Pilotshameless : Season 1 Episode 1 File

: This pilot is a nearly shot-for-shot adaptation of the original UK series premiere .

: 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. PilotShameless : Season 1 Episode 1

: Lip discovers his brother Ian is gay and unsuccessfully tries to "fix" him by setting him up with a neighbor, Karen Jackson. : This pilot is a nearly shot-for-shot adaptation

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 : Lip discovers his brother Ian is gay

pilot episode looks very visually different compared to rest of s1

: 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

: Because it was filmed years before the rest of Season 1, the pilot has a distinct cinematic look compared to later episodes.