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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...

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  1. Background image for What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #1 - What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's

    S3:E13

    Frank wants to throw Jimmy a memorable bachelor party, but Jimmy resists the idea, citing the crazy things that tend to happen when he goes wild (such as impregnating serial killers). But, when Sabrina convinces him to cut loose, things get a little out of control and Frank reveals an ulterior motive for encouraging Jimmy’s outlandish behavior.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do

    S3:E5

    Virginia becomes suspicious when Burt starts spending a lot of time at a local gay bar.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Dinner with Tropes
    7.4/10(206 votes)

    #3 - Dinner with Tropes

    S4:E18

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Man's Best Friend
    7.4/10(204 votes)

    #4 - Man's Best Friend

    S4:E20

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Jimmy and the Kid
    7.5/10(307 votes)

    #5 - Jimmy and the Kid

    S2:E6

    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.

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    Director:Eyal Gordin
  6. Background image for Ship Happens
    7.5/10(244 votes)

    #6 - Ship Happens

    S4:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Hi-Def
    7.5/10(234 votes)

    #7 - Hi-Def

    S4:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Extreme Howdy's Makeover
    7.5/10(241 votes)

    #8 - Extreme Howdy's Makeover

    S4:E5

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

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  10. Background image for DysfunctionFunction
    7.5/10(228 votes)

    #9 - DysfunctionFunction

    S4:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Bee Story
    7.5/10(221 votes)

    #10 - Bee Story

    S4:E10

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

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  12. Background image for Hey There, Delilah
    7.5/10(220 votes)

    #11 - Hey There, Delilah

    S4:E11

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Hot Dish
    7.5/10(216 votes)

    #12 - Hot Dish

    S4:E12

    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.

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  14. Background image for Thrilla in Natesvilla
    7.5/10(208 votes)

    #13 - Thrilla in Natesvilla

    S4:E13

    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.

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  15. Background image for Baby Phat
    7.5/10(196 votes)

    #14 - Baby Phat

    S4:E17

    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.

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  16. Background image for What Up, Cuz?
    7.6/10(447 votes)

    #15 - What Up, Cuz?

    S1:E14

    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.

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  17. Background image for Sleep Training
    7.6/10(337 votes)

    #16 - Sleep Training

    S1:E19

    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.

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    Director:Eyal Gordin
  18. Background image for Bro-gurt
    7.6/10(404 votes)

    #17 - Bro-gurt

    S2:E8

    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.

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  19. Background image for Spanks Butt, No Spanks
    7.6/10(294 votes)

    #18 - Spanks Butt, No Spanks

    S2:E17

    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.

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  20. Background image for The Chance Who Stole Christmas
    7.6/10(241 votes)

    #19 - The Chance Who Stole Christmas

    S4:E9

    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.

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  21. Background image for Anniversary Ball
    7.6/10(222 votes)

    #20 - Anniversary Ball

    S4:E15

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The One Where They Get High
    7.6/10(211 votes)

    #21 - The One Where They Get High

    S4:E16

    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.

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  23. Background image for Para-Natesville Activity
    7.6/10(206 votes)

    #22 - Para-Natesville Activity

    S4:E19

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for How I Met Your Mullet
    7.6/10(206 votes)

    #23 - How I Met Your Mullet

    S4:E21

    Jimmy and Sabrina get a surprise when they learn that Sabrina's late grandmother has left them the family maid, who has a lifetime contract with the family. Meanwhile, Virginia gets a promotion at work that allows Burt to retire and pursue his passion—even if he doesn't know what his passion is.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Dead Tooth
    7.7/10(571 votes)

    #24 - Dead Tooth

    S1:E2

    Jimmy asks Sabrina's cousin to baby-sit Hope so he can return to work. Burt tries to persuade Virginia to quit smoking.

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  26. Background image for The Sniffles
    7.7/10(482 votes)

    #25 - The Sniffles

    S1:E7

    When Hope catches a cold, Jimmy panics because the family does not have health insurance. Jimmy figures out a way to get a second job at Sabrina's grocery store so he can afford to take Hope to the pediatrician.

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    Director:Eyal Gordin
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Worst Episodes Summary

"What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's" is the worst rated episode of "Raising Hope". It scored 6.6/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/22/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do".