Raising Hope

1. S01E01PilotSeptember 21, 2010 7.7When well-meaning 23-year-old Jimmy Chance has a one-night stand with a wanted felon, he ends up being a dad to a bouncing baby girl. Inspir
2. S01E02Dead ToothSeptember 28, 2010 8.0Jimmy asks Sabrina's cousin to baby-sit Hope so he can return to work. Burt tries to persuade Virginia to quit smoking.
3. S01E03Dream HoardersOctober 5, 2010 8.0When Jimmy "teaches" Hope to crawl, the family must baby-proof the house and find new places to store their belongings. It's soon revealed t
4. S01E04Say CheeseOctober 12, 2010 7.8Jimmy is delighted when Sabrina accepts to pay him a visit. None of his family wants to help make a good impression, but she seems charmed b
5. S01E05Happy HalloweenOctober 26, 2010 8.3When Sabrina's boyfriend can't make it to the deli guy's Halloween party, Jimmy offers to put on his costume and go in his place. Virginia t
6. S01E06Family SecretsOctober 26, 2010 7.9When a box containing videos of Hope's mother arrives from prison, Jimmy must decide whether or not to let Hope see them. Virginia explains
7. S01E07The SnifflesNovember 9, 2010 8.4When 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 Sab
8. S01E08Blue DotsNovember 16, 2010 8.4Jimmy 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
9. S01E09Meet the GrandparentsNovember 23, 2010 8.1Instead of sleeping in and ordering pizza, per his normal Thanksgiving custom, Jimmy invites Hope's other grandparents, Dale and Margine, to
10. S01E10Burt RocksNovember 30, 2010 8.0A washed-up rock star who is hired as the lead act at 'Grocery-Palooza', a rock concert at the supermarket where Sabrina works. Smokey was o
11. S01E11Toy StoryDecember 7, 2010 7.9Jimmy 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 di
12. S01E12Romeo and RomeoFebruary 8, 2011 7.4Jimmy hasn't had any time to socialize or make friends since Hope was born, so when he meets another single dad at the grocery store, he imm
13. S01E13A Germ of a StoryFebruary 15, 2011 8.4When Sabrina points out to Jimmy just how many germs are lurking around his house, the Chance family becomes obsessed with cleanliness. Find
14. S01E14What Up, Cuz?February 22, 2011 7.4Virginia's cousin Delilah, who struggles to make ends meet, pays a visit to the Chance family unannounced, determined to claim her share of
15. S01E15Snip SnipMarch 1, 2011 7.9When Virginia and Sabrina discover secrets about each other, Sabrina blackmails Virginia into keeping her mouth shut. Meanwhile, Jimmy takes
16. S01E16The Cultish PersonalityMarch 8, 2011 7.9The Chances prepare to host once more Burt's cousin Mike, a hopeless loser even by their standards. Yet they find him a changed man, as neat
17. S01E17MongoosesMarch 15, 2011 7.6The Chance family goes to see a lawyer to get their wills done, and Burt is insulted when Jimmy chooses Sabrina over him. Meanwhile, Sabrina
18. S01E18CheatersApril 19, 2011 7.0Jimmy hopes gullible Sabrina's boyfriend Wyatt may be cheating on her in college, so he insists to go with her to Wyatt's frat's wild costum
19. S01E19Sleep TrainingApril 26, 2011 7.9Burt and Virginia sleep-train Hope; Jimmy's new girlfriend introduces him to a strange beverage that takes him on a frightening trip.
20. S01E20Everybody Flirts...SometimesMay 3, 2011 7.0When Burt's flirtatious ways are exposed, the entire family begins to experiment with flirting. Jimmy and Sabrina compete to be Barney's fav
21. S01E21Baby MonitorMay 10, 2011 7.3Supermarket branch manager Barney tells the team he lost out each year 'despite best ideas' in the chain's annual commercial competition, so
22. S01E22Season's bestDon't Vote for This EpisodeMay 17, 2011 8.9Jimmy doesn't mind at 23 sharing his birthday with Maw Maw, although it was hell as a kid, when she had lots of friends and he none. When he

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01ProdigySeptember 20, 2011 6.3When Jimmy watches a home video of himself as a thirteen-year-old, he discovers that he was a musical prodigy with a promising career as a s
2. S02E02Sabrina Has MoneySeptember 27, 2011 7.1When Burt discovers that Sabrina is the daughter of his wealthy new client, he lets the family in on her secret. Embarrassed by her family's
3. S02E03KidnappedOctober 4, 2011 6.7When a ponytailed hippie named Jack who kidnapped Burt twenty years ago unexpectedly pays the Chance family a visit, they discover that Burt
4. S02E04Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent Baby! Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent!October 5, 2011 6.6Virginia, Burt, Jimmy and Sabrina go to Las Vegas when Delilah plans a big wedding, but Virginia is jealous of her cousin's fancy ceremony b
5. S02E05Killer HopeNovember 1, 2011 6.7After discovering that Hope hit a boy at daycare, the family becomes worried that Hope is following in her mother's footsteps. Meanwhile, th
6. S02E06Jimmy and the KidNovember 8, 2011 7.0A thirteen-year-old kid makes a run for Sabrina, which drives Jimmy absolutely crazy. Meanwhile, Maw Maw swallows her gold tooth and Burt an
7. S02E07Burt's ParentsNovember 15, 2011 7.3Jimmy, Virginia, Burt, Sabrina, Maw Maw and Hope borrow a house to impress Burt's wealthy parents who have decided at the last minute to cel
8. S02E08Bro-gurtNovember 29, 2011 6.0Virginia encourages the family to submit their own inventions in the National Invention Convention Extravaganza, so they could win the cash
9. S02E09The Men of New NatesvilleDecember 6, 2011 6.4After being encouraged to be more of a daredevil by Burt, Jimmy jumps at the chance of showing off his bolder side at a party at Frank's hou
10. S02E10It's a Hopeful LifeDecember 13, 2011 6.6In this "It's a Wonderful Life" themed episode, Jimmy is transported into a cinematic dreamlike state and watches on at a world where he nev
11. S02E11Mrs. SmartypantsJanuary 17, 2012 6.9When Hope shows signs of being a baby genius, the family pits themselves against one another to earn their GEDs. While attempting to secure
12. S02E12Gambling AgainJanuary 31, 2012 6.6When Burt starts gambling again to try and win back the items he lost 20 years ago, Jimmy and Virginia get addicted to gambling themselves,
13. S02E13Tarot CardsFebruary 7, 2012 6.6Burt hires Barney to help him with his receipts during corporate tax season, and while caught up in the stress Burt accidentally makes a mea
14. S02E14Season's bestJimmy's Fake GirlfriendFebruary 14, 2012 8.5Bored and increasingly desperate for a distraction even they can afford, Burt and Virginia try out various hobbies, until they agree improvi
15. S02E15Sheer MadnessFebruary 21, 2012 7.5Jimmy and Sabrina continue building their relationship by learning more about their strange habits and childhood fears. Meanwhile, Virginia
16. S02E16Single White Female Role ModelMarch 6, 2012 6.3Sabrina is arrested at a protest for civil disobedience, but her two-week sentence in jail is made even worse by a prison attendant who clai
17. S02E17Spanks Butt, No SpanksMarch 13, 2012 6.3When a raccoon decides to take residency under the Chance's porch, Virginia and Sabrina work together to try and lure the critter out. Meanw
18. S02E18Poking Holes in the StoryMarch 20, 2012 7.0Virginia agrees to be a live-in house sitter for her client and look after a troublesome teenage girl. Meanwhile, Maw Maw once again confuse
19. S02E19Hogging All the GloryMarch 27, 2012 6.3Natesville parish's charitable group's insufferable chairperson Sara Louise expected another term by acclamation, but against better judgmen
20. S02E20Sabrina's New JimmyApril 3, 2012 6.3When Jimmy finds out Sabrina has a new attractive study partner, Virginia convinces him that they are doing more than just studying. Meanwhi
21. S02E21Inside ProbeApril 10, 2012 7.3Nancy Grace examines the "real story" of Hope's mom, serial killer Lucy Carlisle, resulting in the Chance family learning some shocking thin
22. S02E22I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby BackApril 17, 2012 7.0Following the revelations of the "Inside Probe" expose of their family history, the Chances are put on trial in a fight to retain custody of

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestNot Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough ProposalOctober 2, 2012 7.7At the funeral for Sabrina's grandmother, Nana, the Chance family meets Tamara (Melanie Griffith), Sabrina's mother. Nana's last will and te
2. S03E02Throw Maw Maw from the House (Part 1)October 9, 2012 7.4A 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-sh
3. S03E03Throw Maw Maw from the House (Part 2)October 16, 2012 7.6The Chance family devises a plan to break Maw Maw out of the nursing facility. Jimmy worries about his future sanity.
4. S03E04If a Ham Falls in the WoodsOctober 23, 2012 6.8When Jimmy and Sabrina go on a marriage retreat, Virginia and Burt and Tamara and her lover tag along. Barney baby-sits Maw Maw.
5. S03E05Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to DoOctober 30, 2012 7.5Virginia becomes suspicious when Burt starts spending a lot of time at a local gay bar.
6. S03E06What Up, Bro?November 13, 2012 6.6When 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
7. S03E07Candy WarsNovember 20, 2012 6.8Jimmy tries to win a candy-selling contest so Hope can ride on a float in the Thanksgiving Day parade.
8. S03E08The Walk for the RunsNovember 27, 2012 6.6The family participates in a 1K walk; Virginia and Burt feel the effects of aging; Jimmy has a difficult time supporting Sabrina when she ge
9. S03E09Squeak Means SqueakDecember 4, 2012 6.5When Jimmy leaves Hope with Sabrina for the day, Sabrina tries to prove her parenting skills. Virginia and Burt try to catch a squirrel bull
10. S03E10The Last ChristmasDecember 11, 2012 7.3Convinced that the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012, Virginia stocks up on supplies and makes her family train for the apocalypse; Jimmy trie
11. S03E11Credit Where Credit is DueJanuary 8, 2013 6.9When Jimmy and Sabrina decide to buy a new car, they learn Burt and Virginia ruined Jimmy's credit when he was a child.
12. S03E12Lord of the RingJanuary 15, 2013 6.8Jimmy participates in medical experiments to raise money for an engagement ring; when Jimmy finds the perfect ring at a pawn shop, it ends u
13. S03E13What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy'sJanuary 22, 2013 6.8Jimmy is apprehensive when Frank wants to throw a memorable bachelor party; Sabrina encourages Jimmy to cut loose and have fun.
14. S03E14Modern WeddingJanuary 29, 2013 6.7Sabrina's mom hires the camera crew from "Modern Family" to film Jimmy and Sabrina's nuptials; when Maw Maw and Reverend Bob butt heads, Bur
15. S03E15Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)January 29, 2013 6.8The 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
16. S03E16Yo Zappa Do (Part 2)February 5, 2013 6.8When Hope and Jimmy start working on "Yo Zappa Do," the show's star makes Jimmy's life miserable.
17. S03E17Sex, Clown and VideotapeFebruary 5, 2013 6.7When Burt (Garret Dillahunt) and Virginia (Martha Plimpton) discover that their storage locker is up for auction, they also realize they hav
18. S03E18Arbor DazeFebruary 19, 2013 6.6After Sabrina objects to the way the Chance family celebrates Arbor Day, she is visited by the ghosts of Arbor Day Past, Present and Future.
19. S03E19Making the BandFebruary 26, 2013 7.3It'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
20. S03E20The Old GirlFebruary 26, 2013 6.7Sabrina is excited to introduce her new friend, Rachel, to the family, but Virginia and Burt are shocked when they realize Rachel is the gir
21. S03E21Burt-Mitzvah: The MusicalMarch 28, 2013 6.3After learning that he is Jewish, Burt prepares for the bar mitzvah he never had.
22. S03E22Mother's DayMarch 28, 2013 7.3When Burt and Barney travel to Maw Maw's childhood home, they learn that her mother may still be alive.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Déjà Vu ManNovember 15, 2013 6.3Burt and Virginia decide to investigate a when strange man keeps popping up in the Chances' lives; Maw Maw reveals a secret about Virginia's
2. S04E02Burt BucksNovember 15, 2013 5.9Burt and Virginia introduce Natesville to a new bartering system called "Burt Bucks", that looks an awful lot like a pyramid scheme.
3. S04E03Ship HappensNovember 22, 2013 6.3When Sabrina finds out that Jimmy never went on a real family vacation as a kid, she's determined to take Hope on a memorable trip.
4. S04E04Hi-DefNovember 22, 2013 6.5Virginia is thrilled when the doctor prescribes new glasses, until her new crystal-clear vision allows her to see every tiny imperfection ar
5. S04E05Extreme Howdy's MakeoverNovember 29, 2013 6.3Howdy's gets business innovator Maxine as its new owner, and all employees must come up with a big idea to change the store.
6. S04E06AdoptionNovember 29, 2013 6.1Sabrina wants to officially adopt Hope as her own, but the official adoption process doesn't give her the "Motherhood Moment" for which she
7. S04E07Murder, She HopedDecember 6, 2013 6.1Burt and Virginia get new back-fence neighbors, and Burt is convinced that there is something suspicious about them.
8. S04E08Dysfunction FunctionDecember 6, 2013 6.4Virginia and Burt fear that Jimmy and Sabrina's marriage has lost its spark, so they use their own relationship experiences to try and shake
9. S04E09The Chance Who Stole ChristmasDecember 13, 2013 6.1Burt wants to be elected the interim Mayor of Natesville so that Virginia will have the honor of plugging in the town Christmas tree. But be
10. S04E10Bee StoryDecember 13, 2013 6.4Burt and Virginia go undercover to expose a corporate scandal that is killing all the bees in Natesville.
11. S04E11Hey There, DelilahJanuary 10, 2014 5.8Maw Maw accidentally calls a wrong number in her contact book, bringing Virginia's cousin, Delilah, back to town. When the two rivals fight
12. S04E12Hot DishJanuary 17, 2014 6.0Virginia offers to give Sabrina some much-needed cooking lessons. But when Jimmy proclaims that his wife's casserole is better than his mom'
13. S04E13Thrilla in NatesvillaJanuary 24, 2014 5.8In trying to help Barney and Maxine's budding relationship, Burt and Virginia wind up getting in a fight. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina decid
14. S04E14Road to NatesvilleJanuary 31, 2014 6.4"Groce-letes" from around the world descend on Natesville for the International Grocery Games, where competitors battle for supremacy in the
15. S04E15Anniversary BallFebruary 7, 2014 5.3Virginia 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 ru
16. S04E16The One Where They Get HighFebruary 28, 2014 5.9Maw Maw has found a new love, Hubert, who encourages her to engage in some reckless activities. When Virginia finds herself scolding Maw Maw
17. S04E17Season's bestBaby PhatMarch 7, 2014 7.2At Barney's suggestion, Virginia and Burt go to a resort for a vacation; Sabrina and Jimmy want to have a baby.
18. S04E18Dinner with TropesMarch 14, 2014 6.3Virginia's boss Louise begins grooming her for the role of regional sales manager. But when Virginia sees what her boss' job is really like,
19. S04E19Para-Natesville ActivityMarch 21, 2014 6.0Virginia stops believing in magical things, but second-guesses herself when a ghost appears in the house. When Burt discovers that Jim Hughe
20. S04E20Man's Best FriendMarch 28, 2014 5.0When Virginia and Burt realize they are suffering from "empty nest syndrome", Sabrina suggests they adopt a dog. But when they are turned do
21. S04E21How I Met Your MulletApril 4, 2014 5.7Jimmy and Sabrina get a surprise when they learn that Sabrina's late grandmother has left them the family maid, who has a lifetime contract
22. S04E22The Father Daughter DanceApril 4, 2014 6.0Virginia's father Arnold returns to Natesville seeking help in planning his upcoming wedding. But Arnold surprises everyone when he reveals

Season 4 ranked & reviewed