Raising Hope: Season 4
2013 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.8
What Season 4 of Raising Hope
Jimmy Chance keeps raising Hope in Natesville, with the help of his parents, Virginia and Burt, who never stop getting involved in everything. The season revolves around the everyday life of this unconventional family. Jimmy shares his daily routine with Sabrina, while Burt gets into politics, a barter business, and bounty hunting. Virginia faces her rival Dalila over an inheritance and enters a cooking competition with Sabrina. Maw Maw also stirs up trouble with her own schemes. The episodes mix the adults' tangled situations with the decisions of a first-time father.
Season 4 Episodes
4x01 Déja Vu Man
Burt and Virginia decide to investigate when a strange man keeps popping up in the Chances' lives. Maw Maw reveals a secret about Virginia's past.
Starring: Jeffrey Tambor, Kate Micucci, Dan Coscino, Todd Giebenhain
4x02 Burt Bucks
Burt and Virginia introduce Natesville to a new bartering system called "Burt Bucks," that looks an awful lot like a pyramid scheme. Jimmy questions his masculinity after Sabrina saves his life.
Starring: Eddie Steeples, Todd Giebenhain, Corey Eid, Kelly Heyer
4x03 Ship Happens
When Sabrina learns Jimmy never went on a family vacation as a kid, she decides to take Hope on a trip and prove to Burt and Virginia that family vacations aren't necessarily stressful.
Starring: Nick Armstrong, Todd Giebenhain, Trace Garcia, Bernie Kopell
4x04 Hi-Def
Virginia is thrilled when the doctor prescribes new glasses, until her new crystal-clear vision allows her to see every tiny imperfection around the house.
Starring: Todd Giebenhain, James Keane
4x05 Extreme Howdy's Makeover
Howdy's gets business innovator Maxine as its new owner, and all employees must come up with a big idea to change the store.
Starring: August Maturo, Molly Shannon, Todd Giebenhain, Carla Jimenez
4x06 Adoption
Sabrina wants to officially adopt Hope as her own, but the official adoption process doesn't give her the "Motherhood Moment" for which she was hoping.
Starring: Todd Giebenhain, Lou Wagner, Mindy Sterling, B.J. Britt
4x07 Murder, She Hoped
Burt and Virginia get new back-fence neighbors, and Burt is convinced that there is something suspicious about them.
Starring: Diedrich Bader, Rebecca Lowman, Michelle Hurd, Shannon Welles
4x08 DysfunctionFunction
Virginia and Burt fear that Jimmy and Sabrina's marriage has lost its spark, so they use their own relationship experiences to try and shake things up.
Starring: Ryan Doom, Corey Eid, Kelly Heyer
4x09 The Chance Who Stole Christmas
Burt wants to be elected the interim Mayor of Natesville so that Virginia will have the honor of plugging in the town Christmas tree. But being mayor turns Burt into a Grinch.
Starring: Dan Coscino, Todd Giebenhain, Carla Jimenez, Mary Birdsong
4x10 Bee Story
Burt and Virginia go undercover to expose a corporate scandal that is killing all the bees in Natesville.
Directing: Ken Whittingham · Writing: Mark Torgove · Starring: Amy Anderson, Gary Anthony Williams, Todd Giebenhain, Peter MacKenzie
4x11 Hey There, Delilah
Maw Maw accidentally calls a wrong number in her contact book, bringing Virginia's cousin, Delilah, back to town. When the two rivals fight nonstop, Maw Maw threatens to give everything in her will to the granddaughter who can act the most civil. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina have trouble finding a babysitter for Hope.
Starring: Amy Sedaris, Augusta Mariano, Carla Jimenez, Brooke Engen
4x12 Hot Dish
Virginia offers to give Sabrina some much-needed cooking lessons. But when Jimmy proclaims that his wife's casserole is better than his mom's, it brings out Virginia's competitive side and she enters herself and her daughter-in-law in the Hot Dish competition. To ease the tension, Burt also invites his mother to enter the contest.
Starring: Shirley Jones, Todd Giebenhain, Lee Majors, Trace Garcia
4x13 Thrilla in Natesvilla
In trying to help Barney and Maxine's budding relationship, Burt and Virginia wind up getting in a fight. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina decide to start fencing in order to relieve some of the tension in their relationship.
Starring: Molly Shannon, Aayush Chandan, Todd Giebenhain, Corey Eid
4x14 Road to Natesville
"Groce-letes" from around the world descend on Natesville for the International Grocery Games, where competitors battle for supremacy in the aisles of Howdy's. But, when the American delegation is embroiled in a shocking performance-enhancing drug scandal, the Howdy's team, along with Burt and Virginia, must pick up the torch for the Stars & Stripes.
Starring: Nick Gracer, Kate Micucci, Gary Anthony Williams, Dan Coscino
4x15 Anniversary Ball
Virginia 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 run by a crazy cowboy. But Burt isn't able to enjoy himself, because of a secret he is keeping from Virginia.
Starring: Keith Carradine, Gwen Stewart, Todd Giebenhain, Corey Eid
4x16 The One Where They Get High
Maw Maw has found a new love, Hubert, who encourages her to engage in some reckless activity. When Virginia finds herself scolding Maw Maw, she fears she's become a lame adult and wants Burt to do more risk-taking activities with her. Jimmy and Sabrina follow suit when they find themselves spying on their own babysitter.
Starring: Tommy Chong, Alison Tafel, Soledad Campos, Augusta Mariano
4x17 Baby Phat
Burt and Virginia are in desperate need of a vacation and, at Barney's suggestion, head to a resort for a little R&R. But the "resort" turns out to be a different kind of place than they were hoping for. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina decide they want to have a baby.
With: Cheryl Texiera, Brad Grunberg, Michael Bower, Christin Jezak
4x18 Dinner with Tropes
Virginia's boss Louise begins grooming her for the role of regional sales manager. But when Virginia sees what her boss' job is really like, she has second thoughts. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Sabrina are worried about Hope's lack of compassion when she feels no sadness over the death of her pet fish, and Burt and Virginia perform at the Natesville Telethon.
Starring: Cheryl Texiera, Brad Grunberg, Michael Bower, Diego Villarreal Garcia
4x19 Para-Natesville Activity
Virginia stops believing in magical things, but second guesses herself when a ghost appears in their house. When Burt discovers that Jim Hughes has secretly been living in their house's bomb shelter, Burt and Jim play along with Virginia's antics in order to make her believe in the paranormal again. Meanwhile, Burt and Virginia learn some news about Jim that scares them straight.
Starring: Eddie Steeples, Mike O'Malley, Kit Pongetti, Azlan Savage
4x20 Man's Best Friend
When Virginia and Burt realize they are suffering from "empty nest syndrome," Sabrina suggests they adopt a dog. But when they are turned down by the pound, they are given a trial period as dog owners with Michael, who ends up overstaying his welcome at the Chance's home. Meanwhile, Jimmy tries to prove to Sabrina that he's still a ladies man, even when he doesn't have Hope with him to attract women.
Starring: Michael Rapaport, Todd Giebenhain, Giovonnie Samuels, Seana Kofoed
4x21 How I Met Your Mullet
Jimmy and Sabrina get a surprise when they learn that Sabrina's late grandmother has left them the family maid, who has a lifetime contract with the family. Meanwhile, Virginia gets a promotion at work that allows Burt to retire and pursue his passion—even if he doesn't know what his passion is.
Starring: Jeremy Steel, Matt Leonard
4x22 The Father Daughter Dance Season Finale
In the series finale, Virginia's father Arnold returns to Natesville seeking help in planning his upcoming wedding. But Arnold surprises everyone when he reveals that the wedding Virginia has planned is really for her and Burt—the dream wedding they never got to have as teen parents.
Season 4 Cast
Lucas NeffJimmy Chance22 episodes
Shannon WoodwardSabrina22 episodes
Gregg BinkleyBarney Hughes22 episodes
Todd GiebenhainFrank17 episodes
Corey EidTeenage Burt7 episodes
Kelly HeyerTeenage Virginia7 episodes
Carla JimenezRosa3 episodes
Molly ShannonMaxine2 episodes
Gary Anthony WilliamsDave Davidson2 episodes
Cheryl TexieraShelby2 episodes
Brad GrunbergEddie2 episodes
Michael BowerKevin2 episodes
Cullen G. ChambersJerry the Barber2 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Season 4 of Raising Hope Have?
Season 4 of Raising Hope has 22 episodes.
When Did Season 4 of Raising Hope Premiere?
Aired on November 15, 2013.
Where to Watch Season 4 of Raising Hope?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).