Showtime Sets September Date for 'Shameless' Return

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Showtime on Sept. 9 will premiere the ninth season of its comedy series Shameless, network officials announced Thursday.

The series, which stars William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum, will feature the show’s 100 episode in week four, according to Showtime. The series is produced by Bonanza Productions in association with John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The series is executive produced by Wells and Nancy M. Pimental.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.