Shameless season 6
| Shameless | |
|---|---|
| Season 6 | |
 DVD Cover | |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showtime |
| Original release | January 10 – April 3, 2016 |
| Season chronology | |
The sixth season of Shameless, an American comedy-drama television series based on the award-winning 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
Main
- William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher[2]
- Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher Pfender[2]
- Jeremy Allen White as Philip "Lip" Gallagher[2]
- Ethan Cutkosky as Carl Gallagher[2]
- Shanola Hampton as Veronica "V" Fisher[2]
- Steve Howey as Kevin "Kev" Ball[2]
- Emma Kenney as Debbie Gallagher[2]
- Cameron Monaghan as Ian Gallagher[2]
Special guest stars
- Noel Fisher as Mickey Milkovich
- Dermot Mulroney as Sean Pierce
- Sasha Alexander as Helene Runyon Robinson
- Emma Greenwell as Mandy Milkovich
- Steve Kazee as Gus Pfender
- Sherilyn Fenn as Queenie Schlott
Recurring
- Isidora Goreshter as Svetlana
- Alan Rosenberg as Professor Youens
- Jeff Pierre as Caleb
- Kellen Michael as Chuckie Schlott
- Ever Carradine as Erika Wexler
- Will Sasso as Yanis
- Nichole Bloom as Amanda
- Michael McMillian as Tyler Wexler
- Victor I. Onuigbo as Nick
- Jaylen Barron as Dominique Winslow
- Peter Macon as Sergeant Winslow
- Michael Reilly Burke as Theo Robinson
- Jim Hoffmaster as Kermit
- Michael Patrick McGill as Tommy
- Vanessa Bell Calloway as Carol
- Chris Brochu as Dylan Robinson
- Reed Emmons as Will Pierce
- Jenica Bergere as Lisa
- Lee Stark as Lisa
- Andrew Asper as Jason
- Rebecca Metz as Melinda
- José Julián as Joaquin
- Tyler Jacob Moore as Tony
- Brent Sexton as Patrick Gallagher
- Gabrielle Walsh as Tanya
- Luca Oriel as Derek Delgado
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 1 | "I Only Miss Her When I'm Breathing" | Christopher Chulack | John Wells | January 1, 2016 (online) January 10, 2016 (Showtime) | 1.44[3] |
| 62 | 2 | "#AbortionRules" | Iain B. MacDonald | Nancy M. Pimental | January 17, 2016 | 1.64[4] |
| 63 | 3 | "The F Word" | Nisha Ganatra | Krista Vernoff | January 24, 2016 | 1.70[5] |
| 64 | 4 | "Going Once, Going Twice" | Christopher Chulack | Davey Holmes | January 31, 2016 | 1.70[6] |
| 65 | 5 | "Refugees" | Wendey Stanzler | Etan Frankel | February 7, 2016 | 1.16[7] |
| 66 | 6 | "NSFW" | Jake Schreier | Sheila Callaghan | February 14, 2016 | 1.60[8] |
| 67 | 7 | "Pimp's Paradise" | Peter Segal | Dominique Morisseau | February 21, 2016 | 1.66[9] |
| 68 | 8 | "Be a Good Boy. Come For Grandma." | Iain B. MacDonald | Nancy M. Pimental | March 6, 2016 | 1.50[10] |
| 69 | 9 | "A Yurt of One's Own" | Ruben Garcia | Davey Holmes | March 13, 2016 | 1.68[11] |
| 70 | 10 | "Paradise Lost" | Lynn Shelton | Etan Frankel | March 20, 2016 | 1.60[12] |
| 71 | 11 | "Sleep No More" | Anthony Hemingway | Sheila Callaghan | March 27, 2016 | 1.45[13] |
| 72 | 12 | "Familia Supra Gallegorious Omnia!" | Christopher Chulack | John Wells | April 3, 2016 | 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]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Showtime(R) Announces Winter Premiere Date for "Billions" and "Shameless"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Porter, Rick (January 26, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' down but still leads". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ Porter, Rick (February 2, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: Pro Bowl gives ESPN an easy win". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Porter, Rick (February 23, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'Walking Dead' steady, 'RHOA' and 'Shameless' improve". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ^ Porter, Rick (March 8, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'The Walking Dead' stays at season low". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ^ Porter, Rick (March 15, 2016). "Sunday cable ratings: 'The Walking Dead' off slightly, 'Shameless' ticks up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 12, 2015). "'Happyish' Picked Up To Series, 'Shameless' Renewed For Season 6". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.