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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. 6.6/10(5 votes)

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

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    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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  2. 6.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Kidnapped

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    S2:E3

    When a ponytailed hippie named Jack who kidnapped Burt twenty years ago unexpectedly pays the Chance family a visit, they discover that Burt's disappearance wasn't all it appeared. Meanwhile Jimmy's jealousy creeps out when Sabrina anxiously awaits a text from her boyfriend Wyatt.

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  3. 6.8/10(4 votes)

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

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    S3:E5

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

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  4. 7.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent Baby! Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent!

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    S2:E4

    Virginia, Burt, Jimmy and Sabrina go to Las Vegas when Delilah plans a big wedding, but Virginia is jealous of her cousin's fancy ceremony because she never had one. Meanwhile, Jimmy hopes his luck with Sabrina will improve in Sin City.

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  5. 7.0/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Single White Female Role Model

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    S2:E16

    Sabrina is arrested at a protest for civil disobedience, but her two-week sentence in jail is made even worse by a prison attendant who claims that they're old friends. Meanwhile, Virginia saves the Natesville mayor from a public scandal, but Jimmy's political encounter could threaten Sabrina's freedom.

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    Director:Eyal Gordin
  6. 7.2/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Cheaters

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    S1:E18

    Maw Maw has a crush on a man she meets at Shelley's daycare. Jimmy takes Sabrina to see Wyatt after she suspects he might be cheating on her, and he resorts to drastic measures to win her back.

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  8. 7.2/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Inside Probe (1)

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    S2:E21

    Nancy Grace examines the "real story" of Hope's mom, serial killer Lucy Carlisle, resulting in the Chance family learning some shocking things about her.

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  9. 7.3/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    A 23-year-old man must enlist his family to help him raise a baby that is the result of a one-night stand with a wanted felon.

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  10. 7.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Blue Dots

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    S1:E8

    Jimmy decides to put Hope in an expensive daycare center, but meets an obstacle in the form of an old record from Burt's past, so the family decides to take matters in their own hands and deal with the law.

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    Director:Eyal Gordin
    Writer:Liz Astrof
  11. 7.4/10(203 votes)

    #10 - Dinner with Tropes

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    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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  12. 7.4/10(201 votes)

    #11 - Man's Best Friend

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    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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  13. 7.5/10(240 votes)

    #12 - Ship Happens

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    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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  14. 7.5/10(231 votes)

    #13 - Hi-Def

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    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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  15. 7.5/10(238 votes)

    #14 - Extreme Howdy's Makeover

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    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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  16. 7.5/10(225 votes)

    #15 - DysfunctionFunction

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    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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  17. 7.5/10(219 votes)

    #16 - Bee Story

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    S4:E10

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

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  18. 7.5/10(218 votes)

    #17 - Hey There, Delilah

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    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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  19. 7.5/10(214 votes)

    #18 - Hot Dish

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    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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  20. 7.5/10(206 votes)

    #19 - Thrilla in Natesvilla

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    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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  21. 7.5/10(195 votes)

    #20 - Baby Phat

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    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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  22. 7.6/10(239 votes)

    #21 - The Chance Who Stole Christmas

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    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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  23. 7.6/10(219 votes)

    #22 - Anniversary Ball

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    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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  24. 7.6/10(209 votes)

    #23 - The One Where They Get High

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    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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  25. 7.6/10(204 votes)

    #24 - Para-Natesville Activity

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    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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  26. 7.6/10(203 votes)

    #25 - How I Met Your Mullet

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    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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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 N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/22/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Kidnapped".