| "Refugees" | |
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| Shameless episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Wendey Stanzler |
| Written by | Etan Frankel |
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| Cinematography by | Kevin McKnight |
| Editing by | Rob Bramwell |
| Original release date | February 7, 2016 |
| Running time | 55 minutes |
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"Refugees" is the fifth 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 65th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Etan Frankel and directed by Wendey Stanzler. It originally aired on Showtime on February 7, 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, the Gallaghers face new challengers as they are evicted from their house.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.16 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the conflicts in the episode.