Season 9
🎬 14 Episodes 📅 2018 ⏱ 59 min
When Frank disappears into his own chaos, his six children must navigate the brutal streets of Chicago alone in Shameless. What unfolds is a raw, unfiltered portrait of survival where comedy masks heartbreak and resilience becomes the only currency that matters. These kids refuse to be victims of circumstance, transforming their dysfunction into an unlikely strength that binds them together. In the wreckage of their broken home, they discover that family isn't about perfection—it's about showing up for each other when no one else will.
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📊 Season Stats
14
Episodes
2018
Year
59
min / ep
13.8
Watch Hours
9/11
Season No.
⭐ 8.9
Best Episode
Ep. 6 · Face It, You're Gorgeo…
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🎬 Episodes 14 episodes
1
⭐ 7.5
Are You There Shim? It's Me, Ian.
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, and Carl has to …
🎬 Iain B. MacDonald ✍️ Nancy M. Pimental
2
⭐ 7.9
Mo White For President
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 g…
🎬 Erin Feeley ✍️ Molly Smith Metzler
3
⭐ 8.0
Weirdo Gallagher Vortex
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 emb…
🎬 Kat Coiro ✍️ Joe Lawson
4
⭐ 6.7
Do Right, Vote White!
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. With his trial looming, Ian struggles to deci…
🎬 Mark Mylod ✍️ John Wells
5
⭐ 8.2
Black-Haired Ginger
Frank’s new liver medication comes with tragic side effects. Ian tries to get away from Fiona’s hovering. Lip has to keep himself occupied during a day of temptation. Carl makes a connection at a West Point mixer. Debbie tries to repair things with Alex.
🎬 William H. Macy ✍️ Philip Buiser
6
⭐ 8.9
Face It, You're Gorgeous
Frank employs Liam to help him chase down a romantic connection; Fiona struggles to keep up with the demands of her new investment as Ford pushes her to get serious about their relationship.
🎬 Allison Liddi-Brown ✍️ Nancy M. Pimental
7
⭐ 8.5
Down Like the Titanic
Debbie finds Fiona at a low point and helps her pick up the pieces as Fiona continues to face pressure from Max Whitford on her investment hubris. Frank enjoys the honeymoon period of his relationship with Ingrid.
🎬 Silver Tree ✍️ Molly Smith Metzler
8
⭐ 8.0
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Alibi
Fiona's downward spiral continues and Debbie steps in to pick up the slack at the Gallagher house. Ingrid ropes Frank into fulfilling her lifelong dream. Tami shows Lip a different version of adulthood.
🎬 Zetna Fuentes ✍️ Joe Lawson
9
⭐ 7.7
BOOOOOOOOOOOONE!
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.
🎬 Loren Yaconelli ✍️ Philip Buiser
10
⭐ 7.7
Los Diablos!
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.
🎬 Roberto Sneider ✍️ Nancy M. Pimental
11
⭐ 7.1
The Hobo Games
The finals of the Hobo Games have arrived, and Frank faces off against his friend and greatest opponent while Ingrid grows anxious about his commitment to their future family. Lip prepares to officially adopt Xan, but his plans collide with Fiona’s partying. Debbie starts developing feelings for som…
🎬 Iain B. MacDonald ✍️ Molly Smith Metzler
12
⭐ 7.6
You'll Know the Bottom When You Hit It
When a blackout hits the South Side, Kevin and Veronica come up with a plan to bring the neighborhood together. Carl grows suspicious of Debbie’s attempts to get closer with Kelly. Fiona receives guidance from an unexpected person and Lip has to deal with the fallout from Xan’s DCFS visit.
🎬 Shari Springer Berman ✍️ Joe Lawson
13
⭐ 8.1
Lost
Frank’s injury gets in the way of everyone’s plans as Fiona attempts to get her life back on track and Lip grows frustrated with his relationship with Tami. Carl gets some bad news about his future, and Debbie finally makes a move on Kelly. Kevin and Veronica get in trouble at the twins’ preschool.
🎬 Iain B. MacDonald ✍️ John Wells
14
⭐ 8.2
Found
As the Gallaghers decide what to do with a bedridden Frank, Fiona has to make a decision about her future. Carl and Debbie share their heartbreak together. Lip has to deal with a distressed Tami.
🎬 John Wells ✍️ John Wells