Home > Shameless > Season 9 « TV Series Page Shameless: Season 9 (2018 - 2019) SEASON: Season 9 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Season 10 Want to see Episode List Season 9 Shameless Critics Consensus Shameless enters its ninth season on a tight budget of fresh stories left to tell, but still finds some rich new notes of characterization -- all while gracefully bidding adieu to Emmy Rossum. 70% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 10 64% Audience Score User Ratings: 155 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Are You There Shim? It's Me, Ian. Air date: Sep 9, 2018 In the Season 9 premiere, Frank's latest sexual escapades get him into trouble with the Hopkins Academy PTA; Fiona struggles with her decision to bail Ian out of jail, while he continues his Gay Jesus antics inside; Lip juggles taking care of Xan with a potential romance; Debbie fights for equal pay at work; Carl has to prove himself at military school; and Kev and V have trouble with the twins without Svetlana. More 2 Mo White! Air date: Sep 16, 2018 Fiona makes a play for a risky investment opportunity, ignoring Ford's advice; Frank discovers the financial incentives of local politics; Carl bolsters his West Point application in unexpected ways; Debbie struggles to find allies in her battle against sexual harassment; Ian is overwhelmed by the growth of the Gay Jesus movement; Kev and V try to find the perfect preschool for the twins More 3 Weirdo Gallagher Vortex Air date: Sep 23, 2018 Frank faces obstacles in his new role as a campaign manager; Fiona prepares to close her real estate deal; Carl enlists V to help him get a West Point recommendation from a congressman; Xan's medical emergency puts Lip in a compromising position; Debbie gets closer with her partner in crime; Ian embarks on a spiritual journey. More 4 Do Right, Vote White! Air date: Sep 30, 2018 Election day puts Frank and Fiona in a head to head battle as they each try to round up votes for their candidates; Lip has to make an important choice about Xan's future; Debbie gets in over her head with Alex; Carl's killer instinct is put to the test; and with his trial looming, Ian struggles to decide how to plead. More 5 Black-Haired Ginger Air date: Oct 7, 2018 Frank's new liver medication comes with tragic side effects. More 6 Face It, You're Gorgeous Air date: Oct 14, 2018 Frank gets Liam to help chase down a romantic connection. More 7 Down Like the Titanic Air date: Oct 21, 2018 Debbie helps Fiona pick up the pieces at a low point. More 8 The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Alibi Air date: Jan 20, 2019 Ingrid ropes Frank into fulfilling her lifelong dream. More 9 BOOOOOOOOOOOONE! Air date: Jan 27, 2019 Frank searches for ways to finance Ingrid's vision for their future together; Fiona's anger issues cause problems at Patsy's; Lip is forced to confront his real feelings for Tami; Kelly's father attempts to get in the middle of her relationship with Carl; Kev and V realize they are in over their heads with their latest fostering endeavor. More 10 Los Diablos! Air date: Feb 10, 2019 Frank meets his match in a fellow participant in the Hobo Loco competition; Fiona has a dark encounter at Patsy's that scares her into cleaning up her act; Debbie throws herself into home improvements as she gets closer with Kelly; Carl gets a job that is more dangerous than it looks; Lip sees another side of Tami when they spend the day together. More Show More Episodes Shameless: Season 9 Videos 0:14 Shameless: Season 9 Teaser 1:00 Shameless: Season 9 Teaser 2:20 Shameless: Season 9 Trailer 0:30 Shameless: Season 9 Episode 1 Trailer - Are you there Shim? It's Me, Ian 0:30 Shameless: Season 9 Episode 14 Trailer 0:30 Shameless: Season 9 Episode 13 Trailer 0:30 Shameless: Season 9 Episode 12 Trailer 0:30 Shameless: Season 9 Episode 11 Trailer 0:30 Shameless: Season 9 Episode 10 Trailer 0:30 Shameless: Season 9 Episode 9 Trailer View All Videos (18) Shameless: Season 9 Photos View All Photos (49) Tv Season Info In season nine of SHAMELESS, political fervor hits the South Side and the Gallaghers take justice into their own hands. Frank (Macy) sees financial opportunity in campaigning and decides to give voice to the underrepresented South Side working man. Fiona (Rossum) tries to build on her success with her apartment building and takes an expensive gamble hoping to catapult herself into the upper echelon. Lip (Jeremy Allen White) distracts himself from the challenges of sobriety by taking in Eddie's niece, Xan (Scarlet Spencer) Ian (Cameron Monaghan) faces the consequences of his crimes as the Gay Jesus movement takes a destructive turn. Debbie (Emma Kenney) fights for equal pay and combats harassment; and her efforts lead her to an unexpected realization. Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) sets his sights on West Point and prepares himself for cadet life. Liam (Christian Isaiah) must develop a new skillset to survive outside of his cushy private school walls. Kevin (Steve Howey) and V (Shanola Hampton) V juggle the demands of raising the twins with running the Alibi as they attempt to transform the bar into a socially conscious business. Genre: Drama Network: Showtime Premiere Date: Sep 9, 2018 Exec. Producers: John Wells, Paul Abbott Cast William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher Shanola Hampton as Veronica Justin Chatwin as Steve/Jimmy Cameron Monaghan as Ian Gallagher Emma Kenney as Debbie Gallagher Jeremy Allen White as Lip Gallagher Ethan Cutkosky as Carl Gallagher Steve Howey as Kevin Joan Cusack as Sheila Jackson Michael Patrick McGill as Tommy Noel Fisher as Mickey Milkovich Emma Greenwell as Mandy Milkovich Dermot Mulroney as Sean Isidora Goreshter as Svetlana Brennan Kane Johnson as Liam Blake Alexander Johnson as Liam Katey Sagal as Ingrid Jones Scott Michael Campbell Ingrid Jess Gabor as Kelly Keefe Molly Smith Metzler Iain B. MacDonald Neal Bledsoe as Max Whitford Andy Buckley (II) as Randy Juliette Angelo Patrick Davis as Jason Luis Guzman Kate Lang Johnson as Tami Kelly Keefe Ashley Romans as Alex Jim Hoffmaster as Kermit Peter Banifaz as Farhad Dan Lauria Paget Kagy as Jazmin Sammi Hanratty Brad Roberto Sneider J.P. Manoux as Zach Jason Universe Nancy M. Pimental Silver Tree Paul Dooley as Ralph Randy Tami Roman Dennis Cockrum Mark Mylod FaZe Adapt Courteney Cox Tommy Farhad Bob Saget Abbie Cobb Allison Liddi Show More Cast News & Interviews for Shameless: Season 9 2019 TV Finale Dates Calendar 2018 TV Premiere Dates Calendar 2018 TV Finale Dates Calendar View All Shameless: Season 9 News Episodes 1 Are You There Shim? It's Me, Ian. Air date: Sep 9, 2018 In the Season 9 premiere, Frank's latest sexual escapades get him into trouble with the Hopkins Academy PTA; Fiona struggles with her decision to bail Ian out of jail, while he continues his Gay Jesus antics inside; Lip juggles taking care of Xan with a potential romance; Debbie fights for equal pay at work; Carl has to prove himself at military school; and Kev and V have trouble with the twins without Svetlana. More 2 Mo White! Air date: Sep 16, 2018 Fiona makes a play for a risky investment opportunity, ignoring Ford's advice; Frank discovers the financial incentives of local politics; Carl bolsters his West Point application in unexpected ways; Debbie struggles to find allies in her battle against sexual harassment; Ian is overwhelmed by the growth of the Gay Jesus movement; Kev and V try to find the perfect preschool for the twins More 3 Weirdo Gallagher Vortex Air date: Sep 23, 2018 Frank faces obstacles in his new role as a campaign manager; Fiona prepares to close her real estate deal; Carl enlists V to help him get a West Point recommendation from a congressman; Xan's medical emergency puts Lip in a compromising position; Debbie gets closer with her partner in crime; Ian embarks on a spiritual journey. More 4 Do Right, Vote White! Air date: Sep 30, 2018 Election day puts Frank and Fiona in a head to head battle as they each try to round up votes for their candidates; Lip has to make an important choice about Xan's future; Debbie gets in over her head with Alex; Carl's killer instinct is put to the test; and with his trial looming, Ian struggles to decide how to plead. More 5 Black-Haired Ginger Air date: Oct 7, 2018 Frank's new liver medication comes with tragic side effects. More 6 Face It, You're Gorgeous Air date: Oct 14, 2018 Frank gets Liam to help chase down a romantic connection. More 7 Down Like the Titanic Air date: Oct 21, 2018 Debbie helps Fiona pick up the pieces at a low point. More 8 The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Alibi Air date: Jan 20, 2019 Ingrid ropes Frank into fulfilling her lifelong dream. More 9 BOOOOOOOOOOOONE! Air date: Jan 27, 2019 Frank searches for ways to finance Ingrid's vision for their future together; Fiona's anger issues cause problems at Patsy's; Lip is forced to confront his real feelings for Tami; Kelly's father attempts to get in the middle of her relationship with Carl; Kev and V realize they are in over their heads with their latest fostering endeavor. More 10 Los Diablos! Air date: Feb 10, 2019 Frank meets his match in a fellow participant in the Hobo Loco competition; Fiona has a dark encounter at Patsy's that scares her into cleaning up her act; Debbie throws herself into home improvements as she gets closer with Kelly; Carl gets a job that is more dangerous than it looks; Lip sees another side of Tami when they spend the day together. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Shameless Season 9 All Critics (10) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (3) Even though it probably could have been better seeded throughout the season rather than rushed through in these last two episodes, the show does make Fiona's goodbye work. Mar 11, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Daniel Kurland Den of Geek Each character seems to go two steps forward and two steps back. Some might accuse this of being repetitive, but if you accept the series' nihilistic nature, it is just the show's perception of reality. Mar 11, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… David Crow Den of Geek Nine seasons in, Shameless feels tired. Jan 30, 2019 | Full Review… Ian Thomas Malone Ian Thomas Malone Clearly, the makeup crew has worked overtime to achieve Rossum's "rock bottom" look, and she's relishing a character arc that should allow her to leave the show in dramatic fashion. Jan 22, 2019 | Full Review… Kimberly Ricci Uproxx It's not easy to keep things fresh after so long on the air, but Shameless Season 9 Episode 1 was filled with the signature humor, drama, and acting that we've come to expect from this Showtime hit. Sep 17, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… Paul Dailly TV Fanatic Shameless has developed a specific rhythm. The humor is still strong and the twists hilarious, but in a recognizable style pleasing for the fans. Still, if this is your first glimpse of the Gallagher family, it won't be anything less than rowdy. Sep 13, 2018 | Full Review… Alci Rengifo Entertainment Voice Once you can resign yourself to the fact that the situation is never going to get appreciably better for the Gallaghers, it becomes much easier to sit back, relax, and enjoy their exploits. Sep 12, 2018 | Full Review… Dustin Rowles Pajiba "Are You There, Shim? It's Me, Ian," maintains the series' signature comedic style and high-level family dysfunction while also providing a stark contrast to the show's first season. Sep 12, 2018 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review… Kareem Rifai The Young Folks Shameless is back, and it's back with a vengeance -- and that's not necessarily a good thing. Sep 11, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review… Tamar Barbash Tell-Tale TV That's a lot of pressure for a season of television, and based on the premiere I'm not sure the current trajectory of Shameless is going to be able to withstand it. I'd love to be proven wrong. Sep 10, 2018 | Rating: B- | Full Review… Myles McNutt AV Club Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (10) Audience Reviews for Shameless: Season 9 Jun 03, 2019 It has jump the shark It so boring it puts me to sleep Ann G Mar 20, 2019 feels like watching a propaganda show. we're here for entertainment. not politics. stop it with this shit. shane m Mar 17, 2019 Love this one! So AMERICAN!!! Red D Mar 11, 2019 This season started off with some semblance of promise, and as a die-hard fan, I agree that previous seasons have had some high and low points. I knew Ian and Fiona would be leaving, and although I thought the ending for Ian was a sweet one (Gallovich), Fiona's left so much to be desired. I understand that there may have been time constraints, but this finale was seriously disappointing. Also, this season officially solidified my utter contempt for Debbie. I haven't been a fan of Debbie's since she was a child, but trying to take Carl's girlfriend and take over Fiona's job as being the head of the household (while also asking Fiona to pay back money in) was the last straw. And why in eff is Fiona giving Debbie $50K?!? Why does she deserve that money? And since when is Debbie a lesbian? Previous seasons showed her trying to fake being a lesbian nanny, and she did that QUITE unsuccessfully. Honestly, I don't see how this show can go on with Fiona and Ian both gone, Kev and V on their own storyline, and annoying Debbie trying to act like everyone's boss. Boooooooo. Vanessa A Mar 11, 2019 End of an era. Farewell Emmy. Faiz D Mar 10, 2019 It was a boring finale, and was emotional which for me wasn't very exciting. The writing was good, but the screenplay was dry it needed more spice. Mar 10, 2019 Truly awful send off for Fiona. Worse than awful, actually. Writers and producers totally butchered the whole series in 1 to 2 seasons. It went to shit after Monica died, the whole vibe and energy went out the window. Those FEW moments of good they threw in was not enough and seemed desperate. The LEAST they could have done was bring Jimmy Steve back. Everyone and fans were straight up telling you what they wanted. You couldâ??ve ended on a good note but writers didnâ??t listen. What incompetent fools. It's like they don't even know what they created at all. Do they not remember? Your ratings will now plummet even worse. Dan S Mar 03, 2019 Love this show been a fan since day one Denise S Feb 26, 2019 Jumped the shark. Lazy writing and acting, storylines are boring. Too bad somebody ruined a great show. Kelly T Feb 24, 2019 The most involved realistic show out there.stories &plot are always leaving yoy wanting so much more. #Theona Rich W See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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