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Shameless - Season 8

First aired Nov 5, 2017Season 8

In season 8 the Gallaghers are finally on an upswing! Frank tries to become a contributing member of society, Fiona finds success as a landlord, Lip struggles to stay sober, Ian takes up a cause, and Debbie tries life as a working single mom.

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Community reviews for Shameless, shown here with its season details.

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GHeart

10.0

An alcoholic man lives in a perpetual stupor while his six children cope as best they can. Creators: John Wells, Paul Abbott Stars: Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky and others. My personal opinion: I liked this show so much. I liked that all the truth and the situations that can be met in the real life were shown as realistic as possible. Even if there were a lot of negative reviews on the internet, I truly think that this show is a very good one. It has 8 seasons, the ninth will be ready in September. But even if there are 8 seasons, I wasn't bored at all. Recommend it )

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snorkyd

10.0

**A Gritty and** **Brilliant Masterpiece of Raw Emotion, eleven wild completely unforgettable seasons of pure chaos**. Shameless (US) is hands-down one of the most uniquely captivating shows in television history. It masterfully walks a razor-thin line between hilarious dark comedy and raw, heartbreaking drama. The series handles heavy topics like poverty, addiction, and systemic struggles with zero filters, delivering a portrait of life on the South Side of Chicago that feels both wildly entertaining and devastatingly real. At its core, the unbreakable, chaotic bond of the Gallagher family is what keeps you entirely hooked. The cast is phenomenal across the board, but Emmy Rossum’s Fiona was truly the heart and soul of the early seasons. Watching her sacrifice everything to keep her siblings afloat gave the show its deepest emotional stakes. While the series is a masterpiece overall, it definitely lost a bit of its magic after Fiona left. As the final seasons played out, I kept holding out hope that she would make a surprise comeback to give the family—and the fans—that ultimate sense of closure. Thankfully, the rest of the ensemble is spectacular. Frank, Lip, Ian and Mickey, and Kev and V are the absolute lifeblood of this series; in my opinion, without these characters, there would simply be no Shameless. William H. Macy’s performance as the frustratingly brilliant Frank Gallagher remains legendary, while watching Lip battle his demons, experiencing the beautiful, chaotic journey of "Gallavich" (Ian and Mickey), and laughing along with the hilarious stability of Kev and V is what holds the entire show together. This core crew ensures that the 11-season journey remains incredibly rewarding, deeply human, and completely unforgettable. 4.5/5 stars.  

Episodes

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Episode 1

We Become What We... Frank!

7.0
Nov 5, 201754 min34 votes

The Gallaghers find themselves with money to burn as Carl sells their inheritance from Monica. Fiona swears off random hookups to focus on her new apartment building. Lip deals with the sacrifice that comes with sobriety. Frank emerges out of a meth-induced haze to make amends for decades of depravity.

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Episode 2

Where's My Meth?

7.6
Nov 12, 201755 min19 votes

Frank re-lives his 20s and joins the workforce for the first time! Fiona grapples with evicting someone from her building. Lip works out a plan to sabotage Charlie's chances with Sierra. Ian and Carl make a troubling discovery about Monica. Kev says his goodbyes as he prepares to go under the knife.

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Episode 3

God Bless Her Rotting Soul

8.5
Nov 19, 201753 min18 votes

A violent meth dealer threatens the Gallaghers, forcing Ian, Carl, Lip and Debbie to find a way to pay him off without involving Fiona. Fiona battles it out with a vindictive tenant. Lip cares for a down-and-out Professor Youens. Frank - miraculously - attains something resembling sainthood.

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Episode 4

F**k Paying It Forward

8.2
Nov 26, 201753 min17 votes

A blast from the past shakes up Fiona's view of her life. Frank gets involved with Liam's school and becomes the most popular dad in the PTA. Lip learns getting laid is harder than anticipated when sober. Ian crosses a boundary with a kid from the youth center. Kev and V take a trip to meet his birth family.

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Episode 5

The (Mis)Education of Liam Fergus Beircheart Gallagher

7.5
Dec 3, 201758 min20 votes

As Fiona tries to raise the profile of the neighborhood, Ian helps Trevor to raise money for a new youth shelter. Meanwhile, Carl loses his scholarship and gets creative with securing the tuition, Lip stands up to a friend and gets hurt and Frank teaches the parents at Liam's school all about the working class.

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Episode 6

Icarus Fell and Rusty Ate Him

7.5
Dec 10, 201754 min21 votes

Fiona is forced to reflect on her own life after a lonely tenant dies and the duty of cleaning out the apartment falls upon her. Meanwhile, Debbie has a pregnancy scare and winds up in a compromising position, Lip enlists Carl's help to search for his sponsor and Frank enjoys having his first-ever credit card.

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Episode 7

Occupy Fiona

7.5
Dec 17, 201753 min20 votes

Ian tests Fiona's patience and resolve by bringing a messy “Occupy Fiona” movement right to her front door. Lip struggles to get Professor Youens to court for his DUI trial. Meanwhile, a now unemployed Frank goes on a job hunt and Carl gets a feisty new rehab client with a plan to help him get the rest of his tuition.

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Episode 8

Frank's Northern Southern Express

8.0
Dec 31, 201755 min15 votes

Frank starts a booming import-export business. Fiona considers moving into her own place after Ford shows her a side of Chicago she's never seen. Meanwhile, Lip interviews new sponsors, Ian confronts a pastor trying to "pray the gay away" and Debbie deals with being unemployed while looking for a way to afford school and raise Franny.

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Episode 9

The Fugees

7.0
Jan 7, 201857 min18 votes

Frank's business takes a turn for the worse, sending him on the run through the Great White North. Ian's run-in with a minister brings about some unexpected allies. Meanwhile, Fiona tries (and fails) to fit in with Ford's group of friends, Carl's new girlfriend suffers separation anxiety and Lip must decide whether to tell Sierra about Charlie's past.

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Episode 10

Church of Gay Jesus

7.1
Jan 14, 201856 min18 votes

Ian's fame in the LGBTQIA community explodes but the sudden surge of 'followers' may be more than he can handle; Frank, however, finds a way to cash in. Meanwhile, Fiona struggles with her conscience when she learns about a worker who fell off her roof and Lip realizes his relationship with Professor Youens may not have been as special as he thought.

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Episode 11

A Gallagher Pedicure

7.4
Jan 21, 201853 min19 votes

Fiona's homeless tenants barricade themselves inside her apartment. Lip takes in a terrified Sierra and Lucas when her father is released from prison. Meanwhile Ian, despite warnings, provides sanctuary to a runaway teen, Frank considers his retirement and Debbie must choose between paying for school and paying for surgery to keep her toes.

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Episode 12

Sleepwalking

7.9
Jan 28, 201857 min17 votes

Fiona taps deep into her Gallagher roots to get the homeless family out of her apartment and dismiss their lawsuit. An explosive incident sends Ian and some of his followers into hiding from the authorities. Meanwhile, Lip makes a difficult decision in order to have the life he really wants, Carl looks for a way to go back to school without upsetting Kassidi, Debbie considers letting Derek back into Franny's life and Frank makes plans to take advantage of Liam's rich friend. Season finale.