Shamless is a show about the wonderfully dysfunctional Gallagher family living in Chicago and just trying to get by each day. With their drunk father Frank and absent mother, oldest daughter Fiona is left taking care of her 5 other siblings.

I didn't even know that the show existed until one night I stumbled upon it on Netflix and decided to give it a try. Now, I'm shamelessly addicted! Here's some reasons why you should be watching Shameless right now.

1. It brings up real life issues

The Gallagher family is a perfect example of how life can really get for people. Shameless is so great because it doesn't sugar coat anything. They touch on many real life issues such as addiction, homophobia, poverty, absent parents, death, relationships and many more.

No matter what you're going through, you will find yourself relating to the show more often than you probably thought.

2. Lip Gallagher

Phillip Gallagher, otherwise known as Lip, is the second oldest sibling. He's the sexy bad boy that you find yourself wanting to fix, but know that he won't change. He has the "idgaf" attitude almost 24/7 but deep down you know that he would give anything for the people that he loves. Oh, did I also mention that he is a genius with a crazy high GPA?

3. The Gallagher Family

The entire Gallagher family is a huge reason to watch the show. You have Fiona, the oldest daughter trying to raise and be the main caretaker for her other siblings. Lip, the second youngest, who is a badass genius. Next up is Ian, the second oldest brother who is all about chasing his dreams and holding on for the wild ride ahead. Debbie is the youngest sister with a big heart. Troublemaker and next youngest brother is Carl, and Liam is their youngest baby brother. Oh, we can't forget about Frank, the alcoholic heartless father who is all about scheming to get his way.

4. Kev and V

Kevin and Veronica are the couple living next door to the Gallaghers and are pretty much considered family. They're best friends with the Gallagher family and make an awesome duo. They are always there for not only the Gallaghers, but also for each other and don't mind getting involved in some of the crazy stuff around them.

5. It's ALWAYS entertaining!

No matter what, there is always some crazy and entertaining stuff happening. You look away from the screen for one second and bam! Someone is either getting shot, running from the cops, or vandalizing property. From episode one, Shameless grabs your attention right away, which also makes it super easy to bing-watch one season in one sitting without even realizing it.

See what I mean?

If you're not already convinced, then sorry to say it but there is something seriously wrong. I will warn you though, once you start watching, it is going to be really hard to stop.

So, welcome! I welcome you to the wonderful world of Shameless and hope you enjoy your journey. You can find seasons 1-6 on Netflix and can watch the current season on Sunday nights on Showtime.