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Season 3

Raising Hope

Season 3

  • 2012

The third season of the American television series Raising Hope premiered on October 2, 2012 on the Fox Network. The show has moved to a new time slot, airing on Tuesday at 8pm ET followed by the new comedy series Ben and Kate. This season consisted of 22 episodes.

  1. Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal Episode 1 Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal October 2, 2012, 30 min 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.
  2. Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One Episode 2 Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One October 9, 2012, 30 min 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.
  3. Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two Episode 3 Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two October 16, 2012, 30 min The Chance family devises a plan to break Maw Maw out of the nursing facility; Jimmy worries about his future sanity.
  4. If a Ham Falls in the Woods Episode 4 If a Ham Falls in the Woods October 23, 2012, 30 min When Jimmy and Sabrina go on a marriage retreat, Virginia and Burt and Tamara and her lover tag along; Barney baby-sits Maw Maw.
  5. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Me What to Do Episode 5 Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Me What to Do October 30, 2012, 30 min Virginia becomes suspicious when Burt starts spending a lot of time at a local gay bar.
  6. What Up, Bro? Episode 6 What Up, Bro? November 13, 2012, 30 min 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…
  7. Candy Wars Episode 7 Candy Wars November 20, 2012, 30 min Jimmy tries to win a candy-selling contest so Hope can ride on a float in the Thanksgiving Day parade.
  8. The Walk for the Runs Episode 8 The Walk for the Runs November 27, 2012, 30 min 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…
  9. Squeak Means Squeak Episode 9 Squeak Means Squeak December 4, 2012, 30 min 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.
  10. Last Christmas Episode 10 Last Christmas December 11, 2012, 30 min 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.
  11. Credit Where Credit Is Due Episode 11 Credit Where Credit Is Due January 8, 2013, 30 min When Jimmy and Sabrina decide to buy a new car, they learn Burt and Virginia ruined Jimmy's credit when he was a child.
  12. Lord of the Ring Episode 12 Lord of the Ring January 15, 2013, 30 min 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.
  13. What Happens at Howdy’s Doesn’t Stay at Howdy’s Episode 13 What Happens at Howdy’s Doesn’t Stay at Howdy’s January 22, 2013, 30 min 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…
  14. Modern Wedding Episode 14 Modern Wedding January 29, 2013, 30 min It's Jimmy & Sabrina's wedding day, and Sabrina's mom has hired the camera crew from "Modern Family" to capture the event.
  15. Yo Zappa Do (Part 1) Episode 15 Yo Zappa Do (Part 1) January 29, 2013, 30 min 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,…
  16. Yo Zappa Do (Part 2) Episode 16 Yo Zappa Do (Part 2) February 5, 2013, 30 min 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…
  17. Sex, Clown, and Videotape Episode 17 Sex, Clown, and Videotape February 5, 2013, 30 min Virginia and Burt learn that the contents of their storage locker -- including an incriminating home video -- are up for auction.
  18. Arbor Daze Episode 18 Arbor Daze February 19, 2013, 30 min 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.
  19. Making the Band Episode 19 Making the Band February 26, 2013, 30 min 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…
  20. The Old Girl Episode 20 The Old Girl February 26, 2013, 30 min 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…
  21. Burtmizvah – The Musical Episode 21 Burtmizvah – The Musical March 28, 2013, 30 min After learning that he is Jewish, Burt prepares for the bar mitzvah he never had.
  22. Mother’s Day Episode 22 Mother’s Day March 28, 2013, 30 min When Burt and Barney travel to Maw Maw's childhood home, they learn that her mother may still be alive.