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
: 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
: The family scrambles to gather money for the electric bill while managing their chaotic individual lives. Production Context The pilot episode of the American series Shameless
pilot episode looks very visually different compared to rest of s1 : The family scrambles to gather money for
: 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 of the original UK series premiere .