Season 2
(2012)
Overview
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 …
Cast
as Frank Gallagher
as Fiona Gallagher
as Steve Wilton/Jimmy Lishman
as Lip Gallagher
as Carl Gallagher
as Veronica Fisher
as Kevin Ball
as Debbie Gallagher
as Ian Gallagher
as Karen Jackson
Episodes
Summertime 7.8
January 8, 2012
Fiona spends her summer with a new guy and bartending, while Debbie runs a daycare at their home. Meanwhile, Kevin real…
Summer Loving 6.4
January 15, 2012
As Sheila conquers her agoraphobia, a worried Frank finds a new financial plan in fellow bar patron Dottie, whose decli…
I'll Light a Candle for You Every Day 6.8
January 22, 2012
Fiona hopes her moral compass isn't leading her astray when she reconnects with her married high school crush, but when…
A Beautiful Mess 7.4
January 29, 2012
Fiona deals with the consequences of sleeping with Craig when his angry wife shows up at the door; Debbie develops a st…
Father's Day 7.0
February 5, 2012
Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension, despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends …
Can I Have a Mother 8.2
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; …
A Bottle of Jean Nate 7.4
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 t…
Parenthood 8.0
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; wh…
Hurricane Monica 7.4
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; Fio…
A Great Cause 7.6
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, …
Just Like the Pilgrims Intended 7.3
March 25, 2012
It's a typical Gallagher nontraditional Thanksgiving that includes a suicide attempt by Monica, Carl shooting a bald ea…
Fiona Interrupted 7.6
April 1, 2012
A lonely Frank schemes to break Monica out of the psychiatric facility. Jimmy earns his way back into Fiona's good grac…