Shameless season 10

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Shameless
Season 10
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Promotional poster
Showrunner John Wells
Starring
No. of episodes12
Release
Original network Showtime
Original releaseNovember 10, 2019 (2019-11-10) –
January 26, 2020 (2020-01-26)
Season chronology
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Season 9
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Season 11
List of episodes

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.

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

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]
With Fiona gone, Debbie becomes the new head of the household. 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. Ian tries to finish his sentence out with Mickey, but encounter problems. Frank reconnects with an old friend.
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.
1133"Which America?" Silver Tree Molly Smith MetzlerNovember 24, 2019 (2019-11-24)0.84 [4]
Frank reveals his position in the Gallagher household. Lip looks for support the new pressures of fatherhood begin to take toll. With his parole being pushed up, Ian and Mickey talk about their future. Liam begins to bond with Mavar, a black man on the South side.
1144"A Little Gallagher Goes a Long Way" Iain B. MacDonald Joe Lawson December 1, 2019 (2019-12-01)0.87 [5]
Debbie learns about tragic news about Derek and discovers a financial loophole in his death. Frank and Mikey continue their misadventures despite Mikey's declining health. Lip attends parenting classes and bonds with an instructor. Liam continues his bonding with Mavar, but discovers how different their backgrounds are. Kev attempts to bargain trade while V bonds with a Tinder date. Carl attempts to get closer to Anne by helping out an immigrant family. A reunion at a party at the Gallagher house sees the returns of Kelly and Tami.
1155"Sparky" William H. Macy Philip BuiserDecember 8, 2019 (2019-12-08)0.83 [6]
Now released from prison, Ian becomes entangled in a corrupted parole office. Lip becomes concerned when Tami tries to mother Fred. Frank is forced to come up with a scheme when he finds an unexpected visitor at his doorstep. Debbie hires a lawyer in order to gain Derek's military benefits. Carl is conflicted between Kelly and coworker Anne. V starts to sell illegal pharmaceuticals and Kev discovers he was likely molested as a child. Liam becomes a manager for a school basketball player.
1166"Adios Gringos"Loren YaconelliSherman PayneDecember 15, 2019 (2019-12-15)0.89 [7]
Frank and Liam work together to sell one of Carl’s babies to potential parents. Ian learns the true meaning of no-good deed goes unpunished. Mickey gets good news regarding his sentence. Debbie fights to keep Franny. Carl and Anne’s partnership turns to more than just business.
1177"Citizen Carl"Erin FeeleyNancy M. PimentalDecember 22, 2019 (2019-12-22)0.84 [8]
With Anne gone, Carl's efforts turn to making their neighborhood safer with Kelly's help. Lip and Tami bond while making their RV livable. Ian and Mickey are forced to contend to Paula as they are both her parolees. Kevin and V does the unthinkable to as the Alibi is losing customers. Debbie sleeps with an older woman who pays her for her services. Frank befriends a seemingly rich woman living out of her car.
1188"Debbie Might Be a Prostitute" Rose Troche Molly Smith MetzlerDecember 29, 2019 (2019-12-29)0.86 [9]
Debbie considers the benefits of having a "sugar mama". Frank learns why Faye is so interested in him. Lip and Tami argue over Fred's care. When Paula is found murdered, Ian and Mickey enter into a series of miscommunication. Kev and V get swindled in a ponzi scheme.
1199"O Captain, My Captain"Anthony HardwickPhilip BuiserJanuary 5, 2020 (2020-01-05)0.77 [10]
Frank uncovers a tragic revelation to his connection to Faye. Ian tries to reconnect with Mickey following their break up. Carl takes the extreme measures to toughen up his new groups of cadets. Debbie's day with Claudia blows up in her face.
12010"Now Leaving Illinois" Kevin Bray Sherman PayneJanuary 12, 2020 (2020-01-12)0.89 [11]
Frank finds himself in front of a judge thanks to Faye. An incident at Tami's family event presents an opportunity for Tami and Lip. Mickey's recent antics drives Ian to Grindr. Carl makes a unexpected discovery at work.
12111"Location, Location, Location"Silver TreeJoe LawsonJanuary 19, 2020 (2020-01-19)0.81 [12]
With Faye heading to Puerto Rico for the winter, Frank breaks into her Glencoe home. Lip is reluctant to move to Milwaukee with Tami after a house in the South Side neighborhood becomes available. Debbie's love triangle gets complicated. With Ian and Mickey now engaged, Ian discovers a new side of Mickey. Carl becomes a police informant while working his garbage collection job. Kev makes good on the workout coaching he auctioned off for the girls' school.
12212"Gallavich!"John WellsJohn WellsJanuary 26, 2020 (2020-01-26)0.92 [13]
After their original venue gets burned down, the Gallaghers scramble to find another place in time for Mickey and Ian's wedding. Lip tries to convince Tami to stay in Chicago. Debbie tries to turn over a new romantic leaf, but gets a visit from an unexpected someone. With Kev's new business booming, Veronica begins to wonder where the money is going.

Casting

In January 2019, Cameron Monaghan, who previously departed the series in season 9, announced that he would be returning for the tenth season. [1] In April 2019, it was announced that Noel Fisher will also return alongside Monaghan for the tenth season, his first time as a series regular since season 5. [14]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of Shameless season 10
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] 0.4—0.7 [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] 0.4—0.6—
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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