Joan Cusack as Sheila Jackson (special guest star)
Alex Borstein as Lou Deckner
Vanessa Bell Calloway as Carol Fisher
Eric Edelstein as Bobby Mallison
Juanita Jennings as Mama Kamala
Mustafa Shakir as D'Andre
Chris Butler as Cassius
Mike Doyle as Lanier
Keiko Agena as Brittany Sturgess
Julie Ariola as Patty
Chris Burns as Andrea Johnson
Dennis Cockrum as Terry Milkovich
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"Cascading Failures" is the sixth episode of the third season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 30th overall episode of the series and was written by consulting producer Alex Borstein, and directed by Anthony Hemingway. It originally aired on Showtime on February 24, 2013.
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. He spends his days drunk, high, or in search of money, while his children need to learn to take care of themselves. In the episode, Fiona tries to locate her siblings as they are sent to different foster homes, while Frank decides to help her.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.48 million household viewers and gained a 0.7 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the ending and performances.
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