Yesterday, we gave you a look at what happened in the first season of Shameless. Today, we’re delving deeper into the show with a complete guide to Shameless season 2! The comedy-drama television series Showtime and premiered on January 9, 2011. It is currently in the midst of its 7th season, which debuted on October 2, 2016. Shameless has been renewed for season 8, but at this time there is no premiere date for the season. Shameless is set in Chicago’s south side and focuses on the Gallagher family. Frank is the patriarch of the family but he doesn’t do a whole lot of parenting as he spends his days drinking.
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Your Guide to Shameless Season 2
In season 2 of Shameless, Frank loses a $10,000 bet with a patron from The Alibi Room. When he can’t fork out the money, his youngest son, Liam, is taken as collateral. Both Fiona and Veronica have waitressing jobs at a local club. Ian is still employed at Kash and Grab. Debbie and Carl have started running a babysitting service at home in order to bring in some extra cash.
Season 2 of Shameless aired from January 8, 2012 to April 1, 2012. The 3 most watched episodes of this season were episode 8, Parenthood, which had 1.60 million U.S. viewers; episode 1, Summertime, with 1.58 million viewers and episode 11, Just Like the Pilgrims Intended, which received 1.51 million viewers.
The main characters from season 2 include:
- Carl Gallagher- played by Ethan Cutkosky.
- Debbie Gallagher- played by Emma Kenney.
- Fiona Gallagher- played by Emmy Rossum.
- Frank Gallagher- played by William H. Macy.
- Ian Gallagher- played by Cameron Monaghan.
- Jimmy Lishman- played by Justin Chatwin.
- Karen Jackson- played by Laura Slade Wiggins.
- Kevin Ball- played by Steve Howey.
- Lip Gallagher- played by Jeremy Allen White.
- Shelia Jackson- played by Joan Cusack.
- Veronica Fisher- played by Shanola Hampton.
The recurring characters/guest stars from season 2 include:
- Carol Fisher- played by Vanessa Bell Calloway.
- Estefania- played by Stephanie Fantauzzi. Estefania is the daughter of Nando, a drug lord. She was in a relationship with Marco, until he was murdered by her father in season 3. Her character is recurring in season 2 and 3.
- Ethel- played by Madison Davenport.
- Jasmine Hollander- played by Amy Smart.
- Jody Silverman- played by Zach McGowan. Jody is married to Karen, whom he met at Sex Addicts Anonymous. Jody is recurring in season 2 and becomes a main character in season 3.
- Kash- played by Pej Vahdat.
- Kate- played by Kerry O’Malley.
- Kermit- played by Jim Hoffmaster.
- Linda- played by Marguerite Moreau.
- Lloyd Lishman- played by Harry Hamlin. Lloyd is the father of Jimmy and a surgeon. Lloyd has a brief fling with Ian. His character is recurring in seasons 2, 3 and 4.
- Mandy Milkovich- played by Emma Greenwell.
- Mickey Malkovich- played by Noel Fisher.
- Monica Gallagher- played by Chloe Webb.
- Peg Gallagher- played by Louise Fletcher.
- Terry Milkovich- played by Dennis Cockrum.
- Tommy- played by Michael Patrick McGill.
- Tony Milkovich- played by Tyler Jacob Moore.
I have never heard of this show, but I am almost finished up with Young and Hungry, so I will have to binge watch this one after I’m done because it looks pretty good.
My daughter keeps telling me I should watch this. I should catch up on season 1 first.
I haven’t watched any of this show. We don’t have cable, will have to look for it on Netflix.
Several years ago, I binge watched the entire UK version of Shameless. It is one of my favorite shows ever. I’ve never seen the American version and I had no idea that it was set in Chicago ( my hometown) , I need to watch it now!
I didn’t want read the whole spill so that I can be surprised when I binge watch this show. I need a new show to watch on the nights that I pick my son up from work.
I have to admit that I binge watched all the episodes of Shameless. It really is a good show and I actually enjoyed the whole thing. Thanks for sharing the information.
I have been obsessed with Shameless for a while now. It is such a good show. I have watched both the UK and American versions.
I have never seen this show.. Sounds pretty entertaining. I have to check it out
I have heard great things about this show, but I haven’t sat down to watch it. I need to check it out because nothing looks goods right now on tv.
We are actually looking for new shows to watch. Thanks for the recommendation. We’ll check this one out.
I haven’t known much about Shameless. This post helps me see what it’s all about!
There are getting to be too many good shows on TV to keep up with anymore.
I’m kind of ashamed to say I haven’t watched this yet. I’ve passed it by a few time but I’m sure I’ll love it if I start.