Shameless: The Complete First Season (DVD, 2011, 3-Disc Set)

Experience the story of the dysfunctional Gallagher family with the three-disc DVD collection, "Shameless: The Complete First Season." This series is a comedy and drama, which originally aired on Showtime, and stars William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum. The comedy tells the story of Frank Gallagher (Macy), a selfish, narcissistic alcoholic, and his children Fiona (Rossum), Phillip, Ian, Debbie, and Carl. The children struggle to run the family and raise themselves despite their father's addiction and their mother's complete absence. "Shameless: The Complete First Season" is capable of running the emotional gamut from crude, shocking, and highly politically incorrect humor to surprisingly touching moments of family bonding. The surprisingly realistic and multi-layered portrayal of the Gallagher family will ring true to anyone who has struggled with a difficult family member or who has fought to survive in difficult economic circumstances. This three-disc set allows the viewer to enjoy the series at his or her own convenience, rather than struggling to catch individual episodes as they air. "Shameless: The Complete First Season" is a three-disc set which features all 12 episodes of the first season in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio, with English, Spanish, and French subtitles., This release compiles every episode from the first season of the cable series SHAMELESS, which stars William H. Macy as a father of six whose fondness for his kids is matched by his appreciation for alcohol, forcing the oldest kids to pick up the slack when it comes to keeping the household running.