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: The episode leans heavily into the pandemic. While Den of Geek felt this pushed the Gallaghers to prove they are "the Southside’s most persistent cockroaches," some viewers found the execution heavy-handed.

: Carl’s transition to the police academy received mixed feedback. A particular training scene involving controversial advice on shooting suspects was criticized for being "on the nose" and unfunny satire. [S11E1] This is Chicago!

The episode is the premiere of the 11th and final season of the American dramedy Shameless , which aired on December 6, 2020. Reviews for the episode were highly polarized, ranging from praise for its "old school" feel to criticism for being one of the series' "emptiest" entries. Critical Consensus : The episode leans heavily into the pandemic

: Debbie's conviction for statutory rape and her subsequent "fame" on Instagram was widely panned by reviewers as a "lazy" attempt to create controversy. Summary of Ratings Telltale TV TV Fanatic 1.5/5 Stars IMDb User Average "Shameless" This Is Chicago (TV Episode 2020) - IMDb Critical Consensus : Debbie's conviction for statutory rape

Reviewers were divided on how the show handled its final season debut, particularly its heavy integration of the COVID-19 pandemic.