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Shameless
Season 6
DVD Cover
Starring
No. of episodes12
Release
Original networkShowtime
Original releaseJanuary 10 (2016-01-10) –
April 3, 2016 (2016-04-03)
Season chronology
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The sixth season of Shameless, an American comedy-drama television series based on the British series of the same name by Paul Abbott, premiered on January 10, 2016, concluded April 3, 2016.[1] Executive producers are John Wells, Andrew Stearn, Nancy M. Pimental, Davey Holmes, Christopher Chulack, Krista Vernoff and producers Terri Murphy and Princess Nash.[2]

Cast and characters

See also: List of Shameless (American TV series) characters

Main

Special guest stars

Recurring

Episodes

Main article: List of Shameless (American TV series) episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
611"I Only Miss Her When I'm Breathing"Christopher ChulackJohn WellsJanuary 1, 2016 (2016-01-01) (online)
January 10, 2016 (2016-01-10) (Showtime)		1.44[3]
622"#AbortionRules"Iain B. MacDonaldNancy M. PimentalJanuary 17, 2016 (2016-01-17)1.64[4]
633"The F Word"Nisha GanatraKrista VernoffJanuary 24, 2016 (2016-01-24)1.70[5]
644"Going Once, Going Twice"Christopher ChulackDavey HolmesJanuary 31, 2016 (2016-01-31)1.70[6]
655"Refugees"Wendey StanzlerEtan FrankelFebruary 7, 2016 (2016-02-07)1.16[7]
666"NSFW"Jake SchreierSheila CallaghanFebruary 14, 2016 (2016-02-14)1.60[8]
677"Pimp's Paradise"Peter SegalDominique MorisseauFebruary 21, 2016 (2016-02-21)1.66[9]
688"Be a Good Boy. Come For Grandma."Iain B. MacDonaldNancy M. PimentalMarch 6, 2016 (2016-03-06)1.50[10]
699"A Yurt of One's Own"Ruben GarciaDavey HolmesMarch 13, 2016 (2016-03-13)1.68[11]
7010"Paradise Lost"Lynn SheltonEtan FrankelMarch 20, 2016 (2016-03-20)1.60[12]
7111"Sleep No More"Anthony HemingwaySheila CallaghanMarch 27, 2016 (2016-03-27)1.45[13]
7212"Familia Supra Gallegorious Omnia!"Christopher ChulackJohn WellsApril 3, 2016 (2016-04-03)1.63[14]

Development and production

Shameless was renewed for a sixth season on January 12, 2015; which premiered on January 10, 2016.[15] The writers began working on the season on April 6, 2015.[16] Principal photography for the season began on August 5, 2015.[17]

Reception

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives the sixth season 100%, based on 10 reviews. The critics consensus reads, "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."[18]

References

  1. ^ Roots, Kimberly (October 22, 2015). "Shameless Season 6 Teaser: The Gallaghers' Exploits Reach a New Low, Plus: See the '70s-Inspired Poster". TV Line. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Showtime(R) Announces Winter Premiere Date for "Billions" and "Shameless"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
  3. ^ Porter, Rick (January 13, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Austin & Ally' series finale, 'Shameless' premiere and more". tvbythenumbers. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  4. ^ Porter, Rick (January 20, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Shameless' rises in week 2, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' stays on top". tvbythenumbers. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  5. ^ Porter, Rick (January 26, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' down but still leads". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  6. ^ Porter, Rick (February 2, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: Pro Bowl gives ESPN an easy win". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  7. ^ Porter, Rick (February 9, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: Puppy Bowl down a little, 'Shameless' takes a Super Bowl hit". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  8. ^ Porter, Rick (February 17, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'The Walking Dead' returns a little lower, NBA All-Star Game up slightly". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  9. ^ Porter, Rick (February 23, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' steady, 'RHOA' and 'Shameless' improve". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  10. ^ Porter, Rick (March 8, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'The Walking Dead' stays at season low". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  11. ^ Porter, Rick (March 15, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'The Walking Dead' off slightly, 'Shameless' ticks up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  12. ^ Porter, Rick (March 22, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' steady, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' rises with reunion". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  13. ^ Porter, Rick (March 29, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' hits season low on Easter, NCAA strong for TBS". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
  14. ^ Porter, Rick (April 5, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' finale scores its best rating of 2016". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 12, 2015). "'Happyish' Picked Up To Series, 'Shameless' Renewed For Season 6". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  16. ^ Callaghan, Sheila (April 6, 2015). "starting the room for season 6 of Shameless today...cannot WAIT to dive in and start breaking new stories for our gallagher clan. #shameless". Twitter. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  17. ^ Rossum, Emmy (August 4, 2015). "I have that gotta-go-to-bed-cant-sleep-day-before-school-starts-energy thing going on. @SHO_Shameless tomorrow". Twitter. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  18. ^ "Shameless S06". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
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