A Bottle of Jean Nate

"A Bottle of Jean Nate" is the seventh episode of the second season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name.

The series is set on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, and depicts the poor, dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a neglectful single father of six: Fiona, Phillip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.41 million household viewers and gained a 0.8 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.

Reeling from Ethel's sudden departure, Kevin (Steve Howey) and Veronica (Shanola Hampton) come to realize that they want to have a baby.

Lip and Ian agree to fight underneath the "L" train, although neither ends up winning; both finally express their frustration with each other and reconcile.

However, Fiona is upset to see Steve (Justin Chatwin) and Estefania (Stephanie Fantauzzi) as guests, something that Jasmine was aware of.

[1] In its original American broadcast, "A Bottle of Jean Nate" was seen by an estimated 1.41 million household viewers with a 0.8 in the 18–49 demographics.

[2] This was a slight decrease in viewership from the previous episode, which was seen by an estimated 1.44 million household viewers with a 0.8 in the 18–49 demographics.

"[4] Tim Basham of Paste gave the episode a 7.3 out of 10 and wrote, "Through all of the bad times, and all of the family in-fighting the Gallaghers eventually stand together when threatened.