About
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.
Episodes
1Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal2 Oct 2012 · 30mAt 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.
2Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part One9 Oct 2012 · 30mA 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.
3Throw Maw Maw from the House, Part Two16 Oct 2012 · 30mThe Chance family devises a plan to break Maw Maw out of the nursing facility; Jimmy worries about his future sanity.
4If a Ham Falls in the Woods23 Oct 2012 · 30mWhen Jimmy and Sabrina go on a marriage retreat, Virginia and Burt and Tamara and her lover tag along; Barney baby-sits Maw Maw.
5Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do30 Oct 2012 · 30mVirginia becomes suspicious when Burt starts spending a lot of time at a local gay bar.
6What Up, Bro?13 Nov 2012 · 30mWhen 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.
7Candy Wars20 Nov 2012 · 30mJimmy tries to win a candy-selling contest so Hope can ride on a float in the Thanksgiving Day parade.
8The Walk for the Runs27 Nov 2012 · 30mThe 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.
9Squeak Means Squeak4 Dec 2012 · 30mWhen Jimmy leaves Hope with Sabrina for the day, Sabrina tries to prove her parenting skills. Virginia and Burt try to catch a squirrel bully.
10Last Christmas11 Dec 2012 · 30mConvinced 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.
11Credit Where Credit Is Due8 Jan 2013 · 30mWhen Jimmy and Sabrina decide to buy a new car, they learn Burt and Virginia ruined Jimmy's credit when he was a child.
12Lord of the Ring15 Jan 2013 · 30mJimmy 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.
13What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's22 Jan 2013 · 30mFrank 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.
14Modern Wedding29 Jan 2013 · 30mIt's Jimmy & Sabrina's wedding day, and Sabrina's mom has hired the camera crew from "Modern Family" to capture the event.
15Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)29 Jan 2013 · 30mThe 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.
16Yo Zappa Do (Part 2)5 Feb 2013 · 30mSabrina 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
17Sex, Clown, and Videotape5 Feb 2013 · 30mVirginia and Burt learn that the contents of their storage locker -- including an incriminating home video -- are up for auction.
18Arbor Daze19 Feb 2013 · 30mAfter Sabrina objects to the way the Chance family celebrates Arbor Day, she is visited by the ghosts of Arbor Day Past, Present and Future.
19Making the Band26 Feb 2013 · 30mIt'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.
20The Old Girl26 Feb 2013 · 30mSabrina 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.
21Burtmizvah The Musical28 Mar 2013 · 30mAfter learning that he is Jewish, Burt prepares for the bar mitzvah he never had.
22Mother's Day28 Mar 2013 · 30mWhen Burt and Barney travel to Maw Maw's childhood home, they learn that her mother may still be alive.