Shameless: Season 2

2012
12 episodes

Frank and Monica rekindle their self-destructive relationship after Frank's mother returns from prison to wreak havoc. Fiona is thrown for a loop when Steve returns from Rio with a surprise. Lip makes big changes in preparation for the arrival of his and Karen's baby. Karen and Sheila clash over Karen's new husband Jody, a good-hearted but weird guy she met in Sexaholics Anonymous. Ian tries to get into West Point. Debbie prepares for the onset of puberty. Kev and Veronica contemplate starting a family.

Season 2 of Shameless premiered on January 8, 2012 and has 12 episodes, from "Summertime" to "Fiona Interrupted". The last episode aired on April 1, 2012.

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In the United States, you can stream Shameless on Netflix. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 135 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1SummertimeAired January 8, 2012
Fiona spends her summer with a new guy and bartending, while Debbie runs a daycare at their home. Meanwhile, Kevin realizes his extended weed-growing left him with a huge electrical bill and Frank borrows his youngest son Liam to help him pay a debt.
- 52m
- Directed by Mark Mylod
- Written by John Wells
Guest stars
- Emma Greenwell Mandy Milkovich
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Amy Smart Jasmine Hollander
- Madison Davenport Ethel
- Pej Vahdat Kash
- Marguerite Moreau Linda
- Dennis Boutsikaris Professor Hearst
Episode 2Summer LovingAired January 15, 2012
Sheila becomes increasingly capable of navigating the world on her own, worrying Frank, who fears she will discover his true identity. He visits an old acquaintance awaiting a heart transplant in search of a new plan. Mickey is released from prison and reunites with Ian, rekindling their relationship. Fiona discovers that Frank has been renting out her bed to a pregnant Asian woman for money. Karen attends a sex addiction support group but continues sleeping with Lip, who disapproves of her involvement with Jody, her sponsor. Ian studies hard for the West Point entrance exam with Lip’s help. Veronica earns money by driving elderly people around town. Fiona continues working at the bar with Veronica, where Jasmine introduces her to Richard, a wealthy man. Deb moves Liam’s bed to the boys’ room to claim her own space, leading Fiona to let Carl sleep in the van. Lip later catches Karen kissing Jody.
- 52m
- Directed by John Wells
- Written by Mike O'Malley and LaToya Morgan
Guest stars
- Noel Fisher Mickey Milkovich
- Emma Greenwell Mandy Milkovich
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Amy Smart Jasmine Hollander
- Madison Davenport Ethel
- Molly Price Dottie Corones
Episode 3I'll Light a Candle for You Every DayAired January 22, 2012
Fiona hopes her moral compass isn't leading her astray when she reconnects with her married high school crush, but when she finds an abandoned purse with over five hundred dollars inside, she assumes her luck is finally changing; Frank is willing to do just about anything to stay in Dottie's good graces, even marry her; after Harry's passing, Debbie becomes obsessed with death; Kevin thinks about buying the Alibi; Lip meets with a colonel to glean information for Ian about West Point; Jody asks Frank for Karen's hand in marriage.
- 47m
- Directed by Craig Zisk
- Written by Nancy M. Pimental
Guest stars
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Jim Hoffmaster Kermit
- Madison Davenport Ethel
- Dennis Boutsikaris Professor Hearst
- Taylor Kinney Craig Heisner
- Molly Price Dottie Corones
- Jack Carter Stan Kopchek
Episode 4A Beautiful MessAired January 29, 2012
Fiona deals with the consequences of sleeping with Craig when his angry wife shows up at the door; Debbie develops a stress-rash and Fiona wonders if she's putting too much responsibility on the kids; Sheila has made it all the way to the hair salon and Frank realizes his days in the Jackson household are numbered; no longer having sex with Karen, Lip tries to dig up dirt on Jody; Ian continues on the path to West Point; Carl house-sits with his friend, Little Hank; Ethel meets Malik, a boy on Kevin's youth basketball team.
- 53m
- Directed by Mark Mylod
- Written by Alex Borstein
Guest stars
- Noel Fisher Mickey Milkovich
- Emma Greenwell Mandy Milkovich
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Amy Smart Jasmine Hollander
- Madison Davenport Ethel
- Dove Cameron Holly Herkimer
Episode 5Father's DayAired February 5, 2012
Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension, despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends a ritzy wedding with Richard and lies about her background; Lip is devastated by Karen's rejection; Carl rents Frank's room to a hooker.
- 53m
- Directed by Anthony Hemingway
- Written by Etan Frankel
Guest stars
- Emma Greenwell Mandy Milkovich
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Dennis Cockrum Terry Milkovich
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Madison Davenport Ethel
- Dove Cameron Holly Herkimer
- Nicky Korba Little Hank
- Justin Mitchell Malik
Episode 6Can I Have a MotherAired February 12, 2012
Grammy Gallagher shows up on a medical furlough and tries to track down a former meth lab protege that owes her money; Sheila plans Karen's wedding reception; Fiona double dates with Steve and his Brazilian girlfriend, and discovers that Steve is married; Ethel reacts to Clyde's death; Frank discovers the identity of Eddie's insurance beneficiary.
- 53m
- Directed by John Dahl
- Written by Steven Schachter and William H. Macy
Guest stars
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Madison Davenport Ethel
- Louise Fletcher Peggy Gallagher
- James Wolk Adam
- Tyler Jacob Moore Tony Markovich
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
- Kerry O'Malley Kate
Episode 7A Bottle of Jean NateAired February 19, 2012
Lip tries to get back in Karen's good graces by crafting a prenuptial agreement for her and Jody, while Ian continues to give Lip the silent treatment; Frank wants to kick Grammy out but Fiona resists until the basement meth lab explodes; Fiona is invited on a boat trip but doesn't realize Steve and his girlfriend are also attending.
- 48m
- Directed by David Nutter
- Written by Nancy M. Pimental
Guest stars
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Jim Hoffmaster Kermit
- Amy Smart Jasmine Hollander
- Louise Fletcher Peggy Gallagher
- Jack Carter Stan Kopchek
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
- Gwen McGee Officer Rodriguez
Episode 8ParenthoodAired March 4, 2012
With Grammy near death, Frank exits the house but walks in on Ian and Mickey locked in passion at the Kash and Grab; when Lip drops out of school, Fiona proposes a deal where they both earn their diplomas, but Lip acts out and gets himself expelled when he realizes that Karen plans to sell their baby to the highest bidder.
- 54m
- Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer
- Written by Mike O'Malley
Guest stars
- Noel Fisher Mickey Milkovich
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Ed Lauter Dick Healey
- Chloe Webb Monica Gallagher
- Louise Fletcher Peggy Gallagher
- Diora Baird Meg
Episode 9Hurricane MonicaAired March 11, 2012
Monica returns to party and plot scams with Frank, but the rest of the family suspects she hasn't returned to stay; Fiona reconsiders her decision to kick Lip out of the house; Grammy's death affects everyone differently, and leaves Frank determined to make sure he gets every last penny his mother left behind; Sheila and Jody think Eddie's ghost is haunting the house.
- 51m
- Directed by Alex Graves
- Written by Alex Borstein
Guest stars
- Emma Greenwell Mandy Milkovich
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Dennis Cockrum Terry Milkovich
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Carlease Burke Roberta
- Chloe Webb Monica Gallagher
- Dennis Boutsikaris Professor Hearst
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
Episode 10A Great CauseAired March 18, 2012
Fiona starts to plan for her future now that Monica is back but her reprieve may be short-lived as Monica falls apart, spends the squirrel fund and gets arrested; Steve conspires to reunite Estefania with her true love so that he can be with Fiona; Lip and Ian learn the true identity of Mandy's baby; Sheila takes in a homeless crack addict.
- 54m
- Directed by Mimi Leder
- Written by Etan Frankel
Guest stars
- Emma Greenwell Mandy Milkovich
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Dennis Cockrum Terry Milkovich
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Chloe Webb Monica Gallagher
- Diora Baird Meg
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
- Thierre Di Castro Garrito Marco
Episode 11Just Like the Pilgrims IntendedAired March 25, 2012
It's a typical Gallagher nontraditional Thanksgiving that includes a suicide attempt by Monica, Carl shooting a bald eagle, and Karen going into labor; Steve agrees to allow Estefania's boyfriend to steal his identity; Ian sleeps with a businessman named Ned; Frank tries to get his share of his mother's money from his brother Clayton.
- 50m
- Directed by Mark Mylod
- Written by Nancy M. Pimental
Guest stars
- Emma Greenwell Mandy Milkovich
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Kristoffer Ryan Winters Clayton Gallagher
- Chloe Webb Monica Gallagher
- Stephanie Fantauzzi Estefania
- Harry Hamlin Lloyd 'Ned' Lishman
- J. Michael Trautmann Iggy Milkovich
Episode 12Fiona InterruptedAired April 1, 2012
A lonely Frank schemes to break Monica out of the psychiatric facility. Jimmy earns his way back into Fiona's good graces and she asks to meet his family while Ian runs into Ned again.
- 56m
- Directed by John Wells
- Written by John Wells
Guest stars
- Emma Greenwell Mandy Milkovich
- Zach McGowan Jody Silverman
- Joan Cusack Sheila Jackson
- Michael Patrick McGill Tommy
- Jim Hoffmaster Kermit
- Chloe Webb Monica Gallagher
- Julia Duffy Candace Lishman
- Tyler Jacob Moore Tony Markovich