: 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. PilotShameless : Season 1 Episode 1
: The family scrambles to gather money for the electric bill while managing their chaotic individual lives. Production Context : Lip discovers his brother Ian is gay
: The episode opens with an iconic monologue by Frank Gallagher, the alcoholic patriarch who neglects his six children. : The family scrambles to gather money for
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