Shows like Shameless

Chaos and family dysfunction often go hand in hand. These programs explore the thin line between love and self-destruction while navigating the messy realities of poverty, substance abuse, and eccentric household dynamics.

The collection below highlights shows that lean into the abrasive humor and raw vulnerability of the Gallagher family's life in Chicago. Those drawn to the survival instinct and dark comedy found in Shameless will recognize common ground in the frantic antics of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia or the stressful kitchen intensity of The Bear.