How to watch Shameless in Australia

The Gallaghers are back for a swan song this March, which is both good and bad news for fans of the hit US comedy. Frank’s health may be deteriorating, but his family is still as strong, and as dysfunctional, as ever! Find out how to watch Shameless Season 11 in Australia right here.

Shameless Season 11 preview

It’s the final call for The Gallaghers. After a decade of mayhem, laughter and tears, the South Side’s favourite clan is set to go out with a bang. It’s certainly going to be wild, but changes are coming that will force each one of them to step up or hit the road. 

And while devolution may come a little more naturally than evolution within a family where excess is the norm, one thing is certain – Gallaghers may grow up, but they’ll never grow apart (even though Debbie rules over the Gallagher family with a strict resolve). 

Season 11 begins with its portrayal of life during the pandemic. Frank fears gentrification in Chicago and ultimately, as it is with life, changes have to happen, obliging to reevaluate their choices. 

But despite the complications and doubts, Liam reminds Frank of everything that makes him who he is. The father and son further bond as both continue to partake in each other’s activities, for instance, competing in a renaming contest of the Dennis Hastert Middle School. 

Moreover, one of the highlights of the final season also comes when the dynamic duo Frank and Kev scheme to get rid of the Milkoviches from the neighborhood. More than this outrageous mayhem, Frank the weed connoisseur helps Kev and V as they struggle with their pot business (after bar closures force Kev to venture into another hustle). 

Meanwhile, Debbie confronts Sandy about their relationship. As things get more complicated for the both of them, Debbie struggles with the truth that Sandy is married. But it’s not all doom and gloom in the Gallagher household as Lip settles for a new job and Carl finally finds his calling in the police force. 

For the final season of Shameless, Veronica (Shanola Hampton) and Kevin (Steve Howey) are both back, as well as Ian’s husband Mickey Milkovich (Noel Fisher), and Lip’s girlfriend and baby momma, Tami Tamietti (Kate Miner). The finale’s episode is titled “Father Frank, Full of Grace”, which perfectly wraps up the entire series with a surprising twist. 

Shameless Season 11 trailer

If you haven’t seen the final season yet, check out this trailer for Season 11 to have an idea of what the new season will bring. 

How many Shameless seasons are there? 

The TV series aired on television for 11 seasons from 2011 to 2021. Having aired for that long, Shameless is the longest-running program in Showtime’s history. In Australia, all seasons of the show finally become available on BINGE and Foxtel (including Foxtel Now). 

Seasons	Released	Streaming Services
Season 1	2011	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix
Season 2	2012	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix
Season 3	2013	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix
Season 4	2014	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix
Season 5	2015	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix
Season 6	2016	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix
Season 7	2016	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix
Season 8	2017	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix
Season 9	2018	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix
Season 10	2019	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix
Season 11	2020	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Netflix

Will there be a Shameless Season 12? 

Unfortunately, Shameless Season 12 isn’t happening as the eleventh season has been confirmed as the show’s final instalment. But the good news for all the fans of the show in Australia is that every season is now available in selected streaming services, so you can watch the full series in one place online. 

Where to watch Shameless in Australia?

Every season of the TV series is available on Foxtel. On Foxtel, episodes of the show are streamed via the FOX Showcase channel, which is also available via Foxtel Now and Foxtel from Telstra.

To access the show, Foxtel offers Foxtel Plus, the cheapest entertainment bundle that already includes FOX Showcase, giving you access to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. For Foxtel Now users, FOX Showcase is part of the base Essentials pack. 

To watch with ads, Shameless is also on free to air via Channel 7’s catch-up streaming 7plus.

Stream Foxtel Now Season 11 on Foxtel Now

To watch the latest season of Shameless, Australia has Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now, which still offers a free 10-day free trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. For more streaming options, premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.

Stream Shameless Season 11 on BINGE

To watch Shameless Season 11, Australia also has BINGE – every episode of which can be accessed right away via a 14-day free trial. After your BINGE free trial period expires, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans for watching the latest shows and the best BINGE movies on demand.

A Basic subscription to BINGE costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans are ad-free and subject to cancellation at any time.

Stream Shameless Season 11 on Telstra

Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now and BINGE via Telstra come with free months of subscriptions.

Moreover, Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app. 

On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free! 

Shameless final season cast

For the series finale of Shameless’ US adaptation, William H. Macy continues to play Frank, the head of the Gallagher family, alongside Jeremy Allen White as Lip and Ethan Cutkosky as Carl. Check out the complete cast of the final below alongside their Shameless characters. 

Other TV shows on Foxtel Now and BINGE

The Foxtel Now and BINGE library is home to a huge range of the best BINGE TV shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to thriller shows and top documentaries you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment.

New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like The Staircase, Euphoria, and The Walking Dead. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below.

Looking for something else? Start searching here.

Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE

Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream the series with BINGE, Foxtel, and Foxtel Now.