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.

: The family scrambles to gather money for the electric bill while managing their chaotic individual lives. Production Context PilotShameless : Season 1 Episode 1

: 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. : Lip discovers his brother Ian is gay

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

pilot episode looks very visually different compared to rest of s1

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