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Raising Hope S2E11 — Mrs. Smartypants
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Raising Hope•Season 2•Episode 11

Mrs. Smartypants

8.1/10 · 356 votesJan 17, 201230 min

Ranked #7 of 22 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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When Hope shows signs of being a baby genius, the family pits themselves against one another to earn their GEDs. While attempting to secure his GED, Jimmy finds out that his old high school teacher, Mr. Swift, is teaching the class.

Directed byEyal Gordin
Written byAlan Kirschenbaum
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Lucas Neff

Lucas Neff

Jimmy Chance

Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

Virginia Chance

Garret Dillahunt

Garret Dillahunt

Burt Chance

Shannon Woodward

Shannon Woodward

Sabrina

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

Maw Maw

Gregg Binkley

Gregg Binkley

Barney Hughes

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Eyal Gordin

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Alan Kirschenbaum

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Episode Summary

"Mrs. Smartypants" is episode 11 of Raising Hope season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 356 votes, ranking #7 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Eyal Gordin and written by Alan Kirschenbaum, it aired on January 17, 2012.

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