It's hard to believe that the show about our favorite dysfunctional family just went into its ninth season [1]. For nearly a decade, we've tuned in to Shameless to watch the Gallaghers attempt to navigate their controversial schemes and unfathomable debacles. We've seen the craziest plot lines, from Frank Gallagher attempting to seduce his own daughter to Liam's kidnapping. It's safe to say the show is a nonstop shock fest, and we expect season nine will feature no shortage of unimaginable drama and cringeworthy twists.

Through the years, we've watched Lip Gallagher [2] and Kevin Ball [3] glow up into two sexy studs, but the entire cast has truly undergone a complete transformation. While we continue to enjoy the season nine antics, we're looking back on the cast through the years, and you won't believe the changes. Keep reading for the side-by-side comparisons.

William H. Macy as Frank in Season 1

William H. Macy as Frank in Season 9

Emmy Rossum as Fiona in Season 1

Emmy Rossum as Fiona in Season 9

Jeremy Allen White as Lip in Season 1

Jeremy Allen White as Lip in Season 9

Cameron Monaghan as Ian in Season 1

Cameron Monaghan as Ian in Season 9

Emma Kenney as Debbie in Season 1

Emma Kenney as Debbie in Season 9

Ethan Cutkosky as Carl in Season 1

Ethan Cutkosky as Carl in Season 9

Blake/Brennan Johnson as Liam in Season 1

Christian Isaiah as Liam in Season 9

While the character of Liam has remained the same, the actor has been recast.

Shanola Hampton as Veronica in Season 1

Shanola Hampton as Veronica in Season 9

Steve Howey as Kevin in Season 1

Steve Howey as Kevin in Season 9