Raising Hope
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Season 0
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
1: Unaired Network Pilot
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Saturday, March 13th, 2021
2: Raising Hope Reunion Fundraiser for A is For
Grab your red cups and join A is For’s Martha Plimpton and other Raising Hope cast members for drinks and chit-chat. Expected to attend are Greg Garcia, Shannon Woodward, Garret Dillahunt, Lucas Neff, Baylie Cregut, Rylie Cregut, Eddie Steeples, Kate Miccucci, Gregg Binkley, Carla Jimenez, and Todd Geibenhain! Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the cast, including their memories of the brilliant Cloris Leachman.
Season 1
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
1: Pilot
A 23-year-old man must enlist his family to help him raise a baby that is the result of a one-night stand with a wanted felon.
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
2: Dead Tooth
Jimmy asks Sabrina's cousin to baby-sit Hope so he can return to work. Burt tries to persuade Virginia to quit smoking.
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Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
3: Dream Hoarders
The family baby-proofs the house as Hope learns to crawl. Jimmy visits the grocery store in hopes of seeing Sabrina.
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
4: Say Cheese
Jimmy realizes that he has no family photos that include Hope, so he organizes a family photo shoot.
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Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
5: Happy Halloween
When Sabrina's boyfriend can't make it to the deli guy's Halloween party, Jimmy offers to put on his costume and go in his place. Virginia takes Maw Maw, who is dressed as a cat, trick-or-treating while Burt plots ways to play tricks on Jimmy.
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Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
6: Family Secrets
When a box containing videos of Hope's mother arrives from prison, Jimmy must decide whether or not to let Hope see them. Virginia explains that children need to be protected from the truth, leading Jimmy to question what exactly his parents have been keeping from him.
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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
7: The Sniffles
When Hope catches a cold, Jimmy panics because the family does not have health insurance. Jimmy figures out a way to get a second job at Sabrina's grocery store so he can afford to take Hope to the pediatrician.
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
8: Blue Dots
Jimmy decides to put Hope in an expensive daycare center, but meets an obstacle in the form of an old record from Burt's past, so the family decides to take matters in their own hands and deal with the law.
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Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
9: Meet the Grandparents
Instead of sleeping in and ordering pizza, per his normal Thanksgiving custom, Jimmy invites Hope's other grandparents, Dale and Margine, to join the Chances for a more traditional holiday dinner. The Chances soon realize that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree when Dale and Margine kidnap Hope, and it's up to them to get her back.
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Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
10: Burt Rocks
A washed-up rock star who is hired as the lead act at 'Grocery-Palooza', a rock concert at the supermarket where Sabrina works. Smokey was once Burt's musical idol, and Burt hopes to relive his rock-star years by playing backup for him at the concert.
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
11: Toy Story
Jimmy finds out about his father's annual Christmas scheme where he sells the most wanted toy for a lot of money, which always left Jimmy disappointed when he was a child. Virginia wants the family to be a part of the living nativity scene at their church to gain the respect of the members.
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
12: Romeo and Romeo
Jimmy hasn't had any time to socialize or make friends since Hope was born, so when he meets another single dad at the grocery store, he immediately sets up a play date. But when Jimmy finds out that Virginia is his new friend's housekeeper, Virginia insists that Jimmy cancel the outing. In an effort to keep the peace, Jimmy and his friend arrange a dinner at the Chance house.
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
13: A Germ of a Story
When Sabrina points out to Jimmy just how many germs are lurking around his house, the Chance family becomes obsessed with cleanliness. Finding it impossible to keep Maw Maw clean, they move her to the backyard greenhouse, but after watching some old family movies, they discover a surprising secret that has kept them healthy all these years.
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
14: What Up, Cuz?
Virginia's cousin Delilah, who struggles to make ends meet, pays a visit to the Chance family unannounced, determined to claim her share of Maw Maw's - whom she thinks died years ago - estate. Further tension builds when Delilah admits she still has a crush on Burt. Meanwhile, Jimmy babysits Maw Maw and panics when she takes off on Sabrina's moped.
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
15: Snip Snip
When Virginia and Sabrina discover secrets about each other, Sabrina blackmails Virginia into keeping her mouth shut. Meanwhile, Jimmy takes Burt to get a vasectomy after a family vote.
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
16: A Cultish Personality
Mike returns after going through a spiritual quest with a wife and her other three husbands in tow. Burt attempts to fix the relationship between his brother and Mike.
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
17: Mongooses
The Chance family goes to see a lawyer to get their wills done, and Burt is insulted when Jimmy chooses Sabrina over him. Meanwhile, Sabrina is overcome with emotion by the news, while Maw Maw thinks mongooses are infesting the household.
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
18: Cheaters
Maw Maw has a crush on a man she meets at Shelley's daycare. Jimmy takes Sabrina to see Wyatt after she suspects he might be cheating on her, and he resorts to drastic measures to win her back.
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
19: Sleep Training
When Burt is introduced to a book on sleep-training, he and Virginia decide to try it on baby Hope. Meanwhile, Jimmy's wild new girlfriend introduces him to a special beverage that takes him on a scary trip.
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
20: Everybody Flirts… Sometimes
When Burt's flirtatious ways are exposed, the entire family begins to experiment with flirting. Jimmy and Sabrina compete to be Barney's favorite employee, Maw Maw gives away her treasures and Virginia is stalked by a coffee shop employee.
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Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
21: Baby Monitor
Burt and Virginia try to help a couple they heard arguing on Hope's baby monitor.
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
22: Don't Vote for this Episode
The Chances reminisce about the year Jimmy turned 18 - when Maw Maw kicked them out of the house, when a goth Jimmy took up residence in the grocery store and when Burt and Virginia finally figured out how to be adults.
Season 2
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
1: Prodigy
When Jimmy watches a home video of himself as a thirteen-year-old, he discovers that he was a musical prodigy with a promising career as a singer and pianist until a horrible accident involving a golf putter rendered him talentless. Jimmy recruits Burt, Virginia and Maw Maw to help him rediscover his lost abilities.
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
2: Sabrina Has Money
When Burt discovers that Sabrina is the daughter of his wealthy new client, he lets the family in on her secret. Embarrassed by her family’s wealth she reluctantly introduces the Chance family to her father, Cap. Meanwhile Jimmy decides Hope should have rich friends and begs Sabrina to take him to her sister’s party where Sabrina’s insecurities become apparent.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
3: Kidnapped
When a ponytailed hippie named Jack who kidnapped Burt twenty years ago unexpectedly pays the Chance family a visit, they discover that Burt's disappearance wasn't all it appeared. Meanwhile Jimmy's jealousy creeps out when Sabrina anxiously awaits a text from her boyfriend Wyatt.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
4: Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent Baby! Henderson, Nevada-Adjacent!
Virginia, Burt, Jimmy and Sabrina go to Las Vegas when Delilah plans a big wedding, but Virginia is jealous of her cousin's fancy ceremony because she never had one. Meanwhile, Jimmy hopes his luck with Sabrina will improve in Sin City.
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
5: Killer Hope
After discovering that Hope hit a boy at daycare, the family becomes worried that Hope is following in her mother's footsteps. Meanwhile, the Chances run into some problems when they camp out in tents due to their home being fumigated for termites.
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
6: Jimmy and the Kid
A thirteen-year-old kid makes a run for Sabrina, which drives Jimmy absolutely crazy. Meanwhile, Maw Maw swallows her gold tooth and Burt and Virginia contemplate retrieving it.
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
7: Burt's Parents
Burt and Virginia borrow a house in an effort to impress Burt's visiting parents, but things to awry when the homeowners return early.
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
8: Bro-gurt
Virginia encourages the family to submit their own inventions in the National Invention Convention Extravaganza, so they could win the cash prize. Burt and Andrew team up to create unusual flavored yogurt, while Sabrina and Jimmy create a new baby mop.
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Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
9: The Men of New Natesville
After being encouraged to be more of a daredevil by Burt, Jimmy jumps at the chance of showing off his bolder side at a party at Frank's house. Frank and Jimmy realize they have shared a common high school bully, and when they try to take him down, they realize their old bully has changed.
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
10: It's a Hopeful Life
In this "It's a Wonderful Life" themed episode, Jimmy is transported into a cinematic dreamlike state and watches on at a world where he never met Lucy. When he returns to reality he realizes that if Hope had never been born, his life wouldn't be as good. Meanwhile, Virginia, Burt and Maw Maw see a movie that bares a striking resemblance to their day-to-day lives.
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
11: Mrs. Smartypants
When Hope shows signs of being a baby genius, the family pits themselves against one another to earn their GEDs. While attempting to secure his GED, Jimmy finds out that his old high school teacher, Mr. Swift, is teaching the class.
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Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
12: Gambling Again
When Burt starts gambling again to try and win back the items he lost 20 years ago, Jimmy and Virginia get addicted to gambling themselves, which causes them to forget about Shelley's play that Sabrina wrote and Hope stars in.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
13: Tarot Cards
Burt hires Barney to help him with his receipts during corporate tax season, and while caught up in the stress Burt accidentally makes a mean comment about Virginia's job, so she decides to change careers and become a tarot card reader. Meanwhile, Sabrina contemplates moving to Africa with Wyatt, upsetting Jimmy.
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
14: Jimmy's Fake Girlfriend
Jimmy's new friend from an improvisational class agrees to pretend to be his girlfriend to make Sabrina jealous.
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
15: Sheer Madness
Jimmy and Sabrina continue building their relationship by learning more about their strange habits and childhood fears. Meanwhile, Virginia learns more about a habit Burt has been hiding from her for years.
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Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
16: Single White Female Role Model
Sabrina is arrested at a protest for civil disobedience, but her two-week sentence in jail is made even worse by a prison attendant who claims that they're old friends. Meanwhile, Virginia saves the Natesville mayor from a public scandal, but Jimmy's political encounter could threaten Sabrina's freedom.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
17: Spanks Butt, No Spanks
When a raccoon decides to take residency under the Chance's porch, Virginia and Sabrina work together to try and lure the critter out. Meanwhile, Hope's misbehavior has become such an issue that Virginia and Burt suggest that it might be time for Jimmy to spank her.
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Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
18: Poking Holes in the Story
Virginia agrees to be a live-in house sitter for her client and look after a troublesome teenage girl. Meanwhile, Maw Maw once again confuses Jimmy with her late husband Wilfrid, so Jimmy and Sabrina play along.
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Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
19: Hogging All the Glory
When attention-seeking Sarah Louise announces her plans to run for another term as chairperson of the Natesville church group, Burt decides to run against her.
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
20: Sabrina's New Jimmy
When Jimmy finds out Sabrina has a new attractive study partner, Virginia convinces him that they are doing more than just studying. Meanwhile, Burt develops an obsession with a wall figurine.
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
21: Inside Probe
Nancy Grace examines the "real story" of Hope's mom, serial killer Lucy Carlisle, resulting in the Chance family learning some shocking things about her.
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
22: I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back
Following the revelations of the "Inside Probe" expose of their family history, the Chances are put on trial in a fight to retain custody of Hope.
Season 3
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
1: Not Indecent, but Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal
The Chance family meets Sabrina's mother.
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
2: Throw Maw Maw from the House (1)
A social worker suspects the Chances of elder abuse.
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
3: Throw Maw Maw from the House (2)
The Chances devise a plan to break Maw Maw out of the nursing facility.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
4: If a Ham Falls in the Woods
When Jimmy and Sabrina go on a marriage retreat, Virginia, Burt and Sabrina's mother tag along.
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
5: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Me What to Do
Virginia becomes suspicious when Burt starts spending time at a local gay bar.
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
6: What Up, Bro?
Jimmy learns that his parents briefly gave him up for adoption and seeks the man who would have been his brother.
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
7: Candy Wars
Jimmy tries to win a candy-selling contest so that Hope can ride on a float in a Thanksgiving parade.
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
8: The Walk for the Runs
The family participates in a 1K walk, but Virginia and Burt feel the effects of aging.
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2012
9: Squeak Means Squeak
Sabrina tries to prove her parenting skills while babysitting Hope.
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2012
10: The Last Christmas
Convinced that the world will soon end, Virginia prepares for the apocalypse.
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Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
11: Credit Where Credit Is Due
Jimmy learns that Burt and Virginia ruined his credit when he was a child.
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
12: Lord of the Ring
Jimmy participates in medical experiments to raise money for an engagement ring.
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
13: What Happens at Howdy's Doesn't Stay at Howdy's
Jimmy is apprehensive when Frank wants to throw a memorable bachelor party.
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
14: Modern Wedding
Jimmy and Sabrina tie the knot.
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
15: Yo Zappa Do (Part 1)
The family travels to Los Angeles for a taping of Hope's favorite show.
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
16: Yo Zappa Do (Part 2)
When Hope and Jimmy start working on "Yo Zappa Do," the show's star makes Jimmy's life miserable.
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
17: Sex, Clown and Videotape
Virginia and Burt try to rescue an incriminating home video that may be auctioned.
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
18: Arbor Daze
Sabrina is visited by the ghosts of Arbor Day past, present and future.
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
19: Making the Band
The Chances throw a birthday party for Hope with the help of aging rock star Smokey Floyd.
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
20: The Old Girl
Sabrina's new friend once broke Jimmy's heart.
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013
21: Burt Mitzvah: The Musical
After learning that he may be Jewish, Burt prepares for the bar mitzvah that he never had.
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013
22: Mother's Day
The Chances visit Maw Maw's childhood home and find that her mother is still alive.
Season 4
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Friday, November 15th, 2013
2: Burt Bucks
Burt and Virginia introduce Natesville to a new bartering system that resembles a pyramid scheme.
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Friday, November 15th, 2013
1: Déjà Vu Man
A strange man keeps popping up in the Chances' lives.
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Friday, November 22nd, 2013
3: Ship Happens
Sabrina is determined to take Hope on a memorable trip.
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Friday, November 22nd, 2013
4: Hi-Def
Virginia's new glasses allow her to see every tiny imperfection around the house.
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Friday, November 29th, 2013
5: Extreme Howdy's Makeover
A business innovator takes over Howdy's and the employees devise ideas to change the store.
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Friday, November 29th, 2013
6: Adoption
Sabrina encounters trouble when trying to adopt Hope.
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Friday, December 6th, 2013
7: Murder, She Hoped
Burt is suspicious of the new neighbors.
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Friday, December 6th, 2013
8: Dysfunction Function
Virginia and Burt use their relationship experiences to revive Jimmy and Sabrina's marriage.
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Friday, December 13th, 2013
10: Bee Story
Burt and Virginia go undercover to expose a corporate scandal that is killing bees.
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Friday, December 13th, 2013
9: The Chance Who Stole Christmas
Burt becomes the interim mayor of Natesville so that Virginia can light the town Christmas tree.
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Friday, January 10th, 2014
11: Hey There, Delilah
Virginia clashes again with her cousin Delilah, but Maw Maw promises to leave everything to the one who can be the more civil.
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Friday, January 17th, 2014
12: Hot Dish
Virginia and Sabrina compete in a cooking competition.
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Friday, January 24th, 2014
13: Thrilla in Natesvilla
Burt and Virginia argue while Jimmy and Sabrina turn to fencing as their form of fighting.
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Friday, January 31st, 2014
14: The Road to Natesville
Howdy's hosts a televised supermarket competition.
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Friday, February 7th, 2014
15: Anniversary Ball
The Chances visit a dude ranch for their anniversary but Burt is keeping a secret from Virginia.
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Friday, February 28th, 2014
16: The One Where They Get High
Virginia fears that she has become boring and convinces Burt to join her in some reckless activities.
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Friday, March 7th, 2014
17: Baby Phat
Virginia and Burt go to a resort for a vacation and Sabrina and Jimmy want to have a baby.
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Friday, March 14th, 2014
18: Dinner with the Tropes
Virginia has second thoughts about a potential promotion.
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Friday, March 21st, 2014
19: Para-Natesville Activity
Burt goes to extraordinary lengths to maintain Virginia's belief in paranormal activities.
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Friday, March 28th, 2014
20: Man's Best Friend
Virginia and Burt adopt a troublesome dog.
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Friday, April 4th, 2014
21: How I Met Your Mullet
Jimmy and Sabrina inherit a maid from Sabrina's late grandmother.
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Friday, April 4th, 2014
22: The Father-Daughter Dance
Virginia's father throws Virginia and Burt the wedding that they never got to have as teen parents.