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Season 5 – Shameless

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Oscar-nominated actor William H. Macy stars as Frank Gallagher, a single father of six who spends much of his free time drinking at bars. The Gallagher children -- led by oldest daughter Fiona (Emmy Rossum), who takes on much of the child-rearing responsibility due to her mother's absence -- manage to raise themselves in spite of Frank's lack of parenting and unusual parenting style when he does choose to act like a father. The drama is an adaptation of the BAFTA Award-winning British show of the same name.
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Shameless — Season 5

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Critics Consensus

Settling into its fifth year with a irascible sense of fun, Shameless hints that the Gallaghers won't become a functional family unit anytime soon - but audiences will adore them all the same.

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Kristin Musulin USA Today 12/18/2017
Despite the crazy scenarios and even crazier people, season five left us loving the Gallagher family more now than ever before. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Uproxx 12/15/2017
It is also, despite being an hour each week and featuring dramatic moments - many of them heart-wrenchingly good - funnier than pretty much all of the half-hour shows Showtime tries to pass off as comedies, and it's a pleasure to have it back. Go to Full Review Joshua Alston AV Club 01/12/2015
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Shameless frequently gets off to a slow start, so it's far too soon to cast too critical an eye towards the season. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 12/18/2017
Many of the characters haven't really evolved or learned from their mistakes. But that's kind of the point, isn't it? That's the cycle of poverty. It's cyclical for a reason, even if it doesn't fit into the happy ending formula we sometimes want. Go to Full Review Kaitlin Thomas TV.com 12/18/2017
Shameless is still flying under the radar for many viewers. But its status as one of television's most criminally underrated series could very well be what allows Shameless to flourish. Go to Full Review Vlada Gelman TV Line 12/18/2017
Yes, things are looking pretty dire for the Gallaghers, and we haven't even gotten to Fi's own messy love life yet. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Vincent V @RT01661665 Jul 13 Good show at first but the later season gets repetitive and boring. SPOILER ALERT: Once Sheila left it starts to get stale but enjoyable at times. The COVID season was unbearable! It is a good show for background noise. See more Ken D @mynameisken Jun 10 Emmy Rossum = Zionist See more Sharang L @Scribe187 May 8 The Gallaghers's actions have lost their shock value. As Fiona, family and friends turn into caricatures of themselves, one feels the makers' creative juices have run dry by this time. Still, does entertain sporadically. See more Hc N @RT04263181 May 5 The characters are getting more and more developed and real-life, my favourite one being Mickey with his mix of sensitivity and callousness, but I like how Frank is developing a caring side in this season, as opposed to his utter selfishness. I even like Chuckie, or maybe I just feel empathy for his lot in life. All in all a very good series, and still going strong because it’s not going on repeat. See more Mihad K. @Mihad Mar 25 Sax..fun... cringe... epic season... just didn't like how some characters developed (Fiona.....etc) See more Sofia H @RT27742867 05/06/2025 I hated fiona in this season See more Read all reviews
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William H. Macy

Frank Gallagher

Emmy Rossum

Fiona Gallagher

Ethan Cutkosky

Carl Gallagher

Shanola Hampton

Veronica

Steve Howey

Kev

Emma Kenney

Debbie Gallagher

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 11, 2015 Milk of the Gods Fiona balances her day job and a crush on her boss; Lip leaves college and begins a job in demolition; Ian helps Svetlana; Veronica begins to work at The Alibi; Kevin acts as a stay-at-home father; Frank unveils a secret project. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 18, 2015 I'm the Liver Frank tries to talk Sheila out of an offer; Lip has his first day of work; Kev and Svetlana bond; Debbie struggles with friends and boys; Ian plots revenge; Fiona's house arrest ends. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 25, 2015 The Two Lisas Frank asks Carl to discourage lesbians from buying property; Ian goes on a cleaning spree; Fiona agrees to attend a concert with Davis; Carl finds a hidden talent; Debbie throws a party. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 1, 2015 A Night to Remem... Wait, What? In order to find his insurance payout, Frank must trace the steps of an epic bender through Chicago; Fiona and Gus make a decision; Lip visits Amanda and her family; Carl starts a new job; Ian steals suitcases from baggage claim. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 8, 2015 Rite of Passage Fiona's announcement plans unravel when a coworker overdoses on heroin; Frank avoids Sammi; Debbie continues training; Mickey asks for Lip's help in dealing with Ian; Kevin is on a mission. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 15, 2015 Crazy Love Jimmy's return sends Fiona into chaos; Ian steals Mickey and Svetlana's baby; Sammi takes over the Gallagher house; Debbie starts high school; Veronica decides to separate from Kevin. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 1, 2015 Tell Me You F... Need Me Ian finds himself being held at the psych ward; Sammi takes drastic measures to teach Frank a lesson; Fiona makes a decision about romance; Lip's tuition is short; Svetlana moves in with Kev. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 8, 2015 Uncle Carl Gus tells Fiona he is going on tour; Carl is asked to run drugs to Indiana; Frank wants to get revenge on Sammi; Lip convinces Kev to sell drugs at the dorms; Ian refuses to accept his diagnosis. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 15, 2015 Carl's First Sentencing Frank has a check-up with his doctor, who seems to be losing it; Fiona prepares Carl for his sentencing hearing; Lip sleeps with a professor; Ian wants to get back on his meds; Kev enjoys campus life. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 22, 2015 South Side Rules Frank is enjoying his time with Bianca until she thinks he has developed feelings for her, then she leaves him. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 29, 2015 Drugs Actually Frank worries about Bianca's increasingly erratic behavior. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 5, 2015 Love Songs (In the Key of Gallagher) Fiona's reunion with Gus is tempered by her feelings of love for Sean; Frank attempts to keep Bianca happy in Costa Rica. Details

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Season Info

Director
Christopher Chulack, Wendey Stanzler, Michael Uppendahl, Alex Graves, Sanaa Hamri, Mimi Leder, Peter Segal, Anthony Hemingway, Richie Keen, William H. Macy
Screenwriter
Davey Holmes, Etan Frankel, Sheila Callaghan, Krista Vernoff, Nancy Pimental, John Wells, Anthony Hemingway
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 11, 2015