Here are the most recent TV ratings for Shameless on Showtime. The TV show’s ratings for the 2011-12 season are the best way to tell if it is going to be cancelled or renewed for a third season. The second season of Shameless airs Sunday nights on Showtime.

The series revolves around the dysfunctional Gallagher family in which the kids must fend for themselves and take care of their alcoholic father (William H. Macy) at the same time. It’s certainly not Father Knows Best. Others in the cast include Brennan Kane Johnson, Cameron Monaghan, Emma Kenney, Emmy Rossum, Ethan Cutkosky, Jeremy White, Joan Cusack, Justin Chatwin, Laura Slade Wiggins, Shanola Hampton, and Steve Howey.

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Final season two ratings: 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.36 million total viewers.

Episode 02-12: Sunday, 04/01/12
0.7 in the demo (-13% episode-to-episode change) with 1.454 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.72 in the demo with 1.36 million.

Episode 02-11: Sunday, 03/25/12
0.8 in the demo (+33% episode-to-episode change) with 1.513 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.72 in the demo with 1.36 million.

Episode 02-10: Sunday, 03/18/12
0.6 in the demo (-14% episode-to-episode change) with 1.155 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.71 in the demo with 1.34 million.

Episode 02-09: Sunday, 03/11/12
0.7 in the demo (-13% episode-to-episode change) with 1.31 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.72 in the demo with 1.36 million.

Episode 02-08: Sunday, 03/04/12
0.8 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 1.60 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.72 in the demo with 1.37 million.

Episode 02-07: Sunday, 02/19/12
0.8 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 1.41 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.71 in the demo with 1.33 million.

Episode 02-06: Sunday, 02/12/12
0.8 in the demo (+60% episode-to-episode change) with 1.44 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.70 in the demo with 1.32 million.

Episode 02-05: Sunday, 02/05/12 (Super Bowl Sunday)
0.5 in the demo (-29% episode-to-episode change) with 1.01 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.68 in the demo with 1.30 million.

UPDATE: Shameless has been renewed for a third season.

Episode 02-04: Sunday, 01/29/12
0.7 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 1.37 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.72 in the demo with 1.37 million.

Episode 02-03: Sunday, 01/22/12
0.7 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 1.28 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.73 in the demo with 1.37 million.

Episode 02-02: Sunday, 01/15/12
0.7 in the demo (-13% episode-to-episode change) with 1.25 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.75 in the demo with 1.42 million.

Episode 02-01: Sunday, 01/08/12
0.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.58 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.80 in the demo with 1.58 million.

Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays. They are sometimes harder to come by so there may be occasional delays or gaps.

What do you think? Do you like Shameless TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled after this season or renewed?

Image courtesy Showtime.