Shameless: Season 5
2015 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.8
What Season 5 of Shameless
The season kicks off in the middle of summer, with the Gallaghers living a calmer stage. Frank, reinvigorated, leads a family that closes ranks to defend the neighborhood against the arrival of modern newcomers who are changing everything. Fiona has to adjust to a new boss at work. Ian tries to overcome his depression and strengthen his relationship with Mickey. Debbie and Carl face their teenage years in their own way, which is never easy in this house. The question now is how long this calm will last.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 Milk of the Gods
Fiona juggles her job and a crush. Lip heads back home.
Directing: Christopher Chulack · Writing: Nancy M. Pimental · Starring: Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Isidora Goreshter, Axle Whitehead
5x02 I'm the Liver
Sheila gets an offer to buy her home. Plus, Fiona is off house arrest!
Directing: Sanaa Hamri · Writing: Krista Vernoff · Starring: Emma Greenwell, Joan Cusack, Michael Patrick McGill, Isidora Goreshter
5x03 The Two Lisas
Frank enlists Carl to scare off the lesbians. Debbie throws a wild party.
Directing: Peter Segal · Writing: Sheila Callaghan · Starring: Emma Greenwell, Joan Cusack, Jenica Bergere, Michael Patrick McGill
5x04 A Night to Remem... Wait, What?
Frank retraces the path of an epic bender. Fiona and Gus head to city hall.
Directing: Richie Keen · Writing: Davey Holmes · Starring: Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Isidora Goreshter, Axle Whitehead
5x05 Rite of Passage
Fiona's plans to announce her marriage unravel. Mickey asks for Lip's help.
Directing: Alex Graves · Writing: Etan Frankel · Starring: Justin Chatwin, Michael Patrick McGill, Dichen Lachman, Patrick Fischler
5x06 Crazy Love
Fiona is thrown into chaos by the return of Jimmy. Ian takes Mickey's baby.
Directing: Anthony Hemingway · Writing: John Wells · Starring: Justin Chatwin, Isidora Goreshter, Dichen Lachman, J. Michael Trautmann
5x07 Tell Me You F**king Need Me
Ian finds himself at the psych ward. Fiona decides between Jimmy and Gus.
Directing: William H. Macy · Writing: Nancy M. Pimental · Starring: Justin Chatwin, Michael Patrick McGill, Isidora Goreshter, Jennifer DeFilippo
5x08 Uncle Carl
Gus tells Fiona he's leaving to go on tour. Frank seeks revenge on Sammi.
Directing: Wendey Stanzler · Writing: Krista Vernoff · Starring: Jenica Bergere, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Axle Whitehead
5x09 Carl's First Sentencing
Frank plays tour guide for his doctor. Fiona preps Carl for sentencing.
Directing: Christopher Chulack · Writing: Etan Frankel · Starring: Sasha Alexander, Shani Atias, Michael Reilly Burke, Michael B. Silver
5x10 South Side Rules
Frank has a ball with his new sick friend and formerly uptight doctor.
Directing: Michael Uppendahl · Writing: Sheila Callaghan · Starring: Sasha Alexander, Jim Hoffmaster, Michael Reilly Burke, Jackson A. Dunn
5x11 Drugs Actually
Frank grows concerned as Bianca's behavior becomes erratic and dangerous.
Directing: Mimi Leder · Writing: Davey Holmes · Starring: Sasha Alexander, Michael Patrick McGill, Isidora Goreshter, Michael Reilly Burke
5x12 Love Songs (in the Key of Gallagher) Season Finale
Fiona reunites with Gus. Frank works to keep Bianca happy. Season finale.
Directing: Christopher Chulack · Writing: John Wells · Starring: Sasha Alexander, Michael Reilly Burke, Bojana Novaković, Chloe Webb
Season 5 Cast
William H. MacyFrank Gallagher12 episodes
Jeremy Allen WhiteLip Gallagher12 episodes
Steve HoweyKevin Ball12 episodes
Steve KazeeGus Pfender11 episodes
Kellen MichaelChuckie Slott9 episodes
Michael Patrick McGillTommy8 episodes
Luca OrielDerek Delgado7 episodes
Axle WhiteheadDavis5 episodes
Alessandra Ford BalazsJackie Scabello5 episodes
Michael Reilly BurkeTheo Wallace4 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Shameless season 5 have?
Season 5 of Shameless has 12 episodes.
When did season 5 of Shameless premiere?
Released January 11, 2015.
Where to watch Shameless season 5?
In Spain, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
What is the best episode of Season 5?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 5x06, "Crazy Love," has a 8.6.