| "I Only Miss Her When I'm Breathing" | |
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| Shameless episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Christopher Chulack |
| Written by | John Wells |
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| Cinematography by | Kevin McKnight |
| Editing by | John M. Valerio |
| Original release date | January 10, 2016 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
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"I Only Miss Her When I'm Breathing" is the first 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 61st overall episode of the series and was written by series developer John Wells and directed by executive producer Christopher Chulack. It aired on Showtime on January 10, 2016, but it was available online on January 1, 2016.[1]
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 grieves Bianca's death, while Fiona tries to handle her new life with Sean.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.44 million household viewers and gained a 0.6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who considered a solid start to the season. For the episode, William H. Macy received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards.