Raising Hope (2010) — Where to Watch, Ratings & Cast | Movie Browser

Chaotic good energyWorking-class warmthDark humor with a gooey center

Latest Episode

The Father Daughter Dance

6.630 min

Season 4 • Episode 22

Latest

The Father Daughter Dance

Apr 4, 2014

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.

Overview

James "Jimmy" Chance is a clueless 24-year-old who impregnates a serial killer during a one-night-stand. Earning custody of his daughter after the mother is sentenced to death, Jimmy relies on his oddball but well-intentioned family for support in raising the child.

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family sitcom baby single father

Redemption through parenthoodClass and economic struggleFound family resilience

Standout Aspects

Acting

Martha Plimpton and Garret Dillahunt's unhinged parental chemistry.

Writing

Greg Garcia's signature blend of blue-collar absurdity and genuine heart.

Best for:Binge·Solo·Background

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Creator

Greg Garcia

First AiredSep 21, 2010

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feelmedium

Seasons4·Episodes88

Top Cast

Lucas Neff

Jimmy Chance

Martha Plimpton

Virginia Chance

Garret Dillahunt

Burt Chance

Shannon Woodward

Sabrina

Cloris Leachman

Maw Maw

Gregg Binkley

Barney Hughes

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Greg Garcia created this immediately after My Name Is Earl ended, reusing the same set and several actors.

Cultural

The show quietly portrayed working-class poverty with surprising accuracy—Jimmy's job at the grocery store was never played as temporary or heroic, just grinding reality.

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