Showtime Orders Sophomore Seasons Of 'Shameless,' 'Episodes'
Series Starring Macy, LeBlanc, Set For 2012 Return
David Tanklefsky (Broadcasting & Cable) -- Multichannel News, 2/28/2011 3:21:08 PM
Showtime's hit freshman drama Shameless will be returning for 12 episodes in 2012, along with fellow rookie comedy Episodes, the network announced Monday.
Shameless, starring William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum, has become the network's best performing first-year drama ever. since premiering Jan. 9. Episodes, starring Matt LeBlanc, also debuted that night. Both shows will begin second-season production later this year and will premiere those episodes in 2012.
Shameless is the story of a Chicago famil,y whose six kids keep their house going while their hard-drinking father Macy is out on the town. The series has averaged 4 million watchers over its multiple weekly runs and on-demand viewing. It's on pace to be the network's No. 2 drama series ever, behind Dexter, which averages 5.2 million, according to the network.
Attracting some 2 million weekly viewers to its varied airings, Episodes, a co-production between Showtime and the BBC, is about a husband-wife producing team bringing a successful British show to America.
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