Samantha "Sammi" Slott is a former main character in the fourth and fifth seasons of the US version of Shameless. She is the oldest daughter of Frank Gallagher through his relationship with Queenie Slott , revealed when sought out by Frank when he needs a liver transplant corroded by his alcoholism.
Sammi initially exhibits a friendly relationship with the Gallaghers, but as she spends more time with the family, she starts to grow a dislike for them as her time on the show progresses. Sammi ultimately takes the role of main antagonist in season five. Sammi grew up without a father, and she has had failed luck in marriages. Sammi's portrayer, Emily Bergl, spoke about her character in an interview: "But I do know that Sammi is all about giving love. When Sammi is first introduced in season four, she is shown to have a caring side through Frank and her son, Chuckie, whom she cares about deeply.
Upon learning that Frank was her father, Sammi was upset that he withheld this information; however, she eventually came around to the idea of having a father and bonded with Frank, taking care of him and learning more of her family. After meeting her half-siblings, Sammi hoped to be seen as a member of the family and tried to fill in the role of big sister. There are many instances of her being there for her family, such as guiding Debbie through her first period, supporting Carl when he gets suspended, bringing the Alibi Room to a sick Frank and covering for Fiona about Jimmy.
Sammi also shares many Gallagher traits, seen by knowledge of scamming people, her promiscuous nature and violent tendencies. Despite these instances of Sammi's caring nature, Sammi also shares many antagonistic traits, most notably in the fifth season. She is shown to have a warped view of love and family, such as shooting Frank in the arm to get him to admit she needed him.
By the end of the fifth season, Sammi has grown a dislike for the Gallaghers, as they do not see her as a member of the family.
