Thanks to our friend at TV Guide, Michael Ausiello, we can confirm the return of a past character:

Sources have confirmed that Jessalyn Gilsig is reprising her role as Claire's white-trash mom for five episodes next season. We enjoyed her stint as Tami's sister last year on Friday Night Lights.

Think this means a reunion between Claire's mother and father (Nathan) is in the works?

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