Fiona’s absence will be felt in season 10; she was the effective head of the household for most of Shameless’ run. Rossum told fans before the season 9 began that this would be her swansong. Monaghan withheld that information until right before his final episode aired in October.

However, he has quickly changed his direction, as well as Ian's, as Monaghan has returned to being a series regular in season 10. He revealed to the TCA (via The Hollywood Reporter) that he had stepped away for creative and business reasons, but is happy to be back now. Says the actor, "I took some time away and talked to showrunner John Wells about possible things we could do with the character in the future, and we go to a place both creatively and financially where I felt comfortable coming back."

Another major upside for hardcore Shameless fans is that Noel Fisher is returning to the series full-time as Mickey Milkovich! After making a surprise cameo in the post-credits scene of the mid-season finale last year, it was revealed he came back to Chicago to serve time with Ian Gallagher. More intriguing still, however, is the fact that Fisher's return was greeted by Cameron Monaghan, who plays Ian but seemingly left the series for several years after Ian got sent to prison halfway through season 9 (hence running into Mickey in prison).

We also now know that Kate Miner (via THR) is going to have a much bigger role in Season 10. Kate Miner plays Tami, Lip's girlfriend who agreed to keep the baby that Lip is the father of. So needless to stay, it would make sense if she was around for a longtime to come in Lip's life, although what that kind of relationship will be remains to be seen.

It’s a minor miracle the Gallaghers have managed to stay together for this long. After nine seasons, the Showtime hit has lost two family members, Emmy Rossum (Fiona) and Cameron Monaghan (Ian), but not for too long in the latter's case, as Ian Gallagher will be returning for at least a sizable amount of Shameless Season 10, which will carry on without Rossum and with William H. Macy, despite the latter's recent PR woes.

In a previous statement, Showtime president Gary Levine said: “The Gallaghers are a force of nature, and they are coming back. Shameless, with its ever-growing fan base, is like no other show on television. We are thrilled it will live on with its unique blend of love and larceny on Showtime."

Shameless Season 10 Episode Guide

Shameless Season 10 Episode 1: We Few, We Lucky Few, We Band of Gallaghers
Frank milks his injury for all its worth; Debbie cooks up a scam of her own; Lip and Tami get a surprise; Carl returns home from military school; Liam faces an identity crisis.

air date: 11/10/19

Shameless Season 10 Episode 2: Sleep Well My Prince For Tomorrow You Shall Be King
Frank sets out to make money to keep his place in the house; Lip is overwhelmed by the demands of a newborn; Carl learns more about his mysterious new coworker; Ian and Mickey struggle to keep the romance alive in prison.

air date: 11/17/19

Shameless Season 10 Episode 3: Which America?
Frank revels in his new position in the Gallagher house; Lip looks for support as the pressures of fatherhood take their toll; Ian and Mickey make a decision about their future; Carl tries to woo Anne despite Lori's efforts to get in his way.

air date: 11/24/19

It might be more of a tease than a full course meal, but to be fair the Gallaghers don't really believe in family sitdown dinners, so take what you want!

Shameless Season 10 Release Date

Shameless Season 10 premiered on Nov. 10 at 9 pm ET. It will serve as a lead-in for Kidding Season 2 at 10 pm. Showtime made the annoucement at the 2019 Summer TCA press tour.


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