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Shameless S11E1 — This Is Chicago!

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Shameless•Season 11•Episode 1

This Is Chicago!

7.1/10 · 1,850 votesDec 6, 202054 min

Ranked #11 of 12 in Season 11•−0.3 vs season avg

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.

Directed byIain B. MacDonald

Written byJohn Wells

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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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John Wells

John Wells

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Iain B. MacDonald

Iain B. MacDonald

Director

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Episode Summary

"This Is Chicago!" is episode 1 of Shameless season 11. It scored 7.1/10 from 1,850 votes, ranking #11 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Iain B. MacDonald and written by John Wells, it aired on December 6, 2020.

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