The raucous drama about the chaotic, hard-drinking Gallagher family was filmed on the South Side of Chicago – whose working-class streets give the show its raw, lived-in heart.
Where was Shameless filmed?
Shameless was filmed on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, with some studio work in Los Angeles.
Every Shameless location, explained
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The Gallagher house – South Lawndale
The family’s home used a real house on South Homan Avenue in South Lawndale, Chicago.
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The neighbourhood – the South Side
The show used the working-class streets of Chicago’s South Side.
3
The Milkovich house – Lawndale
Neighbouring homes used Lawndale, Chicago.
4
The Alibi Room – a backlot
The bar interior was built on a backlot in California.
Planning a visit
The South Side of Chicago – the show’s real home – is an accessible part of the city.
Shameless Fun Facts
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Filmed in Chicago The show used the real South Side of Chicago.
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A real house The Gallagher home used an actual South Side house.
3
Based on a British show It adapts the UK series of the same name.
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A chaotic family The story follows the hard-living Gallagher clan.
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Macy stars William H. Macy plays the feckless Frank Gallagher.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Shameless filmed?
On the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, with some studio work in Los Angeles.
Is it set in Chicago?
Yes – on the South Side.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the South Side is accessible.
Is it based on a British show?
Yes – the UK series of the same name.
When did it start?
2011.
