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Shameless S3E2 — The American Dream

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Shameless•Season 3•Episode 2

The American Dream

8.3/10 · 2,854 votesJan 20, 201355 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

Fiona is stressed about the money she used for her club night; Frank makes his way home.

Directed byAnthony Hemingway

Written byNancy M. Pimental

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Cast12

Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum

Fiona Gallagher

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Frank Gallagher

Justin Chatwin

Justin Chatwin

Steve Wilton/Jimmy Lishman

Jeremy Allen White

Jeremy Allen White

Lip Gallagher

Ethan Cutkosky

Ethan Cutkosky

Carl Gallagher

Shanola Hampton

Shanola Hampton

Veronica Fisher

Steve Howey

Steve Howey

Kevin Ball

Emma Kenney

Emma Kenney

Debbie Gallagher

Cameron Monaghan

Cameron Monaghan

Ian Gallagher

Noel Fisher

Noel Fisher

Mickey Milkovich

Emma Greenwell

Emma Greenwell

Mandy Milkovich

Zach McGowan

Zach McGowan

Jody Silverman

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Anthony Hemingway

Anthony Hemingway

Director

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Nancy M. Pimental

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The American Dream" is episode 2 of Shameless season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 2,854 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by Nancy M. Pimental, it aired on January 20, 2013.

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