: Allison Janney originally played the role of Sheila Jackson in the unaired version of the pilot before Joan Cusack took over for the broadcast. Critical Reception
pilot episode looks very visually different compared to rest of s1
: Lip discovers his brother Ian is gay and unsuccessfully tries to "fix" him by setting him up with a neighbor, Karen Jackson.
: As the eldest sibling, Fiona acts as the primary caregiver. Her life takes a turn when she meets Steve, a handsome stranger who rescues her stolen purse.
The pilot episode of the American series Shameless , which premiered on January 9, 2011, serves as a gritty introduction to the dysfunctional Gallagher family living on Chicago's South Side. Episode Overview
: This pilot is a nearly shot-for-shot adaptation of the original UK series premiere .
: Though the series premiered in 2011, the pilot was actually shot in December 2009 .