Raising Hope: Season 3
2012 · 22 episodes · ★ 8.1
What Season 3 of Raising Hope
Season three opens with Jimmy and Sabrina affected by her grandmother's final wishes, revealed in a recording. Meanwhile, the Chance family keeps raising Hope amid improvisation and disagreements. Maw Maw's situation at a care home puts everyone on alert, and a social worker threatens to take Hope away. Jimmy needs money for an engagement ring and agrees to take part in a medical experiment. Virginia and Burt, who became parents very young, join their son's plans with their usual disregard for convention.
Season 3 Episodes
3x01 Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal
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.
With: Kate Micucci, Todd Giebenhain, Melanie Griffith, Tippi Hedren
3x02 Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One
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.
Directing: Eyal Gordin · Starring: Kate Micucci, Dan Coscino, Todd Giebenhain, Jenny Slate
3x03 Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two
The Chance family devises a plan to break Maw Maw out of the nursing facility; Jimmy worries about his future sanity.
Starring: Dan Coscino, Jenny Slate, David Ury, Marcus Choi
3x04 If a Ham Falls in the Woods
When Jimmy and Sabrina go on a marriage retreat, Virginia and Burt and Tamara and her lover tag along; Barney baby-sits Maw Maw.
Starring: Lou Wagner, Melanie Griffith, Gibson Bobby Sjobeck, Wilmer Valderrama
3x05 Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do
Virginia becomes suspicious when Burt starts spending a lot of time at a local gay bar.
With: Harvey Guillén, Chris Eckert, Patrick Faucette, Chet Grissom
3x06 What Up, Bro?
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.
With: Trace Garcia, Chris Klein, Jeff Harlan, Mary Gross
3x07 Candy Wars
Jimmy tries to win a candy-selling contest so Hope can ride on a float in the Thanksgiving Day parade.
Starring: Gary Anthony Williams, Todd Giebenhain, Carla Jimenez, Trace Garcia
3x08 The Walk for the Runs
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.
With: Ryan Doom, Todd Giebenhain, Trace Garcia, Wilmer Valderrama
3x09 Squeak Means Squeak
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.
Starring: Chris Reed, Dan Coscino, Todd Giebenhain, Brad Grunberg
3x10 Last Christmas
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.
Starring: Dan Coscino, Carla Jimenez, Johnny A. Sanchez, Rosie Garcia
3x11 Credit Where Credit Is Due
When Jimmy and Sabrina decide to buy a new car, they learn Burt and Virginia ruined Jimmy's credit when he was a child.
With: Todd Giebenhain, Trace Garcia, Christopher Lloyd, Phil LaMarr
3x12 Lord of the Ring
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.
Starring: Todd Giebenhain, Whit Hertford, Karen Y. McClain, Matt Yuan
3x13 What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's
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.
With: Kate Micucci, Dan Coscino, Eddie Steeples, Todd Giebenhain
3x14 Modern Wedding
It's Jimmy & Sabrina's wedding day, and Sabrina's mom has hired the camera crew from "Modern Family" to capture the event.
With: Bijou Phillips, Kate Micucci, Gary Anthony Williams, Dan Coscino
3x15 Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)
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.
Starring: Matt Winston, Todd Giebenhain, Steve Edwards, Camden Garcia
3x16 Yo Zappa Do (Part 2)
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
With: Matt Winston, Camden Garcia, Max Cullen, Brian Doyle-Murray
3x17 Sex, Clown, and Videotape
Virginia and Burt learn that the contents of their storage locker -- including an incriminating home video -- are up for auction.
Starring: Todd Giebenhain, Trace Garcia, Mike O'Malley, Liza Snyder
3x18 Arbor Daze
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.
With: Trace Garcia, Luke Perry, Sasha May, Taye Andre Newman
3x19 Making the Band
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.
With: Jaime Pressly, Jason Lee, Eddie Steeples, Ethan Suplee
3x20 The Old Girl
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.
Starring: Hilary Duff, Trace Garcia, Brian Michael Jones, Csun Acasola
3x21 Burtmizvah The Musical
After learning that he is Jewish, Burt prepares for the bar mitzvah he never had.
With: Shirley Jones, Lee Majors, Jason Kravits, Paul Vogt
3x22 Mother's Day Season Finale
When Burt and Barney travel to Maw Maw's childhood home, they learn that her mother may still be alive.
With: Kate Micucci, Todd Giebenhain, Da'Vone McDonald, Stephanie Bentley
Season 3 Cast
Lucas NeffJimmy Chance22 episodes
Shannon WoodwardSabrina22 episodes
Gregg BinkleyBarney Hughes22 episodes
Todd GiebenhainFrank12 episodes
Wilmer ValderramaRicardo3 episodes
Matt WinstonStu2 episodes
Gary Anthony WilliamsDave Davidson2 episodes
Carla JimenezRosa2 episodes
Gibson Bobby SjobeckKevin2 episodes
Jenny SlateJoan2 episodes
David UryEaster Joe2 episodes
Marcus ChoiMailman2 episodes
Leslie JordanReverend Bob2 episodes
Johnny A. SanchezCarlos2 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Season 3 of Raising Hope Have?
Season 3 of Raising Hope has 22 episodes.
When Did Season 3 of Raising Hope Premiere?
Aired October 2, 2012.
Where to Watch Season 3 of Raising Hope?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).