Fair rating?Shameless· Season 3 · Episode 2
The American Dream
Fiona has second thoughts about loaning money to Meg; and a drunken Frank staggers home, where no one wants him, until he proves to be the only one who can quiet fussy Baby Hymie. Meanwhile, Lip's community-service encounter with a North Side youth group gives him a moneymaking idea, while Kev's wife returns with her son Kyle and Frank puts in a call to child services.
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#8In Season 3of 12 rated episodes
#34All-timeof 134 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 8.4
2013First airedJanuary 20, 2013
Guest stars
Joan Cusackas Sheila Jackson
Michael Patrick McGillas Tommy
Kerry O'Malleyas Kate
Stephanie Fantauzzias Estefania
Harry Hamlinas Lloyd "Ned" Lishman
Bernardo de Paulaas Beto
Diora Bairdas Meg
Ed Lauteras Dick Healey
Cameron Richardsonas Cheryl
Joseph Fuhras Casper Duncan
Vyto Ruginisas Edward Gretsky
Brendan Patrick Connoras George
Harrison Xuas Ralph Wong
Kevin Phillipsas WendellCrew
Anthony HemingwayDirector
Nancy PimentalWriterShows like Shameless
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