Fair rating?Shameless· Season 2 · Episode 4
A Beautiful Mess
After sleeping with Craig, Fiona is unprepared for the arrival of his irate wife. And on the family front, Fiona is concerned that she is dumping too much responsibility on the Gallagher children when stress causes Debbie to break out in a rash. Meanwhile, Frank begins to suspect his days in the Jackson household are coming to an end; Ian marches forward in his efforts to get into West Point; and Lip attempts to dig up dirt on Jody.
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#5In Season 2of 12 rated episodes
#34All-timeof 134 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.3
2012First airedJanuary 29, 2012
Guest stars
Joan Cusackas Sheila Jackson
Emma Greenwellas Mandy Milkovich
Zach McGowanas Jody Silverman
Madison Davenportas Ethel
Amy Smartas Jasmine HollanderNicky Korbaas Little Hank
James Wolkas Adam
Dove Cameronas Holly Herkimer
Taylor Kinneyas Craig Heisner
Zayne Emoryas Simon
Brit Morganas Lucy Jo Heisner
Michael Patrick McGillas Tommy
Kerry O'Malleyas KateJustin Mitchellas Malik
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