[s1e2] Mammy's Secret Guide

: This episode marks the series debut of Mark Brown , Rory Brown , and the antagonist Hilary Nicholson .

The tension peaks when Agnes's meddling leads to a physical confrontation with Betty right in front of Maria's snooty mother, Hilary Nicholson. Horrified, Hilary decides the Brown family is too "rough" and attempts to move the wedding from Dublin to Italy to exclude them. Agnes eventually discovers that Mark’s "secret" for being kicked out isn't an affair, but rather his , a fact for which she feels personally responsible. Key Character Debuts & Trivia [S1E2] Mammy's Secret

: Her daughter, Cathy, refuses to let Agnes meet her new boyfriend, Mick O'Leary. : This episode marks the series debut of

: Her eldest son, Mark, has been kicked out by his wife, Betty, but refuses to explain why. Agnes eventually discovers that Mark’s "secret" for being

Agnes Brown becomes increasingly paranoid that her family is hiding things from her. Her suspicions are fueled by several suspicious situations:

: This is the first time characters Trevor and Bono are mentioned in the series.