| "A Yurt of One's Own" | |
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| Shameless episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Ruben Garcia |
| Written by | Davey Holmes |
| Cinematography by | Kevin McKnight |
| Editing by | Mark Sadlek |
| Original release date | March 13, 2016 |
| Running time | 54 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"A Yurt of One's Own" is the ninth episode of the sixth season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 69th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Davey Holmes and directed by Ruben Garcia. It originally aired on Showtime on March 13, 2016.
The series is set on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, and depicts the poor, dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a neglectful single father of six: Fiona, Phillip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam. He spends his days drunk, high, or in search of money, while his children need to learn to take care of themselves. In the episode, Frank joins Queenie in her commune, while Fiona tries to finalize her divorce with Gus. The episode marked the final appearance of Emma Greenwell in the series.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.68 million household viewers and gained a 0.7 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who praised the return of Mandy, performances and ending.