Shameless season 10

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Shameless
Season 10
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Starring
No. of episodes12
Release
Original network Showtime
Original releaseNovember 10, 2019 (2019-11-10) 
January 26, 2020 (2020-01-26)
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The tenth season of Shameless , an American comedy-drama television series based on the British series of the same name by Paul Abbott, was announced on January 31, 2019, two days after the premiere of season 9's ninth episode. The season premiered on November 10, 2019.

Contents

It is the first season not to star original cast member Emmy Rossum. Cameron Monaghan, who previously announced his departure from the series in season 9, returned as a series regular. Noel Fisher also rejoined the cast as a series regular alongside William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howey, Emma Kenney, and Christian Isaiah. [1] Kate Miner has been promoted to series regular after her recurring role in season 9.

Plot

Six months has passed since Fiona left, and with the help of the $50,000 she left, Debbie has taken over as the family's new matriarch and is governing the Gallagher household with an iron grip. In order to obtain as many prescription medicines as possible, Frank utilizes his leg injury, and his activities bring him into contact with an old friend. With Tami showing signs of affection, Lip negotiates their connection. Both released early on parole, Mickey and Ian have reunited, but this time are fighting hard to stay together. Carl must decide what to do with his life as he graduates from military school and returns to the South Side. While Kev struggles with identity issues, Liam is dedicated to studying black history and culture under V's guidance.

Cast and characters

Episodes

Viewership and ratings per episode of Shameless season 10
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
1111"We Few, We Lucky Few, We Band of Gallaghers!" John Wells John WellsNovember 10, 2019 (2019-11-10)0.76 [2]
Six months have passed since Fiona left, the Gallaghers enter new stages and challenges in life. Debbie becomes the new head of the household. Ian continues to serve his sentence in prison. Lip becomes a father after Tami gives birth to a boy, however she has complications during delivery. Kev experiences a feeling of older age and thinks of ways to regain his youth. Liam embraces his African-American heritage. Carl graduates from the military academy. Frank reconnects with Mikey.
1122"Sleep Well My Prince For Tomorrow You Shall Be King"Jennifer Arnold Nancy M. Pimental November 17, 2019 (2019-11-17)0.91 [3]
Feeling the pressure from Debbie, Frank sets out to make money to keep his place in the house, but Mikey has bigger plans for him. Lip is overwhelmed by the demands of a newborn, and Carl learns more about his mysterious new coworker at Captain Bob's. Ian and Mickey struggle to keep the romance alive in prison.
No.TitleAir date Rating
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
1"We Few, We Lucky Few, We Band of Gallaghers!"November 10, 20190.20.76 [2] 0.41.090.61.85 [15]
2"Sleep Well My Prince For Tomorrow You Shall Be King"November 17, 20190.30.91 [3] 0.40.7 [16]
3"Which America?"November 24, 20190.20.84 [4]
4"A Little Gallagher Goes a Long Way"December 1, 20190.30.87 [5] 0.30.840.61.71 [17]
5"Sparky"December 8, 20190.30.83 [6] 0.30.850.61.68 [18]
6"Adios Gringos"December 15, 20190.20.89 [7] 0.30.860.51.76 [19]
7"Citizen Carl"December 22, 20190.20.84 [8] 0.40.980.61.82 [20]
8"Debbie Might Be a Prostitute"December 29, 20190.30.86 [9] 0.30.970.61.83 [21]
9""O Captain, My Captain""January 5, 20200.20.77 [10] 0.30.980.61.75 [22]
10""Now Leaving Illinois""January 12, 20200.20.89 [11] 0.40.6
11"Location, Location, Location"January 19, 20200.20.81 [12] 0.40.810.61.81 [23]
12"Gallavich!"January 26, 20200.30.92 [13] 0.30.910.61.83 [24]

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