Top 10 Best Shameless U.S. Characters

The Top Ten

  1. Phillip "Lip" Gallagher

    Phillip "Lip" Gallagher is the eldest son of Frank and Monica Gallagher, known for his intelligence and struggle with alcoholism.

    Not perfect, but he grows the most.

    Very cool and sympathetic.

  2. Carl Gallagher

    Carl Gallagher is the delinquent son of Frank and Monica, often involved in criminal activities before joining the military.

    What? Carl is WAY better than Steve. He should at least be in the top 3.

    Obviously the best character, with his psycho tendencies.

    Just cool as hell and adorable as a kid.

  3. Ian Gallagher

    Ian Gallagher is the third Gallagher sibling, who grapples with his bipolar disorder and a turbulent romantic relationship with Mickey Milkovich.

    The nicest and sexiest guy on Shameless! He is brave too, and he needs love. The king of suspense.

    I love Ian, omg.

  4. Fiona Gallagher

    Fiona Gallagher is the eldest sibling, who assumes the role of caretaker for her younger siblings while navigating her own personal challenges.

    Fiona is the glue that holds the Gallagher family together. She's been a mom and a dad to those kids and always put their needs above her own, but she is always taken for granted. She isn't perfect, and she's made her fair share of mistakes, but I can't help but feel sorry for her. She had to grow up fast and has spent her whole life taking care of her parents and their kids.

    She's a really, really strong character, to be honest.

    Hardworking.

  5. Mickey Milkovich

    Mickey Milkovich is a local thug and Ian Gallagher's longtime love interest, struggling with his sexuality and violent tendencies.

    Mickey is by far the best character on the show.

  6. Kevin Ball

    Kevin Ball is the Gallagher family's neighbor and bartender at The Alibi, known for his close friendship with the Gallaghers and his relationship with Veronica.

  7. Veronica Fisher

    Veronica Fisher is Kevin Ball's wife and Fiona Gallagher's best friend, known for her sharp wit and strong personality.

    Veronica >. Steve ANY day.

  8. Frank Gallagher

    Frank Gallagher is the neglectful and alcoholic patriarch of the Gallagher family, notorious for his schemes and irresponsibility.

    I hate him sometimes but love him sometimes too. Don't get me wrong, he is a horrible father, but when he tries, he tries so hard. For example, him getting a tattoo of Franny's name and having fun with her. He does care about them, obviously. Just like in the Emily episode (Season 4), he thought she was Fiona and apologized. He even said he'd take her to Claire's to get her ears pierced. Awww.

    Maximum ass + maximum sympathy. Frank is the best!

    William H. Macy's the bomb. He should be number 1.

  9. Debbie Gallagher

    Debbie Gallagher is the youngest daughter of Frank and Monica, who transitions from a sweet child to a fiercely independent young mother.

  10. Sheila Jackson

    Sheila Jackson is the agoraphobic neighbor of the Gallaghers, who has a complicated relationship with Frank Gallagher.

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    Tami Tamietti

    Tami Tamietti is Lip Gallagher's girlfriend and mother of his child, who challenges him to mature and take responsibility.

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    Yanis

    Yanis is a Russian criminal associated with Svetlana who is killed after becoming violent toward her and her family.

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  13. Steve/Jimmy Lishman

    Steve/Jimmy Lishman is Fiona Gallagher's wealthy love interest, who leads a double life as a car thief.

  14. Mandy Milkovich

    Mandy Milkovich is Mickey's sister, who has a troubled upbringing and briefly dates Lip Gallagher.

    We stan a queen.

  15. Liam Gallagher

    Liam Gallagher is the youngest Gallagher sibling, who is often caught in the chaos of his family's dysfunction.

  16. Svetlana Yevgenivna

    Svetlana Yevgenivna is a Russian immigrant who marries Mickey to hide his sexuality and later becomes romantically involved with Kevin and Veronica.

  17. Clyde Youens

    Professor Clyde Youens is Lip's college professor and mentor, whose alcoholism mirrors Lip's own struggles.

  18. Karen Jackson

    Karen Jackson is Lip Gallagher's girlfriend, known for her manipulative and rebellious behavior.

  19. Jody Silverman

    Jody Silverman is Karen Jackson's husband who struggles with sex addiction and briefly helps raise her child.

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