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Shameless S10E5 — Sparky

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Shameless•Season 10•Episode 5

Sparky

7.4/10 · 1,516 votesDec 8, 201955 min

Ranked #5 of 12 in Season 10•matches the season avg

Frank hatches the idea for a new scheme when an unexpected visitor shows up at the Gallagher house. With Tami back in the house, Lip struggles to give up control of Fred. Debbie’s fight for child support escalates and Carl tries to juggle multiple romantic

Directed byWilliam H. Macy

Written byPhilip Buiser

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We Few, We Lucky Few, We Band of Gallaghers!

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Sleep Well My Prince For Tomorrow You Shall Be King

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Which America?

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A Little Gallagher Goes a Long Way

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William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Frank Gallagher

Jeremy Allen White

Jeremy Allen White

Lip Gallagher

Ethan Cutkosky

Ethan Cutkosky

Carl Gallagher

Shanola Hampton

Shanola Hampton

Veronica Fisher

Steve Howey

Steve Howey

Kevin Ball

Emma Kenney

Emma Kenney

Debbie Gallagher

Christian Isaiah

Christian Isaiah

Liam Gallagher

Cameron Monaghan

Cameron Monaghan

Ian Gallagher

Noel Fisher

Noel Fisher

Mickey Milkovich

Kate Miner

Kate Miner

Tami Tamietti

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William H. Macy

William H. Macy

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Philip Buiser

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Sparky" is episode 5 of Shameless season 10. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,516 votes, ranking #5 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by William H. Macy and written by Philip Buiser, it aired on December 8, 2019.

Next: E6 · Adios Gringos Best of Season 10