Now Leaving Illinois

"Now Leaving Illinois" is the tenth episode of the tenth season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 120th overall episode of the series and was written by Sherman Payne, and directed by Kevin Bray. It originally aired on Showtime on January 12, 2020.

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. The family's status is shaken after Fiona chooses to leave. In the episode, Ian moves forward with a new potential date. Meanwhile, Frank heads to trial when Faye sabotages him, while Lip takes a huge decision for the sake of Tami and Fred.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.89 million household viewers and gained a 0.23 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the tone and ending.