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This Is Chicago!
"This Is Chicago!" is the first episode of the eleventh season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 123rd overall episode of the series and was written by series developer John Wells and directed by executive producer Iain B. MacDonald. It originally aired on Showtime on December 6, 2020.
The series is set on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, and depicts the poor, dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a neglectful single father of six: Fiona, Phillip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam. He spends his days drunk, high, or in search of money, while his children need to learn to take care of themselves. The family's status is shaken after Fiona chooses to leave. In the episode, the characters must adapt to the changes that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the South Side.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.70 million household viewers and gained a 0.13 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, with many questioning the characterization and integration of the COVID-19 pandemic into the series.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Frank (William H. Macy) tells a documentarian about the Gallagher family's history with Chicago, which was involved in many events. Frank himself admits he was involved with the Chicago Seven, barely avoiding arrest. Despite the fact that the documentarian is involved in gentrification, Frank continues talking about the history of South Side.
Lip (Jeremy Allen White) and Tami (Kate Miner) are now living at the rented house with Fred, but they continue working on the renovations. Tami is also worried about Lip's job, as she feels they will not earn enough money for their expenses. Ian (Cameron Monaghan) and Mickey (Noel Fisher) continue living at the Gallagher household, with Ian now working at a warehouse. Despite the poor salary, Ian hopes to save enough money so they can buy a house for themselves. However, he discovers that Mickey took some of their wedding savings to buy stuff, upsetting him. Ian considers that they should practice monogamy to save their marriage, although Mickey is not familiar with the idea.
Debbie (Emma Kenney) is now in the sex offender registry, and is forced to wear an ankle monitor. She starts a welding business, but struggles to find job due to her status. She is disgusted when she finds that the registry mislabeled her by claiming she raped a 7-year-old. Sandy (Elise Eberle) uses her mugshot to promote her, earning her some customers. Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) is training in the police academy to become an officer, earning the respect of his superiors as he nears his graduation day. Kevin (Steve Howey) and Veronica (Shanola Hampton) begin selling hash brownies, while Kevin continues finding success with his workout business. After ingesting brownies, Tommy (Michael Patrick McGill) and Kermit (Jim Hoffmaster) have a sexual encounter in the bathroom.
Ian and Mickey discuss their possible solution to their relationship, but are unable to reach a conclusion. The family visits Lip and Tami at their house to eat pizzas, as well as helping them in painting their house. The episode ends with Frank vandalizing a political endorsement bench, which now reads "Fuck 2020."
The episode was written by series developer John Wells and directed by executive producer Iain B. MacDonald. It was Wells' 23rd writing credit, and MacDonald's 12th directing credit.
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This Is Chicago!
"This Is Chicago!" is the first episode of the eleventh season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 123rd overall episode of the series and was written by series developer John Wells and directed by executive producer Iain B. MacDonald. It originally aired on Showtime on December 6, 2020.
The series is set on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, and depicts the poor, dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a neglectful single father of six: Fiona, Phillip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam. He spends his days drunk, high, or in search of money, while his children need to learn to take care of themselves. The family's status is shaken after Fiona chooses to leave. In the episode, the characters must adapt to the changes that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the South Side.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.70 million household viewers and gained a 0.13 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, with many questioning the characterization and integration of the COVID-19 pandemic into the series.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Frank (William H. Macy) tells a documentarian about the Gallagher family's history with Chicago, which was involved in many events. Frank himself admits he was involved with the Chicago Seven, barely avoiding arrest. Despite the fact that the documentarian is involved in gentrification, Frank continues talking about the history of South Side.
Lip (Jeremy Allen White) and Tami (Kate Miner) are now living at the rented house with Fred, but they continue working on the renovations. Tami is also worried about Lip's job, as she feels they will not earn enough money for their expenses. Ian (Cameron Monaghan) and Mickey (Noel Fisher) continue living at the Gallagher household, with Ian now working at a warehouse. Despite the poor salary, Ian hopes to save enough money so they can buy a house for themselves. However, he discovers that Mickey took some of their wedding savings to buy stuff, upsetting him. Ian considers that they should practice monogamy to save their marriage, although Mickey is not familiar with the idea.
Debbie (Emma Kenney) is now in the sex offender registry, and is forced to wear an ankle monitor. She starts a welding business, but struggles to find job due to her status. She is disgusted when she finds that the registry mislabeled her by claiming she raped a 7-year-old. Sandy (Elise Eberle) uses her mugshot to promote her, earning her some customers. Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) is training in the police academy to become an officer, earning the respect of his superiors as he nears his graduation day. Kevin (Steve Howey) and Veronica (Shanola Hampton) begin selling hash brownies, while Kevin continues finding success with his workout business. After ingesting brownies, Tommy (Michael Patrick McGill) and Kermit (Jim Hoffmaster) have a sexual encounter in the bathroom.
Ian and Mickey discuss their possible solution to their relationship, but are unable to reach a conclusion. The family visits Lip and Tami at their house to eat pizzas, as well as helping them in painting their house. The episode ends with Frank vandalizing a political endorsement bench, which now reads "Fuck 2020."
The episode was written by series developer John Wells and directed by executive producer Iain B. MacDonald. It was Wells' 23rd writing credit, and MacDonald's 12th directing credit.