Shameless (Louis C.K. special)

Shameless is a stand-up comedy special written, directed, and performed by Louis C.K. It was released on his website for download on November 19, 2016. The special marked a return to stand-up performance following the completion of his FX television show, Louie. Shameless was filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.

The content of Shameless, as with much of C.K.'s stand-up, covered a range of observational and often controversial topics. Subjects included aging, parenting, divorce, religion, race, and contemporary social issues. C.K.'s comedic style in Shameless continued to rely on self-deprecation, blunt honesty, and the exploration of awkward and uncomfortable situations.

While Shameless was initially well-received by fans and critics, its reception has since been heavily impacted by C.K.'s admission of sexual misconduct in 2017. Subsequently, the special has been discussed and viewed through the lens of these revelations, leading to significant re-evaluation of its comedic themes and the performer's persona. The special is no longer available for purchase or streaming on C.K.'s website.