Long live the Gallaghers!
To celebrate this iconic show, let’s look at the memory and look at the cast in their first installments versus their last:
1.
William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher
Showtime
First episode (2011): “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Last episode (2021): “Father Frank, Full of Grace” (Season 11, Episode 12)
2.
Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher
Shameless
First episode (2011): “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode1)
Last episode (2019): “Found” (Season 9, Episode 14)
What she’s doing now: Since his departure Shameless, Emmy has a delivery of Modern love and recently starred and produced CEO of the new show, Angelyne.
3.
Jeremy Allen White as Philip “Lip” Gallagher
Showtime
First episode (2011): “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Last episode (2021): “Father Frank, Full of Grace” (Season 11, Episode 12)
4.
Cameron Monaghan as Ian Gallagher
Showtime
First episode (2011): “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Last episode (2021): “Father Frank, Full of Grace” (Season 11, Episode 12)
5.
Ethan Cutkosky as Carl Gallagher
Showtime
First episode (2011): “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Last episode (2021): “Father Frank, Full of Grace” (Season 11, Episode 12)
6.
Christian Isaiah as Liam Gallagher
Showtime
First episode (2017): “We Become What We … Frank” (Season 8, Episode 1)
Last episode (2021): “Father Frank, Full of Grace” (Season 11, Episode 12)
It’s clear that Liam’s been a character since day 1, but Christian only started appearing on the show in season 8.
7.
Emma Kenney as Debbie Gallagher
Showtime
First episode (2011): “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Last episode (2021): “Father Frank, Full of Grace” (Season 11, Episode 12)
8.
Shanola Hampton as Veronica Fisher
Showtime
First episode (2011): “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Last episode (2021): “Father Frank, Full of Grace” (Season 11, Episode 12)
9.
Steve Howey as Kevin Ball
Showtime
First episode (2011): “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Last episode (2021): “Father Frank, Full of Grace” (Season 11, Episode 12)
10.
Noel Fisher as Mickey Milkovich
Showtime
First episode (2011): “Aunt Ginger” (Season 1, Episode 3)
Last episode (2021): “Father Frank, Full of Grace” (Season 11, Episode 12)
11.
Kate Miner as Tami Tamietti
Shameless
First episode (2018): ‘Are you there Shim? It’s me, Ian. ‘ (Season 9, Episode 1)
Last episode (2021): “Father Frank, Full of Grace” (Season 11, Episode 12)
12.
Justin Chatwin as Steve Wilton / Jimmy Lishman
Showtime
First episode (2011): “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Last episode (2015): “Tell Me You F *** ing Need Me” (Season 5, Episode 7)
What he’s doing now: Since leaving the show, he has starred in several movies and TV shows. He is currently in Another life, playing scientist Erik Wallace.
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