Season 2

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 episodes list 2

S02E01

S02E01 : Summertime 7.98/10 (aired on 01/08/2012)

Fiona spends her summer with a new guy and bartending, while Debbie runs a daycare at their home.…
S02E02

S02E02 : Summer Loving 7.84/10 (aired on 01/15/2012)

Frank seeks new financial footing in fellow bar patron Dottie, whose declining health and city…
S02E03

S02E03 : I'll Light a Candle for You Every Day 7.93/10 (aired on 01/22/2012)

Fiona hopes her moral compass isn't leading her astray when she reconnects with her married high…
S02E04

S02E04 : A Beautiful Mess 8.22/10 (aired on 01/29/2012)

Fiona deals with the consequences of sleeping with Craig when his angry wife shows up at the door;…
S02E05

S02E05 : Father's Day 7.96/10 (aired on 02/05/2012)

Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension, despite being a prime suspect in his…
S02E06

S02E06 : Can I Have a Mother 8.24/10 (aired on 02/12/2012)

Grammy Gallagher shows up on a medical furlough and tries to track down a former meth lab protege…
S02E07

S02E07 : A Bottle of Jean Nate 8/10 (aired on 02/19/2012)

Lip tries to get back in Karen's good graces by crafting a prenuptial agreement for her and Jody,…
S02E08

S02E08 : Parenthood 8.1/10 (aired on 03/04/2012)

With Grammy near death, Frank exits the house but walks in on Ian and Mickey locked in passion at…
S02E09

S02E09 : Hurricane Monica 8.03/10 (aired on 03/11/2012)

Monica returns to party and plot scams with Frank, but the rest of the family suspects she hasn't…
S02E10

S02E10 : A Great Cause 8.11/10 (aired on 03/18/2012)

Fiona starts to plan for her future now that Monica is back but her reprieve may be short-lived as…
S02E11

S02E11 : Just Like the Pilgrims Intended 8.41/10 (aired on 03/25/2012)

It's a typical Gallagher nontraditional Thanksgiving that includes a suicide attempt by Monica,…
S02E12

S02E12 : Fiona Interrupted 8.3/10 (aired on 04/01/2012)

A lonely Frank schemes to break Monica out of the psychiatric facility. Jimmy earns his way back…