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Season 6 – 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 6

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Critics Consensus

Shameless' sixth season charts a tragic trajectory for the Gallaghers, leaving viewers in suspense as they hope against hope that this family from the wrong side of the tracks can't find long-lasting stability.

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Amanda Michelle Steiner Entertainment Weekly 12/18/2017
We've been following the Gallaghers for six years now, and the series has never been one to tie a neat, shiny bow on its story lines. If you were expecting a happy ending, well, that was your fault. Go to Full Review Leslie Pariseau New York Magazine/Vulture 12/18/2017
4/5
It's always fun to see what happens when the Gallaghers congregate back on South Side, and as with all things Gallagher, it makes for the best of times and the worst. Go to Full Review Hollis Andrews Observer 01/11/2016
The season six premiere finds our Gallaghers more stable than ever, but that only means it's the fall from grace will be harder and more devastating. Go to Full Review Paul Dailly TV Fanatic 12/18/2017
Well, that was an unpredictable ending! Go to Full Review Alyssa Rasmus PopMatters 12/18/2017
8/10
Season six continued to showcase this series' mastery of tackling complicated societal issues with authority, and genuine first-person perspectives. Go to Full Review David Crow Den of Geek 12/18/2017
3.5/5
Overall, season 6 does feel like a big step up from season 5 (which was the weakest one the series has had to date). Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ken D @mynameisken 20h Emmy Rossum = Zionist See more Paul J @RT40809879 05/31/2025 The show has always been risqué, but it becomes full-on soft core porn at this point with all but loathsome characters. Had to shut it off after the third episode because it became so awful. See more Regal R @RT96555783 12/05/2023 30/100 - old, tired, boring, annoying, same old same old garbage. bad writing, bad dialogue, bad plot, sooooo bad See more Black B @RT94109295 05/18/2023 Carl toma un nuevo rol de un tipo pandillero, Ian ahora quiere ser bombero pero no podrá entonces se volverá medico, Lip no podrá terminar la universidad y creo que es algo muy estupido siendo tan listo y Fiona intenta ser feliz pero no podrá, esta creo que es o fue la temporada en donde la mayoría de tramas debió de terminar, o es el punto medio en donde la serie tuvo que tomar dos caminos, el primero en donde harán una ultima temporada para cerrar tramas y el segundo es seguir la serie pero ahora sin ningún camino definido. Como verán tomaron el segundo que para mi fue un error. See more 08/10/2020 Another great season of Shameless but not as entertaining as the previous seasons. The writing was exceptional especially Lip beginning to have to deal with alcoholism and realizing he has a problem, getting to see Debbie as a mother and having to find a way to be a mother and have a normal teenage life, and Ian's continuous struggle with his bipolar. The character development was phenomenal especially with Lip, Carl, Ian, Fiona, Debbie, Sean, Frank, V, Svetlana, Tony, Mandy, and Kev. The acting was stupendous especially from Jeremy Allen White, Cameron Monaghan, Ethan Cutkosky, Emmy Rossum, Emma Kenney, William H. Macy, Isidora Goreshter, Steve Howey, Shanola Hampton, Dermot Mulroney, Sherilyn Fenn, Emma Greenwell, Steve Kazee, Tyler Jacob Moore, Kellen Michael, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Will Sasso, Nichole Bloom, and Ever Carradine. The chemistry as always was spectacular. This was another season full of remarkable writing, character development, and acting but this season just wasn't as entertaining to me as the previous seasons were but it is still one of my favorite TV shows of all time. See more 07/23/2020 It has been soo harsh to see I couldn't keep up See more Read all reviews
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Paul Abbott

Creator

William H. Macy

Frank Gallagher

Emmy Rossum

Fiona Gallagher

Ethan Cutkosky

Carl Gallagher

Shanola Hampton

Veronica

Steve Howey

Kev

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 2016 I Only Miss Her When I'm Breathing Frank's new-found appreciation for life freaks everyone out; Fiona is determined to get Ian to take his meds; Debbie takes a pregnancy test. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 17, 2016 Abortion Rules Hoping to prove Fiona wrong, Debbie carries a bag of flour around all day, but she quickly realizes that people are less than accommodating. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 24, 2016 The F Word Frank teaches Debbie how to work the welfare system; Kevin and Veronica visit Yanis in the hospital to make amends. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 31, 2016 Going Once, Going Twice Fiona confronts Patrick about the eviction notice, and must pursue a mortgage; Ian bakes cookies for the firehouse. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 7, 2016 Refugees Frank helps Erica through the cancer concierge process; Debbie works to be a shoulder for Tyler to lean on; Lip tries to protect Helene. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 14, 2016 NSFW Ian's relationship with Caleb gets more serious; Lip is called to appear before a disciplinary committee. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 21, 2016 Pimp's Paradise Carl struggles with Nick's absence, inviting his friends to the Gallagher home for a party; Frank and Queenie rule the house; Debbie returns. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 6, 2016 Be a Good Boy, Come for Grandma Fiona tries to get Sean's son to like her, but when he starts warming up to her, he takes a gun from the Gallagher house. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 13, 2016 A Yurt of One's Own Fiona tries to make amends with Sean, who is uncooperative; Debbie and Queenie travel with Frank to a rural commune. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 20, 2016 Paradise Lost Sean moves into the Gallagher house; Fiona plans a traditional wedding; Kev is unhappy about the green card marriage. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 27, 2016 Sleep No More Frank offers to pay for Fiona's reception; when Sean worries that Frank will only hurt Fiona in the end, he confronts Frank. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 3, 2016 Familia Supra Gallegorious Omnia! Debbie shows up at the church with Franny; Ian brings Caleb to meet the family; Frank reveals that Sean is a practicing junkie; Sean is desperate to keep his son in his life. Details

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Shameless — Season 6

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Season Info

Creator
Paul Abbott
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (L|S)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 10, 2016