Shameless: Season 9

What Season 9 of Shameless

Season 9 Episodes

1. 

   9x01 Are You There Shim? It's Me, Ian.

   Sep 9, 2018 · 53 min · ★ 7.6

   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 prove himself at military school. Kev and V have trouble with the twins without Svetlana.

   Directing: Iain B. MacDonald · Writing: Nancy M. Pimental · Starring: Kate Miner, Scott Michael Campbell, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster

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   9x02 Mo White For President

   Sep 16, 2018 · 54 min · ★ 7.0

   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 growth of the Gay Jesus movement. Kev and V try to find the perfect preschool for the twins.

   Directing: Erin Feeley · Writing: Molly Smith Metzler · Starring: Scott Michael Campbell, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Richard Flood

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   9x03 Weirdo Gallagher Vortex

   Sep 23, 2018 · 54 min · ★ 7.7

   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 embarks on a spiritual journey.

   Directing: Kat Coiro · Writing: Joe Lawson · Starring: Scott Michael Campbell, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Richard Flood

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   9x04 Do Right, Vote White!

   Sep 30, 2018 · 55 min · ★ 6.4

   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 decide how to plead. 100th episode!

   Directing: Mark Mylod · Writing: John Wells · Starring: Scott Michael Campbell, Dennis Cockrum, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster

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   9x05 Black-Haired Ginger

   Oct 7, 2018 · 56 min · ★ 8.1

   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.

   Directing: William H. Macy · Writing: Philip Buiser · Starring: Scott Michael Campbell, Dennis Cockrum, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster

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   9x06 Face It, You're Gorgeous

   Oct 14, 2018 · 53 min · ★ 8.7

   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.

   Directing: Allison Liddi-Brown · Writing: Nancy M. Pimental · Starring: Noel Fisher, Richard Flood, Courteney Cox, Katey Sagal

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   9x07 Down Like the Titanic

   Oct 21, 2018 · 57 min · ★ 8.2

   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.

   Directing: Silver Tree · Writing: Molly Smith Metzler · Starring: Kate Miner, Scott Michael Campbell, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster

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   9x08 The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Alibi

   Jan 20, 2019 · 53 min · ★ 7.7

   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.

   Directing: Zetna Fuentes · Writing: Joe Lawson · Starring: Kate Miner, Scott Michael Campbell, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster

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   9x09 BOOOOOOOOOOOONE!

   Jan 27, 2019 · 55 min · ★ 7.5

   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.

   Directing: Loren Yaconelli · Writing: Philip Buiser · Starring: Kate Miner, Scott Michael Campbell, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster

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    9x10 Los Diablos!

    Feb 10, 2019 · 57 min · ★ 7.5

    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.

    Directing: Roberto Sneider · Writing: Nancy M. Pimental · Starring: Kate Miner, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster, Rebecca Field

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    9x11 The Hobo Games

    Feb 17, 2019 · 57 min · ★ 6.9

    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 someone surprising, and Carl excels at the shrimp shack.

    Directing: Iain B. MacDonald · Writing: Molly Smith Metzler · Starring: Kate Miner, Scott Michael Campbell, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster

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    9x12 You'll Know the Bottom When You Hit It

    Feb 24, 2019 · 56 min · ★ 7.3

    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.

    Directing: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini · Writing: Joe Lawson · Starring: Kate Miner, Scott Michael Campbell, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster

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    9x13 Lost

    Mar 3, 2019 · 58 min · ★ 7.8

    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.

    Directing: Iain B. MacDonald · Writing: John Wells · Starring: Kate Miner, Scott Michael Campbell, Michael Patrick McGill, Jim Hoffmaster

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    9x14 Found Season Finale

    Mar 10, 2019 · 56 min · ★ 8.1

    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.

    Directing: John Wells · Writing: John Wells · Starring: Kate Miner, Scott Michael Campbell, Michael Patrick McGill, Presley Schrader

Season 9 Cast

Emmy RossumFiona Gallagher14 episodes

William H. MacyFrank Gallagher14 episodes

Jeremy Allen WhiteLip Gallagher14 episodes

Ethan CutkoskyCarl Gallagher14 episodes

Shanola HamptonVeronica Fisher14 episodes

Steve HoweyKevin Ball14 episodes

Emma KenneyDebbie Gallagher14 episodes

Christian IsaiahLiam Gallagher14 episodes

Cameron MonaghanIan Gallagher14 episodes

Michael Patrick McGillTommy13 episodes

Scott Michael CampbellBrad12 episodes

Jim HoffmasterKermit12 episodes

Jess GaborKelly Keefe10 episodes

Kate MinerTami Tamietti9 episodes

Richard FloodFord8 episodes

Katey SagalDr. Ingrid Jones7 episodes

Amirah JXan Galvez7 episodes

Patrick Davis AlarcónJason6 episodes

Rebecca FieldEliza5 episodes

Ozie NzeribeTodd5 episodes

Sarah ColonnaLori5 episodes

Ashley RomansAlex5 episodes

Melissa PaladinoCami4 episodes

Andy BuckleyRandy4 episodes

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