<P> The eighth season of Shameless , an American comedy - drama television series based on the award - winning British series of the same name by Paul Abbott , was announced on December 19 , 2016 , a day after the seventh season finale . The season will consist of a total of 12 episodes . It is slated to premiere on November 5 , 2017 . </P>
<P> The eighth season of Shameless , an American comedy - drama television series based on the award - winning British series of the same name by Paul Abbott , was announced on December 19 , 2016 , a day after the seventh season finale . The season will consist of a total of 12 episodes . It is slated to premiere on November 5 , 2017 . </P>
when does shameless us season eight come out
when does shameless us season eight come out
November 5 , 2017
November 5 , 2017