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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.

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