Pilotshameless : Season 1 Episode 1 [LIMITED – Choice]

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

: Though the series premiered in 2011, the pilot was actually shot in December 2009 . PilotShameless : Season 1 Episode 1

: This pilot is a nearly shot-for-shot adaptation of the original UK series premiere . : Lip discovers his brother Ian is gay

: 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

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