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Shameless S1E1 — Pilot

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Shameless•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

8.3/10 · 5,572 votesJan 9, 201157 min

Ranked #6 of 12 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Having her handbag stolen proves to be a blessing for Fiona when a handsome stranger named Steve comes to her rescue. Lip is shocked to discover Ian could be gay and decides his brother should pay a visit to the ever-accommodating Karen Jackson down the

Directed byMark Mylod

Written byJohn Wells, Paul Abbott

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Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum

Fiona Gallagher

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Frank Gallagher

Justin Chatwin

Justin Chatwin

Steve Wilton/Jimmy Lishman

Jeremy Allen White

Jeremy Allen White

Lip Gallagher

Ethan Cutkosky

Ethan Cutkosky

Carl Gallagher

Shanola Hampton

Shanola Hampton

Veronica Fisher

Steve Howey

Steve Howey

Kevin Ball

Emma Kenney

Emma Kenney

Debbie Gallagher

Cameron Monaghan

Cameron Monaghan

Ian Gallagher

Laura Slade Wiggins

Laura Slade Wiggins

Karen Jackson

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John Wells

John Wells

Writer

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Paul Abbott

Writer

Mark Mylod

Mark Mylod

Director

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Shameless season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 5,572 votes, ranking #6 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Mark Mylod and written by John Wells, Paul Abbott, it aired on January 9, 2011.

Next: E2 · Frank the Plank Best of Season 1