Shameless season 10 explained

Season Number:	10
Bgcolour:	9bdd45
Num Episodes:	12
Network:	Showtime
Episode List:	List of Shameless (American TV series) episodes#Season 10 (2019–20)

The tenth season of Shameless, an American comedy-drama television series based on the British series of the same name by Paul Abbott, was announced on January 31, 2019, two days after the premiere of season 9's ninth episode. The season premiered on November 10, 2019.

It is the first season not to star original cast member Emmy Rossum. Cameron Monaghan, who previously announced his departure from the series in season 9, returned as a series regular. Noel Fisher also rejoined the cast as a series regular alongside William H. Macy, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howey, Emma Kenney, and Christian Isaiah.^[1] Kate Miner has been promoted to series regular after her recurring role in season 9.

Plot

Six months has passed since Fiona left, and with the help of the $50,000 she left, Debbie has taken over as the family's new matriarch and is governing the Gallagher household with an iron grip. In order to obtain as many prescription medicines as possible, Frank utilizes his leg injury, and his activities bring him into contact with an old friend. With Tami showing signs of affection, Lip negotiates their connection. Both released early on parole, Mickey and Ian have reunited, but this time are fighting hard to stay together. Carl must decide what to do with his life as he graduates from military school and returns to the South Side. While Kev struggles with identity issues, Liam is dedicated to studying black history and culture under V's guidance.

Cast and characters

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

Main

• William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher
• Jeremy Allen White as Philip "Lip" Gallagher
• Ethan Cutkosky as Carl Gallagher
• Shanola Hampton as Veronica Fisher
• Steve Howey as Kevin Ball
• Emma Kenney as Deborah "Debbie" Gallagher
• Cameron Monaghan as Ian Gallagher
• Noel Fisher as Mickey Milkovich
• Christian Isaiah as Liam Gallagher
• Kate Miner as Tami Tamietti

Special guest

• Luis Guzmán as Mikey O'Shea
• Rachel Dratch as Paula Bitterman
• Elizabeth Rodriguez as Faye Donahue
• Constance Zimmer as Claudia Nicolo
• Alison Jaye as Julia Nicolo
• Mary Kay Place as Aunt Oopie

Recurring

• Paris Newton as Franny Gallagher
• Scott Michael Campbell as Brad
• Jess Gabor as Kelly Keefe
• Michael Patrick McGill as Tommy
• Jim Hoffmaster as Kermit
• Peter Banifaz as Farhad
• Melissa Paladino as Cami Tamietti
• David Bowe as Bob Tamietti
• Ozie Nzeribe as Todd
• Sarah Colonna as Lori
• Chelsea Rendon as Anne Gonzalez
• Eddie Alfano as K.J.
• Jason McBeth as Stump
• Anthony Alabi as MaVar
• Lynn Chen as Mimi
• Idara Victor as Sarah
• Dylan Gelula as Megan
• Fayelyn Bilodeau as Patti
• Danube Hermosillo as Pepa
• David Saucedo as Uncle Felipe Gonzalez
• Vanessa Lua as Aunt Telma Gonzalez
• Nadine Ellis as Dr. Brenda Williams
• Nicki Micheaux as Michelle 'Shelly' Demeter
• Elise Eberle as Sandy Milkovich
• Dennis Cockrum as Terry Milkovich
• Alison Jaye as Julia Nicolo
• Adam Farabee as Byron Koch
• William O'Leary as Sgt. Rucker
• David Folsom as Vin

Guest

• Andy Buckley as Randy
• Vanessa Bell Calloway as Carol Fisher
• Juliette Angelo as Geneva

Episodes

See main article: List of Shameless (American TV series) episodes.

Casting

In January 2019, Cameron Monaghan, who previously departed the series in season 9, announced that he would be returning for the tenth season.^[1] In April 2019, it was announced that Noel Fisher will also return alongside Monaghan for the tenth season, his first time as a series regular since season 5.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Shameless' Renewed for Season 10 at Showtime, Cameron Monaghan to Return . Otterson . Joe . Variety . January 31, 2019. March 21, 2019.
2. Web site: Haring . Bruce . 'Shameless' Bringing Back Noel Fisher's Mickey Milkovich For Showtime Season 10 . . April 12, 2019 . April 11, 2019.