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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 to death, Jimmy relies on his oddball but well-intentioned family

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Raising Hope Season 3 Episode 21 - Burtmizvah – The Musical
    6.9/10(450 votes)

    #1 - Burtmizvah – The Musical

    S3:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 12 - Hot Dish
    7.4/10(229 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 18 - Dinner with Tropes
    7.4/10(218 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 20 - Man's Best Friend
    7.4/10(215 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Raising Hope Season 2 Episode 6 - Jimmy and the Kid
    7.5/10(327 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.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Bobby Bowman

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  6. Raising Hope Season 3 Episode 6 - What Up, Bro?
    7.5/10(292 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 4 - Hi-Def
    7.5/10(247 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 5 - Extreme Howdy's Makeover
    7.5/10(256 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 8 - DysfunctionFunction
    7.5/10(240 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 10 - Bee Story
    7.5/10(233 votes)

    #10 - Bee Story

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Mark Torgove

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  11. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 13 - Thrilla in Natesvilla
    7.5/10(219 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 17 - Baby Phat
    7.5/10(208 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Raising Hope Season 1 Episode 14 - What Up, Cuz?
    7.6/10(470 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Bobby Bowman

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  14. Raising Hope Season 1 Episode 19 - Sleep Training
    7.6/10(357 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Bobby Bowman

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  15. Raising Hope Season 2 Episode 8 - Bro-gurt
    7.6/10(424 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael Pennie

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  16. Raising Hope Season 3 Episode 9 - Squeak Means Squeak
    7.6/10(292 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Raising Hope Season 3 Episode 15 - Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)
    7.6/10(291 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 3 - Ship Happens
    7.6/10(257 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 9 - The Chance Who Stole Christmas
    7.6/10(255 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 11 - Hey There, Delilah
    7.6/10(232 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 16 - The One Where They Get High
    7.6/10(223 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Raising Hope Season 4 Episode 21 - How I Met Your Mullet
    7.6/10(219 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Raising Hope Season 1 Episode 2 - Dead Tooth
    7.7/10(597 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Michael Fresco
    Writer:Greg Garcia

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  24. Raising Hope Season 1 Episode 7 - The Sniffles
    7.7/10(504 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Raising Hope Season 1 Episode 11 - Toy Story
    7.7/10(395 votes)

    #25 - Toy Story

    S1:E11

    Jimmy finds out about his father's annual Christmas scheme where he sells the most wanted toy for a lot of money, which always left Jimmy disappointed when he was a child. Virginia wants the family to be a part of the living nativity scene at their church to gain the respect of the members.

    Director:Michael Fresco
    Writer:Bobby Bowman

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Burtmizvah – The Musical" is the worst rated episode of "Raising Hope". It scored 6.9/10 based on 450 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/28/2013. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hot Dish".