Episode
Shameless: This Is Chicago!
Overview
The Gallaghers adjust to life during the pandemic. Frank fears gentrification of South Side. Bar closures force Kev and V to get creative. Lip and Tami work to make their new house a home as Carl finishes his time at the police academy.
Details
- Series
- Shameless
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2020-12-06
- Runtime
- 54 min
Episode context
This Is Chicago! is Episode 1 in Season 11 of Shameless. It aired on 2020-12-06. The runtime is 54 min.
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Episode 8: Cancelled
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Episode 9: Survivors
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Episode 10: DNR
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Episode 11: The Fickle Lady Is Calling It Quits
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Episode 12: Father Frank, Full of Grace
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