Raising Hope: Season 2
2011 · 22 episodes · ★ 8.0
What Season 2 of Raising Hope
Season two follows Jimmy Chance, who at 23 years old is raising his daughter Hope in Natesville alongside his parents, Virginia and Burt. The episodes mix domestic chaos with more personal conflicts. Jimmy finds a homemade video showing his musical talent at age 13, and Burt becomes obsessed with gambling as he tries to win back what he lost years ago. Sabrina, Jimmy's girlfriend, comes from a wealthy family that makes him uncomfortable, and the couple goes through jealousy and misunderstandings. Virginia, meanwhile, imagines herself as a millionaire, and Burt stresses over his taxes.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 Prodigy
When 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 singer and pianist until a horrible accident involving a golf putter rendered him talentless. Jimmy recruits Burt, Virginia and Maw Maw to help him rediscover his lost abilities.
Directing: Eyal Gordin · Writer: Christine Zander · Starring: Greyson Chance, Kate Micucci, Andy Umberger, Greg Barnett
2x02 Sabrina Has Money
When 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 wealth she reluctantly introduces the Chance family to her father, Cap. Meanwhile Jimmy decides Hope should have rich friends and begs Sabrina to take him to her sister’s party where Sabrina’s insecurities become apparent.
Directing: Troy Miller · Writer: Michael Pennie · Starring: Eddie Steeples, Stephen Root, Tangie Ambrose, Bree Turner
2x03 Kidnapped
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.
Starring: Sean Bridgers, Whit Hertford, Trace Garcia, Eddie Navarro
2x04 Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent Baby! Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent!
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.
Directing: Dan Attias · Writing: Alan Kirschenbaum · Starring: Amy Sedaris, Kelly Heyer, Cameron Moulène, Laura Avey
2x05 Killer Hope
After discovering that Hope hit a boy at daycare, the family becomes worried that Hope is following in her mother's footsteps. Meanwhile, the Chances run into some problems when they camp out in tents due to their home being fumigated for termites.
Directing: Michael Fresco · Writer: Ralph Greene · Starring: Kate Micucci, Greg Germann, Carla Jimenez, Juan Pope
2x06 Jimmy and the Kid
A thirteen-year-old kid makes a run for Sabrina, which drives Jimmy absolutely crazy. Meanwhile, Maw Maw swallows her gold tooth and Burt and Virginia contemplate retrieving it.
Directing: Eyal Gordin · Writer: Bobby Bowman · Starring: Ryan Doom, Todd Giebenhain, Camden Garcia, Wylie Anderson
2x07 Burt's Parents
Burt and Virginia borrow a house in an effort to impress Burt's visiting parents, but things to awry when the homeowners return early.
Directing: Eyal Gordin · Starring: Gavin Macintosh, Shirley Jones, Cameron Moulène, Lee Majors
2x08 Bro-gurt
Virginia encourages the family to submit their own inventions in the National Invention Convention Extravaganza, so they could win the cash prize. Burt and Andrew team up to create unusual flavored yogurt, while Sabrina and Jimmy create a new baby mop.
Writer: Michael Pennie · Starring: Kate Micucci, Todd Giebenhain, Ethan Suplee, Andrew Dice Clay
2x09 The Men of New Natesville
After 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 house. Frank and Jimmy realize they have shared a common high school bully, and when they try to take him down, they realize their old bully has changed.
Directing: Michael Fresco · Starring: Greyson Chance, Todd Giebenhain, Bret Loehr, Jennifer Hasty
2x10 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.
Directing: Tucker Gates · Writer: Ralph Greene · Starring: Bijou Phillips, Kate Micucci, Dan Coscino, Todd Giebenhain
2x11 Mrs. Smartypants
When Hope shows signs of being a baby genius, the family pits themselves against one another to earn their GEDs. While attempting to secure his GED, Jimmy finds out that his old high school teacher, Mr. Swift, is teaching the class.
Directing: Eyal Gordin · Writing: Alan Kirschenbaum · Starring: Fred Willard, Jolene Purdy, Todd Giebenhain, Kelly Heyer
2x12 Gambling Again
When Burt starts gambling again to try and win back the items he lost 20 years ago, Jimmy and Virginia get addicted to gambling themselves, which causes them to forget about Shelley's play that Sabrina wrote and Hope stars in.
Starring: Kate Micucci, Todd Giebenhain, Trace Garcia, Karen Y. McClain
2x13 Tarot Cards
Burt hires Barney to help him with his receipts during corporate tax season, and while caught up in the stress Burt accidentally makes a mean comment about Virginia's job, so she decides to change careers and become a tarot card reader. Meanwhile, Sabrina contemplates moving to Africa with Wyatt, upsetting Jimmy.
Directing: Lee Shallat Chemel · Starring: Ryan Doom, Artemis Pebdani, Lorin McCraley, Bing Long
2x14 Jimmy's Fake Girlfriend
Jimmy's new friend from an improvisational class agrees to pretend to be his girlfriend to make Sabrina jealous.
Writing: Bobby Bowman · Starring: Ashley French, Ryan Doom, Dan Coscino, Todd Giebenhain
2x15 Sheer Madness
Jimmy and Sabrina continue building their relationship by learning more about their strange habits and childhood fears. Meanwhile, Virginia learns more about a habit Burt has been hiding from her for years.
Starring: Ethan Suplee, Chris Pontius, Srinivasa Kapavarapu
2x16 Single White Female Role Model
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.
Directing: Eyal Gordin · Writing: Bobby Bowman · Starring: Katy Perry, Kate Micucci, Dan Coscino, Todd Giebenhain
2x17 Spanks Butt, No Spanks
When a raccoon decides to take residency under the Chance's porch, Virginia and Sabrina work together to try and lure the critter out. Meanwhile, Hope's misbehavior has become such an issue that Virginia and Burt suggest that it might be time for Jimmy to spank her.
Writing: Michael Pennie · Starring: Trace Garcia, David Pressman
2x18 Poking Holes in the Story
Virginia agrees to be a live-in house sitter for her client and look after a troublesome teenage girl. Meanwhile, Maw Maw once again confuses Jimmy with her late husband Wilfrid, so Jimmy and Sabrina play along.
Directing: Eyal Gordin · Starring: Carla Jimenez, Trace Garcia, Larry Clarke, Kara Taitz
2x19 Hogging All the Glory
When attention-seeking Sarah Louise announces her plans to run for another term as chairperson of the Natesville church group, Burt decides to run against her.
Starring: David Krumholtz, Vivica A. Fox, Amy Tolsky
2x20 Sabrina's New Jimmy
When Jimmy finds out Sabrina has a new attractive study partner, Virginia convinces him that they are doing more than just studying. Meanwhile, Burt develops an obsession with a wall figurine.
Directing: Matt Shakman · Starring: Travis Van Winkle, Kate Micucci, Dan Coscino, Pramod Kumar
2x21 Inside Probe (1)
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.
Writer: Alan Kirschenbaum · Starring: Bijou Phillips, Greyson Chance, Todd Giebenhain, Gary Anthony Williams
2x22 I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back (2) Season Finale
Following the revelations of the "Inside Probe" expose of their family history, the Chances are put on trial in a fight to retain custody of Hope.
Directing: Eyal Gordin · Writer: Bobby Bowman · Starring: Bijou Phillips, Jaime Pressly, David Krumholtz, Kate Micucci
Season 2 Cast
Lucas NeffJimmy Chance22 episodes
Shannon WoodwardSabrina22 episodes
Gregg BinkleyBarney Hughes22 episodes
Todd GiebenhainFrank10 episodes
Bijou PhillipsLucy3 episodes
Ryan DoomWyatt3 episodes
Greyson ChanceYoung Jimmy3 episodes
Cameron MoulèneTeenage Burt3 episodes
Carla JimenezRosa3 episodes
Pramod KumarVali3 episodes
Kelly HeyerTeenage Virginia2 episodes
Whit HertfordOfficer Ross2 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Season 2 of Raising Hope Have?
Season 2 of Raising Hope has 22 episodes.
When Did Season 2 of Raising Hope Premiere?
Premiered on September 20, 2011.
Where to Watch Season 2 of Raising Hope?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).