | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,208
49.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
A Jailbird, Invalid, Martyr, Cutter, Retard, and Parasitic Twin
(2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
In the aftermath of Fiona's release from jail and Frank's illness, guardianship of the Gallagher clan falls squarely on Lip - who gets some unexpected assistance from Amanda, his roommate's girlfriend.
Director: Gary B. Goldman | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,206
50.
Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode:
Father's Day
(2012)
TV-MA | 53 min | Comedy, Drama
Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends a ritzy wedding with Richard and lies about her background.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky
Votes: 2,205