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The Worst Episodes of Raising Hope

Every episode of Raising Hope ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Raising Hope!

James "Jimmy" Chance is a clueless 24-year-old who impregnates a serial killer during a one-night-stand. Earning custody of his daughter after the mother is sentenced...
Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:FOX

Worst Episodes Summary

"Burtmizvah – The Musical" is the worst rated episode of "Raising Hope". It scored 7/10 based on 418 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/28/2013. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dinner with Tropes".

  • Burtmizvah – The Musical
    7.0/10418 votes
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    #1 - Burtmizvah – The Musical

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 3/28/2013

    After learning that he is Jewish, Burt prepares for the bar mitzvah he never had.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dinner with Tropes
    7.4/10198 votes
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    #2 - Dinner with Tropes

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/14/2014

    Virginia's boss Louise begins grooming her for the role of regional sales manager. But when Virginia sees what her boss' job is really like, she has second thoughts. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina are worried about Hope's lack of compassion when she feels no sadness over the death of her pet fish, and Burt and Virginia perform at the Natesville Telethon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Man's Best Friend
    7.4/10196 votes
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    #3 - Man's Best Friend

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 3/28/2014

    When Virginia and Burt realize they are suffering from "empty nest syndrome," Sabrina suggests they adopt a dog. But when they are turned down by the pound, they are given a trial period as dog owners with Michael, who ends up overstaying his welcome at the Chance's home. Meanwhile, Jimmy tries to prove to Sabrina that he's still a ladies man, even when he doesn't have Hope with him to attract women.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jimmy and the Kid
    7.5/10298 votes
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    #4 - Jimmy and the Kid

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2011

    A thirteen-year-old kid makes a run for Sabrina, which drives Jimmy absolutely crazy. Meanwhile, Maw Maw swallows her gold tooth and Burt and Virginia contemplate retrieving it.

    Director: Eyal Gordin

    Writer: Bobby Bowman

  • What Up, Bro?
    7.5/10266 votes
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    #5 - What Up, Bro?

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2012

    When Jimmy learns his parents briefly gave him up for adoption, he asks Sabrina to help him befriend the man who would have been his brother. Burt and Virginia wonder if Jimmy would have been better off with other parents.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ship Happens
    7.5/10235 votes
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    #6 - Ship Happens

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2013

    When Sabrina learns Jimmy never went on a family vacation as a kid, she decides to take Hope on a trip and prove to Burt and Virginia that family vacations aren't necessarily stressful.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hi-Def
    7.5/10226 votes
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    #7 - Hi-Def

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2013

    Virginia is thrilled when the doctor prescribes new glasses, until her new crystal-clear vision allows her to see every tiny imperfection around the house.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Extreme Howdy's Makeover
    7.5/10233 votes
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    #8 - Extreme Howdy's Makeover

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2013

    Howdy's gets business innovator Maxine as its new owner, and all employees must come up with a big idea to change the store.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • DysfunctionFunction
    7.5/10219 votes
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    #9 - DysfunctionFunction

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2013

    Virginia and Burt fear that Jimmy and Sabrina's marriage has lost its spark, so they use their own relationship experiences to try and shake things up.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bee Story
    7.5/10213 votes
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    #10 - Bee Story

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2013

    Burt and Virginia go undercover to expose a corporate scandal that is killing all the bees in Natesville.

    Director: Ken Whittingham

    Writer: Mark Torgove

  • Hey There, Delilah
    7.5/10212 votes
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    #11 - Hey There, Delilah

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2014

    Maw Maw accidentally calls a wrong number in her contact book, bringing Virginia's cousin, Delilah, back to town. When the two rivals fight nonstop, Maw Maw threatens to give everything in her will to the granddaughter who can act the most civil. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina have trouble finding a babysitter for Hope.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hot Dish
    7.5/10209 votes
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    #12 - Hot Dish

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/17/2014

    Virginia offers to give Sabrina some much-needed cooking lessons. But when Jimmy proclaims that his wife's casserole is better than his mom's, it brings out Virginia's competitive side and she enters herself and her daughter-in-law in the Hot Dish competition. To ease the tension, Burt also invites his mother to enter the contest.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Thrilla in Natesvilla
    7.5/10200 votes
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    #13 - Thrilla in Natesvilla

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/2014

    In trying to help Barney and Maxine's budding relationship, Burt and Virginia wind up getting in a fight. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina decide to start fencing in order to relieve some of the tension in their relationship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baby Phat
    7.5/10190 votes
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    #14 - Baby Phat

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2014

    Burt and Virginia are in desperate need of a vacation and, at Barney's suggestion, head to a resort for a little R&R. But the "resort" turns out to be a different kind of place than they were hoping for. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina decide they want to have a baby.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What Up, Cuz?
    7.6/10431 votes
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    #15 - What Up, Cuz?

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/22/2011

    Virginia's cousin Delilah, who struggles to make ends meet, pays a visit to the Chance family unannounced, determined to claim her share of Maw Maw's - whom she thinks died years ago - estate. Further tension builds when Delilah admits she still has a crush on Burt. Meanwhile, Jimmy babysits Maw Maw and panics when she takes off on Sabrina's moped.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bobby Bowman

  • Sleep Training
    7.6/10322 votes
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    #16 - Sleep Training

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/26/2011

    When Burt is introduced to a book on sleep-training, he and Virginia decide to try it on baby Hope. Meanwhile, Jimmy's wild new girlfriend introduces him to a special beverage that takes him on a scary trip.

    Director: Eyal Gordin

    Writer: Bobby Bowman

  • Bro-gurt
    7.6/10393 votes
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    #17 - Bro-gurt

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2011

    Virginia encourages the family to submit their own inventions in the National Invention Convention Extravaganza, so they could win the cash prize. Burt and Andrew team up to create unusual flavored yogurt, while Sabrina and Jimmy create a new baby mop.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Michael Pennie

  • Spanks Butt, No Spanks
    7.6/10283 votes
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    #18 - Spanks Butt, No Spanks

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/13/2012

    When a raccoon decides to take residency under the Chance's porch, Virginia and Sabrina work together to try and lure the critter out. Meanwhile, Hope's misbehavior has become such an issue that Virginia and Burt suggest that it might be time for Jimmy to spank her.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Michael Pennie

  • The Walk for the Runs
    7.6/10263 votes
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    #19 - The Walk for the Runs

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2012

    The family participates in a 1K walk; Virginia and Burt feel the effects of aging; Jimmy has a difficult time supporting Sabrina when she gets into a fight with her ex-boyfriend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Squeak Means Squeak
    7.6/10264 votes
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    #20 - Squeak Means Squeak

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2012

    When Jimmy leaves Hope with Sabrina for the day, Sabrina tries to prove her parenting skills. Virginia and Burt try to catch a squirrel bully.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)
    7.6/10264 votes
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    #21 - Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 1/29/2013

    The whole family goes on a road trip to Los Angeles for a taping of Hope's favorite show, "Yo Zappa Do"; Virginia and Burt let Ricardo stay at their place, but their house guest quickly wears out his welcome.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Chance Who Stole Christmas
    7.6/10233 votes
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    #22 - The Chance Who Stole Christmas

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2013

    Burt wants to be elected the interim Mayor of Natesville so that Virginia will have the honor of plugging in the town Christmas tree. But being mayor turns Burt into a Grinch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anniversary Ball
    7.6/10214 votes
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    #23 - Anniversary Ball

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/2014

    Virginia thinks that Burt is getting her an expensive gift for their 25th anniversary. So she decides to take him to a dude ranch that is run by a crazy cowboy. But Burt isn't able to enjoy himself, because of a secret he is keeping from Virginia.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The One Where They Get High
    7.6/10204 votes
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    #24 - The One Where They Get High

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 2/28/2014

    Maw Maw has found a new love, Hubert, who encourages her to engage in some reckless activity. When Virginia finds herself scolding Maw Maw, she fears she's become a lame adult and wants Burt to do more risk-taking activities with her. Jimmy and Sabrina follow suit when they find themselves spying on their own babysitter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Para-Natesville Activity
    7.6/10199 votes
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    #25 - Para-Natesville Activity

    Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 3/21/2014

    Virginia stops believing in magical things, but second guesses herself when a ghost appears in their house. When Burt discovers that Jim Hughes has secretly been living in their house's bomb shelter, Burt and Jim play along with Virginia's antics in order to make her believe in the paranormal again. Meanwhile, Burt and Virginia learn some news about Jim that scares them straight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A