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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. 7.0/10(428 votes)

    #1 - Burtmizvah – The Musical

    S3:E21

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

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  2. 7.4/10(204 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. 7.4/10(201 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 7.5/10(305 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 7.5/10(274 votes)

    #5 - What Up, Bro?

    S3:E6

    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.

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  6. 7.5/10(240 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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  8. 7.5/10(231 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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  9. 7.5/10(238 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. 7.5/10(225 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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  11. 7.5/10(219 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. 7.5/10(218 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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  13. 7.5/10(214 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. 7.5/10(206 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. 7.5/10(194 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. 7.6/10(442 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. 7.6/10(333 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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  18. 7.6/10(402 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. 7.6/10(291 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. 7.6/10(271 votes)

    #19 - The Walk for the Runs

    S3:E8

    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.

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  21. 7.6/10(273 votes)

    #20 - Squeak Means Squeak

    S3:E9

    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.

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  22. 7.6/10(273 votes)

    #21 - Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)

    S3:E15

    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.

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  23. 7.6/10(239 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. 7.6/10(220 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. 7.6/10(209 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. 7.6/10(204 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Burtmizvah – The Musical" is the worst rated episode of "Raising Hope". It scored 7/10 based on 428 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".