Pilotshameless : Season 1 Episode 1 Info

: 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

: Lip discovers his brother Ian is gay and unsuccessfully tries to "fix" him by setting him up with a neighbor, Karen Jackson. PilotShameless : Season 1 Episode 1

: The episode opens with an iconic monologue by Frank Gallagher, the alcoholic patriarch who neglects his six children. : Allison Janney originally played the role of

: The family scrambles to gather money for the electric bill while managing their chaotic individual lives. Production Context : The family scrambles to gather money for

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

: Though the series premiered in 2011, the pilot was actually shot in December 2009 .

: 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.