Long live the Gallaghers!
So to celebrate this iconic show, let’s take a trip down memory lane and watch the cast in their first episodes versus their last:
1.
William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher
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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, Episode 1)
Last episode (2019): “Found” (Season 9, Episode 14)
What she’s up to now: Since departure Shameless, Emmy directed an episode of Modern love and has recently starred in and executive produced the new show Angelyne
3.
Jeremy Allen White as Philip “Lip” Gallagher
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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
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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
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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
Show Time
First episode (2017): We Become What We … Frank (Season 8, Episode 1)
Last episode (2021): Father Frank, Full of Grace (Season 11, Episode 12)
Obviously, Liam has been a character since Day 1, but Christian didn’t start acting on the show until season 8.
7.
Emma Kenney as Debbie Gallagher
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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
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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
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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
Show Time
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 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
Show Time
First episode (2011): “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1)
Final episode (2015): “Tell Me You F *** ing Need Me” (Season 5, Episode 7)
What he’s up to now: Since leaving the show, Justin has starred in a variety of movies and TV shows. He is currently indoors Another life, playing scientist Erik Wallace.
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