Fair rating?Raising Hope· Season 2 · Episode 10
It's a Hopeful Life
In this "It's a Wonderful Life" themed episode, Jimmy is transported into a cinematic dreamlike state and watches on at a world where he never met Lucy. When he returns to reality he realizes that if Hope had never been born, his life wouldn't be as good. Meanwhile, Virginia, Burt and Maw Maw see a movie that bares a striking resemblance to their day-to-day lives.
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#12In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#52All-timeof 88 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 2 averages 6.8
2011First airedDecember 13, 2011
Guest stars
Todd Giebenhainas Frank Marolla
Kate Micuccias Shelley Collins
Lou Wagneras Wally Phipps
Bijou Phillipsas Lucy CarlyleRylie Cregutas Hope Chance
Baylie Cregutas Hope Chance
Dan Coscinoas Dancin' Dan
Abdul Goznobias Mr. Singh
Jeff Holmanas Father
D.C. Douglasas Man in SuitFiona Haleas Grandmother
Michael D. Hanksas Movie Guy
Sue Nelsonas Mother
Ellington Ratliffas Son
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