Raising Hope 2010
What is Raising Hope?
Raising Hope is an American television sitcom created by Greg Garcia that aired on Fox. The show follows the life of James Jimmy Chance, a young man who finds himself in a challenging situation.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 88
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 21, 2010
- Last aired
- Apr 4, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Raising Hope is an American television sitcom created by Greg Garcia that aired on Fox. The show follows the life of James Jimmy Chance, a young man who finds himself in a challenging situation. Jimmy relies on his family for support in raising his child. The series features a cast including Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, and Shannon Woodward. Raising Hope received nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards, with Martha Plimpton nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. The show aired from September 21, 2010, to April 4, 2014. The series was nominated for awards during its run, indicating its recognition in the television industry. Raising Hope is a sitcom that explores the life of a young family and their experiences.
Should you watch it?
“A clueless young man unexpectedly becomes a father after a one-night stand with a serial killer.”
- unconventional family dynamic
- humorous premise
- dark subject matter
- unusual circumstances
Watch it if you enjoy sitcoms centered on dysfunctional yet supportive family units.
The series features dark humor involving criminal themes and adult situations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 21, 2010
- E2 Dead Tooth Sep 28, 2010
- E3 Dream Hoarders Oct 5, 2010
- E4 Say Cheese Oct 12, 2010
- E5 Happy Halloween Oct 26, 2010
- E6 Family Secrets Oct 26, 2010
- E7 The Sniffles Nov 9, 2010
- E8 Blue Dots Nov 16, 2010
- E9 Meet the Grandparents Nov 23, 2010
- E10 Burt Rocks Nov 30, 2010
- E11 Toy Story Dec 7, 2010
- E12 Romeo and Romeo Feb 8, 2011
- E13 A Germ of a Story Feb 15, 2011
- E14 What Up, Cuz? Feb 22, 2011
- E15 Snip Snip Mar 1, 2011
- E16 The Cultish Personality Mar 8, 2011
- E17 Mongooses Mar 15, 2011
- E18 Cheaters Apr 19, 2011
- E19 Sleep Training Apr 26, 2011
- E20 Everybody Flirts... Sometimes May 3, 2011
- E21 Baby Monitor May 10, 2011
- E22 Don't Vote for this Episode May 17, 2011
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Prodigy Sep 20, 2011
- E2 Sabrina Has Money Sep 27, 2011
- E3 Kidnapped Oct 4, 2011
- E4 Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent Baby! Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent! Oct 5, 2011
- E5 Killer Hope Nov 1, 2011
- E6 Jimmy and the Kid Nov 8, 2011
- E7 Burt's Parents Nov 15, 2011
- E8 Bro-gurt Nov 29, 2011
- E9 The Men of New Natesville Dec 6, 2011
- E10 It's a Hopeful Life Dec 13, 2011
- E11 Mrs. Smartypants Jan 17, 2012
- E12 Gambling Again Jan 31, 2012
- E13 Tarot Cards Feb 7, 2012
- E14 Jimmy's Fake Girlfriend Feb 14, 2012
- E15 Sheer Madness Feb 21, 2012
- E16 Single White Female Role Model Mar 6, 2012
- E17 Spanks Butt, No Spanks Mar 13, 2012
- E18 Poking Holes in the Story Mar 20, 2012
- E19 Hogging All the Glory Mar 27, 2012
- E20 Sabrina's New Jimmy Apr 3, 2012
- E21 Inside Probe (1) Apr 10, 2012
- E22 I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back (2) Apr 17, 2012
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal Oct 2, 2012
- E2 Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One Oct 9, 2012
- E3 Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two Oct 16, 2012
- E4 If a Ham Falls in the Woods Oct 23, 2012
- E5 Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do Oct 30, 2012
- E6 What Up, Bro? Nov 13, 2012
- E7 Candy Wars Nov 20, 2012
- E8 The Walk for the Runs Nov 27, 2012
- E9 Squeak Means Squeak Dec 4, 2012
- E10 Last Christmas Dec 11, 2012
- E11 Credit Where Credit Is Due Jan 8, 2013
- E12 Lord of the Ring Jan 15, 2013
- E13 What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's Jan 22, 2013
- E14 Modern Wedding Jan 29, 2013
- E15 Yo Zappa Do (Part 1) Jan 29, 2013
- E16 Yo Zappa Do (Part 2) Feb 5, 2013
- E17 Sex, Clown, and Videotape Feb 5, 2013
- E18 Arbor Daze Feb 19, 2013
- E19 Making the Band Feb 26, 2013
- E20 The Old Girl Feb 26, 2013
- E21 Burtmizvah The Musical Mar 28, 2013
- E22 Mother's Day Mar 28, 2013
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Déja Vu Man Nov 15, 2013
- E2 Burt Bucks Nov 15, 2013
- E3 Ship Happens Nov 22, 2013
- E4 Hi-Def Nov 22, 2013
- E5 Extreme Howdy's Makeover Nov 29, 2013
- E6 Adoption Nov 29, 2013
- E7 Murder, She Hoped Dec 6, 2013
- E8 DysfunctionFunction Dec 6, 2013
- E9 The Chance Who Stole Christmas Dec 13, 2013
- E10 Bee Story Dec 13, 2013
- E11 Hey There, Delilah Jan 10, 2014
- E12 Hot Dish Jan 17, 2014
- E13 Thrilla in Natesvilla Jan 24, 2014
- E14 Road to Natesville Jan 31, 2014
- E15 Anniversary Ball Feb 7, 2014
- E16 The One Where They Get High Feb 28, 2014
- E17 Baby Phat Mar 7, 2014
- E18 Dinner with Tropes Mar 14, 2014
- E19 Para-Natesville Activity Mar 21, 2014
- E20 Man's Best Friend Mar 28, 2014
- E21 How I Met Your Mullet Apr 4, 2014
- E22 The Father Daughter Dance Apr 4, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A 24-year-old man gains custody of his daughter after a one-night stand with a serial killer.
Who helps Jimmy raise his daughter?
Jimmy relies on his oddball but well-intentioned family for support.
What happens to the mother of the child?
The mother is sentenced to death.
What is the tone of the series?
The show balances an unconventional premise with family-focused comedy.
Is the show a drama or a comedy?
It is a television series centered on the comedic challenges of a young, inexperienced father.