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 to death, Jimmy relies on his oddball but well-intentioned family for support in raising the child.
Episodes
The third season of the American television series Raising Hope premiered on October 2, 2012 on the Fox Network. The show has moved to a new time slot, airing on Tuesday at 8pm ET followed by the new comedy series Ben and Kate. This season consisted of 22 episodes.
1Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal
30 minOct 2, 2012
At the funeral for Sabrina's grandmother, Nana, the Chance family meets Tamara (Melanie Griffith), Sabrina's mother; Nana's last will and testament has a significant impact on Sabrina and Jimmy's relationship.
2Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One
30 minOct 9, 2012★ 9.0
A visiting social worker sees how the Chances take care of Maw Maw and suspects elder abuse; Sabrina asks Jimmy to get rid of a beloved t-shirt.
3Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two
30 minOct 16, 2012
The Chance family devises a plan to break Maw Maw out of the nursing facility; Jimmy worries about his future sanity.
4If a Ham Falls in the Woods
30 minOct 23, 2012
When Jimmy and Sabrina go on a marriage retreat, Virginia and Burt and Tamara and her lover tag along; Barney baby-sits Maw Maw.
5Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do
30 minOct 30, 2012★ 5.8
Virginia becomes suspicious when Burt starts spending a lot of time at a local gay bar.
6What Up, Bro?
30 minNov 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.
7Candy Wars
30 minNov 20, 2012★ 8.8
Jimmy tries to win a candy-selling contest so Hope can ride on a float in the Thanksgiving Day parade.
8The Walk for the Runs
30 minNov 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.
9Squeak Means Squeak
30 minDec 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.
10Last Christmas
30 minDec 11, 2012★ 8.2
Convinced that the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012, Virginia stocks up on supplies and makes her family train for the apocalypse. Jimmy tries to make Hope's Christmas special.
11Credit Where Credit Is Due
30 minJan 8, 2013
When Jimmy and Sabrina decide to buy a new car, they learn Burt and Virginia ruined Jimmy's credit when he was a child.
12Lord of the Ring
30 minJan 15, 2013
Jimmy participates in medical experiments to raise money for an engagement ring; when Jimmy finds the perfect ring at a pawn shop, it ends up being Virginia's.
13What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's
30 minJan 22, 2013★ 6.0
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.
14Modern Wedding
30 minJan 29, 2013
It's Jimmy & Sabrina's wedding day, and Sabrina's mom has hired the camera crew from "Modern Family" to capture the event.
15Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)
30 minJan 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.
16Yo Zappa Do (Part 2)
30 minFeb 5, 2013
Sabrina is visited by the Ghost of Arbor Day Past, Present and Future in the middle of the night when she clashes with the Chances over their observation of the eco-friendly holiday
17Sex, Clown, and Videotape
30 minFeb 5, 2013★ 8.5
Virginia and Burt learn that the contents of their storage locker -- including an incriminating home video -- are up for auction.
18Arbor Daze
30 minFeb 19, 2013
After Sabrina objects to the way the Chance family celebrates Arbor Day, she is visited by the ghosts of Arbor Day Past, Present and Future.
19Making the Band
30 minFeb 26, 2013
It's a "My Name is Earl" reunion as the Chances throw a birthday party for Hope. Jason Lee reprises his guest-star role as former rock star Smokey Floyd, and he is joined by guest stars Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee, Nadine Velazquez and Eddie Steeples as Natesville locals who all band together to save the party.
20The Old Girl
30 minFeb 26, 2013
Sabrina is excited to introduce her new friend, Rachel (Hilary Duff), to the family, but Virginia and Burt are shocked when they realize Rachel is the girl who once broke Jimmy's heart.
21Burtmizvah The Musical
30 minMar 28, 2013★ 7.7
After learning that he is Jewish, Burt prepares for the bar mitzvah he never had.
22Mother's Day
30 minMar 28, 2013★ 8.5
When Burt and Barney travel to Maw Maw's childhood home, they learn that her mother may still be alive.
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